1990's Bottega Veneta Gold Quilted Clutch with Lucite Clasp
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bottega Veneta demi lune shaped clutch from the 1990s.
1990's Bottega Veneta Gold Quilted Clutch with Lucite Clasp
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bottega Veneta demi lune shaped clutch from the 1990s.
Vintage Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Harlequin Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Typically done in one solid color, this vintage Bottega Veneta Harlequin clutch cuts against the grain with navy blue and four supple, colorful leathers of yellow, orange, green and ...
BOTTEGA VENETA brown lizard gold intrecciato resin chain evening clutch bag
By Bottega Veneta, Tomas Maier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BOTTEGA VENETA brown lizard leather gold intrecciato chain resin chain evening clutch bag Reference: KELE/A00030 Brand: Bottega Veneta Designer: Tomas Maier Material: Leather Color: ...
Bottega Veneta Vintage Gold Lizard Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bottega Veneta Vintage Gold Lizard Clutch. This clutch is in overall good vintage condition with visible markings on both sides of the clutch, however one side is worse than the other.
Bottega Veneta Drop Burgundy calfskin leather Gold Hardware Wristlet Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Drop Burgundy calfskin leather Gold Hardware Wristlet Clutch These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Bottega Veneta Drop Pony-style calfskin leather Gold Hardware Wristlet Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Drop Pony-style calfskin leather Gold Hardware Wristlet Clutch These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Vintage Bottega Veneta Red Karung Lucite Frame Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The clutch is lined with a black leather and features the Bottega Veneta logo plat in gold on the back wall.
Bottega Veneta Vintage Woven Fabric Jeweled Evening Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Bottega Veneta gold tone woven fabric clutch bag.
Bottega Veneta Burgundy Suede & Lizard Intrecciato Clutch Bag, 1980S
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Made in a supple, lustrous burgundy red suede and lizard skin, this Bottega Veneta clutch has a rounded envelope shape.
Bottega Veneta Burgundy Intrecciato Leather Clutch, 1980s
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Made in a supple, lustrous cognac leather, this Bottega Veneta clutch has a rounded envelope shape.
Bottega Veneta Vintage Red Butterfly Print Wood Frame Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Known for fine craftsmanship and attention to detail, Bottega Veneta’s wood-framed clutch features a flutter of butterflies over a vermillion red surface.
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H 5 in W 7.75 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Bottega Veneta Purple Suede & Lizard Intrecciato Convertible Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The less-is-more approach allows the design to speak for itself and ensures that it is both fashion-forward and functional. This rare Bottega Veneta hard shell clutch/ bag from 1980...
Bottega Veneta Gold Knot Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A shimmering gold clutch crafted in BOTTEGA VENETA Signature Intrecciato woven style that will hold its own against any glamorous evening look.
Bottega Veneta Woven Gold Leather Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Aspen, CO
Gorgeous Gold Leather Clutch. Great for going out or throwing in your purse on the go! Clip closure. Open inside pocket.
Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
Black Intrecciato satin Bottega Veneta Knot clutch with – Gold-antique tone hardware – Tonal satin lining and push-lock closure at top.
Bottega Veneta Silver/Gold Metal Chain Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This clutch is just the right accessory to compliment your chic ensemble. It comes crafted in quality material featuring a well-sized interior that can comfortably hold all your litt...
Bottega Veneta Gold Crinkled Leather The Pouch Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A bag that took the fashion world by storm, Bottega Veneta’s The Pouch clutch reflects Daniel Lee’s distinctive style choices.
Bottega Veneta Gold Intrecciato Leather Frame Wristlet Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Functional and fashionable, this clutch is a classy styling choice. It is crafted from quality materials, and its lined interior will keep your evening essentials in a neat way.
Bottega Veneta Gold/Green Gilded Waxed Leather Knot Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Knot clutch for women is one of Bottega Veneta's most loved accessories.
Bottega Veneta Gold/Green Gilded Waxed Leather Knot Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Knot clutch for women is one of Bottega Veneta's most loved accessories.
Bottega Veneta Grey/Gold Leather Twist Lock Flap Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Bottega Veneta clutch will add a bright accent to your look. Crafted from leather, this bag is designed in black-tine hardware and features a twist turn closure on the flap.
BOttega Veneta Brown Gold Canvas Snakeprint Tassel Evening Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Chicago, IL
BOttega Veneta Brown Gold Canvas Snakeprint Tassel Evening Clutch Bag Canvas Fabric Gold tone hardware Satin lining Made in Italy Measures 6.25" W x 4" H x 1.5" D
Bottega Veneta Metallic Gold Snakeskin Leather Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Snakeskin Leather Magnetic snap closure Suede lining Made in Italy Measures 6.3" W x 4.3" H x 3" D Buy authentic pre-owned Bottega Veneta handbags at Newf...
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H 5 in W 9 in D 1.25 in
Bottega Veneta Brown Gold Knot Leather Skin Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Original retail price $4,000 Lizard Gold tone hardware Suede lining Turn-lock closure Measures 9" W x 5" H x 1.25" D
Bottega Veneta Woman Clutch bag Gold
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Milan, IT
Clutch bag, leather, solid color, internal logo, snap closure, internal card slot, leather lining, evening. Product Condition: Excellent. Lining: negligible scratch
Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Gold Knot Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is made with gold Intrecciato satin and features embossed leather details and an aged silver tone knot at top with push/latch closure. Brown fabric interior lining. Perfect ...
Bottega Veneta Gold & Green Gilded Waxed Knot Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
Bottega Veneta Gold & Green Gilded Waxed Knot Clutch - Knotted leather top kiss lock tie with gold metal ends - Black waxed leather (Calf) - Hand-painted gold trim - Mocha suede int...
Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch Bag in Champagne Bronze Silk with Gold Chain
By Bottega Veneta
Located in West Hartford, CT
Understated and refined, this Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch is a timeless evening essential that reflects the brand’s commitment to quiet luxury and impeccable craftsmanship.
$6,500
Size: One-Size-Fits-All
1990s Custom Made Valentino Dyed Lavender Fox Fur Stole & Matching Handbag
By Valentino
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Custom Made Valentino Dyed Lavender Fox Fur Stole & Matching Handbag: Valentino-Attributed, unmarked custom-made for couture client, this shade of luxurious lavender is seamles...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
1960s Coppola e Toppo for Saks Fifth Avenue Crystal Evening Bag
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A glamorous statement piece, perfect for vintage collectors or anyone channeling a retro Hollywood or Studio 54 evening look. It pairs gorgeously with a silk slip dress or a tailored...
$1,500
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits US Size 4)
NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's
By Norman Norell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Norell (1900-1972) is considered to be one of the original fashion designers of the modern American style. His sophisticated silhouettes were both tailored and timeless with a...
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Kwanpen Peach Pink & Black Long Lizard Clutch Handbag Gold Hardware
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kwanpen peach & black long lizard clutch handbag with gold clasp. Flap front bag is long and elegant and easy to carry. Fully lined in bitter orange textured leather and tan textured...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
$59,500
H 8.67 in W 4.49 in D 2.49 in
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly, crafted in 2020, is a delightful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and whimsical design. This exquisite bag combines Rouge de Coeur Swift leather wit...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...
$1,055Sale Price|30% Off
Christian Lacroix Vintage Embroidered Blazer
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage white blazer featuring a gorgeous embroidered floral design. This blazer features : - Cropped length. - Notched lapels. - Gorgeous multicolored embroidered...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
Escada 2000s Pink Python Snake Skin Silver Link Evening Shoulder Bag Purse
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 2000s ESCADA pink patchwork python snakeskin evening bag! Various shades of pink python matches anything! Front and back panels feature a slightly darker shades of pi...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
Hermes Black Calf and Suede Gloves
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Hermes black calf glove with suede lace-up cuffs. Made in France.
Very Good condition, Size 6.5
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
Bottega Veneta has garnered acclaim over the course of its long history for impeccable quality and unassuming elegance. Known for its signature intrecciato weave as well as the overall superb craftsmanship that characterizes its handbags, jackets, shoes and other items, the Italian luxury fashion house is revered all over the world.
Bottega Veneta was launched in 1966 in Vicenza, Italy, by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro. Its artisans worked to produce by hand what were primarily leather goods, and from the start, the label’s focus on traditional craft techniques became integral to its now-global reputation for exceptional design.
Developed by Bottega Veneta in the late 1960s, the intrecciato weaving technique gives the brand’s bags their suppleness and strength. The northeastern Italian region where the label was founded was largely associated with clothing back then, and sewing machines at the local ateliers weren’t intended to be used with the strong leather with which Bottega’s artisans were working in order to create the house’s coveted bags, wallets and other accessories.
The precise weaving technique, which sees strips of fine leather woven by hand into a durable and robust pattern, was a practical solution. The resulting style has become a Bottega Veneta signature, making products such as its iconic Intrecciato Hobo handbag instantly recognizable.
Zengiaro left Bottega Veneta during the late 1970s, and Taddei then turned the brand over to his ex-wife, Laura Moltedo, and her second husband, Vittorio Moltedo. Designs took on a bolder look and the traditional craft approach was prioritized. The brand found success in the United States and expanded rapidly throughout the 1980s, becoming popular with celebrities and the cultural elite. American artist Andy Warhol often frequented the house’s Manhattan boutique and even made a short film for the company.
As competition increased during the 1990s, Bottega Veneta’s popularity declined. The company began to see an upswing after Gucci, which is owned by luxury group Kering, acquired them in 2001. Tomas Maier was appointed creative director by Gucci’s Tom Ford and worked to return to the understated beginnings that had defined the brand’s design ethos.
Maier’s celebrated Knot clutch, which was based on a 1978-era design and debuted in 2001, was a result of his enthusiasm for pared-back design as well as his efforts to showcase the house’s legacy of meticulous craftsmanship. In 2006, Bottega opened Scuola della Pelletteria to train the next generation of leatherworking artisans.
In 2018, British designer Daniel Lee took the role of creative director and earned a number of awards and accolades for the label. Before he left in 2021, Lee introduced an array of universally lauded designs such as Bottega Veneta Tire boots, the Cassette bag and the Mini Jodie, which is named after actress Jodie Foster. Matthieu Blazy was named creative director in 2021 following a history of design work for Celine, Maison Martin Margiela, Calvin Klein and other brands.
Find vintage Bottega Veneta footwear, accessories and clothing on 1stDibs.
Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.
Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.
Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.
Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.
The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.