2000s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Animal Print Hot Pink Leather Top Strap Clutch Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the early 2000s, this fabulous giraffe print Dolce & Gabbana canvas clutch bag features a flap
2000s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Animal Print Hot Pink Leather Top Strap Clutch Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the early 2000s, this fabulous giraffe print Dolce & Gabbana canvas clutch bag features a flap
Sold|$3,200
Goyard Monte Carlo Bois Clutch
By Goyard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your looks with this classic Goyard clutch! Circa late 2000s, this Monte Carlo Bois clutch
Vintage Crocodile Envelope Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
A timeless vintage clutch crafted from an exquisite and unusually patterned brown crocodile leather
Sold|$1,803
HERMES Jige Leather Box Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
We no longer present it ... The Jige clutch in red box leather H size medium from the House of
Sold|$495
1950s Large Alligator Clutch Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s large alligator clutch handbag. Unusually large alligator clutch handbag from the 1950s, in
Sold|$450
Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
The Whiting & Davis Evening clutch has a starburst multiple Rhinestones clasp closing at front
Sold|$2,250
Chanel Votez Coco Gold Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Votez Coco Gold Clutch. Mint condition. Unique gold clutch. 9" by 6". Guaranteed authentic.
Sold|$1,250
Chanel Suede & Wood Quilted Clutch
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
This Chanel tow-tone clutch is crafted from beige quilted suede, gilt metal and dark brown wood
Sold|$295
1970's Anonymous Magazine Clutch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A "must have" from the 1970's, this magazine clutch is a great piece to have in your closet. The
Sold|$4,200
Chanel Bordeaux Leather XL Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Bordeaux Leather Oversized Clutch- Pristine; appears never carried A gloriously chic
Sold|$2,250
Chanel Metallic Python Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Metallic Python Clutch. Vintage Chanel Clutch with silver hardware. Good condition. Natural
Sold|$152
1940s Snake Skin Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
This is a really gorgeous little snake skin clutch bag in a rich dark tan colour. It is in near
Sold|$215
Taupe Marni Leather Oversized Clutch
By Marni
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Oversized taupe leather clutch by Marni. Top push-lock closure. Leather lined
Sold|$240
1950s Josef Lame Clutch Bag
By Josef
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous little brocade clutch bag with pretty swirling floral pattern woven with gold lame, pale
Sold|$475
1970s Gucci Fold Over Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fun 1970's Gucci Fold over clutch with leather details. In canvas GG monogram and gold hardware
Sold|$2,499
Hermes Vibrato Vintage Red Clutch
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes vintage rouge H vibrato clutch with metal clasp. Three interior compartments. Date stamp K
Sold|$589
Elie Saab Leather Weave Clutch
By Elie Saab
Located in Geneva, CH
This iconic clutch from the house of Elie Saab is made of weave leather and gold-tone metal. It can
Whiting & Davis Gold Chainmail Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorable vintage Whiting & Davis gold chainmail clutch! Complete your going out look effortlessly
Sold|$2,399
Bottega Veneta Leather Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Athens, GA
Bottega Veneta Leather Clutch Bag. Tan gold hardware Bottega. Iconic bag. Chunky gold hardware
Sold|$1,178
Hermes Camel Leather Vanity Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Camel leather vanity clutch featuring silver-tone hardware, inside snaps to close
Sold|$660
Edidi Gold CZ Embroidered Clutch
By Edidi
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Gold Edidi CZ Embroidered Clutch. This CZ encrusted evening bag or minaudiere has
Sold|$750
Judith Leiber Leopard Print Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Alford, MA
Faux leopard clutch by Judith Leiber, rectangular in shape, it’s envelope border ornamented with
Sold|$8,970
Hermès Argile Kelly Cut Clutch
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Crafted in France from supple swift leather, this exotic Agile Kelly Cut Clutch Bag by Hermès
New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent S 2002 Runway Brown Ring Leather Clutch
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Very Rare brown leather Clutch with brass hardware designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Sold|$1,799
Gucci BNIB Monogram Clutch With Tiger
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci new classic brown monogram clutch with detachable yellow wristlet strap and tiger metal
Sold|$1,719
Dior Clutch in Water Snake Skin
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Dior clutch in water snake skin. Signature clasp in shiny gold metal hardware. The interior is in
1980s Carlos Falchi Patchwork Tan Clutch
By Carlos Falchi
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Carlos Falchi tan and brown patchwork rectangular clutch. Envelope style with flap front with
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pallas Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pallas Clutch Bag Brown shoulder bag designed with LV's signature monogram
Jay Herbert Fawn-colored Lizard clutch
By Jay Herbert
Located in New York, NY
This Jay Herbert lizard clutch in fawn color is lined with suede lining. The clutch measures 8 1/2
Judith Leiber Floral Tapestry Rhinestone Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This whimsical Judith Leiber clutch is artwork itself.The fact that is a functional clutch is just
Valentino Red Rockstud Wristlet Clutch Wallet
By Valentino
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful valentino rockstud wristlet clutch in red leather. Light gold hardware. Overall in great
Sold|$1,118
Judith Leiber Black Beaded Flower Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clutch is also doubles as a shoulder bag, with a chain shoulder strap, increasing the functionality.The
Valentino Rainbow Patterned Lambskin Rockstud Clutch
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
This ladies Valentino Rockstud Clutch is primarily made from multicolour lambskin leather
Sold|$2,399
Chanel Medium Gold/Black Metal Clutch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel limited edition "je ne sues pas en solde" cracked gold leather clutch, zipped interior
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
Vintage Givenchy Haute Leopard Envelope Clutch
By Givenchy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scarce vintage Givenchy, Paris, haute couture leopard envelope clutch - handcrafted the clutch
Tortoise Shell Clutch & Shoulder Bag Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This ultra chic vintage tortoise shell clutch, evening bag and or minaudiere is very in now. It
VINTAGE Red Alligator Rectangle Clutch Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
VINTAGE handbag comes in a red embossed alligator featuring a rectangle clutch style, inner slots
Sold|$372
1960s Rare Gold Tone Rodo Clutch
By Rodo
Located in Paris, FR
1960s rare gold tone metallic Rodo clutch featuring a brushed finishing, a rounded strass opening
Sold|$2,315
Chanel Gold Python Clutch Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel evening bag/clutch in gold python leather and gunmetal hardware. Detachable shoulder strap
Sold|$1,400
Judith Leiber Asian Motif Silk Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Take on the evening with this stunning Judith Leiber clutch! Circa 1970s, this clutch features a
Sold|$3,850
Chanel Two-tone Metallic Wrist Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
moment, and it creates a certain sense of effortlessness. Details of this clutch includes a hinge turn
Sold|$8,995
Hermès Etoupe Togo Jet Pochette Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Etoupe Togo Jet Clutch is in pristine condition. Elegant and timeless, the
1970s Carlos Falchi patchwork reptile clutch
By Carlos Falchi
Located in London, GB
A truly unique and chic Carlos Falchi patchwork clutch with a pink leather interior from the 1970s.
1990s Prada Terracotta Patent Leather Clutch
By Prada
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very cool, minimal Prada clutch from the 1990s. Terracotta coloured patent leather with matching
Sold|$2,680
Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Trunk Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Trunk Clutch was made in France and it is finely crafted of the
Sold|$1,298
HERMES Vintage Clutch in Naturel Suede
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès vintage clutch in natural suede. Clasp in gold (punch). Snap closure with external slit. The
Balenciaga Silver and Grey Envelope Clutch
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
clutch. In a shade of greige, its fold-over profile is accented with straps and silver-tone studs for a
Sold|$695
1970's Judith Leiber Gold Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant 1970's Judith Leiber gold stencilled beige suede clutch with opaque white marcasite covered
CARLOS FALCHI Reptile Patchwork Clutch
By Carlos Falchi
Located in Austin, TX
Carlos Falchi black, brown & grey reptile clutch. With shoulder strap. 12" x 7" x 1" D
Sold|$696
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Clutch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Vintage YSL clutch in brown leather. Condition: very good Material: leather Interior
Sold|$1,382
Prada Jeweled green Phyton clutch bag
By Prada
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Prada Jeweled green Phyton clutch bag Rest of boutique stock Never used Original case, bag a
Sold|$336
Maison Martin Margiela clutch bag.
Located in Carnate, IT
Margiela clutch bag, in brown leather with particular central plasticized processing. To be worn by
Huge 40s Deitsch Alligator Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
Wonderful 1940s Deitsch brown alligator clutch handbag with pleated detailing on the front flap
Sold|$2,020
ALEXANDER Mc QUEEN Clutch in Gold Python
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Paris, FR
ALEXANDER McQUEEN clutch in gold python. Signature engraved 'Alexander McQueen'. This exceptional
Hermès customised butterfly motif Jige GM clutch
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès Vintage Jige GM Clutch Bag in Brown Courchevel leather, lined with beige canvas. The front
Vintage Japanese Clutch Leather Bag, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Unknown - Leather bag with hand-painting and relief, with a bone fastener representing an elephant, a silk interior, and a tiny mirror. Piece made in Japan from the 1920s/1930s. To b...
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.
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Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.