Chanel Black Sequin Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress circa 2002
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For a more contemporary vibe, pair it with a Prada clutch and Bvlgari jewelry. This piece embodies vintage Chanel’s signature luxe aesthetic and versatile style, suitable for those l...
Bulgari Monet Inspired 18k Gold Roman Coin Earrings With Diamonds circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complement these earrings with designer accessories like a Cartier bracelet, a Bvlgari necklace, or a Gucci clutch to elevate your ensemble.
Just Cavalli Archive Print Single-Breasted Blazer
By Just Cavalli, Just Andersen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For footwear, pair it with Saint Laurent leather loafers or Balenciaga sneakers for a versatile vibe. Accessorize with a Bvlgari watch or a Fendi clutch to elevate the ensemble.
BVLGARI Compact Wallet 4mj922 Brown Denim Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. MEASUREMENTS (CM) 10 cm x 11 cm x 1.5 cm MEASUREMENTS (IN) 3.9 x 4.3 x 0.6 OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITIO...
BVLGARI Black Logo Zip Around Wallet Clutch Zippy 244bvl719
By Bulgari
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FG-G10-31003 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.2" Width: .75" Height: 3.75" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Care Card Signs of Wea...
Bvlgari 18K Gold 1960's Two Tone Opera Clutch Purse
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This is a very heavy and meticulously fabricated opera clutch with a long gold chain handle and a mirror from 1960's. Signed, with maker's mark, numbered. Approximately 9.00 x 5.00 i...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 6.7 in W 11.03 in
BVLGARI metallic gold leather silver buckle foldover shoulder chain clutch bag
By Bulgari
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BVLGARI metallic gold leather silver buckle foldover shoulder chain clutch bag Brand: Bvlgari Model Name / Style: Foldover clutch Material: Leather Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Closure...
Bvlgari Metallic Gold Karung Chain Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
An obvious choice for your next party outing, the gold-tone frame luxuriously outlines the exterior of this Bvlgari clutch. It is exquisitely crafted from Karung leather and flaunts ...
Bvlgari Black Satin Monete Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The black-hued satin Monete clutch from Bvlgari comes with gold-tone hardware and it has tonal stitching.
Bvlgari Black Leather Clutch Bag
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Super stylish, this clutch bag is a Bvlgari creation. It has been luxuriously crafted from leather and shaped to complement all your casual outfits.
Bvlgari Beige Satin Monete Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
They speak of a woman's sense of style and the better the bag, the more confidence she gets when she holds it. This clutch is one such creation. This beige satin Monete clutch from B...
Bvlgari Beige Satin Monete Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
They speak of a woman's sense of style and the better the bag, the more confidence she gets when she holds it. This clutch is one such creation. This beige satin Monete clutch from B...
Bvlgari Black Satin Monete Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from satin, this Bvlgari Monete clutch is stylish and functional. It carries a black exterior, gold-tone hardware, and a satin interior.
Bvlgari Black Satin Monete Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from satin, this Bvlgari Monete clutch is stylish and functional. It carries a black exterior, gold-tone hardware, and a satin interior.
Bvlgari Black Satin Monete Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from satin, this Bvlgari Monete clutch is stylish and functional. It carries a black exterior, gold-tone hardware, and a satin interior.
Bvlgari Black Leather Lipstick Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Bvlgari Lipstick clutch is splendid for almost all the events that you would need a clutch for.
Bvlgari Red Satin Monete Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from satin, this Bvlgari Monete clutch is stylish and functional. It carries a red exterior, gold-tone hardware, and a satin interior.
Bvlgari Grey Satin Monete Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Look every part of the royal diva you are by swinging this clutch bag from Bvlgari. This beauty has been meticulously crafted from smooth satin and decorated with a gold-tone medalli...
Bvlgari Black Satin Embellished Clutch
By Bulgari
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.
Bvlgari Black Satin Embellished Clutch
By Bulgari
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.
Bvlgari Metallic Brown Pleated Satin Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Amp up your party attire by carrying this beautiful clutch from the House of Bvlgari. Designed using metallic brown satin, this clutch shows pleated formations with a logo embellishm...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Chain Clutch Leather,
By Bulgari
Located in NY, NY
This Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Chain Clutch Leather, crafted in red leather, features a snake-inspired chain strap, serpenti head closure with malachite eyes, and gold-tone hardware.
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Chain Clutch Leather
By Bulgari
Located in NY, NY
This Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Chain Clutch Leather, crafted in blue leather, features a snake-inspired chain strap, serpenti head closure with malachite eyes, and gold-tone hardware.
Bvlgari Serpenti Frame Clutch Lizard Small
By Bulgari
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bvlgari Serpenti Frame Clutch Lizard Small is a chic bag perfect for any stylish fashionista.
Bvlgari Beige Satin Monete Beaded Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from satin, this Bvlgari Monete clutch is stylish and functional. It carries a beige exterior embellished with beads all over, gold-tone hardware, and a satin interior.
Bvlgari Aida Clutch Embellished Satin Small
By Bulgari
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6", Width 10", Depth 1.5" Designer: Bvlgari Model: Aida Clutch Embellished Satin Small Exterior Material: Beaded, Fabric, Rhinestone Exteri...
Bvlgari Black Satin Leoni Flap Clutch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Look every part the diva you are by flaunting this Leoni clutch from Bvlgari. This beauty has been meticulously crafted from satin and decorated with the brand's iconic emblem of two...
Bvlgari Leone Black Leather Clutch Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Bvlgari Leone clutch bag in black leather. Main access is secured with flap and magnetic closure.
Bvlgari Black Leather Flap Clutch Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Trust this Bvlgari bag to be light durable and comfortable to carry. Crafted from leather it comes in a classy black. It features a fabric interior a long strap and the logo at the f...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Clutch Studded Leather Medium
By Bulgari
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 8", Width 11", Depth .5" Designer: Bvlgari Model: Serpenti Forever Clutch Studded Leather Medium Item Number: 36837/01
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Chain Clutch Metallic Leather
By Bulgari
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 9.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Bvlgari Model: Serpenti Forever Chain Clutch Metallic Leather Exteri...
Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (in the brand's logo, it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture). In 1905, he opened the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories.
Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bulgari’s signature style — bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones — began to emerge when Sotirios’s sons inherited the business, in 1932.
The brand truly hit its stride in the dolce vita era of the 1950s and ’60s, when the founder’s grandsons Paolo, Gianni and Nicola Bulgari decisively departed from demure traditional styles to develop the house’s exuberant multi-gem looks, attracting celebrity collectors like Elizabeth Taylor.
In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand.
On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Bulgari jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches and other accessories.
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.