$799
H 5 in D 2 in L 11 in
Coach Large Clutch Bag #8389 Italy Limited Edition Red Exotic Alligator HTF Rare
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned Limited Edition Coach Alligator clutch or wristlet bag, from the 2001 Exotic
NEW Coach Blue Large Corner Zip Denim Pouch Clutch Bag
By Coach House
Located in San Marcos, CA
New Coach Blue Large Corner Zip Denim Pouch Clutch Bag Authenticity Guaranteed DETAILS Brand
NEW Coach Pink Large Corner Zip Wristlet Leather Clutch Bag
By Coach House
Located in San Marcos, CA
New Coach Pink Large Corner Zip Wristlet Leather Clutch Bag Authenticity Guaranteed DETAILS Brand
NEW Coach White Jes Large Leather Phone Wallet Clutch Bag
By Coach House
Located in San Marcos, CA
New Coach White Jes Large Leather Phone Wallet Clutch Bag Authenticity Guaranteed DETAILS Brand
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H 4.7 in W 0.5 in L 7.7 in
NEW Coach White Large Corner Zip Dreamy Land Floral Canvas Wristlet Clutch Bag
By Coach House
Located in San Marcos, CA
New Coach White Large Corner Zip Dreamy Land Floral Print Canvas Wristlet Clutch Bag Authenticity
Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Large Slim Clutch Bag Red Leather NYC 70s
By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware, Coach
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage and rare Bonnie Cashin for Coach Large Slim Clutch in Red Leather
Coach Pink Coated Canvas Large Happy Disney Snow Clutch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Organize your essentials in style with this Coach Happy Disney Snow clutch. The zip clutch has a
Sold
H 4.75 in W 0.5 in L 7.75 in
NEW Coach Brown Blue Large Corner Zip Monogram Canvas Wristlet Clutch Bag
By Coach House
Located in San Marcos, CA
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Sold|$3,195
Size: Medium
Hattie Carnegie 1930s Black Velvet and White Fox Fur Vintage 30s Opera Jacket
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and rare 1930s HATTIE CARNEGIE for I MAGNIN black silk velvet opera coat with dramatic white fox fur oversized collar! Features the softest most luxurious silk velvet and hi...
FENDI Embroidered Baguette Handbag Flap Bag Clutch - Full Set
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Special Piece, ultrarare collector's Baguette bag by FENDI Wonderful rare Fendi Baguette Bag Hand-embroidery on front and back Black exotic ostrich leg leather trimmings Adjustable ...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
1960s Classic Black Crocodile Handbag w Top Handle & Gold Hardware
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Classic Black Crocodile Handbag w Top Handle & Gold Hardware: A classic lady-like handbag in a wide-scale patterned crocodile skin with gold hardware and a long hinged croc-co...
$490Sale Price|30% Off
Ferragamo Black Evening bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Brisbane, QLD
FERRAGAMO SALVATORE. Black evening bag.. Vintage elegant evening bag in black suede, to be worn hanging on the wrist, arm or hand with a clutch effect thanks to the particular blac...
A 1970s Black Leather Shoulder Bag by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A timeless piece from Gucci’s storied archive, this 1970s black leather shoulder bag exudes understated elegance and vintage sophistication. Crafted in smooth, supple leather, the de...
Extremely Rare Gucci Black Leather Bamboo Handle Handbag c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
GUCCI Italy extremely rare black leather bamboo handle handbag c 1970s The iconic vintage handbag is covered in smooth structured black leather Paired with an organic wood bamboo ha...
$775Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.75 in L 6.75 in
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Lizard Encrusted Artisan Clutch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal lizard encrusted artisan clutch purse c 1970s The exquisite artisan clutch is designed with an organic mother of pearl clam shell Embellished with a ...
$33,647Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 3.08 in L 9.26 in
Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
There's the Kelly, the Birkin, the Constance, and the PASSE-GUIDE Bag ...! To me, the most beautiful Purse Ever! Here is a rare opportunity to get an exceptional Authentic Hermès P...
$9,613Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in D 1.19 in L 8.47 in
Hermès Vintage Sequana Bag Magic Purple Blue Porosus Crocodile Golden Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Stunning Authentic Hermès Vintage Bag "Séquana" This bag is magic! Depending on the weather, the light, your outfit, its color changes! It will sometimes look purple, s...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Red Crocodile Crystal G Sandals Shoes 40 C
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Red Crocodile Shoes Sandals S/S 1998 Collection Designer size 40 C - US 10 C Limited Edition, Genuine Crocodile, Crystal G on One Heel, Leather Insole & So...
Black leather shoulder bag "Ramona " JIMMY CHOO
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather shoulder bag. Gold metal hardware clasp on the front. 4 pockets inside: one flat with zip, one flat without zip and 2 on both side with branded snap closure. Beige sued...
$14,848
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior Haute Couture cream silk two piece dress and wrap skirt, fw 1978
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior: Haute Couture by Marc Bohan cream silk two piece, slip dress and flounced wrap skirt. Fall-Winter 1978
$1,699
H 10 in D 6 in L 14.5 in
Gucci Duffle Bag Black Crocodile and Kid Leather Large Hobo Vintage 1984 + COA
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned, vintage, authentic Gucci duffle bag in black crocodile and kid leather, made in 1984. Super-soft black kid leather with rolled handles and genuine unglazed crocodile panel...
$163Sale Price|20% Off
Fendi Maxi pochette size Unique
By Fendi
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Vintage Textile Fuchsia color Golden boule Zip closure Cm 33 x 25 (12.99 x 9.84 inches)
$4,100
H 10 in D 9.5 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton Doctors Bag Early 20th C Sac Cabine Antique Travel Case Black Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A rare and historic Louis Vuitton Sac Cabine, crafted in the early 20th century, this piece captures the maison’s golden age of travel. Designed in the style of a classic doctor’s ba...
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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