Balenciaga Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Model: Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red
Balenciaga Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Model: Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
1", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exterior
Balenciaga Envelope Strap Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
12.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 20-23" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Envelope Strap Clutch Giant Studs
Balenciaga Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Balenciaga Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Model: Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue
Balenciaga Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: Balenciaga Model: Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink
Balenciaga Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: Balenciaga Model: Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink
Balenciaga Envelope Strap Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 12.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 21-23" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Envelope Strap
Balenciaga Envelope Strap Clutch Classic Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Envelope Strap Clutch Classic Studs Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Balenciaga Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Drop 20-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Classic Studs Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exterior Material
Valentino Rockstud Envelope Wristlet Clutch Leather Small
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
: Rockstud Envelope Wristlet Clutch Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Interior
Valentino Rockstud Envelope Wristlet Clutch Leather Small
By Valentino Garavani
Located in NY, NY
: Rockstud Envelope Wristlet Clutch Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Interior
Valentino Brown Leather Rockstud Envelope Wristlet Clutch
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
clutch. Look your fashionable best in any outfit with this stylish clutch that promises to elevate your
Valentino Gold Leather Rockstud Envelope Wristlet Clutch
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This clutch is just the right accessory to compliment your chic ensemble. It comes crafted in
Delvaux Black Leather Zipper Clutch Envelope Flap Bag
By Delvaux
Located in Antwerp, BE
clutch an envelope allure. Features a gold metal kei-y chain ring and press button closure. 29cm
Givenchy Lemon Yellow Leather Medium Envelope Antigona Clutch
By Givenchy
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The elegant and feminine design of this beautiful Givenchy Medium Envelope Antigona clutch makes it
YSL Black Leather Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
YSL Black Leather Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag Leather Twill lining Button closure Measures
Goyard Monogram Wood Logo Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Goyard
Located in Chicago, IL
Goyard Monogram Wood Logo Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Monogram canvas Wood Silver tone hardware
Jimmy Choo Mettalic Shimmering Canvas Envelope Chain Clutch
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Fashioned in a shimmering metallic canvas carrying the shape of an envelope and accented with
Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Drop 20-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Classic Metallic Edge Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exterior
Valentino Garavani Rockstud Envelope Wristlet Clutch Leather Small
By Valentino Garavani
Located in NY, NY
", Width 9", Depth 1", Strap Drop 6.5" Designer: Valentino Garavani Model: Rockstud Envelope Wristlet
Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Metallic Edge Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior
Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
", Width 12", Depth 1", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Classic Metallic Edge Envelope Strap
Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge Envelope Strap Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Classic Metallic Edge Envelope Strap Clutch Leather Exterior Material
Hermes Black Leather Envelope Flap Evening Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
closure Date code Square B Measures 8.25" W x 5.25" H x 1.25" D Buy authentic pre-owned Hermes clutch
Gucci Black Embossed Leather Envelope Accordion Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Gucci vintage black reptile embossed leather accordion clutch handbag is wonderful for all
Hermes Black Satin Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Satin Gold tone hardware Leather lining Flap closure Date code Circle K Made in France Measures 10" W x 4.75" H x 2" D
Hermes Baby Pink Leather Gold Envelope Evening Clutch Wallet
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Baby Pink Rose Leather Gold Envelope Evening Clutch Wallet Leather Gold-plated hardware
Balenciaga Magenta Leather Large Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Chicago, IL
Balenciaga Magenta Leather Large Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag Leather Silver tone hardware
Balenciaga Envelope Strap Classic Studs Metallic Edge Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Envelope Strap Classic Studs Metallic Edge Clutch Leather showcases a
Balenciaga Envelope Strap Classic Studs Metallic Edge Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Envelope Strap Classic Studs Metallic Edge Clutch Leather showcases a
Hermes Lizard Exotic Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Lizard Exotic Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Lizard Gold tone hardware Leather
Louis Vuitton Black Leather LV Envelope Carryall Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Black Leather LV Envelope Evening Carryall Clutch Bag Epi leather Gold tone
Hermes Leather Small Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Leather Small Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Hand Bag Leather Leather lining
Hermes Leather Silver Toggle Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Leather Silver Toggle Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag Leather Silver tone hardware Leather
Balenciaga Envelope Strap Classic Studs Metallic Edge Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Envelope Strap Classic Studs Metallic Edge Clutch Leather, crafted from navy blue
Burberry TB Envelope Chain Clutch Monogram Embossed Leather Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 6", Width 10.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Burberry Model: TB Envelope Chain
Saint Laurent Burgundy Matelassé Leather Monogram Envelope Wristlet Clutch
By Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This envelope flap clutch from Saint Laurent is an elegant accessory suitable for any occasion. A
Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Envelope Wristlet Clutch Matelasse Chevron
By Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
Model: Classic Monogram Envelope Wristlet Clutch Matelasse Chevron Leather Exterior Material: Leather
Burberry TB Envelope Chain Clutch Monogram E-Canvas Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
: Burberry Model: TB Envelope Chain Clutch Monogram E-Canvas Small Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior
LOUIS VUITTON Black Epi Leather Envelope Montaigne Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic LOUIS VUITTON Black Epi Leather Envelope Montaigne Clutch Bag. This classic
Tory Burch Green Alligator Robinson Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
By Tory Burch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This gorgeous Robinson clutch bag is from Tory Burch. It carries a green alligator exterior, and it
Celine Red Black Leather Zipper Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Celine
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Silver hardware Zipper closure Made in Italy Date code Measures 13.8" W x 10.2" H Includes original Celine dust bag
Nancy Gonzalez Exotic Skin Long Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Nancy Gonzalez
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Nancy Gonzalez Exotic Skin Long Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag Snakeskin
Cartier Burgundy Bordeaux Leather Gold Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Burgundy Bordeaux Leather Gold Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone hardware
Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Black Leather Gold Emblem Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone hardware
Hermes Orange Leather Crocodile Trim Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Orange Leather Crocodile Trim Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Leather Crocodile Gold tone
Balmain New Black Textured Ornate Gold Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Balmain
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Balmain New Black Textured Ornate Gold Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Leather Gold
Burberry NEW Black Leather Gold Zipper Envelope Evening Wristlet Clutch
By Burberry
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Burberry NEW Black Leather Gold Zipper Envelope Evening Wristlet Clutch Leather
Hermes Black Leather Gold Silver Toggle Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Black Leather Kelly Gold Silver Toggle Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Leather Gold and silver
Gucci Vintage Cognac Leather Envelope Wristlet Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci Vintage Cognac Leather Envelope Wristlet Evening Flap Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone hardware
Hermes Cognac Leather Multi Color Canvas Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Cognac Leather Multi Color Canvas Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Canvas
Hermes Vintage Cognac Ostrich Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Vintage Cognac Ostrich Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Ostrich leather Silver and
Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Envelope Wristlet Clutch Mixed Matelasse L
By Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
: Saint Laurent Model: Classic Monogram Envelope Wristlet Clutch Mixed Matelasse Leather Exterior Material
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
Hermes Vintage Red Leather Gold Envelope Evening Wristlet Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Vintage Red Leather Gold Envelope Evening Wristlet Clutch Flap Bag
YSL Black Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Top Handle Evening Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
YSL Black Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Top Handle Evening Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone hardware
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.