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
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
YSL Cognac Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Top Handle Evening Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
YSL Cognac Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Top Handle Evening Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone
Chanel Black Velvet Gold Acrylic Kiss Lock Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Velvet Gold Acrylic Kiss Lock Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Velvet Gold tone hardware
Alexander McQueen Black Patent Leather Envelope Slip Flap Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Patent leather Gold hardware Pony hair trim Woven lining Turnlock closure Measures 12" W x 7.5" H x 1.5" D Include original Alexander McQueen dust bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Envelope Carryall Travel Flap Evening Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Monogram canvas Snap closure Made in France Date code Measures 9" W x 6.5" H x 1" D
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Silver Hardware Envelope Evening Bag Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Silver hardware Slit pocket at front featuring CC logo Leather lining Zip closure Date code 0432628. Measures 11" W x 8" H x 2.5" D
Bottega Veneta Cognac Brown Snakeskin Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Snakeskin Leather Gold tone hardware Suede lining Fold in closure Made in Italy Measures 10" W x 6" H x 1.5" D Includes original Bottega Veneta dust bag
Lanvin Red Lizard Skin Gold Accent Envelope Flap Evening Clutch Bag
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Lanvin Red Lizard Skin Gold Accent Envelope Flap Evening Clutch Bag Lizard
Gucci Black Leather Large Envelope Carryall Men's Women's Travel Clutch Pouch
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci Black Leather Large Envelope Carryall Men's Women's Travel Clutch Pouch Leather Gold tone
Gucci Black Embossed Leather Gold GG Evening Envelope Accordion Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Gucci Black Embossed Leather Gold GG Evening Envelope Accordion Clutch Bag
Hermes Light Pink Leather Gold Envelope Evening Clutch Wallet in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Light Pink Leather Gold Envelope Evening Clutch Wallet in Box Leather Gold-plated hardware
Hermes Burgundy Exotic Skin Ostrich Leather Gold Envelope Evening Clutch Flap
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Burgundy Exotic Skin Ostrich Leather Gold Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Ostrich Gold
Gucci Chocolate Brown Leather Envelope Flip Lock Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci Chocolate Brown Leather Envelope Flip Lock Evening Clutch Flap Bag Leather Gold tone
Hermes Dark Chocolate Leather Gold Evening Envelope Wristlet Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Dark Chocolate Leather Gold Evening Envelope Wristlet Clutch Flap Bag Leather Gold tone
Chanel NEW Black Sequin Pearl Embellished Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel NEW Black Sequin Pearl Embellished Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag Sequin Faux pearl
Balenciaga Multi Color Snakeskin Fold Over Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Chicago, IL
Balenciaga Multi Color Snakeskin Fold Over Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag Python Silver tone
Fendi Brown Green Monogram Canvas Tech iPad Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
Fendi Brown Green Monogram Canvas Tech iPad Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Monogram canvas Gold tone
Gucci Taupe Snakeskin Leather Gold Emblem Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci Taupe Snakeskin Leather Gold Emblem Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag Snakeskin Leather Gold
Valentino NEW & SOLD OUT Leather Envelope Fold Over Evening Clutch Bag
By Valentino
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Valentino NEW & SOLD OUT Lizard Leather Envelope Fold Over Evening Clutch Bag
Hermes Chocolate Lizard Leather Gold Envelope Evening Flap Wristlet Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Chocolate Brown Lizard Leather Gold Envelope Evening Flap Wristlet Clutch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Chocolate Brown Leather Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
YSL Chocolate Brown Leather Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag Leather Twill lining Button closure
Fendi Zucca Monogram Large Men's Pouch Travel Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
Fendi Monogram Zucca Large Men's Pouch Travel Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Monogram canvas
Hermes Dark Brown Leather Gold 'H' Logo Button Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Dark Brown Leather Gold 'H' Logo Button Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone
Celine New Black Pony Fur Silver Zip Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Celine
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Celine New Black Pony Fur Silver Zip Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Pony fur
Chanel Pink Crocodile Exotic Leather Gold Chain Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Pink Crocodile Exotic Leather Gold Pearl Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Crocodile Gold
Fendi Black Leather Chocolate Bar Envelope Evening Clutch Bag with Dust Bag
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
Fendi Black Leather Chocolate Bar Envelope Evening Clutch Bag with Dust Bag Leather Gold tone
Cartier Bordeaux Leather Envelope Evening Fold Over Flap Clutch Bag in Box
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Bordeaux Leather Envelope Evening Fold Over Flap Clutch Bag in Box Leather Gold hardware
Prada Black Leather Men Women Attache Carryall Envelope Travel Clutch Flap Bag
By Prada
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Prada Black Leather Men Women Attache Carryall Envelope Travel Clutch Flap Bag
Hermes Black Crocodile Leather Gold 'H" Emblem Logo Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Black Crocodile Leather Gold 'H" Emblem Logo Envelope Flap Clutch Bag Crocodile leather
Hermes Black Leather Gold H Lock Charm Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Black Leather Gold H Lock Charm Top Handle Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
HERMES Dark Blue Leather H Logo Envelope Carryall Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
HERMES Dark Blue Leather H Logo Envelope Carryall Evening Clutch Flap Bag Leather Gold tone
Chanel Black Suede Pearl Chain Logo Evening Envelope Shoulder Box Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Suede Pearl Chain Logo Evening Envelope Shoulder Box Clutch Bag Suede Leather Faux
Celine New Leather 2 in 1 Envelope Evening Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
By Celine
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Celine New Leather 2 in 1 Envelope Evening Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag Leather Gold
Tom Ford Black Leather Gold Zip Large Envelope Evening Clutch with Accessories
By Tom Ford
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Tom Ford Black Leather Gold Zip Large Envelope Evening Clutch with Accessories
Louis Vuitton NEW Monogram Patch Sticker Envelope Pouch Clutch Wristlet in Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton NEW Monogram City Patch Sticker Men's Women's Envelope Evening Pouch Clutch Wristlet
Versace Medusa Head Black Leather Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag with Key
By Gianni Versace
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Versace Medusa Head Black Leather Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag with Key
Chanel Black Organza Flower Envelope Evening Clutch Top Handle Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Organza Flower Envelope Evening Clutch Top Handle Shoulder Flap Bag Canvas Organza
Balenciaga Black Patent Leather Silver Accent Envelope Flap Evening Clutch Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Patent leather Silver hardware Metallic leather trim Woven lining Interior pocket Snap closure at front flap Measures 11.5” W x 6.5" H x 1" D
Jimmy Choo Electric Blue Black Snake Leather Envelope Pouch Clutch Bag
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Snakeskin Gold tone hardware Satin lining Zip closure Measures 13" W x 9" H x 1" D
Hermes Turquoise Togo Leather Flap Attache Envelope Tech Accessory Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Togo leather Tonal stitching Palladium hardware Interior slip pockets Tab closure Date code Square G (2003) Measures 10.5" W x 13.5" H x 1" D
HERMES Black Suede Silver Hardware Rio Envelope Party Clutch Bag Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2002 Collection Suede Silver Tone Hardware Measures 12.25" W x 16.5" H x 2.5" D Shoulder Strap Drop 10-12" Includes Dust Bag 100% Authenticity Guar...
Chanel Black Patent Leather Quilted Long Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Patent leather Gunmetal hardware Snap closure Made in Italy Measures 13" L x 6" H x 1.5" D
Gucci Black Snakeskin Exotic Bamboo Evening Foldover Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Snakeskin Bamboo Satin Silver tone hardware Turnlock closure at front flap Made in Italy Measures 9" W x 4" H x 1" D 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND LUXURY is the premier lu...
Gucci Red Snakeskin Exotic Bamboo Evening Foldover Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Snakeskin Bamboo Gold tone hardware Leather lining Turnlock closure at front flap Made in Italy Measures 10" W x 5" H x 1" D 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND LUXURY is the pr...
Prada Black Leather Red Crystal Silver Embellished Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Crystal Silver tone hardware Push lock closure Made in Italy Measures 14" W x 10" H x 1" D Includes original Prada dust bag
Gucci Snakeskin Knot Evening Large Envelope Flap Fold Over Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Priced to sell. It won't last at this price. Snakeskin Gold tone hardware Bamboo Leather lining Toggle closure Made in Italy Measures 14.5" W x 7" H x 2....
Gucci Burnt Orange Snakeskin Leather Silver Horsebit Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Python leather Silver tone hardware Leather lining Zipper closure Made in Italy Measures 10" W x 4.5" H x 1.5" D
Louis Vuitton Pochette Rabat Monogram Mule Sac Envelope 869014 Brown Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 8.85 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 22.5 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 16 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0.78 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 2 cm(approx)...
Lanvin Gray Black Snakeskin Colorblock Gold Hardware Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Incredible! Lowest price reduction for a limited time only! Original retail price $2,995 Python Gold-tone hardware Satin lining Push-lock closure Measure...
Valentino NEW Black Lizard Lambskin Beaded Evening Envelope Slip Clutch Bag
By Valentino
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES WOW! Amazing price reduction for a limited time only! Lizard Lambskin Bead Leather lining Snap front closure Interior feature two compartments, zipper and...
Celine Navy Blue/Black Croc Embossed and Leather Pocket Envelope Chain Clutch
By Celine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This clutch is just the right accessory to compliment your chic ensemble. It comes crafted in
Hermes Leather Ivory Nude Leather H Logo Large Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Leather Ivory Nude Leather H Logo Large Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Leather Canvas
Goyard Red Monogram Canvas Zip Laptop Envelope Travel Business Clutch Bag in Box
By Goyard
Located in Chicago, IL
Goyard Red Monogram Canvas Men's Women's Zip Laptop Envelope Travel Business Clutch Bag in Box
Chanel NEW Black Leather Large Gold Evening Envelope Fold Over Flap Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel NEW Black Leather Reissue Mademoiselle Large Gold Evening Envelope Fold Over Flap Clutch Bag
Hermes Vintage Black Leather Gold Logo Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Vintage Black Leather Gold Logo Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag in Box
Hermes NEW Pink Leather Palladium Envelope Kelly Evening Flap Clutch Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes NEW Fuschia Magenta Pink Leather Gold Envelope Top Handle Kelly Evening Flap Clutch Bag in
Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Red Patent Leather Logo Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Patent leather Satin lining Magnetic snap closure Made in Italy Measures 11" W x 6" H x 1" D Includes original YSL dust bag
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.