Unavailable|$399
1940s Elizabeth Arden snake embossed envelope clutch bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 40s snake embossed clutch. Label Elizabeth Arden Paris New York. There was an optional
Perry Ellis Trapezoid Slate Gray Envelope Clutch/Handbag
By Perry Ellis
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a fantastic slate gray leather, Perry Ellis Portfolio, envelope bag. Perry Ellis produced
Unavailable|$247
Jimmy Choo Black Shimmer Suede Charlize Metal Envelope Clutch
By Tumi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This designer clutch for women has the kind of design that ensures high appeal, whether held in
Unavailable|$1,375
Chanel Fuchsia Pink Satin Quilted Flap Envelope Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Fuchsia pink evening clutch from Chanel circa 2006-2008. Smooth satin construction. Signature
Unavailable|$424
Dries Van Noten Blossom Jacquard Clutch
By Dries van Noten
Located in London, GB
A grey and burgundy blossom jacquard envelope clutch by Dries Van Noten. It features a leather
Very Rare Chanel 'Ombre' Lizard Evening Clutch/Shoulder Bag by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in London, GB
A very rare vintage Chanel Ombre Lizard envelope Clutch/shoulder evening bag, by the legendary Karl
1970s Oscar de la Renta Silk Maxi Skirt in Blue, Green, Red Floral
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Houston, TX
envelope clutch for maximum SoHo vibes!
Unavailable|$173
Furla Pink Leather Metropolis Envelope Wristlet Clutch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your attire with our Furla clutch for women. Crafted with exquisite detail, it combines
Unavailable|$1,073
Hermès Pochette Rio Envelope 7hz1128 Brown Leather Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: X in a circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.4" Width: 1" Height: 6.75" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Retail $2500 Signs of Wear: E...
Unavailable|$488
Louis Vuitton Montaigne Envelope 869847 Brown Leather Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 15 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0.98 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 2.5 cm(approx)...
Unavailable|$550
Louis Vuitton Art Deco Envelope 867954 Brown Leather Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 15 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.57 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 4 cm(approx) C...
Louis Vuitton Montaigne Noir Envelope 869581 Black Leather Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 15 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0.98 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 2.5 cm(approx)...
NEW Coach Pink Travel Crossgrain Leather Envelope Wallet Clutch Bag
By Coach House
Located in San Marcos, CA
New Coach Pink Travel Crossgrain Leather Envelope Wallet Clutch Bag Authenticity Guaranteed
Unavailable|$482
Jimmy Choo Envelope 24mr0627 Black X Gold Suede Leather Clutch
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 00Y7HR Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 1" Height: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: light wear and ab...
Saint Laurent Monogram Envelope Ysl Flap 14mz1812 Black Leather Clutch
By Saint Laurent
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 9.4" Width: 2" Height: 7" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: creases on the flap, light corner rubs Exterior Pocket: e...
Louis Vuitton Montaigne Pochette Noir Envelope 868807 Black Leather Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 15 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0.78 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 2 cm(approx) C...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Kirigami Set Of Three Envelope 870430 GreenCanvas Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Canvas Color: Green Khaki White Style:Clutch UPC: Does not apply NEW IN BOX (10/10 or NIB) Includes box
Louis Vuitton Pochette KirigamiSet Of Three Envelope 870429 Green Canvas Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Canvas Color: Green Khaki White Style:Clutch UPC: Does not apply NEW IN BOX (10/10 or NIB) Includes box
Louis Vuitton Pochette Dame Gm Envelope 869290 Brown Coated Canvas Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 15 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.96 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 5 cm(approx) C...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Noir Art Deco Envelope 869011 Black Leather Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 17 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.18 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 3 cm(approx) C...
Louis Vuitton Montaigne Pochette Epi Toledo Envelope 869476 Blue Leather Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 17 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.77 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 4.5 cm(approx)...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Noir Art Deco Envelope 868802 Black Leather Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 15 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.57 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 4 cm(approx) C...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Dame Gm Envelope 233068 Brown Coated Canvas Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 834 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 2.75" Height: 6.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: light fa...
Louis Vuitton Green Pochette Clutch Epi Borneo Art Deco Envelope 18lz1106 Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 8909 VI Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10.75" Width: 1.25" Height: 6.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: ...
Louis Vuitton Sac rabat Pochette Rabat Mule Envelope 869014 Brown Canvas 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)...
Vintage Louis Vuitton blue epi envelope style clutch bag with gold tone LV motif
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Louis Vuitton blue epi envelope style clutch bag with gold tone LV motif. Classic
Unavailable|$650
1970's Halston Envelope Bag Tan Leather
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Halston made these wonderful envelope leather clutch bags in the 70's, so easy and chic Pen mark
Unavailable|$799
Vbh Purple-Ostrich Leg Clutch
By VBH
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
beautiful and is a must have for exotic lovers. Brilliant purple envelope style clutch is crafted from
Unavailable|$505
Suede Chain Shoulder Box Clutch Purse 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique two-tone tan suede shoulder Bag / envelope box clutch purse from circa 1970s. Gold tone
Unavailable|$1,955
Vintage Hermes Dark Green Leather "Jige PM" Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
hunter Green envelope "Jige PM" clutch by Hermes. 'H' detail on front of clutch with tuck-strap
Sold|$650
YSL Ostrich Envelope Clutch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSL envelope clutch made from the skins of ostrich legs. The bag is entirely lined in
Sold|$225
Brown Hermes Leather Envelope Clutch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Brown leather envelope clutch by Hermes. Front flap closure. 6"L x 4.25"H x
Sold|$1,400
Hermes Dark Green envelope clutch
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermes dark green envelope clutch with the signature H. It has a nice white top stitching
Sold|$625
1980s Fendi Monogram Envelope Clutch
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Classic 80's this is a fabulous monogram envelope clutch by Fendi. Trimmed in tan leather with gold
Sold|$1,799
Gucci Thiara Broadway Envelope Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Athens, GA
Gucci Thiara Broadway Envelope Clutch Bag. Crystal feline head with black leather embossed gold GG
Sold|$1,750
Chanel Red Lambskin Airlines Envelope Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Red Lambskin Airlines Envelope Clutch is in excellent condition. Classic
Celine Paris Black Leather Envelope Clutch
By Celine
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The chicest little vintage Celine envelope clutch! Constructed from a glossy black leather in a
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
Christian Dior vintage monogram envelope clutch
By Christian Dior
Located in Amman, JO
Christian Dior vintage monogram envelope clutch from the '70"s made in France. Crafted from Oblique
Yves St. Laurent blue + gold leather envelope clutch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSl dark navy "envelope" clutch bag with detachable shoulder strap and gold leather whip stitch
Balenciaga Blue Arena Giant Flap Envelope Clutch
By Balenciaga
Located in Amman, JO
Balenciaga Blue Arena Giant Flap Envelope Clutch, Features large silver studs, corner buckle
Balenciaga Orange Arena Giant Flap Envelope Clutch
By Balenciaga
Located in Amman, JO
Balenciaga Orange Arena Giant Flap Envelope Clutch, Features large silver studs, corner buckle
70s Edward Harvey Black Leather Quilted Envelope Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
A smart 70s Edward Harvey black calfskin envelope clutch with quilted front and back. Snap closure
Balenciaga Silver and Grey Envelope Clutch
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Exude the utilitarian sensibility of Demna Gvasalia's new Balenciaga with this vintage envelope
Valentino Pewter Calfskin Rockstud Envelope Clutch 1123v39
By Valentino
Located in Dix hills, NY
Valentino Pewter Calfskin Rockstud Envelope Clutch 1123v39 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length
Nettie Rosenstein Gold Pearl Rhinestone Envelope Clutch 60s
Located in Gresham, OR
Nettie Rosenstein 60s evening envelope clutch in gold lamé fabric covered in pearls studs and
BALENCIAGA 'Giant Envelope' Clutch in Yellow Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in Paris, FR
Balenciaga 'Giant Envelope' clutch in yellow leather. The interior is lined with black canvas
Cartier Vintage Burgundy Leather Envelope Clutch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage burgundy leather envelope clutch or organizer by Cartier, from the 1970's. It has
Celine Brown Monogram Triomphe Envelope Clutch Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine Brown “Triomphe” envelope clutch bag featuring an all-over monogram ”Triomphe” pattern, an
Celine Envelope Clutch bag in Brown Monogram
By Celine
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Celine Envelope Clutch bag in Brown Monogram These are professional photos of the actual bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Dame PM Envelope Clutch 97lv215s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Dame PM Envelope Clutch 97lv215s Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10.2
Vivienne Westwood Pink Leather Envelope Clutch
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
clasp on this used Vivienne Westwood designer resale item. Details Pink Leather Envelope clutch
DRIES VAN NOTEN black yellow ethnic geometric swirl envelope clutch bag
By Dries van Noten
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DRIES VAN NOTEN black yellow ethnic geometric swirl envelope clutch bag Reference: CELG/A00047
CHANEL QUILTED BLACK PATENT ENVELOPE CLUTCH W/ SILVERTONE CHAIN
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Quilted Black Patent Leather Envelope Clutch with silvertone hardware - Age
Pre-Loved Céline Women's Envelope Clutch Bag
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Envelope Clutch Bag
LOUIS VUITTON Kirigami Epi Invitation Envelope Clutch silver metallic flap bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Kirigami Epi Invitation Envelope Clutch silver metallic flap bag Reference: AAWC
Sold|$875
Alligator Envelope Clutch
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Chic envelope bag of French origin in center cut baby alligator retailed by Saks 5th Ave. Very slim
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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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.