Chanel Envelope Clutch with Chains 2011 Shoulder Bag Green Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Envelope Clutch with Chains 2011 Shoulder Bag Green Patent Leather These are professional
Chanel Envelope Clutch with Chains 2011 Shoulder Bag Green Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Envelope Clutch with Chains 2011 Shoulder Bag Green Patent Leather These are professional
Rosenfeld Black Leather Envelope Clutch/Shoulder Bag with Abstract Clasp, 1960s
By Harry Rosenfeld
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This unusual envelope clutch or shoulder bag was made by Harry Rosenfeld, most likely in the mid
Sold|$350
Art Deco Pave Envelope Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco French clutch of sensual bezel set pave rhinestone mesh "fabric", lined in silk satin
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Cork brown patent leather small envelope clutch bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Cork brown patent leather small envelope clutch bag Reference: CELG
Sold|$1,200
1970s Hermes box calf envelope clutch
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous dark brown box calf creates this structured envelope bag…carry as a clutch or with the
Vintage Floral Needlepoint Envelope Clutch Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Accessorize an ensemble with this sweet floral needlepoint clutch handbag in shades of fleshtone
LANVIN Miss Sartorial off white calf hair gold bar flap envelope clutch bag
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN Miss Sartorial off white calf hair gold bar flap envelope clutch bag Reference: NKLL/A00489
1980s Gianni Versace Brown Envelope Clutch Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace envelope bag featuring crocodile print on brown leather, frontal clutch closure with
Loewe Moss Green Ostrich Leather Envelope Clutch, 1970s
By Loewe
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a wonderful 1970's Loewe of Madrid Ostrich leather moss green double-flap envelope style
1970s Hermes White Ostrich Effect Rio Envelope Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic and elegant white ostrich effect Hermes Rio clutch. Envelope style with a single wood round
1988 Hermes Black Crocodile Effect Rio Envelope Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic and elegant black crocodile effect Hermes Rio clutch from 1988. Envelope style with a
C.1960 Salvatore Ferragamo Black Satin Envelope Clutch
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Perfect little evening clutch handbag by Salvatore Ferragamo. The black satin body is offset by
HERMES Grey Leather Envelope Clutch with Silver Padlock Detail
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Hermes clutch is composed of a stunning grey leather and features silver hardware. There is a
Early 2000's Christian Dior Tan Cross Hatched Leather Envelope Clutch
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning Christian Dior Boutique Paris envelope style clutch from the early 2000's. Tan rigid cross
Versace Greca Logo Monogram Tote Bag with Envelope Clutch Brown Unisex
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Collector's Versace Greca Tote. Feature Material: Leather Color: Brown Condition: Brand New Period: 2021 Size: 31cmX 25cm Place of Origin: Italy
1970s YSL Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Avocado Green Leather Envelope Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
A vintage Yves Saint Laurent Avocado green, envelope style clutch bag, 2 interior pockets, one with
Hermes 2018 Magnolia Pink Swift Leather Jige Elan 29cm H Envelope Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Magnolia Pink Swift Leather Jige Elan 29 Clutch Bag Made In: France Year of Production
1980s Burberry Wristlet Envelope Tan Leather Clutch
By Burberry
Located in London, GB
Burberry wristlet envelope clutch, tan leather, front clutch gold tone closure, double internal
Sold|$650
Tiffany Antique Envelope
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Envelope clutch of antique japanese textile remounted by Tiffany NY. Snap closure with silk faille
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Foldable Envelope Leather Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Foldable Envelope Leather Clutch Bag Measurements: Height: 13.38
Dior Black Suede and Passementerie Clutch
By Christian Dior
Located in Alford, MA
Convertible envelope clutch from Christian Dior Boutique fashioned of black suede body and
1950s Koret Gilt Leather and Sheer Sequin Evening Envelope Handbag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
phone! A true envelope clutch with framework and structure of gilt leather, with sheer beaded, sequined
1960 Chocolate & Gold Silk Brocade Stiletto Heels and Dramatic Lennox Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
1960 DeLiso Debs Chocolate & Gold Silk Brocade Stiletto Heels and Dramatic Lennox Envelope Clutch
1990s Balenciaga Dark blu envelope bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Balenciaga Dark blu clutch envelope with gold tone hardware Balenciaga Giant Rose Gold
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Rose Nude Patent Leather VERO DODAT Clutch
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Vero Dodat envelope clutch handbag in a rose "nude" patent leather featuring a
NANCY GONZALES bag gorgeous RED crocodile clutch clean sleek
By Nancy Gonzalez
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous, clean lined envelope clutch in rich red. Closure is a hidden magnet with a hidden frame
Amazing Vintage Thierry Mugler Silver Metallic Fold Over Clutch Purse Bag NEW
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Thierry Mugler silver metallic fold-over oversized envelope clutch! New deadstock
Bottega Veneta Midnight Blue Leather Intrecciato Clutch Handbag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Atlanta, GA
handsome midnight blue leather handbag sports a classic envelope clutch style with a subtle accordion
Hermes Vintage Brown Leather H Clasp Rio Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage brown leather Rio envelope clutch bag featuring an exotic wood and gold toned
Chanel Black Lambskin Matelassé Clutch White Trim + Chain Coin Purse 2009 + Box
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This incredible matelassé envelope clutch bag was designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Paris as
1960's Greta Deep Plum & Beige Velvet Handbag Clutch With Trompe L'oeil Lock
Located in Atlanta, GA
to the mix. It is the perfect size for use as an envelope clutch though there is a twisted handle
Roberta Di Camerino Blue Velvet Monogram Pochette Clutch Bag, circa 1970s
By Roberta Di Camerino, Giuliana Coen Camerino
Located in Munich, DE
This is a chic blue Roberta di Camerino envelope clutch bag or pochette from the 1970s. The slim
Hermes Black Lizard Envelope Baccara Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Made in black Lizard leather Envelope style with front flap closure Interior has two slip
1970's Bottega Veneta Large Envelope Leather Clutch Handbag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Atlanta, GA
oversized cognac color leather clutch offers an envelope style silhouette with a unique Art Deco revival
Cartier Burgundy Bordeaux Leather Flap Clutch Pochette Envelope 860293
By Cartier
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 16 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0.39 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 1 cm(approx) ...
Vintage Bottega Veneta Burgundy Glazed Leather Envelope Shoulder Clutch Bag 1970
By Bottega Veneta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Bottega Veneta soft burgunday glazed leather envelope shoulder or clutch bag from the 1970s
Hermes Rio Pochette Clutch Envelope Bag Blue Couchevel Leather Ghw 24 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermes Clutch Bag "RIO" Made in France Stamp hard to see but in a circle so
Black Evening Clutch with Rhinestone Clasp
Located in Alford, MA
Black faux snake clutch, envelope style with scalloped flap and rhinestone star clasp. Interior
Sold|$1,800
1970's Hermes Beige Jige Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1977 Hermes brown courcheval leather and beige toile envelope Jige clutch. Clutch has a top flap
Asprey Pink Lizard Clutch With Gold Hardware And Optional Strap
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Munich, DE
This envelope style clutch bag or shoulder bag is made from pink-hued carefully matched strong
YSL Saint Laurent Uptown Pouch in Grain De Poudre Embossed Clutch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Up for sale; small envelope-style clutch with a flap featuring metal YSL Initials. Made in Italy
Céline 1990s Sac Pochette Beige Canvas Enveloppe Clutch Shoulder Bag Celine
By Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
Céline bag composed of a vintage Diamond Clutch (or Envelope) shaped pouch in ecru canvas trimmed
TYLER ELLIS Lee Pouchet Small Clutch Scarlet Red Swarovski Crystal Gold Hardware
By Tyler Ellis
Located in Houston, TX
hardware. The envelope-shaped clutch has a triangular front flap and a magnetic snap closure. The exterior
Tyler Ellis Emerald Green Velvet Lee Pouchet Clutch or Crossbody Evening Purse
By Tyler Ellis
Located in Tustin, CA
envelope shaped Lee Pouchet clutch with a triangular front flap and a magnetic closure. There is a hidden
LEONARD PARIS Grey Purple Pink Signature Floral Print Fabric Vintage Clutch Bag
By Leonard
Located in Munich, DE
1990s/2000s Leonard Paris rectangle envelope-style fabric clutch bag features one of Leonard's instantly
LEONARD PARIS Pink Blush Taupe Signature Floral Print Fabric Vintage Clutch Bag
By Leonard, Leonard of Paris
Located in Munich, DE
1990s/2000s Leonard Paris rectangle envelope-style fabric clutch bag features one of Leonard's instantly
Roberta Di Camerino Teal Blue Trompe L'Oeil Cut Velvet Clutch Bag, circa 1980s
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Munich, DE
This beautiful circa 1980s Roberta di Camerino rectangle envelope-style teal blue velvet clutch bag
Hermes Pochette Rio in glazed black calf vintage
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Pochette Rio in glazed black calf, vintage...Sleek clutch with envelope shape, flap closes
Sold|$995
Korokum Envelope Clutch
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Korokum Envelope Clutch With Swarovski Crystal Trim. Removable Crystal Studded Strap, Gold Hardware
Sold|$325
Large Envelope Clutch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a smart looking large envelope clutch that has a zippered compartment, a coin purse and a
Dior Dark Blue Monogram Envelope Clutch
By Christian Dior
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dior dark blue monogram envelope clutch.
J. McLaughlin Oscar Envelope Clutch Orange
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
J. McLaughlin Oscar Envelope Clutch Orange 10.5" x 7" x 1"
J. McLaughlin Oscar Envelope Clutch Pink
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
J. McLaughlin Oscar Envelope Clutch Pink 10.5" x 7" x 1"
Alexander McQueen Skull Envelope Clutch Leather
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
This Alexander McQueen Skull Envelope Clutch Leather, crafted from red leather, features flap top
Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium, crafted in black leather, features an
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather, crafted in blue leather, features a front
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather, crafted in blue leather, features a front
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.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.