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
Fendi Bustina Envelope Clutch Leather
By Fendi
Located in NY, NY
Model: Bustina Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior
Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium, crafted in purple leather, features an
Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium, crafted in purple leather, features an
Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium, crafted in blue leather, features an
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather, crafted from blue leather, features giant
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather, crafted from black leather, features signature
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather, crafted in gray leather, features a front
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather, crafted from purple leather, features
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather, crafted from blue leather, features giant
Sold|$1,385
Bottega Veneta Envelope Clutch Leather
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
", Width 12", Depth 2.5" Designer: Bottega Veneta Model: Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather
Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium, crafted in purple leather, features an
Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium, crafted in gray leather, features an
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather, crafted in dark grey leather, features a
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather, crafted from silver leather, features giant
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather, crafted from light pink leather, features
J. McLaughlin Oscar Envelope Clutch Bone White
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
J. McLaughlin Oscar Envelope Clutch Bone White 10.5" x 7" x 1"
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather, crafted from red leather, features
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather, crafted from black leather, features giant
Balenciaga Purple Motocross Giant 21 Envelope Clutch
By Balenciaga
Located in Orlando, FL
The Motocross Giant 21 Envelope Clutch features a leather body, exterior front zip pocket, and flap
Celine Tri Color Leather Envelope Clutch
By Celine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This beautiful envelope clutch is another fine offering by Celine! Crafted from leather, the
Balenciaga Arena Giant Hardware Envelope Clutch
By Balenciaga
Located in Antwerp, BE
Balenciaga Arena giant hardware envelope clutch in black. The clutch features a wrinkled flap front
Burberry TB Envelope Clutch Leather Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 6", Width 10", Depth 2" Designer: Burberry Model: TB Envelope Clutch Leather Small
Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium is ideal for day to evening outfits
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather showcases an elegant yet edgy style
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather showcases an elegant yet edgy style
Sold|$1,105
Hermes Envelope Clutch Chevre Mysore Large
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 10", Width 14", Depth 0" Designer: Hermes Model: Envelope Clutch Chevre Mysore Large
Alexander McQueen Skull Envelope Clutch Leather
By Alexander McQueen
Located in NY, NY
Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior Material: Leather Interior
Givenchy Red Leather Antigona Envelope Clutch
By Givenchy
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Made in Italy, and loved by women worldwide is this beautiful Antigona envelope clutch by Givenchy
Fendi Multicolor Leather 2Jours Envelope Clutch
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
globally. This 2Jours envelope clutch is made from multicolored leather and embellished with silver-toned
Sold|$1,490
Gucci GG Broadway Envelope Clutch Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Broadway Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material
Nancy Gonzalez Envelope Clutch Crocodile Long
By Nancy Gonzalez
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Nancy Gonzalez Envelope Clutch Crocodile Long is luxuriously elegant and perfect for
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather showcases an elegant yet edgy style
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather showcases an elegant yet edgy style
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather showcases an elegant yet edgy style
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather showcases an elegant yet edgy style
Fendi Multicolor Leather 2Jours Envelope Clutch
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
globally. This 2Jours envelope clutch is made from multicolored leather and embellished with silver-toned
Burberry TB Envelope Clutch Leather Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Burberry Model: TB Envelope Clutch Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Delvaux Envelope Clutch Printed Leather Medium
By Delvaux
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 7", Width 10", Depth 1" Designer: Delvaux Model: Envelope Clutch Printed Leather Medium
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather showcases an elegant yet edgy style
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Giant Studs Leather showcases an elegant yet edgy style
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
12", Depth 2" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material
Sold|$1,480
Gucci GG Broadway Envelope Clutch Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Broadway Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Rubber Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: Balenciaga Model: Envelope Clutch Rubber Studs Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: Balenciaga Model: Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black
Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Classic Studs Leather showcases an elegant yet edgy style
Givenchy Black Leather Antigona Envelope Clutch
By Givenchy
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Made in Italy, and loved by women worldwide is this beautiful Antigona envelope clutch by Givenchy
Gucci Envelope Clutch GG Canvas and Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Envelope Clutch GG Canvas and Leather Large, crafted from brown GG supreme coated canvas
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 7", Width 12", Depth 1" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
Sold|$1,985
Gucci Thiara Broadway Envelope Clutch Python
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
", Width 10.5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: Thiara Broadway Envelope Clutch Python Exterior Material
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 7", Width 12", Depth 1" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
Sold|$1,355
Burberry TB Envelope Clutch Leather Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 6", Width 10", Depth 3.5" Designer: Burberry Model: TB Envelope Clutch Leather Small
Balenciaga Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: Height 7", Width 12.5", Depth 1" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Giant Studs Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior
Balenciaga Classic Studs Envelope Clutch Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
7.5", Width 12.5", Depth 1" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Classic Studs Envelope Clutch Leather Exterior
Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 1" Designer: Givenchy Model: Antigona Envelope Clutch Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather
Gucci Envelope Clutch GG Canvas and Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Envelope Clutch GG Canvas and Leather Large, crafted from brown GG supreme coated canvas
Gucci Envelope Clutch GG Canvas and Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Envelope Clutch GG Canvas and Leather Large, crafted from brown GG supreme coated canvas
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.