1950's Coblentz Pink Leather Clutch with Matching Kid Gloves
By Coblentz
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's pastel pink kid leather classic Coblentz fold over clutch with matching pink leather gloves. Rarely found in leather this classic shape is lined in navy corded silk and closes...
1950's Coblentz Baby Blue Leather Clutch with Matching Kid Gloves
By Coblentz
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's baby blue kid leather classic Coblentz fold over clutch with matching baby blue leather gloves. Rarely found in leather, this classic shape is lined in navy corded silk and cl...
1940s Large Faille Clutch with Gloves
Located in Alford, MA
A unique design from the 1940s, this oversized clutch in black faille features a curved top and sides as well as central section of black-on-black design fabric that matches the trim...
1980s Vintage Burgundy Snakeskin and Leather Clutch by Walter Katten
Located in Winnetka, IL
Luxurious glove leather and snakeskin clutch purse with fine detail from the 1980s by designer Walter Katten.
Perrin Black Calf Leather Le Corset Glove Clutch Bag
Located in New York, NY
Perrin Black Calf Leather Le Corset Glove Clutch Color: Black Materials: Calfskin Leather Lining: Black leather Closure/opening: Flap top with magnetic closure Exterior Pockets: Non...
MARTIN MARGIELA black leather glove clutch - 2007
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Intentionally distressed shiny jet black leather clutch with glove handle from Martin Margiela (line 11) dating to 2007.
rare ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Thriller Faithful crystal glove scaled leather clutch bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
The clutch has a signature zippered design on the flap, with a detachable embellished glove that accentuates the bag. the interior, lined with cloth, is plenty spacious for your basi...
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H 6 in W 9.25 in D 1 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage 50s Black Satin EVENING BAG Clutch RHINESTONES w/Gloves
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
- Vintage evening bag by CHISTIAN DIOR from the 1950s - Flap with button closure on the front - Black celluloid closure embellished by rhinestones - 1 flat pocket on the b...
Perrin Black/White Calfskin Leather Right Hand Glove Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Perrin Black/White Calfskin Leather Right Hand Glove Clutch Made In: Vietnam Color: Black/white Materials: Leather Lining: Black leather Closure/Opening: Flap top with magnetic clos...
Perrin Black Patent & Calf Leather Le Cabriolet Glove Clutch Bag
Located in New York, NY
Perrin Black Patent & Calf Leather Le Cabriolet Glove Clutch Color: Black Materials: Patent leather, calfskin Leather Lining: Black leather Closure/opening: Flap top with magnetic c...
Perrin Black Leather Stingray & Gunmetal L'asymetrique Glove Clutch Bag rt $2800
Located in New York, NY
Perrin Black Leather, Stingray & Gunmetal L'asymetrique Glove Clutch Color: Black Materials: Leather, stingray, metal Lining: Black lambskin leather Closure/opening: Flap top wi...
Alexander McQueen Faithful Glove Clutch in Black Leather
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen black "Faithful" calfskin clutch with removable glove in distressed black calfskin.
Koret Faux Alligator Glove Box Clutch
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Leather clutch by Koret designed to resemble a Victorian glove box.
New Matching Mocha Brown Satin Evening Clutch and Wrist Glove Set – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Mocha brown satin evening clutch and wrist glove set. Clutch features pouch construction with self-covered top frame and kiss lock top closure; fully lined in matching acetate.
Perrin Metallic Textured Leather Glove Clutch
Located in London, GB
Perrin metallic textured leather glove clutch. Made from bronze textured-leather with glove handle at the front, it has a large internal compartment with slit pocket.
Perrin Le Cabriolet Glove Clutch
By O.J. Perrin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perrin Le Cabriolet Clutch Navy Blue Leather Structured Clutch Glove detail Gold-tone hardware Interior open pocket Magnetic closure Envelope style clutch Excellent conditio...
Alexander McQueen Brown Leather Faithful Glove Clutch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is crafted from leather and designed with a glove so that you can slip your hand in and carry the clutch.
Alexander McQueen Beige Leather Faithful Glove Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is crafted from leather and designed with a fingerless glove so that you can slip your hand in and carry the clutch.
Alexander McQueen Brown Leather Faithful Glove Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is crafted from leather and designed with a fingerless glove so that you can slip your hand in and carry the clutch.
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Faithful Glove Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Always pushing the boundaries of creativity and burring the lines between fashion and edge, Alexander McQueen is a brand we cannot help but love. This clutch from the brand is a fun ...
Alexander McQueen Blue Calfskin Faithful Glove Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in US
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Faithful Glove Clutch in blue is crafted of semi-distressed calfskin leather in a fold-over style with diagonal zippers at the front.
Alexander McQueen Black Calfskin Faithful Glove Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in US
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Calfskin Faithful Glove Clutch in black is crafted of semi-distressed calfskin leather in a fold-over style with diagonal zippers at the front.
Paloma Picasso 3Pc Vintage Accessories Gauntlet Gloves Clutch Handbag Wrap Scarf
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Portland, OR
The set includes a black satin clutch handbag with a red and black abstract patterned wrist strap, a black and red satin wrap or scarf, and a pair of fabulous black gauntlet gloves w...
Alexander McQueen Faithful Leather Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Alexander McQueen Faithful Glove Clutch with aged silver-tone hardware, motorcycle glove detail at front with snap closure, zip pockets at front, snap closure beneath flap, grey inte...
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
By Krizia
Located in Austin, TX
2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30" waist, 31" hips, 29" length One size ( fits US 0 - 6 )
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
Judith Leiber brown Calf Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Chic, minimalist calf bag by Judith Leiber. Tubular calf leather handles with gilt corner mounts (slightly worn).
Center snap closure compartment with 2 side compartment.
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit
By Jack Bryan by Dupuis, Jack Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...
Tiffany Deerskin Deco Clutch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, tailored Art Deco clutch of deerskin from the 1930's by Tiffany. Beautiful sleek lines with a double clasped interior compartment lined in silk moire. Deep wine color. 9" x ...
$1,500
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits US Size 4)
NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's
By Norman Norell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Norell (1900-1972) is considered to be one of the original fashion designers of the modern American style. His sophisticated silhouettes were both tailored and timeless with a...
$13,266
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1950s Mink Beret W/ Stunning Rhinestone Bar Accent
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1950s mink beret with a stunning rhinestone accent piece that appears to pierce the crown.
1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This full-length evening dress was designed by Stella McCartney for Chloé and appeared on the runway in black as part of the brand’s Spring 1999 collection (look 56/77). McCartney se...
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Pony Hair Oversized Runway Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this incredible large black Gucci pony hair bag for the Fall/Winter 1996 collection. This oversized tote is constructed entirely of pony hair and is complete with a...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
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.