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Christian Louboutin Leopard Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Leopard Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Leopard Clutch Bag

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H 5.32 in W 5.12 in D 1.58 in

Christian Louboutin Leopard Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

A Christian Louboutin evening clutch bag in printed leopard pony skin with a gold colored clasp in

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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Christian Louboutin Loubis Angel Leather Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Loubis Angel Leather Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Loubis Angel Leather Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

Christian Louboutin Loubis Angel Leather Clutch Bag Black, framed clutch bag designed with the

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Christian Louboutin Blue & Gold Frame Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Blue & Gold Frame Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Blue & Gold Frame Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

textile Mini clutch bag Gold tone hardware Detachable chain strap Jewel clasp fastening 1x

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21st Century and Contemporary British Clutches

Christian Louboutin Blue & Gold Frame Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Blue & Gold Frame Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Blue & Gold Frame Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

textile Mini clutch bag Gold tone hardware Detachable chain strap Jewel clasp fastening 1x

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21st Century and Contemporary British Clutches

Christian Louboutin Blue & Gold Frame Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Blue & Gold Frame Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Blue & Gold Frame Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

textile Mini clutch bag Gold tone hardware Detachable chain strap Jewel clasp fastening 1x

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21st Century and Contemporary British Clutches

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN gold SEQUINED KISSLOCK Clutch Bag
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN gold SEQUINED KISSLOCK Clutch Bag

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN gold SEQUINED KISSLOCK Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Louboutin clutch in metallic warm grey lambskin and sequins. Opens with a

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Christian Louboutin Red Python Rougissime Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Red Python Rougissime Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Red Python Rougissime Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

Louboutin designer resale item. This item comes with original dust bag. Details Model: Rougissime Red

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21st Century and Contemporary British Clutches

Christian Louboutin Gold Metal Glitter Maikimai Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Gold Metal Glitter Maikimai Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Gold Metal Glitter Maikimai Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

Model: Maikimai Gold Metal Mini clutch bag Metallic 1x Main zipped compartment 1x

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21st Century and Contemporary British Clutches

Christian Louboutin Leopard Print Frame Yoyo Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Leopard Print Frame Yoyo Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Leopard Print Frame Yoyo Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Black, brown and metallic gold Christian Louboutin leopard-patterned bag with gold-tone chains and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Sweet Charity Make Up embellishments crossbody clutch bag
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Sweet Charity Make Up embellishments crossbody clutch bag

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Sweet Charity Make Up embellishments crossbody clutch bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Sweet Charity Make Up embellishments beige crossbody clutch bag Reference

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Pre-Loved Christian Louboutin Women's Silver Maikimai Glitter Clutch Bag
Pre-Loved Christian Louboutin Women's Silver Maikimai Glitter Clutch Bag

Pre-Loved Christian Louboutin Women's Silver Maikimai Glitter Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

Louboutin designer resale item. This item comes with original dustbag. Details Silver Glitter Mini clutch

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21st Century and Contemporary British Clutches

Christian Louboutin Black Satin Keops Evening Clutch Bag with Chain
Christian Louboutin Black Satin Keops Evening Clutch Bag with Chain

Christian Louboutin Black Satin Keops Evening Clutch Bag with Chain

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Rome, Rome

Clutch Bag, a show-stopping accessory that exudes glamour and style. This exquisite clutch features a

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new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Loubiposh red leopard gold stud  crossbody clutch bag
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Loubiposh red leopard gold stud  crossbody clutch bag

new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Loubiposh red leopard gold stud crossbody clutch bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Loubiposh red leopard gold stud crossbody clutch bag Reference: TGAS

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Skypouch Kraft PVC laminated paper bag crossbody clutch
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Skypouch Kraft PVC laminated paper bag crossbody clutch

new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Skypouch Kraft PVC laminated paper bag crossbody clutch

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Skypouch Kraft PVC laminated paper bag crossbody clutch Brand: Christian

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Tutulle red tulle strass crystal heel clasp clutch bag
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Tutulle red tulle strass crystal heel clasp clutch bag

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Tutulle red tulle strass crystal heel clasp clutch bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Tutulle red tulle strass crystal heel clasp clutch bag Reference: TGAS/C01233

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new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Skypouch Love print black leather crossbody clutch bag
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Skypouch Love print black leather crossbody clutch bag

new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Skypouch Love print black leather crossbody clutch bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Skypouch Love print black leather crossbody clutch bag Brand: Christian

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Rougissime red leather flap wallet on strap clutch bag
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Rougissime red leather flap wallet on strap clutch bag

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Rougissime red leather flap wallet on strap clutch bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Rougissime red leather flap wallet on strap clutch bag Brand: Christian

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Christian Louboutin Metallic Python Skin Loubi Lula Mini Frame Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Metallic Python Skin Loubi Lula Mini Frame Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Metallic Python Skin Loubi Lula Mini Frame Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

Christian Louboutin Metallic Python Skin Loubi Lula Mini Frame Clutch Bag Metallic silver Loubi

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new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Elisa Baguetta stamped croc calf leather clutch bag
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Elisa Baguetta stamped croc calf leather clutch bag

new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Elisa Baguetta stamped croc calf leather clutch bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Elisa Baguetta stamped croc calf leather clutch bag Reference: MAWG/A00056

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN purple suede leather fringe heel kiss lock clutch bag
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN purple suede leather fringe heel kiss lock clutch bag

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN purple suede leather fringe heel kiss lock clutch bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN purple suede leather fringe heel kiss lock clutch bag Reference: ECLO/A00153

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Silver Sequined MINI LOUBI LULA Bag CLUTCH Handbag
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Silver Sequined MINI LOUBI LULA Bag CLUTCH Handbag

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Silver Sequined MINI LOUBI LULA Bag CLUTCH Handbag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Rome, Rome

- Christian Louboutin ' Mini Loubi/Lula' clutch purse - All over Silver-tone sequin

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Leopard Pony Hair LOUBI LULA Bag CLUTCH Handbag
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Leopard Pony Hair LOUBI LULA Bag CLUTCH Handbag

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Leopard Pony Hair LOUBI LULA Bag CLUTCH Handbag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Rome, Rome

- Christian Louboutin 'Loubi/Lula' clutch purse - Crafted in leopard pony hair fur - Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Christian Louboutin Riviera Patchwork Watersnake Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Riviera Patchwork Watersnake Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Riviera Patchwork Watersnake Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

Christian Louboutin clutch with metal chain logo fastening. Flap-over. 100% Water-snake. Can be

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Christian Louboutin Black Patent Stud Loubiposh Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Black Patent Stud Loubiposh Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Black Patent Stud Loubiposh Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Toronto, ON

Christian Louboutin Black Patent Stud Loubiposh Clutch Bag. Original retail $1250 USD. Rectangular

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Christian Louboutin Green Python Inferno Clutch / Shoulder Bag
Christian Louboutin Green Python Inferno Clutch / Shoulder Bag

Christian Louboutin Green Python Inferno Clutch / Shoulder Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Toronto, ON

Christian Louboutin Green Python Inferno Bag. Turquoise, aqua, yellow, white, and black snake

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Christian Louboutin Multicolour Leather Loupibosh Spike Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Multicolour Leather Loupibosh Spike Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Multicolour Leather Loupibosh Spike Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This clutch is just the right accessory to compliment your chic ensemble. It comes crafted in

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2010s Italian Clutches

Christian Louboutin Python Clutch
Christian Louboutin Python Clutch

Christian Louboutin Python Clutch

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Christian Louboutin Brown Python Clutch/ Shoulder bag with leather trim.

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Leopard Clutch Purse Bag w Gold Chains
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Leopard Clutch Purse Bag w Gold Chains

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Leopard Clutch Purse Bag w Gold Chains

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Tampa, FL

This is an authentic Christian Louboutin Leopard Clutch Purse Bag. This stunning clutch features

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Christian Louboutin Dark Pink Patent Leather Riviera Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Dark Pink Patent Leather Riviera Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Dark Pink Patent Leather Riviera Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Carry this glossy Riviera clutch from Christian Louboutin that suits perfectly with your evening

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Christian Louboutin Multicolor Satin Leather Sweet Charity Make Up Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Multicolor Satin Leather Sweet Charity Make Up Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Multicolor Satin Leather Sweet Charity Make Up Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Louboutin "Makeup" clutch. The satin exterior is covered with beads, sequins beads, powder puff, and ribbons

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Christian Louboutin Miss Loubi Red Patent w/ Gold Tone Stud Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Miss Loubi Red Patent w/ Gold Tone Stud Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Miss Loubi Red Patent w/ Gold Tone Stud Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Christian Louboutin Red patent leather studded clutch`bag with gold tone studs and gold tone chain

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Christian Louboutin Women's Black Patent Leather Rivera Clutch Bag
Christian Louboutin Women's Black Patent Leather Rivera Clutch Bag

Christian Louboutin Women's Black Patent Leather Rivera Clutch Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brand New Christian Louboutin Rivera Clutch Original Tags & Dust Bag Included Retails In-Stores

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Louboutin Clutch Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary louboutin clutch bag for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, beige, brown and more. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Louboutin Clutch Bag?

Prices for a louboutin clutch bag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $420 and can go as high as $2,920, while, on average they fetch $770.

Christian Louboutin for sale on 1stDibs

The iconic red-soled shoes by Christian Louboutin (b. 1963) have made it onto almost every red carpet since the French designer opened his first boutique in Paris in 1992. His fantastical heels have gained attention and praise for their provocative heights and arching shapes, leading the designer to be nicknamed the “King of Stilettos.”

Since childhood, Louboutin was artistic; he began sketching shoes at the age of 10 and later studied drawing at the Académie d’Art Roederer. However, it was the regular visits to the Musée national des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, then in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, that inspired his interest in women’s shoes.

Growing up in the Paris neighborhood of the museum, he regularly spent weekends there and became fascinated by a sign asking women not to wear heels on account of the antique wooden floors. The severe arch of the heel on the sign and the violent red slash through it inspired him to think about shoes as something that could be dangerous and powerful in their allure. As he has said, “I wanted to create something that broke rules and made women feel confident and empowered.”

Breaking rules came naturally to Louboutin, who dropped out of school at the age of 16 and traveled to Egypt and India. When he returned to Paris in 1981, he had his mind set on shoe design and was hired by French fashion designer Charles Jourdan whose women’s shoe designs had been popular amongst the Paris elite since 1919. Louboutin later worked as a freelancer for such fashion houses as Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Roger Vivier.

When he went out on his own and opened his first boutique in the Galerie Véro-Dodat covered passage, Princess Caroline of Monaco became his first famous client. The now-revered red sole emerged with his third collection, when Louboutin noticed an assistant painting her nails bright red. He tried applying the polish to a sole and was enamored with the results. Soon, his glossy, red-bottomed heels were all the rage in the fashion world.

Today, Louboutin sells his wares in department stores and over 50 Louboutin boutiques across the world. Beyond shoes, he has also expanded into accessories, beauty lines and handbags, launching the Passage collection of bags in 2014, inspired by the location of his first boutique.

Conceptual pieces like his 2007 “Pumps,” now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, have taken his stilettos to the extreme with a ballet-like en pointe silhouette balanced on a spiked heel. Louboutin is a go-to designer for celebrities, including Blake Lively, Mariah Carey, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Lopez (who has a song about the famed shoes), among hundreds of others. In February 2020, a retrospective of his career opened in the Palais de la Porte Dorée where it all began.

Find vintage Christian Louboutin shoes, sneakers, handbags and other items on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

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They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

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