1970s Louise Fontaine Green Crocodile Clutch / Shoulder Bag
Located in London, GB
A rare early 1970s Louise Fontaine hunter-green porosus crocodile clutch/shoulder bag, comprising of one compartment with one gusseted zipper pocket, fully lined in black, suspended ...
$835
H 11.82 in D 3.94 in L 11.42 in
Green fabric handle bag with crocodile pattern Christian Lacroix BAZAR
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green fabric ( probably rayon ) handle bag with crocodile pattern. Branded wood handle + gold metal chain and eyelet. Black plastic lining and one pocket with zip closure inside. S...
Rene Caovilla Moss Green Alligator Skin Handbag
By René Caovilla
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rene Caovilla Moss Green Alligator Skin Handbag. René Caovilla's creations are entirely hand-made, using only the highest quality materials and this alligator skin bag is no exceptio...
JUDITH LEIBER Green Lizard Skin Wallet with Gold Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber green lizard skin wallet with gold metal clasp. This wallet is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There are no significant flaws or wear areas to consider with this lovely wallet...
Hermes Kelly 32 shiny Porosus Crocodile Vert Fonce bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 32 shiny Porosus Crocodile Vert Fonce bag. X vintage stamp. Bag is vintage- comes with dust bag, keys,Clochette and locker. No strap. Bag is in very good condition.Gol...
$1,385Sale Price|45% Off
Escada Forest Green Lizard Skin Shoulder Bag with Removable Straps
By Escada
Located in New York, NY
Escada's wonderfully detailed forest green lizard skin flap-over shoulder bag is accented with removable shoulder straps for used as a clutch if desire. The shoulder straps...
20th Century Forest Green Crocodile Luggage Holdall
Located in London, GB
Introducing a stunning 20th Century Forest Green Crocodile Luggage Holdall—a fabulous and generously sized bag in unused condition. This holdall is meticulously crafted from premium...
Crocodile
MARNI olive green croc embossed leather front zip pocket satchel bag
By Marni
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARNI olive green croc embossed leather front zip pocket satchel bag Reference: MELK/A00391 Brand: Marni Collection: Fall/Winter 2008 Material: Leather Color: Green Pattern: Animal P...
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Alligator Rare Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Alligator Mini Top Handle "Kelly" Flap with Classic CC Turnlock Closure 1997 {VINTAGE 29 Years} Gold Hardware Alligator Leather Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin in...
Vintage Crocodile Hand Bag by Amiet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful vintage crocodile leather hand bag by Amiet Amiet is known for their exceptional craftsmanship and quality leathers. This is a fine old crocodile hand bag. There is n...
Crocodile
2000s Chloe Heloise Shoulder Bag in Green Patent Leather
By Chloé
Located in Arnhem, NL
Chloe Heloise shoulder bag made of green patent leather with silver toned hardware. The interior is lined with black fabric and next to the major compartment it features two side poc...
Vintage Elizabeth Brown Alligator Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Elizabeth Brown Alligator Handbag Italian, with exterior flap pocket with strap closure, double stitched rolled handles, gold-toned hardware, the brown leather lined interio...
LOUIS VUITTON Damier Vernis Ange PM green patent LV crossbody bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Damier Vernis Ange PM green patent LV crossbody bag Reference: NKLL/A00434 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Ange PM Collection: Damier Vernis Material: Patent Leather Color:...
CELINE cypress green 2017 CLASSIC BOX MEDIUM CROCODILE Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine Classic Box Medium shoulder bag in cypress green matte crocodile, showcasing the house’s iconic structured silhouette and refined exotic texture. The flap-front...
GFF Croc-embossed Shoulder Bag - '90s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This GFF Shoulder Bag is an impeccably crafted vintage piece. Expertly constructed in black croc-embossed leather, this bag features two handles and a top zipper that opens to the ma...
1960s Lucille de Paris Lady-Like Blonde Belly-Cut Alligator Handbag w Handle
By Lucille de Paris
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Lucille de Paris Lady-Like Blonde Belly-Cut Alligator Handbag w Top Handle: A stunning and unusual color handbag from a high-quality and high-style American designer, Lucille ...
Vintage Green Celine Lizard Handbag
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Green Celine Lizard Handbag. This handbag features a lizard skin body, gold-tone hardware, dual flat shoulder straps, and a top closure. 11" L x 10.5" H x 3" D, 14.2" should...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
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...
$535Sale Price|50% Off
Bally Astara Crocodile Embossed Leather Pencil Miniskirt
By Bally
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
This Bally Astara pencil miniskirt is crafted from crocodile-embossed leather with a sleek, form-fitting silhouette. A concealed back zip closure completes the design. Banded waist B...
$39,900
H 10.63 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Fuschia Shiny Crocodile Porosus Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2014
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Hermès Birkin 35 in fuchsia shiny porosus crocodile from 2014 is a striking example of the house’s craftsmanship, paired with palladium hardware. The structured silhouette is so...
Vintage Gucci F/W 2004 Purple Iridescent Python Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2004 purple clutch. Features embellished dragon centre with pearl centre, purple iridescent snake body, satin lilac lining , gold shoulder chain and int...
PAMELA DENNIS 2001 Vintage Gunmetal Silver Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Pamela Dennis
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Evenings 2001 Vintage Metallic gunmetal silver Size USA 12 Pristine condition Measurements in inches laying flat: length 57, pit to pit 17, smallest of waist 17 Final...
Dolce & Gabbana Pink Green Geometric Print Lace up Sides Silk Dress 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adj...
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge and belt. Snap closure on the middle front + one ribbon inside SIZE L
Gianni Versace Couture 1998 Chartreuse Green and Black Skirt Suit
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gianni Versace Couture skirt suit from 1998. Electric chartreuse green and black color-blocking. Sleek and futuristic. So very Y2K. Black Medusa toggle buttons at side waist on the ...
Dolce & Gabbana D&G Fall/Winter 2003 Runway Black Satin and Lace Corset Dress XS
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Berlin, BE
A standout from the Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2003 runway collection (Look 33), this black satin corset dress captures the essence of the label’s early-2000s sensuality and pre...
$32,403
Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10 - US6
Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 1997. Oversized, mid-thigh coat in dyed aqua fox, cut with a collarless deep V front, dropped shoulders and long straight sleeves. ▪ Brand: Gucci ▪ C...
$2,430
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit comprising: button up shirt with embroidered orb, and high waisted mini skirt. Spring-Summer 1994
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
Gianni Versace Sculptural Dress 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning red wool dress by Gianni Versace. It has great lines with square cut armholes, a fitted bodice and fabulous flared skirt with the back a few inches longer and fuller than ...
$1,011Sale Price|35% Off
Size: French 42
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s vintage metal chain lace-up black draped jersey dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Vintage Draped Jersey Dress Iconic 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier black draped jersey dress, featuring a deep V neckline with signature lace-up detailing, finished...
$10,920
H 14 in W 17 in L 1 in
Chanel 2009 Organic Raffia Camelia Limited Edition Tote Beige Rope Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large Chanel organic raffia rope and tweed tote with camelia flower Year 2009 Gold hardware Large hanging CC charm Interwoven rope and tweed chain Interior black nylon lining Inter...
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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