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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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
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...
$32,738
Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10 - US6
Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997
By Tom Ford for Gucci, 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...
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...
$2,455
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 ...
$1,019Sale 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...
$15,005
Size: DRESS: S/M - SHOE: 38
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Knit Dress, Cardigan & Boots Runway Ensemble, FW 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Chanel ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1994 ▪ Fabric: Wool with clear sequin embellishment ▪ Dress / Cardigan Size: S/M ▪ Shoe Size: EU 38 ▪ ...
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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