Collectible Magazine Clutch, Amica Magazine
Located in New York, NY
Charming Magazine Clutch, Amica Magazine (Italy) from the 1970's. Graphic cover wraps around
Collectible Magazine Clutch, Amica Magazine
Located in New York, NY
Charming Magazine Clutch, Amica Magazine (Italy) from the 1970's. Graphic cover wraps around
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1980s Magazine Clutch Purse
Located in Long Island City, NY
1980s Magazine Clutch
1970s Green Magazine Clutch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegance Magazine clutch with brown leather strap closure. Hard body clutch meant to resemble a
1970's Anonymous Magazine Clutch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A "must have" from the 1970's, this magazine clutch is a great piece to have in your closet. The
Jimmy Choo Magazine Clutch
By Jimmy Choo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jimmy Choo -(Made in Italy) Bakelite pouch with magazine print. Additional information
CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Whisper grey nude pin up embroidered magazine clutch bag
By Charlotte Olympia
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Whisper grey nude pin up embroidered magazine clutch bag CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA
Rare Janda "European Fashion Magazine" Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Janda's wonderful clutch in the form of a "European Fashion Magazine" is finished with a
Jimmy Choo Magazine Bakelite Clutch
By Jimmy Choo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jimmy Choo -(Made in Italy) Bakelite pouch with magazine print. Additional information
Glamour Faux Magazine Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Glamour magazine clutch with leather strap closure. Trompe L'oiel clutch with a practical side
Vogue Faux Magazine Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Vogue magazine clutch with leatherette strap closure. Trompe L'oiel clutch with a practical side
1970s Mod Elegance Paris Fashion Magazine Clutch Bag
Located in University City, MO
1970s Mod Elegance Paris fashion magazine clutch bag The chic retro clutch bag is laminated with
1970s Mod Magazine Cluth Bag Made in Italy
Located in University City, MO
1970s Mod magazine clutch bag Made in Italy The unique retro clutch is covered with a Grazia
Elegance Magazine Photo Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Cool Elegance Paris Magazine Photo Clutch with clasp from 1970's. Large size. Snap closure.
1970s Rare Mod Vogue Magazine Cover Structured Plastic Clutch Purse
Located in University City, MO
1970's Rare mod Vogue magazine cover structured clutch purse The unique clutch is covered with a
Vintage Mister Ernest Magazine Clutch
Located in Houston, TX
A timless, quickly collectible. Hard clutch resembles a folded-up copy of Linea Italiana Magazine
LUTCI "Parisian Magazine" Clutch Bag Signed By Anna Silvey
Located in New York, NY
New never used and still with tags Vintage Original Designer LUTCI "Parisian Magazine" Clutch
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Black Floral Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes Vintage 1990's Jet black Pullover Delicate floral pattern Comp tag missing feels like silk blend Size tag missing please see measurements below Great vintage condition,...
$2,339
Size: UK 6-10 (Small to Medium).
1970’s BEN KAHN Shaggy Long Brown White Striped Skunk Coat - Real Fur Jacket
Located in Sheffield, GB
A truly remarkable 1970’s coat by American designer & furrier Ben Kahn. Similar examples can be found in the New York Metropolitan Museum. This superb, plush striped fur coat c...
$2,000
Size: USA 8 fits like a 6
VALENTINO Vintage Silk Crystal Embellished Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Vintage Pewter silver color 100% silk Strap can be worn off the shoulder, too Clear crystal accents (one strap can be re-glued/taped/etc) Invisible side zip Size USA 8 fits...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
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 adjusta...
Paco Rabbane Vintage 1996 Gold Disc Rhodoid DIY Mini Dress Kit
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare and highly collectible limited re-edition of Paco Rabanne’s groundbreaking 1966 “Disc Dress,” originally introduced in his first haute couture collection “12 Unwearable Dresse...
Gold evening slip dress with lace edge LOLITA LEMPICKA
By Lolita Lempicka
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold silk (74%) and polyester ( 26%) evening slip dress with lace edge. SIZE 42 (Fr) L
Vintage Crystal Fox + Mink Fur Full Length Coat
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely incredible vintage brown mink fur full length coat with crystal fox fur trim in a size large. Fully lined with front hook closure and monogram. Velvet lined side pockets. ...
Vintage Gucci F/W 2004 Green Velvet Dragon Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2004 green velvet clutch. Features embellished dragon centre with pearl centre, green leather panel and velvet jacquard body, gold detachable shoulder c...
Exceptional Hermès Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Gaetan de Percin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse The purse is a vintage item, made of flowing meshes Made of silver (crab hallmark) "HERMÈS" and crab hallmark enbraved on one...
$506
Size: UK10 (See Dimensions on listing)
2000's Forest Green John Galliano Satin Bustier with Lace Cups - Corset Top
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Vintage forest green John Galliano Bustier with Lace detailed Cups, featuring contrasting copper coloured fully adjustable shoulder straps, 'G' metal charm detail at the hip, dual ...
Vintage Gucci F/W 2003 Bamboo & Fur Handbag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage Gucci by Tom Ford brown bamboo and raccoon fur from the 2003 fall winter collection . Features a brown raccoon fur body , brown leather top handles and gold tone hardware, br...
Theda monogramme leather bag LOUIS VUITTON
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Theda monogramme leather bag. Beige suede lining. Adjustable shoulder strap . Branded studs. One flat pocket inside. SIZE : 34cm X 20cm
Exquisite 1930's Dusty Pale Pink Ostrich Feather Cape - Jacket Stole
Located in Sheffield, GB
Exquisite 1930's Dusty Pink Ostrich Feather Cape Stole A remarkable 1930's era Ostrich feather stole, in a dusty shade of Pale Pink. Featuring a hand-sewn crepe silk lining and fring...
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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