$587
H 7 in W 1 in L 10.5 in
Bottega Veneta Envelope Clutch Black Crocodile Strap Card Slot Mens Pouch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Miami, FL
- Multi pocket interior - Croc strap ( Real 100% Crocodile, Not Stamped Leather ) - Unissex - Retail 1350 ++ - Extremely Versatile - Made in Italy - Comes with dustbag C...
$510
H 6 in W 1 in L 9 in
Fendi Women Pouch Black Leather Brown FF Logo Clutch Mens Travel File Palladium
By Fendi
Located in Miami, FL
versatile - Zip closure Condition: The clutch its in excepts shape, it has been previously work in a
$658
H 3.94 in W 1.58 in L 6.89 in
Montblanc M Gram 4810 Blue Crossbody Shoulder Clutch Mini Bag Wallet Men
By Montblanc
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2376 Model Montblanc M Gram 4810 Metal Leather Length approx 17.5 cm Width approx 4 cm Height. approx 19cm Condition Excellent _______________________________ If you are i...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Voyage MM Taiga Dark Blue Leather Hand Bag Limited Ed
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Freehold, NJ
Edition Unisex bag Men use as a Clutch/Wallet has 6 Credit card Slots. Or women use as a crossbody with
Vintage Men's Hermes Document Clutch in Burgundy Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Hermes Burgundy leather clutch perfect for A4 documents Signs of wear in the leather (light
Olympia Le Tan Embroidered 'Manners For Men' Clutch
Located in London, GB
design, this handmade clutch bag features silk thread and felt appliqué on a brass base. It is also a
PRADA Men's Leather Clutch
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
This refined Saffiano leather burgundy pouch is lined with monogram fabric with a zipped pocket. Label lodged inside. It can be worn by hand with a removable handle. The finishes are...
Louis Vuitton Voyage Clutch Black Monogram Men's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Voyage Clutch Black Monogram Men's These are professional photos of the actual bag
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H 5.2 in W 2.2 in L 8.8 in
Bottega Veneta Men's Black Leather Intreccio Cassette Crossbody Clutch 0BV311
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Dix hills, NY
Bottega Veneta Men's Black Leather Intreccio Cassette Crossbody Clutch 0BV311 Date Code/Serial
Salambo (Italy) men's woven leather clutch
By Salambo Italy
Located in New York, NY
Salambo of Italy men's woven leather men's clutch has leather stitching and detailing. The handle
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Men's Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Classic men's clutch in the Louis Vuitton monogram canvas with the cowhide trim. Date stamp is
Gucci Brown Leather Diamante Mens Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Irvine, CA
gucci brown leather diamante mens clutch bag with printed, silver-tone hardware, wrist strap
new never used Saint Laurent Men's Clutch in Navy Grained Leather 15 x 10, 5 inch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
For sale a brand new Saint Laurent clutch in navy grained leather. Sold with box. Big size for
Vintage Men's Hermes Clutch in Box Navy Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Hermes blue navy clutch in box leather and golden hardware. Really good condition (no
Anya Hindmarch Red Leather 'Men At Work' Clutch Bag
By Anya Hindmarch
Located in London, GB
Anya Hindmarch Red Leather Georgiana 'Men At Work' Clutch Bag - Red leather clutch - 'Men in Work
Men's Louis Vuitton Collectible Damier Graphite Cristopher Nemeth Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Men's Louis Vuitton Collectible Damier Graphite Cristopher Memeth Clutch Comes with box, dusst bag
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Men's Women's Travel Toiletry Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Damier Men's Women's Travel Toiletry Evening Clutch
Louis Vuitton Hoche Black Epi Leather Wristlet Clutch Men Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Hoche Clutch bag in epi leather for men. It has 1 exterior zipper pocket in front and
Gucci Black Leather Large Envelope Carryall Men's Women's Travel Clutch Pouch
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci Black Leather Large Envelope Carryall Men's Women's Travel Clutch Pouch Leather Gold tone
Louis Vuitton Monogram Black Men's Women's Travel Laptop Business Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Monogram Black Men's Women's Travel Laptop Business Clutch Bag Monogram canvas Black
Gucci Leather Men's Women's Zip Around Carryall Laptop Travel Clutch Case Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci Leather Men's Women's Zip Around Carryall Laptop Travel Clutch Envelope Case Bag Leather
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H 9 in W 12 in D 2 in
Fendi Zucca Monogram Large Men's Pouch Travel Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
Fendi Monogram Zucca Large Men's Pouch Travel Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Monogram canvas
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H 10.75 in W 15.5 in D 0.25 in
Gucci Monogram GG Men's Portfolio Travel iPad Laptop Travel Envelope Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci Monogram GG Men's Portfolio Travel iPad Laptop Travel Envelope Evening Pouch Business
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W 9 in D 1 in L 13 in
Prada Black Leather Men Women Attache Carryall Envelope Travel Clutch Flap Bag
By Prada
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Prada Black Leather Men Women Attache Carryall Envelope Travel Clutch Flap Bag
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H 15 in W 17.5 in D 2 in
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Men's Tech Attache Envelope Document Bag Clutch Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Epi leather Gold hardware Slide lock closure Made in France Measures 17.5" W x 15" H x 2" D Include original Louis Vuitton dust bag
Louis Vuitton NEW Monogram Patch Sticker Envelope Pouch Clutch Wristlet in Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton NEW Monogram City Patch Sticker Men's Women's Envelope Evening Pouch Clutch Wristlet
Bottega Veneta Black Leather Men's Women's Business iPad Carryall Travel Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Bottega Veneta Black Leather Interecciato Business iPad Men's Women's Carryall
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H 5 in W 7.75 in D 0.6 in
Hermes Cognac Leather Men's Women's Travel Carryall Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Cognac Leather Men's Women's Travel Carryall Clutch Cell Phone Case Fanny Pack Waist Belt
Louis Vuitton Black Leather iPad Document Travel Case Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Black Leather Men's iPad Document Travel Case Clutch Bag Leather Silver tone
GUCCI GG embossed Mens clutch bag 625569 black
By Gucci
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic GUCCI GG embossed Mens clutch bag 625569 black. The color is Black. The outside
LOUIS VUITTON Pochette Apollo upside down Mens clutch bag M62905
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic LOUIS VUITTON Pochette Apollo upside down Mens clutch bag M62905 The outside material
Mauro Governa crocodile large black clutch bag Mens accessories bag
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Mauro Governa crocodile large black clutch bag Mens accessories bag . Italian
Louis Vuitton Monogram Black Buckle Portfolio Men's Women's Travel Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Monogram Black Buckle Portfolio Men's Women's Travel Clutch Bag Monogram Leather
Louis Vuitton W Monogram Men's Women's Carryall Travel Clutch Wristlet Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Louis Vuitton W Monogram Men's Women's Carryall Travel Clutch Wristlet Bag
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H 11.5 in W 8.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Men's Women's Carryall Laptop Travel Briefcase Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Louis Vuitton Monogram Men's Women's Carryall Laptop Travel Briefcase Clutch Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Rare Men's Women's Travel Carryall Clutch Bag With Keys
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Monogram Rare Men's Women's Travel Carryall Clutch Bag With Keys Monogram canvas
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Men's Women's Attache Envelope Clutch Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Men's Women's Attache Envelope Clutch Bag in Box Leather Gold tone
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H 10.5 in W 15 in D 1.5 in
Chanel Black Leather Large Men's Travel LapTop iPad Tech Carryall Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Leather Large Men's Travel LapTop iPad Tech Carryall Clutch Bag Caviar leather Gold
Louis Vuitton Monogram Men's Carryall Attache LapTop Tech Clutch Briefcase Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES WOW! Amazing price reduction for a limited time only! Style Tip: Ideal for carrying up to a 15" laptop, iPad, organizer and other daily essentials. Mo...
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H 8 in W 10 in D 2 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Men's Unisex Carryall Storage Travel Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Monogram canvas Gold tone hardware Zipper closure Made in France Date code TH2058 Measures 10" W x 8" H x 2" D Includes original Louis Vuitton dust bag
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H 7 in W 8.75 in
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Zip Around Men Women Carryall Travel Case Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Chanel Black Caviar Leather Zip Around Men Women Carryall Travel Case Clutch Bag
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H 10 in W 7 in D 0.5 in
Gucci Black Leather Web Men's Women's Tech Envelope Evening Clutch Bag With Keys
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES LOWEST PRICE REDUCTION! Gucci Black Leather Web Men's Women's Tech Travel Attache
2013 Hermes Jet Pochette Clutch Etain Togo PHW
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 2013 Hermes Jet Pochette Clutch in Etain Togo PHW is an excellent option for men or women
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H 5.3 in W 2.3 in L 7.5 in
NEW Michael Kors Black Monogram Logo Coated Canvas Flight Travel Box Kit
By Michael Kors
Located in San Marcos, CA
DETAILS Brand: Michael Kors Gender: Men Category: Clutch Condition: Brand new Color: Black Material
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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