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Salvatore Ferragamo Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Suede Flap Woc Msml9 Black Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Suede Flap Woc Msml9 Black Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Suede Flap Woc Msml9 Black Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dix hills, NY

Ferragamo Clutch Bag This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Measurements: Length

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20th Century Clutches

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A Cute Ferragamo Clutch/Shoulder Bag in Lavender Toile & Matching Leather Trim
A Cute Ferragamo Clutch/Shoulder Bag in Lavender Toile & Matching Leather Trim

A Cute Ferragamo Clutch/Shoulder Bag in Lavender Toile & Matching Leather Trim

By Salvatore Ferragamo, Ferragamo

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

This delightful Salvatore Ferragamo, Clutch or Shoulder bag, is finished in lavender toile with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Salvatore Ferragamo Grey Pleated Leather Oversized Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Grey Pleated Leather Oversized Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Grey Pleated Leather Oversized Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Carry this elegant clutch by Salvatore Ferragamo and get all the admiring glances. Crafted from

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Orange Leather Gancini Wristlet Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Orange Leather Gancini Wristlet Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Orange Leather Gancini Wristlet Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Easy to hold and perfect for housing your phone keys and cardholder this Ferragamo clutch is a must

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2010s Pouches and Wristlets

Salvatore Ferragamo 2 Way Clutch Purple Cross Body Bag
Salvatore Ferragamo 2 Way Clutch Purple Cross Body Bag

Salvatore Ferragamo 2 Way Clutch Purple Cross Body Bag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand new with tags. 2 way bag. Shoulder bag + clutch if shoulder bag removed. Roomy interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Authentic Salvatore Ferragamo Handbag Bag Purse
Authentic Salvatore Ferragamo Handbag Bag Purse

Authentic Salvatore Ferragamo Handbag Bag Purse

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H 4.93 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in

Authentic Salvatore Ferragamo Handbag Bag Purse

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Authentic Salvatore Ferragamo Handbag or Clutch Purse with removable, black chrome chain Handle

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chic and Luxurious Tan Leather Clutch Handbag by  Ferragamo
Chic and Luxurious Tan Leather Clutch Handbag by  Ferragamo

Chic and Luxurious Tan Leather Clutch Handbag by Ferragamo

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a chic and luxurious tan, shell-shaped clutch bag with a zippered closure by Salvatore

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Late 20th Century Italian Handbags and Purses

Salvatore Ferragamo Leather Clutch Bag in Pink
Salvatore Ferragamo Leather Clutch Bag in Pink

Salvatore Ferragamo Leather Clutch Bag in Pink

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Carnate, IT

Salvatore Ferragamo Leather Clutch Bag in Pink Salvatore Ferragamo clutch. In fuchsia leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Oxblood Brown Leather Portfolio Briefcase
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Oxblood Brown Leather Portfolio Briefcase

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Oxblood Brown Leather Portfolio Briefcase

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO clutch portfolio comes in oxblood red brown smooth leather with a frontal

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Late 20th Century Italian Clutches

Grey Salvatore Ferragamo Denim Clutch
Grey Salvatore Ferragamo Denim Clutch

Grey Salvatore Ferragamo Denim Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Grey denim clutch by Salvatore Ferragamo. Tuckaway chain strap. Flip-lock

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Rose Gold Box Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Rose Gold Box Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Rose Gold Box Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in New York, NY

Salvatore Ferragamo Rose Gold Box Clutch with Crystal & Detachable Strap Made In Italy Materials

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Purple Lizard Leather Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Purple Lizard Leather Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Purple Lizard Leather Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in London, GB

separating on the seams on this used Salvatore Ferragamo designer resale item. Purple Lizard leather

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21st Century and Contemporary British Clutches

1980's Salvatore Ferragamo Caramel Leather Clutch
1980's Salvatore Ferragamo Caramel Leather Clutch

1980's Salvatore Ferragamo Caramel Leather Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Elegant 1980's Salvatore Ferragamo caramel leather clutch with optional shoulder strap. Features

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1980s Italian Clutches

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Black Textured Leather Wristlet Clutch Bag
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Black Textured Leather Wristlet Clutch Bag

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Black Textured Leather Wristlet Clutch Bag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wristlet clutch portfolio by SALVATORE FERRAGAMMO. This style comes in textured black leather and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Beige Soft Suede Leather Shoulder Clutch Bag
Salvatore Ferragamo Beige Soft Suede Leather Shoulder Clutch Bag

Salvatore Ferragamo Beige Soft Suede Leather Shoulder Clutch Bag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Salvatore Ferragamo vintage shoulder bag, beige leather and suede, clutch bag model with shoulder

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1980s Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Evening Bag Clutch Jewel Pochette Vintage Gold
Salvatore Ferragamo Evening Bag Clutch Jewel Pochette Vintage Gold

Salvatore Ferragamo Evening Bag Clutch Jewel Pochette Vintage Gold

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Salvatore Ferragamo vintage clutch bag. Handbag in rigid metal, jewel model in the shape of a shell

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1980s Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Chocolate Brown Lizard Shoulder Clutch Bag GH
Salvatore Ferragamo Chocolate Brown Lizard Shoulder Clutch Bag GH

Salvatore Ferragamo Chocolate Brown Lizard Shoulder Clutch Bag GH

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Salvatore Ferragamo chocolate brown lizard shoulder or clutch bag with gold hardware. Flap front

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Salvatore Ferragamo Firenze Red and Black Leather Envelope Crossbody / Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Firenze Red and Black Leather Envelope Crossbody / Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Firenze Red and Black Leather Envelope Crossbody / Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Port Hope, ON

Ferragamo pull; black leather lining and the Salvatore Ferragamo Firenze 8 Made in Italy leather tab with

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Late 20th Century Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Green iridescent lezard pattern leather bag (or clutch) Salvatore Ferragamo
Green iridescent lezard pattern leather bag (or clutch) Salvatore Ferragamo

Green iridescent lezard pattern leather bag (or clutch) Salvatore Ferragamo

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Green iridescent lezard pattern leather bag (or clutch) . Gold metal hardware and resin tortoise

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Pre-Loved Salvatore Ferragamo Women's Small Satin Diamante Clasp Clutch Bag
Pre-Loved Salvatore Ferragamo Women's Small Satin Diamante Clasp Clutch Bag

Pre-Loved Salvatore Ferragamo Women's Small Satin Diamante Clasp Clutch Bag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to clutch is evident on this used Salvatore Ferragamo designer resale

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21st Century and Contemporary British Clutches

Ferragamo Black Clutch Bag
Ferragamo Black Clutch Bag

Ferragamo Black Clutch Bag

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H 5.12 in D 0.79 in L 9.06 in

Ferragamo Black Clutch Bag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Ferragamo clutch bag in black satin, with decorative bow. Wearable wrist thanks to the removable

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2010s Italian Clutches

Salvador Ferragamo patent-leather clutch/ shoulder bag
Salvador Ferragamo patent-leather clutch/ shoulder bag

Salvador Ferragamo patent-leather clutch/ shoulder bag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in New York, NY

Salvatore Ferragamo black patent calf-skin leather clutch has detachable patent leather shoulder

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1980s Italian Clutches

new SALVATORE FERRAGMO grey blue trimmed perforated logo wristlet clutch bag
new SALVATORE FERRAGMO grey blue trimmed perforated logo wristlet clutch bag

new SALVATORE FERRAGMO grey blue trimmed perforated logo wristlet clutch bag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new SALVATORE FERRAGMO grey blue trimmed perforated logo wristlet clutch bag Brand: Salvatore

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Salvatore Ferragamo Metal Wood Cherry Clutch Bag Vintage 1970s
Salvatore Ferragamo Metal Wood Cherry Clutch Bag Vintage 1970s

Salvatore Ferragamo Metal Wood Cherry Clutch Bag Vintage 1970s

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Brindisi, Bt

This vintage Salvatore Ferragamo clutch bag from the 1970s is a rare and unique piece. The bag is

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1970s Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Rosy Clutch/Bag
Salvatore Ferragamo Rosy Clutch/Bag

Salvatore Ferragamo Rosy Clutch/Bag

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H 8.27 in W 10.24 in D 1.58 in

Salvatore Ferragamo Rosy Clutch/Bag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Amman, JO

Salvatore Ferragamo Rosy Clutch/Bag, Features front logo plaque, one removable shoulder strap, and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hobo Bags

Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo shoulder bag, clutch
Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo shoulder bag, clutch

Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo shoulder bag, clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in NEWARK, GB

A stylish Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo shoulder x clutch bag. This is a very versatile handbag and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Salvatore Ferragamo Silver Mesh Bag and Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Silver Mesh Bag and Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Silver Mesh Bag and Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Salvatore Ferragamo silver mesh bag is a stunning, unique piece. Its entirety is mesh with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

C.1960 Salvatore Ferragamo Black Satin Envelope Clutch
C.1960 Salvatore Ferragamo Black Satin Envelope Clutch

C.1960 Salvatore Ferragamo Black Satin Envelope Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Perfect little evening clutch handbag by Salvatore Ferragamo. The black satin body is offset by

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1960s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare Salvatore Ferragamo Metallic Mini Silver Clutch Bag Vintage 1970s
Rare Salvatore Ferragamo Metallic Mini Silver Clutch Bag Vintage 1970s

Rare Salvatore Ferragamo Metallic Mini Silver Clutch Bag Vintage 1970s

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Brindisi, Bt

This Salvatore Ferragamo bag from the 1970s is a vintage and rare find in excellent condition. The

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1970s Italian Clutches

Ferragamo black silk with gros grain ribbon applique clutch handbag
Ferragamo black silk with gros grain ribbon applique clutch handbag

Ferragamo black silk with gros grain ribbon applique clutch handbag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ferragamo black silk with gros grain ribbon applique clutch handbag, with removable silver chain

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

1980s Ferragamo Dark Green Suede Frame Clutch
1980s Ferragamo Dark Green Suede Frame Clutch

1980s Ferragamo Dark Green Suede Frame Clutch

By Ferragamo

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning oversized Salvatore Ferragamo soft clutch from the 1980's. The deep and rich dark green

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1950s Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Salvatore Ferragamo Small Leather Clutch with Yellow-Gold Chain Link Shoulder Strap and Zipper

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Clutch on Chain Crystal Embellished Satin Medium
Salvatore Ferragamo Clutch on Chain Crystal Embellished Satin Medium

Salvatore Ferragamo Clutch on Chain Crystal Embellished Satin Medium

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Height 4", Width 11", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 10.5" Designer: Salvatore Ferragamo Model: Clutch on

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Gold Leather Chain Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Gold Leather Chain Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Gold Leather Chain Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Salvatore Ferragamo clutch is a creation marked by excellent craftsmanship and refined style

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2010s Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Metallic Beige Leather Musa Gancini Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Metallic Beige Leather Musa Gancini Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Metallic Beige Leather Musa Gancini Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Salvatore Ferragamo clutch for women has the kind of design that ensures high appeal whether

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2010s Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Metallic Gold Leather Vara Bow Chain Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Metallic Gold Leather Vara Bow Chain Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Metallic Gold Leather Vara Bow Chain Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Vara bow on the front flap adds an exclusive touch to this Salvatore Ferragamo clutch. Made

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2010s Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Gancini Embossed Leather Wristlet Zip Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Black Gancini Embossed Leather Wristlet Zip Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Gancini Embossed Leather Wristlet Zip Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Carry this gorgeous Salvatore Ferragamo clutch and flaunt an effortless style wherever you go. It

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2010s Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Tiffany Green Leather Gancio Wristlet Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Tiffany Green Leather Gancio Wristlet Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Tiffany Green Leather Gancio Wristlet Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Salvatore Ferragamo clutch displays the brand's mastery in creating contemporary and valuable

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2010s Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Gold 'Ginny' Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Gold 'Ginny' Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Gold 'Ginny' Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brand new Salvatore Ferragamo 'Ginny' Clutch Looking for a bag to attend chique parties? This

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather Mini Vara Bow Clutch Bag
Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather Mini Vara Bow Clutch Bag

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather Mini Vara Bow Clutch Bag

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Salvatore Ferragamo clutch bag is crafted from black leather and is highlighted by the Vara

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2010s Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Beige Leather Bow Ginny Long Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Beige Leather Bow Ginny Long Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Beige Leather Bow Ginny Long Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Crafted from beige leather, this Salvatore Ferragamo clutch has a style that will catch glances

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2010s Italian Clutches

Ferragamo Red Clutch with Wood Frame
Ferragamo Red Clutch with Wood Frame

Ferragamo Red Clutch with Wood Frame

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H 4.5 in W 6.75 in D 1.75 in

Ferragamo Red Clutch with Wood Frame

By Ferragamo

Located in New York, NY

Salvatore Ferragamo clutch with optional shoulder chain. The strap is on hinges and measures 40

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1980s Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Grey Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Grey Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Grey Clutch

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H 20 in W 26 in D 3 in

Salvatore Ferragamo Grey Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Antwerp, BE

Salvatore Ferragamo Grey Clutch with gold hardware. Zipper pocket inside. Room for all your evening

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Afef Clutch Python
Salvatore Ferragamo Afef Clutch Python

Salvatore Ferragamo Afef Clutch Python

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Salvatore Ferragamo Afef Clutch Python from the brand's 2013 Collection showcases a

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Satin Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Black Satin Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Satin Clutch

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H 5.32 in W 0.6 in L 9.65 in

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Satin Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This clutch from Salvatore Ferragamo is well-crafted and overflowing with style. From the way it

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2010s French Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather Clutch

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H 6.3 in W 2.37 in L 10.83 in

Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Brimming with elegance and shining with beauty is this beautiful clutch by Salvatore Ferragamo. It

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2010s Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Motherwell Clutch Leather
Salvatore Ferragamo Motherwell Clutch Leather

Salvatore Ferragamo Motherwell Clutch Leather

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in NY, NY

: Salvatore Ferragamo Model: Motherwell Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Salvatore Ferragamo Beige Satin Musetta Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Beige Satin Musetta Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Beige Satin Musetta Clutch

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H 4.53 in W 1.19 in L 8.08 in

Salvatore Ferragamo Beige Satin Musetta Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A creation from the house of Salvatore Ferragamo for the fashionable you! Crafted from quality

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2010s Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Dark Beige Karung Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Dark Beige Karung Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Dark Beige Karung Clutch

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H 7.88 in W 5.91 in L 15.75 in

Salvatore Ferragamo Dark Beige Karung Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

karung leather clutch from Salvatore Ferragamo is a handy one with a front flap closure that is locked

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2010s Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Pitone Specchio Clutch Python
Salvatore Ferragamo Pitone Specchio Clutch Python

Salvatore Ferragamo Pitone Specchio Clutch Python

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Salvatore Ferragamo Pitone Specchio Clutch Python is a spectacular and rare runway

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Ginny Chain Clutch Patent
Salvatore Ferragamo Ginny Chain Clutch Patent

Salvatore Ferragamo Ginny Chain Clutch Patent

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in NY, NY

Ferragamo Model: Ginny Chain Clutch Patent Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Metallic Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Yellow Leather Gancini Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Yellow Leather Gancini Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Yellow Leather Gancini Clutch

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H 5.91 in W 2.76 in L 9.65 in

Salvatore Ferragamo Yellow Leather Gancini Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

your attires. Salvatore Ferragamo's creation is an example of the label’s penchant for creating staple

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2010s Italian Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Afef Wristlet Clutch Leather
Salvatore Ferragamo Afef Wristlet Clutch Leather

Salvatore Ferragamo Afef Wristlet Clutch Leather

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in NY, NY

6.5" Designer: Salvatore Ferragamo Model: Afef Wristlet Clutch Leather Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Salvatore Ferragamo Dark Grey Leather Clutch
Salvatore Ferragamo Dark Grey Leather Clutch

Salvatore Ferragamo Dark Grey Leather Clutch

By Salvatore Ferragamo

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 Clutches

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Salvatore Ferragamo Clutch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary salvatore ferragamo clutch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Brown and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect salvatore ferragamo clutch among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Salvatore Ferragamo Clutch?

The price for a salvatore ferragamo clutch starts at $87 and tops out at $1,025, and on average, selling for $502.

Salvatore Ferragamo for sale on 1stDibs

A perfectionist who as a child crafted a pair of white shoes for his sister’s first holy communion because his parents couldn’t afford new footwear, Salvatore Ferragamo was ambitious from his earliest days. The young Italian shoemaker established in the years that followed what would one day become a fashion empire — the highly profitable multinational family-owned and -operated luxury brand today counts more than 600 stores in 96 countries around the world, and vintage Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, belts, handbags and other clothing and accessories are objects of desire for fashion lovers everywhere.

Salvatore Ferragamo sought an education in the art of shoemaking when he was eleven — he apprenticed with a local shoemaker and spent a short time in nearby Naples learning what he could at a shoe factory. He opened his first shop with a handful of workers the following year, and in 1914 — when he was still a teenager — Ferragamo emigrated to America, just as his siblings had before him, seeking new opportunities for work and to learn in the footwear trade.

After securing a job at the Plant Shoe Factory in Boston, Massachusetts, Ferragamo was uninspired by machine-made footwear. He moved across the country to Santa Barbara, California. Owing to a connection he made with a then-actor cousin, Ferragamo found work with the American Film Manufacturing Company. He made women’s shoes and provided durable cowboy boots for a film crew’s costuming department. Ferragamo’s reputation in the world of Hollywood cinema soon broadened, and he established a storefront in Mission Canyon where he made shoes by hand for the likes of actresses Gloria Swanson, Greta Garbo and Dolores del Río.

By the 1920s, film directors commissioned Ferragamo to produce shoes for a range of movies — the list of films eventually included The Ten Commandments, The Covered Wagon and The Thief of Baghdad. When he felt comfortable enough with the English language, Ferragamo also enrolled in anatomy courses at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles in order to better understand motion and the demands that we place on our footwear.

By the late 1920s, Ferragamo sought to expand production of his shoes and returned to Italy. He hired scores of apprentices to work in a factory in Florence, where Ferragamo carefully melded the principles of handcraftsmanship with all that he learned about America’s shoe factories. He filed patents — hundreds over the years — on the steel shank arch and many other unique aspects of his shoe design, and when economic and political influences during the 1930s forced Ferragamo to substitute pressed cork for steel to support the arch, the wedge heel was born. Other creative materials he integrated into his forward-looking creations were hemp, felt, nylon fishing line, fish skin and cellophane twisted with silk.

In the late 1940s, the brand’s first storefront opened in Manhattan, and today Salvatore Ferragamo is known worldwide and is synonymous with a wealth of iconic footwear such as Viva ballet flats, Vara Bow pumps, Gancini loafers and lots more. Ferragamo’s son, Ferruccio, was appointed CEO in 1984. Under his leadership, Ferruccio diversified and expanded the fashion business further, getting into sunglasses, fragrance, watches and made-to-measure men’s shoes. Ferruccio was succeeded by his brother, Leonardo Ferragamo, and British designer Maximilian Davis is now creative director of the brand.

Find vintage Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Clutches for You

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.