$7,920
H 9 in W 11.5 in D 1.5 in
Chanel 2020 Half Circle Wrinkled Metallic Silver Lambskin Quilted Classic Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Half Circle Wrinkled Metallic Silver Lambskin Quilted Classic Flap Clutch Silver hardware
Chanel Ice Cube Clutch - CC Logo Silver Leather Crossbody Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Ice Cube Clutch with drop in crossbody shoulder strap Color: Silver Material
Chanel Reissue Silver Iridescent Calfskin 10 inch Medium Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
card. # of interior pockets: 1 # of exterior pockets: 1 Hardware: Silver Interior lining: Leather
Chanel Silver Sequins and Silk Clutch Hand Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel silver sequins and silk clutch handbag. - Silver toned Hardware - Open top and flat
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H 5 in D 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Silver Patent Leather Strass Wallet on Chain Clutch Crossbody Bag, 2009.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Silver Patent Leather and Rhinestone Embellishment Strass Wallet on Chain Clutch Crossbody
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H 4 in D 1 in L 6.75 in
Gucci Italy Sleek Silver Metal Minaudière Wristlet Clutch Tom Ford Era c 1990s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Italy Sleek silver metal minaudiere' wristlet clutch Tom Ford Era c 1990s The elegant rare
CARTIER Black Grossgrain Structured Clutch Snakeskin Trim Silver Evening Bag NIB
By Cartier
Located in Thiensville, WI
CARTIER Black Grossgrain Structured Clutch Snakeskin Trim Silver Evening Bag NIB Retail: $1,700.00
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
PRADA Silver And White Clutch
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
MAGNIFICENT PRADA flap pocket in silver and white sequins. One flat pocket on the back. The jewelry
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H 3.25 in D 2.25 in L 8.5 in
1970's Anne Klein for Calderon Quilted Silver Leather Clutch Evening Handbag
By Calderon, Anne Klein
Located in Atlanta, GA
Be a disco diva with this stylish silver leather clutch handbag designed by Anne Klein for Calderon
1950s Koret Silver Lamé Braid Sequin and Rhinestone Barrel Clutch
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1950s Koret (unmarked) silver lamé, braid, sequin and rhinestone embellished barrel
Italian Blue Beaded Clutch Bag with Silver Crochet Trim, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Blue faceted plastic bead clutch bag with silver crochet trim, fully lined in off-white satin, and
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H 6.25 in D 2.25 in L 9 in
Silk clutch bag with a very large silver, marcasite, and crysoprase clasp, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A ravishing, unique and highly decorative clutch bag, in green and red silk lame fabric, shot
GUCCI by Tom Ford 2004 Exotic Silver Dragon Encrusted Crystal Bag Clutch Bamboo
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
exotic black python skin coated in shiny silver color Huge handcrafted jeweled dragon head enamel detail
Woven Sterling Silver Handbag/Clutch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous bag that can be worn like a piece of jewelry. The piece can be used as a clutch
Louis Vuitton Snakeskin Silver LV Chain Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton NEW Snakeskin Silver 'LV' Chain Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag in Box Snakeskin (Python
Hermes Black Leather Gold Silver Toggle Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Black Leather Kelly Gold Silver Toggle Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Leather Gold and silver
Hermes Dark Blue Midnight Silver Tone 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes NEW Dark Blue Midnight Silver Tone 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box Leather Palladium
Balmain NEW Leather Silver Chain Clutch Crossbody Shoulder Strap Flap Bag
By Balmain
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Calfskin Gunmetal hardware Satin interior lining Magnetic snap closure Shoulder strap drop 22.5” Measures 12" W x 6" H x 1" D
Hermes Black Leather Silver Stud 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Black Leather Silver Stud 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag Leather Silver tone
Chanel Runway Small Clear Plexi Round Silver Leather Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Plexiglass Crystal Leather Silver-tone hardware Push-lock closure Shoulder strap drop 21" Measures
Chanel Runway Clear Plexi Block Cube Silver Leather Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Plexiglass Crystal Leather Silver-tone hardware Satin lining Crystal push-lock closure Shoulder
Versace Black Suede Crystal Embellished Clutch Evening Bag w/ Silver Tone Chain
By Versace
Located in Paradise Island, BS
This Versace black clutch features black suede leather, black crystal embellishments, snap
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H 6.75 in W 9.5 in D 3.25 in
Givenchy NEW Red Leather Silver 2 in 1 Clutch Flap Chain Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Silver tone hardware Woven interior Turn lock closure Removable
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H 4.73 in L 7.49 in
Dolce & Gabbana Silver Leather Devotion Clutch Bag Handbag Gold DG Heart Pearls
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in WELWYN, GB
Color: Silver Material: 100% Leather Handle: Leather strap Magnetic flap closure Logo details Made
Rich's 70s silver metal shoulder / clutch handbag.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This silver metal shoulder / clutch handbag was designed in Italy for the luxury department store
Beautiful c1976 Sea Shell Silver & Black Hinge Clutch
Located in Rockwood, ON
silver. There is a very similar clutch in The Met museum by Judith Leiber but our bag has no identifying
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H 5.5 in W 3.25 in L 4 in
Judith Leiber Couture Silver Rhinestone Polar Bear Chain Strap Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
Judith Leiber Couture silver polar bear clutch adorned with rhinestone crystals. Features a push
UNWORN Exotic Fendi Embroidered Sequin Mini Croissant Bag - Special Piece
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Special Piece! Stunning Mini Croissant Bag by Fendi Champagne-colored satin is beautifully embroidered with sequins & pearls FF Logo buckle closure Exotic snakeskin trimming Adju...
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Limited Edition AD Era Bag Bamboo Chain Metallic
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Bag. This limited edition bag was designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as the Creative Director for Gucci. Featuring absolutely gorg...
GUCCI Exotic Burgundy Fur & Lizard Skin Bag with Crystal-Encrusted Clasp
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Very rare Collector's item Only very few pieces were made and sold in selected boutiques Made of beautiful burgundy fur (pr...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
$5,186
Size: 7.5" W x 4" H x 1.5" D
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld limited edition evening mini baguette bag, c. 2000
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
▪ Fendi evening mini baguette bag ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ c. 2000 ▪ Limited edition artisanal piece ▪ Hand woven pvc-coated and silk mesh tassels ▪ Constructed from b...
Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68453 This Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW is a rare find. Made solely of faceted lucite beads in white, green and turquoise pastel hues join...
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...
$7,920
H 6.7 in W 13 in L 5.9 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Leather As Seen On Ivanka Trump Red Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
As seen on Ivanka Trump, this is a gorgeous luxury ligne Chanel satchel in excellent condition.
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Purple Feather Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2005 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Runway - Purple Feather Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2005 Size 40IT
$6,900
H 4.75 in W 2.5 in L 8 in
Unused 2014 CHANEL Limited Edition XL Enchained Boy Bag Black Lambskin Silver
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This limited editioned CHANEL XL Boy bag is crafted of smooth lambskin leather in black and chrome silver-toned hardware adorned with lots of chains. Front flap Boy push-lock closure...
MM Silver Convertible Clutch
By Morris Moskowitz
Located in Alford, MA
Morris Moskowitz clutch in silver leather that has been quilted in a star design. The foldover clutch has a divided interior, one side with zippered compartment. A thin silver chain ...
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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