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YSL Saint Laurent Uptown Croc-effect Envelope Pouch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Saint Laurent's 'Uptown' pouch fits everything you need for an evening at a gallery opening or
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2010s Italian Clutches

Saint Laurent YSL Black Uptown Leather Clutch Pochette
By Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
Saint Laurent black grain de poudre leather pouch/clutch with goldtone logo hardware on flap, fabric lining and magnetic flap closure. In excellent condition - has original Saks 5th ...
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2010s Italian Clutches

new SAINT LAURENT Uptown green croc embossed gold YSL logo envelope clutch bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new SAINT LAURENT Uptown green croc embossed gold YSL logo envelope clutch bag Reference: AEMA
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2010s Clutches

YSL Saint Laurent Uptown Pouch in Grain De Poudre Embossed Clutch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Up for sale; small envelope-style clutch with a flap featuring metal YSL Initials. Made in Italy
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2010s Italian Clutches

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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.

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