Beaded Clutches
1940s American Clutches
1980s Clutches
1980s Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clutches
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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières
20th Century French Clutches
Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières
2010s Unknown Clutches
1940s American Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
1950s Japanese Clutches
Early 2000s Italian Clutches
1950s Hong Kong Clutches
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
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1970s Japanese Clutches
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Early 2000s Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary American Clutches
1990s Italian Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
1940s American Clutches
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
1930s American Clutches
1930s Belgian Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Bags and Minaudières
21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Clutches
1990s Italian Clutches
1960s Italian Clutches
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
1950s Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
1940s French Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
1940s American Clutches
1950s Italian Clutches
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Clutches
1950s American Clutches
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Clutches
2010s Italian Clutches
1960s Japanese 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, they 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 Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.
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