Women's Clutch Bag

Clutch is a miniature handbag in the form of an envelope. The name of this model comes from the English word "clutch", which translates as "grab". The origin of the clutch comes from ancient purses, which were originally used to carry money and were made of any durable fabric on hand.

In the XVI-XVII centuries. Cutting and sewing began to rise to a new level, and the purses began to be made of beautiful fabrics, using precious stones and other methods of decoration. Purses existed until the XIX century. Such types of clutch as pouch and reticule are more like modern clutches. They were oblong in shape and with a strap that pounced on the wrist for comfortable socks.

The kitties and ridicules of that time already begin to resemble the modern clutch as much as possible: they are oblong in shape and equipped with a special strap that is comfortable to wear around the wrist.

At the beginning of the XX century. The clutch had no particular popularity, such legends of the fashion world as Coco Chanel and Christian Dior contributed to its popularization. Coco Chanel often wore a chain with a reticule and styled a handbag. In 1924, the Duke of Westminster presented her the Vanity Case Vanity Case handbag from Cartier. And Christian Dior in the post-war time began to use clutches in his shows, which ensured the real popularity of this accessory, which does not stop to this day.

The classic clutch should be worn under the arm or in the hand, it lacks such details as straps or chains. But modern life makes its own adjustments, and so now the clutch is not only a bag for evening exits, but also a bag for everyday wear. Models for everyday wear include in the range of their merits and practicality, so clutches on chains are now being released so that they can be worn over the shoulder, thus freeing their arms.

The clutch on a chain came from the already mentioned here bag-tube, the owner of which was Coco Chanel. She wore her purse on a chain, throwing it over her shoulder. This tube purse is the ancestor of the clutch model on a chain. In addition to the option of wearing a clutch on a chain over the shoulder, there is still an elegant way to wear a clutch by wrapping the chain around your arm.

Naturally, the production of clutches could not do without the release of knitted models. Knitted clutches are made by many craftsmen hand-made to order and in a single copy. Also, there are even schemes for knitting various clutches, so that needlewomen can make an original knitted clutch for themselves.

A clutch wallet is quite a miniature model, the forms of which can be very different: round and rectangular, and square. Externally, it may look like a coin purse, or maybe a purse or a standard wallet for bills. Clutch wallets are many.

Lacquer A clutch is simultaneously considered both classic and more extravagant and bold than models from other materials. Due to the variety of colors of lacquer clutches, you can choose a model for business style and for everyday use. A lacquer clutch will always look stylish and bright.

A transforming clutch is a handbag that when folded looks like a clutch envelope, and when unfolded it can be worn as usual a spacious handbag. Transformers have a square shape, in the slots there can be oval metal handles, while the bag itself can be worn on a long strap. The convenience of a transformer clutch is that it can be used for evening exits as well as for carrying in everyday life, like a regular handbag.

Evening Clutch models should be well combined in color and decor with the rest of the outfit, complement it or be a bright accent. Evening models of clutch bags should preferably be small in size, better if without a strap, but with a chain you can. The colors can be very different, and in the evening you can take with you brilliant clutches of gold and silver colors, as well as clutches in expensive precious stones, which will be out of place in everyday life.

The envelope - a model that does not differ in form from the postal envelope, closing on the bulk valve. Many of the modern envelope models are equipped with a convenient handle located on the back wall of the clutch. Based on the color, the model fits into all styles, suitable for both casual and office (standard colors: black, all shades of brown, gray), and secular (bright colors).

Clutch box. The clutch box is distinguished by a rigid frame, while it can be of any shape, up to the most outlandish (cars, kitties, hearts). The most common clutch boxes in the form of a rectangle with a latch.

Deep wine color Marsala (muffled burgundy color with brown subtone) - a truly fashionable find, so elegant, elegant and elegant it looks.

White The clutch has become a traditional wedding accessory for the bride. In addition, the white clutch will perfectly fit into the spring-summer wardrobe.

The black The color for a clutch is considered classic and fits perfectly into any style. Black clutch is included in the list of basic things, the possession of which will be a plus for each girl. Of course, in the first place black clutches are preferred by business women. It is also perfect not only for everyday wear, but also for ceremonial exits, especially if you have a bright outfit.

Red Clutch is well suited for evening exits, and for business life, to dilute the strict office style. When choosing a red clutch for everyday wear, make sure that it fits well with the color scheme to your image.

Green Clutch as well as white, perfectly fit into the images of the spring and summer seasons. This bright accessory will well emphasize your brightness in a daily image, and models of deep dark shades of green are perfect for an evening out.

Manufacturers of clutches have long since moved away from the classic clutch size 5 x 14 x 20 cm, and now models with completely different volumes and sizes can be found on sale.

Little ones Clutch models also deviate from the standard sizes, because now they produce mini clutches, which are even smaller, and sometimes they fit in the palm of your hand. Such a clutch is often a dense design and resembles a small box. Such clutches are most commonly used for publishing, for example, on a red carpet.

Large Clutches fit well into everyday life, business style and casual styles. Moreover, due to their roominess, they can carry more items in them than in classic clutch models. When choosing a large clutch, do not forget about convenience, since a three-dimensional model will not be very comfortable to carry in your hand or under your arm.

Modern manufacturers make clutches of a variety of materials for every taste and color. Now you can buy clutches of satin, leather, velvet, suede, satin, fur, drape, and even plastic and metal. In the production of leather clutches are used a variety of types of leather, from normal to crocodile leather, ostrich, snakes. Naturally, low-end models are created from artificial leather and eco-leather.

What is not used today for finishing clutches, now all options for decoration are possible.Clutches are decorated with fringe, ribbons, bows, feathers, fur, beads and pearls, rhinestones and sequins, precious stones, gold thread, various fasteners, buckles and pendants. Some clutches from modern designers can be called literally works of art.

First of all, it should be noted that, despite the current variety of style solutions for clutch bags, no clutch is suitable for sports style. Clutches are not suitable for folk style either.

Also, it should be noted that clutch bags are most suitable for spring and summer seasons, as well as for the beginning of autumn. Naturally, evening exits with a clutch can be made at any time of the year, but for everyday wear a clutch will not always be appropriate in winter.

Crowded, bloated clutch - a sign of bad taste. Try to take with you only the most necessary things for your clutch to look right.

“The handbag should be the same color as the shoes” is an absolutely outdated concept. More when choosing a clutch on the color of the shoes you are not required to navigate. Still, the clutch should be in harmony with the rest of the way.

Do not forget that clutches look good with shoes with heels and sandals. Ballet flats, moccasins with clutch - not the best combination. But you certainly should not combine a clutch with boots, sneakers and sneakers.

For bright shiny models of clutches it is worth picking up a standard, unremarkable manicure. With the same classic models and colors you can go with a bright manicure.

The choice of a clutch entirely depends on your taste and needs, because now you can find a huge variety of different fashionable novelties of this type of handbags. When choosing a clutch, consider factors such as:

• for what purpose you get a clutch. Are you going to use it for everyday wear, or for outdoor use? Or are you a business mind and want your clutch to emphasize your business style?
• How spacious do you want a clutch? So that only the most necessary things fit in it and your clutch was just the final touch in your image, or do you want to fit many everyday items in a small purse? After all, now the clutch can be picked up with different roominess and sizes.
• desired color range of clutch, production material and its finishing. To choose the right clutch, based on these positions, evaluate your wardrobe. Which bag fits best in color, texture and other parameters?
• Do you want a standard, unremarkable clutch model, a branded item, a hit of the season, or an original hand-made one?

In 2016, fashion houses pleased us with such interesting models of clutches, such as an extravagant design clutch from Burberry Prorsum, which is a translucent box. Brands like Stella Mc Cartney and Valentino have also followed this trend.

Valentino was remembered, in addition to the translucent model, a butterfly-shaped clutch.

Lanvin complemented the clutch decor with wooden clips on the fasteners, and Giorgio Armani made a clutch in the shape of a tablet.