👜 What is a clutch?
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A Clutch Is a small, handy bag without a handle or shoulder strap, designed to carry in the hand - from the name "Clutch", which in English means as much as "grabbing". This bag is often associated with chic occasions such as galas, weddings and evening parties, but nowadays you also see more casual variants.
📜 History
The origin of the clutch goes back to the 19th century, where small handbags for women - were also called "reticules" - were in the rise. These were often graceful and intended to wear only a few essentials.
The clutch as we know it today, really took shape in the years 1920s and 1930, during the rise of Art Deco. Designers such as Coco Chanel and later Judith Leiber the Clutch helped like a luxurious evening accessory. In the 50s and 60s, the clutch was a fixed part of elegant women's outfits, often combined with gloves and pearl chains.
🧵 Design characteristics
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Format: Small and compact, intended to take only the much needed.
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Form: Rectangular is the most classic, but there are also oval, envelope -shaped, box -shaped or even imaginations.
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Closure: Often with a click closure, magnetic closure or zip closure.
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Materials: Satin, leather, metallic fabrics, beads, sequins, or decorated with crystals or embroidery.
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Extras: Some clutches have a removable wristband or chain, so that you can also wear them as a shoulder bag.
🎯 Use & Style
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Evening accessory: Ideal for chic events such as cocktail parties, weddings, galas or theater performances.
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Minimalism: The clutch forces you to minimize - all your essentials fit in (telephone, lipstick, cards, keys).
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Statement piece: Due to the small size and often pronounced design, the clutch forms an eye -catcher with your outfit.
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Mix & Match: A glittering clutch with a simple dress, or a neutral leather clutch with a colorful outfit - alles.
💫 Contemporary popularity
Although the clutch is best known as a formal bag, you also see nowadays Casual variants- As oversized clutches of soft leather (think of the familiar "Pouch" by Bottega Veneta). These are intended for the day and often have a relaxed appearance.
There are also many developments in the field of sustainability: vintage clutches are popular, and more and more brands are using recycled or vegan materials.
🌟 Tip
Do you want to buy a clutch that you can really wear often? For example, choose our Becker's Amsterdam ™ Pruim Purple Clutch Tas - Plum Purple Clutch Bag It fits almost every outfit.