Vintage bags are always stylish. Sophisticated women wore clutches, creating an elegant evening image for decades. Beaded or leather, with a skeleton or soft clutches were and are the perfect accessory for the evening and today.

History handbags clutch

Clutches history begins with the Victorian era, when women wore reticule, decorative bag, which kept handkerchiefs and smelling salts. Reticule then went out of fashion, and sharply and unexpectedly returned in the period of the Second World War, when the restrictions on diet and means forced women to simplify their lives and, therefore, reduce the need. After the war, it became a simple clutch evening bag and a choice of elegant women worldwide. Sometimes made of Bakelite or silk Silk - a legacy of the Yellow Emperor , Satin or brocade Brocade - luxurious fabric with a rich history , Clutch could be combined with a dress or shoes, and used to complete the image.

Until recent times, many women wore only lipstick, compact mirror (which is usually attached to the clutch), a comb and perhaps a key or if it was an evening out with a girlfriend a little money. Now, with cell phones, wallets, and other necessary items, it is difficult to leave the house with a small purse clutch. At night, when you do not need to carry too many things you can take with a small clutch that will hold only what is really needed, and add elegance image.

Styles clutches

Whatever the choice - clutch of fabric or with a solid frame - on the market today, everyone can find clutch to taste. Romantic styles, design ideas, handmade - all this is available. Some of the most interesting patterns include:

• Clutches made of recycled paper. This clutch bag with zipper is made from fabric produced from recycled paper. He is cheerful, bright, stylish and perfect for modern women and fighters against pollution. Even the handle is made of recycled rubber.

• "Cannes flowers Adelaide" from Kate Spade. If you are more interested in the classical way, this satin clutch will be an excellent choice. Frame, external pocket and metal inserts fourteen carat gold on - the clutch is sure to complement your evening outfit.

• Copyright clutches. You can support contemporary artists choosing their work - unique clutch made of metal, leather and feathers of various shapes and colors.

• Decorated clutches by Judith Leiber. If you love the elegance with a pinch of quirks, you probably will find something interesting for themselves in this collection. These are new, decorated with jewels bag of interesting shapes (animals, tools). They can be very expensive, but can be found at more affordable prices online.

Vintage clutches

Even if you are not interested in vintage clothing, vintage clutches will not leave you indifferent. There is nothing more sophisticated than a beautiful handbag elegant era. Handbags that sixty years is likely to remain better than wear the same time. And it will continue to look good, if take care of it properly. What would you have any interested in classic black handbag with pink crepe silk cover and a chain or a bakelite handle, or a cute little box, made of Lucite, painted or transparent - many bags Bags - a necessary thing in every woman's wardrobe   We have survived and are well preserved. They can be found in antique shops.

Remember, really stylish things never go out of fashion.

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