The clutch purse goes back to the early part of the 19th century, but was out of favor for several decades before making a comeback during World War II. Thanks to the rationing of materials and popularity of a more spare approach, the clutch purse regained popularity. Since then, clutch purses have been one of the staples of the modern wardrobe.

Today’s active lifestyle is particularly suited to the clutch purse. Small electronic devices like mobile phones, iPods and other mp3 players, and PDAs are perfectly suited to the size of clutch purses. In fact it’s almost as if the clutch purse was designed with such devices in mind.

Clutch purses are known as the height of elegance. A regular purse simply does not work with white gloves and evening gown, at least not the way a clutch does. There’s nothing to complete that elegant outfit like a leather or satin clutch purse.

The selection of clutch purses is as wide as you can imagine. Virtually every well known designer has at least a few clutches in their line, including the Kenneth Cole Unlisted Vintage Clutch Purse, the Aldo Casargo, the Calvin Klein Patent Metallic Stone Flap Clutch, the Liz Claiborne Roll Call Soft Clutch, the Bruno Magli Milo Clutch, and many more. Even celebrities are in on the act – witness the Jessica Simpson Front Row Clutch for an example.

Take a look at the clutch purses below, but don’t forget to also click on the links below. There, you can fine tune your selection by brand, designer, price, location, color, and many more prameters, to find just the right clutch for you. Enjoy!

Clutch purses on sale now! (click here for more):

Fashion Celebrity Tote Grid PU Leather Clutch Shoulder Purse Handbag Bag Red US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:48:26 PST   | Watch this Item

NWT Beige Real Calf Skin Fur Oversized Big Clutch Evening Bags Handbags Purses US $52.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:49:13 PST   | Watch this Item

NWT Green Women Basic Vivid Colored Faux Croco Clutch Evening Bag Handbag Purse US $32.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:49:13 PST   | Watch this Item

NWT Black Women Basic Vivid Colored Faux Croco Clutch Evening Bag Handbag Purse US $32.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:49:13 PST   | Watch this Item

NWT Purple Real Calf Skin Fur Oversized Big Clutch Evening Bags Handbags Purses US $52.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:49:13 PST   | Watch this Item

NWT Pink Vivid Square Oversized Big Clutch Portpolio Evening Bags Handbag Purse US $37.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:49:13 PST   | Watch this Item

NWT Brown Real Calf Skin Fur Oversized Big Clutch Evening Bags Handbags Purses US $52.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:49:14 PST   | Watch this Item

NWT Black Sterling Ring Croco Oversized Clutch Evening Bags Purse Handbags US $25.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:49:14 PST   | Watch this Item

NWT Gray Vivid Square Oversized Big Clutch Portpolio Evening Bags Handbag Purse US $37.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:49:14 PST   | Watch this Item

WOMEN leather CLUTCH WALLET PURSE LADY BAG 07QB22 US $1.29 (3 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:51:17 PST   | Watch this Item

Classical Girl Lady Clutch Card Bag Purse Wallet With British Flag pattern US $0.01 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:51:19 PST   | Watch this Item

White Satin Clutch Shoulder Pleats Evening Purse NEW US $24.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:51:36 PST   | Watch this Item

NWT Black Vivid Square Oversized Big Clutch Portpolio Evening Bags Handbag Purse US $37.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:51:53 PST   | Watch this Item

JCrew Clutch Purse US $40.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:51:53 PST   | Watch this Item

NWT CALVIN KLEIN PEBBLE LEATHER HANDBAG CLUTCH BAG PURSE BLACK US $34.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:53:56 PST   | Watch this Item

BOTKIER WOMANS Handbag Black Leather Clutch Purse US $199.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:55:24 PST   | Watch this Item

NEW LADIES PLAIT DESIGN CLUTCH WALLET BAG PURSE BEIGE US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:55:52 PST   | Watch this Item

WOMEN leather CLUTCH WALLET PURSE LADY BAG 07QB23 US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:56:17 PST   | Watch this Item

NEW BLACK WHITE PLAID SILVER FLAT WALLET/CLUTCH/PURSE US $18.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:57:55 PST   | Watch this Item

New Women's Clutch Purse Handbag Leather Metallic Gray US $49.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:58:03 PST   | Watch this Item

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