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):

Vintage 50's/60's Garay Black Patent Leather Handbag/Purse/Clutch US $0.25 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:10:03 PDT   | Watch this Item

Fashion Celebrity Tote Grid PU Leather Clutch Shoulder Purse Handbag Bag Black US $0.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:10:14 PDT   | Watch this Item

Sepcoeur small Black clutch/ shoulder bag purse EUC! US $39.99 Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:11:01 PDT   | Watch this Item

2012 HelloKitty With Heart Girl Long Clutch Card Bag Purse Wallet Red Color Gift US $0.98 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:11:46 PDT   | Watch this Item

AUTHENTIC TED BAKER BLACK LEATHER-LIKE w/FLOWER DETAIL CLUTCH BAG PURSE US $29.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:12:35 PDT   | Watch this Item

Fashion Womens Leather Shinning Spots Evening Bag Clutch Purse Wallet Handbag US $12.98 Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:13:33 PDT   | Watch this Item

PORTS 1961 See Through Clutch bag with purse BNWT US $42.68 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:16:32 PDT   | Watch this Item

Snake Skin Clutch Handbag Purse Wallet Evening Bag New US $10.99 Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:16:43 PDT   | Watch this Item

NEW STYLE & CO. GOLD SNAKE PYTHON ENVELOPE CLUTCH BAG EVENING PURSE US $13.99 Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:17:22 PDT   | Watch this Item

Vtg Walborg Black Beaded Inlay Evening Clutch Purse US $27.99 Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:17:27 PDT   | Watch this Item

Korea Style Womens Envelope Clutch Chain Purse HandBag Shoulder Bag 12 Colors US $9.65 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:19:44 PDT   | Watch this Item

Women Ladies Fashion Crystal Bow Evening Clutch Purse - Black - BNWT US $20.53 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:19:48 PDT   | Watch this Item

Beautiful CHINESE SILK WALLET CARD CLUTCH COIN BAG PURSE #2776 US $0.01 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:20:38 PDT   | Watch this Item

NEW Womens Fabric Wrinkled Clutch PURSE - Gold US $9.56 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:20:45 PDT   | Watch this Item

NEW Womens Fabric Wrinkled Clutch PURSE - Grey US $9.56 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:20:45 PDT   | Watch this Item

NEW Womens Fabric shoulder Clutch PURSE handbag wallet US $9.56 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:20:45 PDT   | Watch this Item

Gray Leopard Animal Print Turnlock Chain Shoulder Evening Clutch Purse US $24.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:21:21 PDT   | Watch this Item

Louis Vuitton Clutch Wrislet Purse Handbag Monogram Multicolor LN US $650.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:22:04 PDT   | Watch this Item

Green Genuine Real Leather(CROCO) Womens Wallet Purse Evening Bag Clutch Holder US $0.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:22:06 PDT   | Watch this Item

Fashion Womens Butterfly Clutch Chain Purse HandBag Shoulder Bag Evening Party US $5.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 11:22:57 PDT   | Watch this Item

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