Clutch purses are a stylish, sleek, sophisticated alternative to a large bag, and an essential ingredient in your evening out wardrobe. A fun, spunky yet elegant accessory, the clutch purse carries the essentials, but takes up little room, and is perfect for those times when a smaller purse is desired.
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):
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BLACK GIRAFFE SAC ANIMAL CHECK BOOK CLUTCH WALLET PURSE US $9.78 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:11:37 PST | Watch this Item |
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Fendi Mini Borsa Chef hand Bag Purse Clutch Zucca Black US $99.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:13:07 PST | Watch this Item |
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COPPER W/ SILVER BEADS CLUTCH COCKTAIL PURSE HANDBAG US $5.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:13:37 PST | Watch this Item |
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New white diamond Anna Sui long Clutch Wallet/Purse US $13.64 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:13:39 PST | Watch this Item |
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New BLUE lady Anna Sui long Clutch Wallet/Purse US $13.66 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:14:59 PST | Watch this Item |
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AUTH CHRISTIAN DIOR VINTAGE LOGO HAND BAG CLUTCH PURSE US $150.00 (11 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:16:24 PST | Watch this Item |
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Zebra Clutch Purse Faux Fur Silver Ring Handle - GREAT US $14.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:16:50 PST | Watch this Item |
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BROWN EELSKIN Leather Pouch Wristlet Clutch Purse Bag US $12.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:17:02 PST | Watch this Item |
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NWT Apt 9 Faux Fur Leopard Clutch Shoulder Bag Purse US $13.99 Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:17:09 PST | Watch this Item |
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CLUTCH EVENING BAG PURSE BLACK W CHAIN NWT US $8.90 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:17:39 PST | Watch this Item |
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VINTAGE RED CLUTCH PURSE US $5.27 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:23:20 PST | Watch this Item |
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Genuine WHITE Stingray Skin Leather Clutch Purse Wallet US $48.99 Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:23:22 PST | Watch this Item |
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KIPLING MORRISEY CLUTCH PURSE/HANDBAG ~ BLACK ~NWT US $44.00 Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:24:55 PST | Watch this Item |
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GUCCI Black Patent Logo Small Bag/Clutch/Purse US $569.00 Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:25:19 PST | Watch this Item |
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Womens Clutch Wallet Purse Bag Handbag Coin wallet B01 US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:25:35 PST | Watch this Item |
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Anna Sui Clutch Wallet/Purse Party Lovely Flower D92 US $10.92 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:30:38 PST | Watch this Item |
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Genuine Stingray Black & White Skin Clutch Purse Wallet US $48.99 Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:33:21 PST | Watch this Item |
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BEIGE FLORAL SATIN EVENING PURSE/WEDDING BAG/CLUTCH US $15.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:34:08 PST | Watch this Item |
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Ultraman Long Clutch Wallet Coin Purse Card Slot 2N2H US $13.80 Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:34:55 PST | Watch this Item |
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Guess HARVEST SLG purple canvas clutch wallet purse NWT US $39.99 Auction Ends: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 22:39:56 PST | Watch this Item |