Clutch Bags

The little difference between clutch and evening bag

No, this bag is not an oversized purse nor it is a handbag that has gone a little too small. It's a clutch! The clutch, which means as much as clasping or packing, is one of the most popular evening bags worn by the It-girls and very soon you will not want to miss these mites as well. What the forearm bag or clutch loses in size, it easily compensates for her distinctive look. The size and style definitely belongs to clubs, pubs and cinemas and not to weekend trips. The most distinctive difference to the classical evening bag is that a clutch does not have to look classical at all. Of course the two categories overlap sometimes because there are very elegant clutches as well. On the other hand clutches by Liebeskind Berlin or Guess love it to show their wild side. Sparkling animal print, suede touch, metallic-look or rivets are special features of clutches which separate them from elegant evening bags. As the name clutch might suggest this kind of bag is meant to be carried in hand or at your wrist. But it is not hard to find a Clutch with shoulder strap as well. In that way the clutch can easily be transformed into a shoulder bag, but the strap can be taken off and left aside.

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Truly, only the most important things such as lipstick, mirror, credit card and cell phone fit into the clutch. However, a woman does not need anything more for an evening in good company. Some models do not include interior pockets but others provide practical pockets, sometimes with zippers. Many clutches with interior pockets are helpful if you want to keep your clutch tidy but they are a little bit larger than evening bags. The clutch is exactly the right complement for evening wear or party dresses and you should not overload it. The Clutch does not detract from your outfit if it is designed simply. There are also more conspicuous models you can use as highlights for an elegant dress or for the little black dress if you like. If you wear a clutch it does not bother when it is a little crowdy on the dancefloor, the narrow opera tribune or wherever your clutch bag companies you. Whether carried by hand, clamped under the arm, carried over the shoulder with a strap or, thanks to a hand strap, putted around the wrist: the clutch is the must have for any modern woman, indeed. A normal sized handbag does belong to parties or official evening events and is not practical for this occasions at all. When you are going out in the evening your bag should be as small as possible. Precisely because of the numerous design variations you do not have to make any compromises. Your evening bag shouldn’t be too stiff? Take a Clutch with rivets or weaved patterns instead! Loud models are typical for clutches by Roberto Cavalli. Barbara Rihls specialty are colourful prints. And if you need something really extravagant a crocodile leather clutch by Campomaggi is the perfect choice. Clutches are available in different styles and the materials vary between exclusive leather, synthetic leather and smooth cotton. That is why every sophisticated woman will find her own clutch in our vide range of clutches that show: here I am!