The history of the clutch is drawn back to the days of the unique Coco Chanel, in fact she became the first woman who has ever had an elegant little bag-tube- present from the duke of Westminster.  In 1940-s Christian Dior made a tiny handbag-purse- Clutch-  a part of new style. Clutch bag were very popular in the 80’s when the business women in bright strict costumes or bright dress took a flat bag in her hand while going to a dinner or social events.

Today the Clutch is very popular again. As previously accessory for a more solemn occasion, modern clutch reserved for itself a much more fashionable space. Typically, small clutch bags are in the evening version, but the volume – for weekdays. Even there are even very large clutch bags, resembling mini-hobo in some collections.Today’s fashion offers us a clutch for every taste. Summer and winter have different clutch face. Clutch can be carried out of the ordinary or patent leather, reptile skin, textiles, knitwear or fur for the winter and of silk, velvet, satin for summer evenings outdoors with a glass of martini in one hand and clutch bags in the other.

2011 seasons’ Clutch bag take a more “square” (less elongated) shape. Models and examples are more interesting and original. Rigorous model of gray and black scale models are giving way to a bright, catchy colors. In a fashion metal shades, ornaments in the form of belts, chains, buckles, pockets of overhead.

Keys, lipstick, cell phone, money – there is no need of thinking on how to find all these things in your bag in case you have such a versatile accessory.

For example, you can take this “Party Fund Purse” model from M & S to the party, instead of the traditional theatrical Clutch or handbag. And the design of this purse is responsible to fashion trends of the last time: the shiny surface, neon purple colors and theme prints.

Accessories of Anya Hindmarch British designer are popular among women of all ages. Miniature and elegant purses are easily placed in a bag of any size, while their content can be as different as their appearance. It all depends on individual taste and capabilities of the owner.

The classic shape and natural materials still remain relevant. And if the previous model is more suitable for young girls, the purse “Floyd purses” will fit mature and business-ladies. The stylish design of this accessory speaks for itself: in front of us is a status thing for the same status personalities.

Back Hickey has created her own fashion brand Beck (y) in 2003 and devoted herself to creative craft after she was fired from the work of waiter. Designer from New York is developing a collection in which all things are handmade: women’s handbags, belt buckles, purses, earrings, pendants, and even covers for iPod. In the collection Sk8bags Hickey joined her long-standing love for skateboarding with her talent to design, resulting in the original useful handmade things.

Back painstakingly works on every accessory, it makes it unique. Everything is created from a single board, as all boards are different, there is no similar accessory created from these very old skateboards. The creative process is rather laborious, time-consuming. In her New York studio designer using a drill and other tools on a huge table, cuts and joins the board, and using a sewing machine, sews fabrics, mostly plush or satin.

With the design of handbags, purses and other accessories Back’s true friends helped her, sharing their ideas about how this or that article should look for being attractive and at the same time convenient. Back confessed that everything turned out even better than she had expected.

Like the fashion changes for clothes and hairstyle, changes of bags fashion were the same way and many bags of the past centuries seem works of art to us today.

Bags up to 17 century
In the Middle Ages the main “accessory” was a bag for storage of coins. Made of leather or fabric, it was worn on a belt both by men and women. Over time, purses became bigger: they started to have space in them for documents, the Bible, the sacred relics. Along with the complication of cutting suits for handbags they began to use more expensive materials: velvet, suede, and decorate them with embroidery, beads, and ruffles. By 17 century the division of bags for men and women came, they were of different shape and volume: it was convenient for men to fold supplies for gambling or smoking, and for female to keep items of toilet.

Bags in 18 century

We can speak about the bag as the subject of the female wardrobe, starting from 18th century. Fashionable ladies in high society were everywhere to carry bags for needlework, made of expensive fabrics: silk, velvet and lace.

One of the first women to fall in love with this accessory was the famous mistress of Louis XV Mme Pompadour. Miniature handbag, which is a bag, wrapped in ribbon, still bears her name. However, contemporaries used a different name – handbag (born reticule).

Bags in 19 century

In the 19 century, enterprising tailors began to offer the ladies even more original models. Bags can be rectangular, square, round, they were decorated with ruffles, and lace, tassels and pompons, and a whole picture was sometimes painted in silk. As the finishing details of gold and silver were used. In the burgess homes, women produced their own bags, decorating them with embroidery in the form of initials, flowers, or intricate ornamentation. Brides sew a special wedding purse, which was supposed to be especially beautiful.

By mid-century, every woman of fashion had already a few bags of different shapes and sizes. The smallest – for visits -nothing but a business card could be put in it. In the bigger bags perfume, powder box, small mirror could be put, some also had pocket for coins.

For balls, receptions and trips to the theater real works of art were produced, richly decorated with embroidery, beads, and precious stones.

She immediately bought all the scrap of precious material and decided to sew evening handbags from it.

Then an American opened her company in Hong Kong, and called her Kotur. The designer is proud of the Chinese origin of her accessories, as the rich culture and ancient traditions of this country have always admired her.

Fiona Kotur Marin dedicates her bags to the women like herself: cheerful, passionate, and appreciating the individuality in all.

Vintage form, features Art Deco style, bright colors and amazing texture are typical for Kotur’s handbags.

In her collections, the designer uses the most luxurious materials: snake skin, python, and tanned skin, with the effect of shagreen leather (worn, roughness), as well as velvet and Chinese brocade.

Jewelry work décor looks nobly – beautiful flowers made of metal with crystals of Swarovski.
Evening clutches from Kotur has already been rated by Renee Zellweger, Mischa Barton, Sienna Miller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore.

The average price of Chinese accessories from Kotur is $450-600.

Besides evening options everyday handbags of medium and large sizes, different shapes, light and dark shades can be found in the Kotur’s assortment.

The Kotur company also cooperates with well-known brands, including Oscar de la Renta and Celine.

The designer handbags made of leather of ostrich, crocodile, suede with the relief invoice, and calf leather are presented in the collection. The varnish surfaces which enliven enough enriched color have became the main theme of Mulberry for the new season.

Emma Hill, the creative director of Mulberry has presented two new styles of collections autumn-winter 2009/10. These are models Daria and Abigail.

Bag Daria is one of the main favorites of a new collection. Its design is based on classical forms from Mulberry, which one can meet in the previous collections. It is distinguished by accurate wattle handle, metal furnish and a large logo of the brand on a fastener. The varnished leather strengthens even more juiciness of colors.

Bag Daria is presented in orange, lilac, green, egg-plant and dark grey shades. It is very practical and functional model; it has capacious size and the convenient form. In family of Daria bags are also presented clutches, bags-hobo, purses and portfolios.

Bags Abigail are distinguished by the original metal furnish in the form of a fastener-carbine.

The most interesting form among family Abigail is a bag for shopping called East West Shopper. From the first sight it is very flat, but at the same time very capacious. Its an excellent decision for shopping.

The form of a clutch often resembles the form of increased purses or wallets. This season Mark Jacobs decided to develop this idea in his work. He proposed a very interesting version of double-sided bag that can be used as an evening accessory and female purse at the same time.

There are original ideas in the fact that the designer has built a new form of contrasts. On one hand, this glamorous handbag, embroidered with bright sequins, and on the other the quite conservative wallet from smooth leather.

The front side of the purse is also decorated with squares of gold tone metal which interface with the gold accessories.

We also have a long bag leather strap, which can be hidden inside. Strap is decorated with gold pins. I will note that this is not the first model in the collection of Marc Jacobs with such a surreal decor. At this time the pins are hidden in tiny covers.

The clutch is presented in single color. On the front side there are bright crimson sequins, and the reverse matt leather fuchsia.

This is probably one of the most popular evening clutches. Here one can put currency notes, credit cards, cosmetics and other feminine detail. We estimate the double bag at $ 595.

As always, Louis Vuitton does not miss the chance to use its logo on small purses, bags or bulk clutches.
There are some very interesting items, such as in this particular case, the pink bag with the chain as if they were removed from the bike. In addition, it is very well combined with the various shades of pink, silver, burgundy and silver. It looks luxurious, doesn’t it?

And the black bag of “brick” represented in the new collection is like a portable house, cozy and warm.
The unusual decision to combine green or pink with the classic black, brings a little bit joy and difference in everyday life.
 It seems that contrasting colors are in recent times increasingly winning the attention of designers. And this fact has its reason because no one wants to live boring, including Louis Vuitton.

The talented American designer Vera Wang is known for her fantastic collections of wedding dresses. Her line of everyday accessories is also attractive and she has luxurious gowns for brides. As a part of the Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, Vera Wang presented another ready-to-wear collection for the next season of Autumn/Winter 2009/2010. Women handbags from her new collection are especially worthy to be noted.

For the next season, Vera Wang offers handbags, purses, miniature klatches and medium-sized everyday bags with a convenient buckle. The new line “Logo” of bags is a short-chain handles with interesting interplay of small parts. In the evening, the models handle intertwined chain of paste and crystal Swarovski.

New Vera Wang bags are made of soft leather. The surface of the everyday and evening bags is embellished with voluminous folds.
The color of the new collection of bags tends to the classic combination of black and white. Of particular interest is a black and white graphics in plant drawings decorating the surface of bags.

The most luxurious model is her Evening klatch, made of black velvet and expands white crystals by Swarovski.
The models of the new collection also have bright pictorial inserts with floral appliqués. Some models are decorated with miniature key holders in the form of a ball, completely decorated with sparkling paste.