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Clutch | Handbag Blog

Handbago 101: Handbag Basics

Working in the fashion industry, I forget that most people and consumers who actually purchase fashion designs don't know the difference between a clutch and a wallet or even a hobo and cross body. To make matters more interesting, it's not just men who have these handbag questions, but women have these confusions as well! Although all of this fashion-oriented information just comes as second nature to me, maybe we need to have a fashion intervention and information convention for all of our bagistas.

Dareen Hakim Clutches: Old World with a Modern Twist

Have you been searching for the perfect clutch that goes from day to night seamlessly and is beautiful to look at? Look no further because we've recently discovered Dareen Hakim, the answer to your handbag needs. I, for one, have been on the hunt for a clutch that I can carry at night with a little black dress that isn't the same ol' boring black clutch that everyone else carries. Dareen Hakim clutches dress up any outfit and are really a piece of art to carry under your arm.

Handbag of the Week: Linea Pelle Vanessa Cross Body Clutch

Yes, it's obvious I love fringe. I'm officially obsessed with fringe and cross body bags. I can't get enough of it. There's something so effortless about slinging on a cross body and instantly looking fashionable.

Let's Get Naked: Jenny Bird Ruched Clutch

Lani Beck | Categories Handbag Trends, clutch, Jenny Bird, nude, Ruched

Win A Lauren Merkin Clutch When You Name This Bag!

Lauren Merkin's handbags have always been beautiful in shape, color and detail, and they have always been spot-on in leading the trends in handbag fashion. Would you want a chance to win a bag from Lauren Merkin's Holiday 2010 collection? It's as simple as Name That Bag! Come up with a creative name for this flirty, fun, and sweet handbag. If your name is chosen for this clutch, you get one!
Lani Beck | Categories Handbag Designers, clutch, Contest, lauren merkin
A new handbag line to look for--and that I have personally become a huge fan of-- is Urban Expressions. With its eco-friendly and totally vegan designs, bagistas can feel no remorse for looking so utterly stylish with their tough yet feminine handbags. Based out of Los Angeles, Urban Expressions allows the green movement to stay current, fresh, and up-to-date with modern fashions and trends. Many of their current designs feature the spot-on trend known as studs, and also maintain modern shape and structure.

5 Bridal Clutches That Will Wow Your Guests

With Spring here and Summer rapidly approaching, wedding season has begun! With that, we thought it would be great to feature some clutches that would be well suited for fashionable brides who want to stray away from the boring traditional white clutch. Here are 5 clutches that I think any bride would love to be seen carrying on her wedding day!

Kate Winslet's Yves Saint Laurent Oscar Clutch

What Clutch to Wear to the Oscars

Seeing as the Awards Season is winding down to a close and with the Oscars this weekend, the clutch is always the go to bag for any red carpet event. Designers more than ever have found ways to redesign this classic staple. Clutches are no longer just a place for your lipstick, but have become an essential piece to any outfit. Here at Handbago we have put together some of our favorites. You might not be able to attend the Oscars this Sunday but with our list, you can look like you belong!

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