Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems to me that a girl without a purse is like without arms. After all, for each of us it is an integral part of the wardrobe. Today we will talk about the clutch. How and where did this accessory first appear? Who came up with this flirty little thing? And much more! So, let's find out!
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As everyone knows, a clutch is a small handbag with or without a small strap. This element of ladies' clothing was created to be carried in the hand. This accessory may not be suitable for everyone due to its small capacity, but in the modern world there will definitely be those for whom this type of handbag would be preferable.
Let's delve into history and remember where the fashion for these tiny bags came from.
As it turns out, the predecessors of clutches were ordinary pockets: they were considered a good solution for carrying small items. You may ask, when was the first clutch created? And this happened 700 years ago.
The evidence lies in London in the Courtauld Institute Gallery. This accessory was made of brass and framed in gold and silver. But this is already in the past.Afterwards, these small handbags appeared in medieval Europe. They were worn by noble ladies - representatives of royal families and court ladies. In those days, there was no need for such small bags, since the outfits were so magnificent that any necessary item could easily be hidden in them.
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At the end of the 18th century, fashion trends in clothing changed again, and it became almost impossible to hide anything in your pocket. Then the first reticules appear - small bags embroidered with lace and worn on the hand.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the industrial revolution took place, which finally introduced clutches into modern fashion. Women of that era constantly traveled, conducted business negotiations and at the same time remained at the peak of their sexuality.
In the mid-19th century, the era of feminists developed, and neat handbags faded into the background. Girls change the style of clothes and shoes, “comfort in everything” is their motto. For this reason, large comfortable bags worn on one shoulder almost completely “destroy” clutches.
The next fundamental fashion explosion occurred in the 20s of the last century. Light dresses made of flowing fabric are returning, graceful girls are again introducing fashion for small handbags. In those days, women wanted to have not just one style of bag, but several, so that they would fit different evening outfits.
Designers Van Cleef and Arpels, together with the fashion house Tiffany, very quickly launched the production of these amazing accessories. A huge number of styles and designs, decorated with embroidery, ornaments and incredibly beautiful mosaics of precious stones, flooded fashion stores and exhibitions in a luxurious stream.
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Ten years later, another unique accessory comes into fashion - the minaudiere.It was invented by French jeweler Charles Arpels. This happened after he saw the wife of American tycoon Frank Jay Gould using a metal cigarette case. The attentive jeweler immediately got to work and two weeks later presented his fans with a sophisticated and very extravagant item - a small metal box trimmed with precious stones. The minaudiere only held lipstick, powder and some money, but French women were absolutely delighted with such a novelty.
We are smoothly moving into the luxurious 50s - a period when wearing a clutch once again became prestigious. Many famous designers began to produce this amazing accessory - this is how the beloved Christian Dior became one of those designers who left their mark on the history of clutches.
In the 60s and 70s, rock came into fashion, and these small bags began to be decorated with metal and rhinestones. In 1963, Judith Leiber (also dubbed the queen of clutches) launched her own brand. Judith combined all the retro styles and called them simply “evening bags”. Well-known first ladies Mama Eisenhower, Nancy Reagan and Barbara Bush began wearing her products.
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Even today you can see celebrities wearing these accessories. Her famous customers are Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez and many others.
And now we come to the culmination of our story, smoothly moving into the 21st century.
Revolutionary fashion designer Alexander McQueen introduced sophisticated and avant-garde clutches into this world. And they become the most popular wardrobe item among girls.
I can tell you for a long time about this convenient and beautiful accessory, but I will finish. And remember: there is no such thing as too many handbags - there is a small wardrobe where all our clutches cannot fit.
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