A handbag is more than just a catch-all purse or portable collection of everything you need during your day. Besides being useful or not, a handbag is a versatile accessory you can use to add attractive variety to your outfit.
Knowing about all the different types of handbags you can invest in is an important step in building an impressive designer bag collection.
Shoulder Bag
A shoulder bag is an essential bag, a must-have. Most shoulder bags have zippered pockets and compartments that keep things sorted and safe. It is carried on the shoulder with things or shorter straps than what is found on a tote bag. There are several different sizes, and a shoulder bag can be comfortably carried under your arm.
Tom Ford Shoulder Bags
Thomas Ford was born in 1961 and is an American fashion designer and filmmaker. He launched his luxury brand line in 2005. Before the line was launched, he was the creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. Most bags are made in Italy from supple leather.
Tote Bag
A tote bag is versatile and reliable. The bag has ample storage space and is comfortable to carry. They are large, have two parallel handles on either side, and are a great investment in versatility.
Tote bags are perfect for any occasion, and because of the size, you have to carry more than a few things, so shopping, heading out for a business meeting or class, or just running to meet friends at the park are perfect.
Jimmy Choo Tote Bag
The Jimmy Choo company was founded in 1996, and Sandra Choi is the creative director. Sophisticated clients love the sexy cut, fashionable design, and exceptional craftsmanship associated with the brand. As a teenager, Sandra Choi was born in the UK and located in London. At Jimmy Choo’s side, she gained from his knowledge and detail to craftsmanship.
Jimmy Choo has several luxury tote bags available with a Logo Canvas Tote in Natural Black, selling for US$425.00 at Nordstrom.
Satchel Bag
A satchel is soft, large, and can be used for casual occasions. It is like a soft-sided briefcase or a loose sack with a pair of straps. You can carry satchel bags with a long strap diagonally across the body. Some medium-sized bags have two shorter handles.
The bags are roomy, typically have a flat bottom, and can be used for laptops, books, and reading materials.
Gucci Satchel Bag
Gucci was founded in 1921 by Guccio in Florence, Tuscany. Aldo Gucci, son of Guccio, lofted the company to become a worldwide known brand.
The Gucci company makes a satchel, and like all Gucci luxury handbags, the bags have a stamp that includes the Gucci authentic font, a made-in-Italy stamp, all in lower case, and it is clear and exact.
The Gucci Messanger Bag retails for US$1,600. It is made with GC Supreme canvas, has brown leather trim, and an interior open pocket.
Hobo Bag
Typically made with soft materials, these bags are large with a slouched body. They will have a long strap to be worn over the shoulder. The softer material used in the hobo bag tends to slump if set down. It is normally designed to have one spacious compartment and a single zipper.
Louis Vuitton Hobo Bag
Louis Vuitton Malletier was a French luxury fashion house designer who founded the company Louis Vuitton in 1954. The company has a distinguished worldwide recognized monogram that appears on most of its products.
The Beaubourg Hobo MM bag is made from Mahina calf leather perforated with the Monogram pattern. It has a braided leather top handle with hand-painted edge-dyeing.
Clutch Bags
Clutch bags are a trending choice of luxury handbags. The bags are mostly handheld, small, flat, with no straps or some with straps. It is used today for cell phones, credit cards, and lipstick.
Clutch bags are an evening accessory that complements evening attire beautifully. It is elegant, fashionable, and seen at dinner parties, weddings, and official events.
The word clutch means to grip or grasp, and the beauty of the bag is it is handheld. The clutch bag dates bag to money bags ordinarily used for storing money and small items like gold jewelry, crystal pillboxes, or needles.
There is a clutch that is displayed in a London museum that is over 700 years old.
Historically
Clutches historically were a sign of wealth and social class. In the 19th century, clutches took on their modern look, including a wrist strap and a longer look. During the 1920s, clutch bags were made from snake or crocodile leather and were only purchased by the elite. Some even had diamond and pearl embellishments.
Following WWII, in 1959, Mamie Eisenhower personally owned a gold beaded clutch bag. It was given to her by Indira Gandhi when the Eisenhowers went to India. It was an exquisite clutch bag as an evening purse.
Gandhi even added a note when he gave her the gift. It was made with gold and silver thread and had its own custom box.
After WWII, Christian Dior moved the clutch from a bag for the elite to a bag for everyone and every wardrobe. In today’s market, clutch bags are fun, not always flat and rectangular in shape, and more diverse.
The clutch bag is an accessory to any business attire or for going out to do errands. A clutch is appropriate for any style of cloth, even sports attire. The embellishments can be diamonds and pearls or metal and appliques.
A clutch bag will jazz up jumpsuits, cocktail dresses, or a top and pair of jeans.
The fun thing with clutch bags is you can create a wardrobe of bags to suit your every mood. By carrying the right clutch bag, you can add shimmer, shine, a disco vibe, or silver sparkle to any outfit.
2022 Clutch Bags – New Arrivals – Timeless & A New Investment
Dressing up your favorite outfit is easy if you have a nice selection to choose from.
Saint Laurent, Cult Gaia, Burberry, See by Chloe, and Bottega Veneta is a great places to start.
The gold embossed logo of Saint Laurent stands out against the quilted design of the Saint Laurent Logo Mix Matelasse Leather Envelope Pouch for an investment of US$745.
Eccentric and unique, the Cult Gaia Harlow Clutch bag calling for an investment of US$328 will set you apart from your colleagues with its purple-marbled textured handles and coin-like border.
Needing a bit of Burberry Small Lola Denim in the Check Camera bag, don’t hesitate to invest US$1290 in the small clutch bag with its soft exterior and compact design.
Chloe has designer clutches that convert to a shoulder strap if needed. The iconic O ring design is elegant.
Have you set aside US$1600 to add to your clutch bag collection? Make sure your clutch bag collection stays fresh by adding a Bottega Veneta Pouch. The clutch bag is geometric and is an envelope-like clutch and will turn heads.
A beautiful new clutch bag is available online, from designers, and through certified stores.
But what if you want to purchase a clutch bag without breaking the bank, shopping online, or getting a bag you aren’t certain is authentic?
We’ve asserted that a clutch bag is part of a modern woman’s wardrobe. There are luxury women’s clutches and clutch bags to wear with everyday attire. Clutches come in classic shapes, different styles, and various price points can be chic, made by name brands known to many, and have unique shapes.
There are more clutches available today than there were 700 years ago or when Mamie Eisenhower was given her gold beaded clutch. Designer bags come in all types, from hobo bags to shoulder bags, from crossbody bags to satchel bags. But the question is, how can you own or invest in one without spending an exorbitant amount?
Pawn Shops
Pawn shops have been the source of bad publicity, thoughts in error, and described incorrectly for a long time. The truth is are there are many high-end, luxury pawn shops across the nation. Pawn brokers in the shops are experts in buying, selling, and loaning against luxury women’s clutches and handbags.
They value and authenticate everything they bring into the stores because otherwise, they would lose money.
Shopping for a designer clutch, luxury handbag, or any other luxury item like Rolex or a diamond ring at a pawn shop can save you money. Pawn shops carry a large inventory of designer handbags.
Western Loan and Jewelry
Western Loan & Jewelry is a trusted pre-owned Luxury Handbag dealer located in East Los Angeles. Specializing in Louis Vuitton handbags and other name brands, the team in the store wants to help you find the perfect designer handbags, luxury shoes, leather goods, designer sunglasses, and other favorite brands made of top-quality material.
The company is licensed to operate and has served the local community with its favorite brands in East Los Angeles. They take the guessing work out of the luxury bag market.
With so many replicas with name brands like Louis Vuitton, it is important to leverage the latest technology. At Western Loan and Jewelry, all bags are valued and authenticated, and the team keeps up with the emerging technology to protect their clients.
Designer clutches can be found in the inventory at Western Loan & Jewelry. You can shop online and make them an offer. They consider all offers. Online you can sort products by placing the name of the item you are shopping for. This makes shopping for the perfect item to add to your shopping bag easily.
Currently, they have a LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM MM POCHETTE NEVERFULL PIVOINE clutch bag. It is in very good condition with an AB rating, and it may have its original packaging, dust bag, and may have original tags. See it at: https://shop.westernloan.com/Item/Details/LOUIS-VUITTON-NEVERFULL-POCHETTE-MONOGRAM-PIVIONE-MM/67d9150da0a84821b442b8b017686f79
