Welcome to The Essentials, our weekly series highlighting a must-have classic, key to building a timeless, pulled-together closet.
Who said clutches were just for the evening? Not Lauren Hutton, who so famously tucked a Bottega Veneta number under her arm in the classic film American Gigolo. We've been aiming to recreate her effortlessly chic look since 1980. Now, we're not endorsing the clutch as the most functional option for an all-day outing, but we can attest that their good looks have endured over the years. Practical? Maybe. Timeless? Absolutely. Seen in leather, straw and fabric, check out our favorite clutches that can take you from day to night without feeling fussy or out of place.
Hexagon Clutch
Cuyana
cuyana.com
$175.00
This super structural clutch is great for the office and post-work drinks. We love it in this creamy white shade.
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Beige Cotton-Crochet Pochette
Fendi
fendi.com
$3,890.00
This woven slouchy clutch is the day-to-night vacation bag that will never go out of style.
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Luisa Clutch Black
Nisolo
ourcommonplace.co
$50.00
This super chic leather envelope clutch is a minimalist must-have no matter your personal style.
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Jane Rattan Clutch Bag
This adorable seashell-shaped clutch is perfect for a day at the pool.
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Woven Clutch
This heavy-woven leather clutch is big enough to carry all of your all-day essentials without looking super stuffed. Prepare to be obsessed.
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Flowers Canvas Classic Clutch Bag
Sarah's Bag
maison-de-mode.com
$230.00
An old school carpet-style bag is great for day in a punchy floral that will go with literally everything.
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Mansur Gavriel Cloud Clutch
Mansur Gavriel
shopbop.com
$595.00
This heavenly clutch is another handbag hit from cult-favorite Mansur Gavriel.
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Delta Handcrafted Cork Vegan Large Clutch Pouch Natural
Murmali
immaculatevegan.com
£140.00
Not only is a cork a neutral summer material to wear with everything in your wardrobe, it's also vegan and a sustainable alternative to leather.
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Stripe Woven Leather Clutch
Clare V.
nordstrom.com
$265.00
This punchy striped clutch will be the go-to bag you'll reach for all summer long.
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The Pouch Large Gathered Leather Clutch
Bottega Veneta
net-a-porter.com
$2,790.00
This one might look a little different than the one Lauren Hutton wears in American Gigilo, but Bottega Veneta is the authority on the day clutch. This 2021 version is the It-bag of the summer.
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