Whether for a black-tie event, day date, or wedding, the best clutches deserve a place in your wardrobe, thanks to the versatility offered by our favorite designers. Don’t look at these small purses as occasion-only one-trick ponies—some are fit to be worn in the daylight, while others offer far more space than you’d expect and transition seamlessly from office to evening-out. Of course, there are whimsical iterations that serve as conversation starters every time they’re worn—think party-ready box clutches, golden pouches made of silk, novelty shapes (in a rose or impersonating a book), and art-like minaudières to wear alongside fanciful fits.
Shop Vogue’s Best Clutches:
- The Slouchy Pouch: Loewe Flamenco leather clutch, $2,850
- The Luminous Mini: Khaite Lina pochette, $880
- The Satin Kiss-Lock: Saint Laurent small clutch bag in satin, $2,650
- The Velvet Envelope: Altuzarra Medallion clutch, $595
- The Suede Pillow: Little Liffner pillow pouch bag, $575
- The Novelty Keeper: Burberry rose clutch, $2,790
- The Snake-Print Must: Banana Republic snake-print pouch, $90
What are some of our favorite clutches to wear during the day? There are go-to envelope styles from The Row, & Other Stories, Altuzarra, and Neous. Suede bags from Little Liffner and Flattered add an autumnal touch to any weekend outfit, while embellished and adorned clutches from Cos, Dries Van Noten, and Loewe are made to dance the night away in. Honorable mentions go to trending animal print options, from Khaite and Hunting Season. Ahead, shop our edit of the best clutches, from the sleek and the minimal to the elaborate and the decorated.
The Everyday Clutch
Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber proved to us that the clutch can be a daytime essential by styling different ensembles around Bottega Veneta’s Falcon clutch. Now, a whole host of designer’s have showcased the everyday clutch on the runways, from Ferragamo to Dries Van Noten. Tuck it beneath your arm, preferably alongside a trench coat.
The Shimmer Clutch
Party clutches are among the most remarkable and fun. So, go big with captivating adornments like dazzling sequins, crystals, feathers, and metallic fringe. We’re particularly fond of Cos’s oversized carryall—it would fit all your belongings, from lipgloss to phone chargers.
The Satin Clutch
Polished, lustrous, and beautifully draped, the satin handbag is a no-fail option for evening wear. But, it doesn’t stop there—new satin accessories from Attersee and Saint Laurent work as daytime wins, thanks to their neutral hues and top handles.
The Velvet Clutch
The best clutches come in velvet, and span several categories, from pared-back black envelopes and charming spherical designs to classic structures with embellished buckles.
The Suede Clutch
Similarly to the trending jackets and bags of now, suede is still pulling rank, and the options are both seasonless yet quintesentially fall. Feel free to wear yours post Thanksgiving, too. Bring a suede clutch along to a lunch date, business meeting, or out on the weekends.
The Novelty Clutch
The most fun can be had with a novelty clutch. Among those that are the most distinctive, a book-shaped evening bag from Olympia Le Tan, and ruffled metallic minaudière from Dries Van Noten. Pair them with black-tie or cocktail attire.
The Animal Print Clutch
Fashion is still going wild for animal print, and it surpasses classic cheetah. Khaite has snakeskin, Demellier offers up a croc style, and Hunting Season’s leopard will go with every fall hue and outfit.
