The Minaudiere was the innovation by Van Cleef & Arpels. In the 1930's, when Charles Arpels caught Florence Jay Gould slipping her lipstick into a white tin box, he was astonished that such a fashionable woman had nothing in which to store and carry her cosmetics. As a result, he invented this ultra-sophisticated version of the vanity case that allows the cosmopolitan woman to tuck away her lipstick, handkerchief and powder puff without being encumbered.
Today, miniaudieres come in all shapes and sizes, and is a staple accessory at cocktail parties and in the hands of female celebrities around the world.
Today’s Clutch of the Week is:
Alexander McQueen’s Studded Knuckle-Clasp Clutch.
Edgy does not even begin to describe this evening bag. Not only can you look like you’re a confident, sophisticated woman of the world, but you can also slip your fingers through the rings and punch anyone who thinks otherwise. My kinda bag.
This Italian made masterpiece is constructed of black leather adorned with gold and silver brass studs. McQueen’s signature hinged brass-knuckle clasp with skull, floral, and crystal embellishment tops off the hard-shell casing. The price for this opulent creation? $2,480.00
If you are making these, I'll take one.
ReplyDeleteNic, I will be making more clutch purses. Can't wait for you to see the full line when I open up the Etsy shop
DeleteThey look so well made. The inside is impressive. I love them.
ReplyDeleteKnowing your exquisite tastes G, this is a HUGE compliment :)
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