Whether you centre your outfits around your handbags or use one of your designer clutch bags to accessorize the perfect ensemble, today we have the top evening bags for you. From understated leather shoulder bags to more daring geometric designs, designers are continually improving and evolving the aesthetic of the perfect clutch.
Our Picks of the Top Designer Clutch Bags
- Perfect for an evening party: Christian Louboutin – Loubitwist Small Clutch
- Coolest design: Simone Rocha – Egg Clutch
- Most elegant: Gabriela Hearst – Callas Small Clutch
- Best black clutch bag: Bottega Veneta – Knot Mini leather shoulder bag
- Best large clutch purse: Maison Margiela – Red Carpet Glam Clutch
YSL – Gaby Small Leather Clutch
YSL bag's iconic Gaby style is reworked in this carré-quilted crossbody bag. Hanging from an adjustable gold-toned chain, this zipped design is made from leather and is finished with monogram hardware, and it's just perfect for any occasion.
Highlights: versatile style, high-quality materials, capacious inside
Dimensions:
- Height 12cm / 4.5″
- Width 18cm / 7″
- Max. depth 3cm / 1″
- Min. length shoulder strap 115cm / 45.5″
- Max. length shoulder strap 130cm / 51″
Material: cow leather
Colour: black
Amina Muaddi – Superamini Paloma
With every detail thoughtfully considered, this clutch is lovingly encrusted with shimmering crystals that catch the light, ensuring all eyes are on you. The detachable chain adds a practical touch, allowing you to switch up your style as the night progresses. Made in Italy, the rich satin lining provides a sumptuous nest for your essentials, making sure they’re housed in style.
Highlights: beautiful shiny colour, detachable chain
Dimensions:
- Height 8,5cm / 3.5″
- Width 15,5cm / 6″
- Depth 3,5cm / 1.5″
- Chain length 101cm / 40″
Material: fabric, satin
Colour: fuchsia
Saint Laurent – Uptown raffia wallet on chain
Saint Laurent's Uptown wallet on a chain will lend a touch of Parisian glamour to your looks. It's woven from micro raffia to a timeless envelope silhouette and finished with a signature gold-tone YSL plaque. It can also be worn as a crossbody bag.
Highlights: bigger cellphone size, goes along with casual outfit
Dimensions:
- Height 12cm / 4.5″
- Width 19cm / 7.5″
- Depth 2,5cm / 1″
- Chain length 111cm / 43.5″
Material: fabric, leather
Colour: beige
Bottega Veneta – Knot Mini leather shoulder bag
Elevate your evening ensembles with Bottega Veneta's Knot Mini shoulder bag, featuring the brand's padded Intrecciato weave. Crafted from leather, the design has a single compartment with a magnetic closure and hangs from a thin strap—a really elegant piece from our designer clutch bag selection.
Highlights: elegant design, fits with other Bottega Veneta items, carefully crafted with high-quality materials
Dimensions
- Height 12,5cm / 5″
- Width 20cm / 8″
- Depth 5cm / 2″
- Length shoulder strap 59cm / 23″
Material: lamb leather
Colour: black
Gabriela Hearst – Callas Small Clutch
Gabriela Hearst stands unmatched in effortless elegance and commitment to quality. This piece takes shape in a refined, boxy silhouette, an interplay of brass and Nappa leather.
The push-lock closure adds a sleek, contemporary edge, ensuring your essentials are secured in style. A discreet internal slot pocket adds a touch of practicality to its list of merits.
Highlights: refined design and colour, bigger cellphone size
Dimensions:
- Height 10cm / 4″
- Width 18cm / 7″
- Depth 3cm / 1″
Material: leather
Colour: nude
Victoria Beckham – Chain Mini Pouch
A masterclass in Italian craftsmanship, this lamb leather clutch is designed with a soft structure and a versatile golden curb-chain detail that effortlessly transitions from a handle to a wristlet strap, adapting to your style with ease.
Highlights: detachable shoulder strap, soft leather, spacious interior
Dimensions:
- Height 12,5cm-5″
- Width 19cm-7.5″
- Max. depth 8cm-3″
- Length shoulder strap 40cm-15.5″
Material: lamb leather
Colour: white
Christian Louboutin – Loubitwist Small Clutch
Add a sprinkle of sparkle to your evening ensemble with Christian Louboutin’s Loubtitwist clutch. This Italian-crafted piece, made in leather, and with the iconic lipstick-red lining, hangs on a delicate chain-link strap – it’s robust and ready to swing from your shoulder as you dance the night away.
Highlights: beautiful design, Louboutin red lining, detachable shoulder strap
Dimensions:
- Height 14cm / 5.5″
- Width 22cm / 8.5″
- Max. depth 4,5cm / 2″
- Chain length 60cm / 23.5″
Material: leather and crystals
Colour: silver (available in different colours)
Gucci – Horsebit
Highlighting Gucci’s long-standing allure with equestrian designs, the iconic Horsebit emblem is reimagined in a silver tone, gracing the bag’s silhouette as a statement of the house’s rich heritage.
Highlights: two different hand straps, spacious interior, carefully crafted in soft leather
Dimensions:
- Height 15cm / 6″
- Max. width 39cm / 15.5″
- Length of handles 50cm / 19.5″
Material: leather
Colour: black
The Attico – Midnight Mini
This clutch, crafted in Italy from supple lamb leather, is spacious enough to house your essentials despite its compact appearance. Its leather-lined interior includes a handy card slot and a detachable shoulder strap.
Highlights: spacious interior, minimalist design, atemporal appearance
Dimensions:
- Min. height 17cm / 6.5″
- Max. height 21cm / 8.5″
- Min. width 22cm / 8.5″
- Max. width 32cm / 12.5″
- Depth 15cm / 6″
- Min. length shoulder strap 60cm / 23.5″
- Max. length shoulder strap 70cm / 27.5″
Material: leather
Colour: black (available in different colours)
Maison Margiela – Red Carpet Glam Clutch
Maison Margiela presents the petite version of its distinctive Red Carpet Glam Slam clutch in a sleek black style. Crafted in Italy from padded and quilted lambskin leather, it comes with a long, detachable strap, offering versatility to style it across the body or over the shoulder. This clutch is for every woman who has a rock chick inside of them screaming to get out!
Highlights: one-of-a-kind design, soft lamb leather, spacious interior
Dimensions:
- Height 14cm / 5.5″
- Width 20cm / 8″
- Depth 7cm / 3″
- Length shoulder strap 118cm / 46.5″
Material: lamb leather
Colour: black
Simone Rocha – Egg Clutch
Simone Rocha's Egg clutch draws inspiration from Baroque-era pearls, featuring a Perspex® construction with a captivating pearl-effect finish. Suspended from a leather strap, which can be changed for another one, made of pearls. This instantly recognizable egg design is synonymous with Simone Rocha and is guaranteed to add some fun to any outfit.
Highlights: fun and original design, exchangeable shoulder straps
Dimensions:
- Height 22cm / 8.5″
- Max. width 18cm / 7″
- Max. depth 16cm / 6.5″
- Chain length 124cm / 49″
Material: plastic
Colour: pearl
Bottega Veneta – Pouch Mini sequined clutch
Bottega Veneta elevates its iconic Pouch design with a touch of glamour in this Mini clutch iteration. Crafted into a distinctive scrunched silhouette, it is adorned entirely with shimmering green sequins, with a detachable strap offering multiple styling options.
Highlights: beautiful colour and design, bigger cellphone size
Dimensions:
- Height 14cm / 5.5″
- Width 21cm / 8.5″
- Depth 6cm / 2.5″
- Max. length shoulder strap 155cm / 61″
Material: fabric, leather
Colour: dark green
How We Selected the Best Designer Clutch Bags for This Season
We've carefully selected this collection showcasing the latest releases from leading designer labels, guaranteeing superior quality. Our choices are influenced by various factors, such as user feedback, brand reputation, and style and design, ensuring well-informed suggestions. Check our editorial policy to learn more about our process.
Last Updated on October 15, 2024 by Editorial Team
