PSmall, easy to handle, not quite roomy but decidedly notable, capable of enhancing a ceremonial look, evening dress or party outfit with a sophisticated touch. Every woman should always have one on hand clutch bag or one clutch: the most classic among the bags designed for special occasions.
In Spring-Summer 2023, the range of wedding bags expands dramatically, introducing new styles of the everlasting duo. Which, for the uninitiated, presents some differences substantial.
Clutches and pochettes: differences and how to choose
No, they are not the same. The term “pochette” indicates a mostly soft women’s bag, which can present the shoulder bag or endowed with small handle. The case of wallet on chain and some mini bags so popular, that fall into this category.
The “clutch”, for its part, is one hard bagin the traditional parallelepiped model, with snap or interlocking closure. The shoulder strap, if present, is retractable and often wired: this is because it should be carried strictly by hand.
The Summer 2023 ceremony bag trends
Traditional models today leave room for new glamorous discoveries. For those who are about to choose their new ally in view of a special occasion, it is good to know the more variants to focus on in Spring-Summer 2023: in terms of women’s clutches, the craze launched by the return has not yet subsided from the pouch bag Of Bottega Venetawhich leads the trend of small and soft bags, similar to mini croissants (Luisa Spagnoli, Themoire, Jil Sander).
In silver metal
The most glamorous styles? For season i metallic win over last Autumn-Winter’s jeweled or crystal-covered pochettes and clutches, in all nuances, from gold (Zadar) to the pouch silverthe most popular: just think of the mythical Dwarf 1969 Of Paco Rabanne.
Paco Rabanne’s “Nano 1969” pochette bag.
The return of the minaudiere
Among the clutches, 2023 marks the return of the minaudierethe precious ceremony bag decidedly more ornamental than functional: the novelty is all in the shape, such as the very popular heart bag (Staud), but also a shellto pack (Cult Gaia).
The minimal ceremony bags
For both, minimal designs represent the timeless option to focus on now and forever: no longer just the classic envelope, but rather the pochette with mini shoulder strap by Pradatimeless in beige Re-nylon, or the rectangle bag manhattan thin and elongated, hyper chic vintage-inspired, of Saint Laurent. The most on-trend ladylike materials? The satinfuchsia pink for Alexandra Milanor the colored pvc and transparent (the Glass Of Gianvito Rossi).
The minimal elongated “Manhattan” clutch by Saint Laurent.
How to carry clutches and pochettes
Curiosity for those who never want to be caught out: the Etiquette requires you to wear both the pochette and the clutch to the left, so as to leave the right free for any greetings. In any case, small caskets to always keep close at hand.
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