Purple Clutches

July 30th, 2008 / Posted in Clutches by Megs Mahoney Dusil.

I have a purple obsession. Not a small liking, an extreme loving of the color! Back in high school, as I was still trying to find my style and way in the world, I read in Cosmo magazine that girls with blue eyes and blond hair look best in purple. Now at that time, I was not much of a girly color lover. There was no pink, or frills, or glitter. I was all about the color blue, but purple really went from being my frienemie to my friend around junior year. Furthermore, purple can be in deep sultry shades that are ravishing. I read that magazine article, I started tuning into my girly side a bit, and bought a cute purple and white backpack for the new school year. Since then, my infatuation with purple has grown immensely. The color really does look amazing on me, so I try to wear it often. And one of my favorites ways to bring purple into my wardrobe is through handbags.

I adore my Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Montaigne Clutch in purple, it is my companion for many occasions. But for dress down, I would love another funky purple clutch to play around with. I found an array of great options at Shop Bop that are perfect for my casual style. Now it is time to narrow it down and pick one out! Which purple clutch would you pick?


Jack Rabbit Collection Oversized Clutch | $446 via Shop Bop


Gustto Cambo Clutch | $355 via Shop Bop


Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr. Q Clutch | $278 via Shop Bop


Kooba Andie Clutch | $325 via Shop Bop


Rebecca Minkoff Rendezvous Patent Clutch | $375 via Shop Bop


Lauren Merkin Diana Sponged Lambskin Clutch | $175 via Shop Bop

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25 Responses to “Purple Clutches”:

  1. Nicole says:

    Jack Rabbit or Rebecca Minkoff!

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 11:07AM
  2. mette says:

    I really like purple too, there are so many shades to adore. Unfortunately I don´t fancy any of the clutches pictured. There really is something a miss with everyone.

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 11:11AM
  3. Lauren says:

    Definitely the Rebecca Minkoff!!

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 12:22PM
  4. lunatwinkle says:

    RM all the way!

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 12:25PM
  5. That RM patent one is perfection!! I need one now.

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 12:35PM
  6. Anoka says:

    Gustto Cambo Clutch or the Marc. All of them are gorgeous though :mrgreen:

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 12:40PM
  7. lula_bernie says:

    I love the Kooba clutch. I guess I am an odd one. I had a red bag once and currently have a red laptop bag. I found out the hard way that unless it’s a more neutral color (black, grey, sand, white, etc.), I will wear it once (or for a week) and then never again. So, I just look at the beautiful bolder colors that are the current trend….

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 12:48PM
    • Amanda Mull says:

      I’m the total opposite – I won’t even buy neutral bags anymore (and actively hate brown bags) because they just sit in my closet while the bright colors get all the wear.

      Reply Jul 30, 2008 9:24PM
      • lula_bernie says:

        We need to raid each others handbag stores. :lol:

        Jul 31, 2008 10:58AM
  8. Jess says:

    Tie between the MbMJ one (I love the stud detailing!) and the RM one (the patent is gorgeous).

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 1:05PM
    • windowshopping says:

      Totally agree!

      Reply Jul 30, 2008 2:28PM
      • Sara says:

        totally agree, i love the marc jacobs one!!!

        Aug 2, 2008 12:36PM
  9. Marie says:

    I love the color purple too…as for the clutch I would have to say the Rebecca Minkoff.

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 1:45PM
  10. Chris says:

    I believe for dressing down, the Marc Jacobs one would suit you best. I absolutely LOVE the silver detials it.

    The Gustto seems unfinished to me.

    The Rebecca Minkoff seems a tad too big to dress down, as does the Jack Rabbit. I love oversized clutch’s. but not these.

    Throw the Lauren Merkin out. Now.

    Although, the Kooba is very classy.

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 3:05PM
  11. Chris says:

    If you would take the strap off of the Lauren Merkin, Then I would reconsider that one. I’m assuming you can tuck the straps into the clutch itself.

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 3:09PM
  12. Kaytey says:

    I like the colour of the Gustto, but the all-over shape of the MBMJ. Don’t care for the others at all, and I really never caught the RM craze. :) More for you guys,
    right?

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 5:36PM
  13. Maria says:

    Love the Rebecca Minkoff

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 7:04PM
  14. Yu Ming Lui says:

    Kooba and Gustto! Though I have always loved purple in all its shades, they didn’t seem as popular till this upcoming fall season. Good selection there :wink:

    Reply Jul 30, 2008 10:11PM
  15. lipvixen says:

    Yes, I too am obsessed with purple purses. It’s funny because my favorite color is bordeaux/ wine red. I like the rich purples though like grape, eggplant, royal purple and plum. :grin:

    Reply Jul 31, 2008 1:50AM
  16. Betty says:

    MbMJ all the way. I have it in black and i absolutely love it!!

    Reply Jul 31, 2008 2:13AM
  17. Anna says:

    :eek: I love it, but I love python too http://www.benvenutti-store.com/handbagnews/modules/news/index.php

    Reply Jul 31, 2008 11:19AM
  18. Emma says:

    :grin:
    I am totally adored with RM…the color amazes me.

    Reply Aug 1, 2008 1:59AM
  19. w.y.h says:

    Jack Rabit and Gustto Cambo ones are the best….

    How about lighter shades of purple clutches? I have the LV epi HONFLEUR in LILAC (a discontinued color). It has such a beautiful shade of lilac that I really fell in love with but unfortunately, I had only worn it about 3 times all this time. I wonder why myself too. I am seriously thinking to sell it now as it just sits in my closet. :sad:

    Reply Aug 2, 2008 8:27AM
  20. Sophie says:

    I really like the Gustto and Rebecca Minkoff myself. All of them are great though. Shopbop has some great stuff especially if you can get things on sale!

    Sophie

    Reply Aug 3, 2008 2:25AM
  21. natasha says:

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE Purple – check out this gorgeous clutch that I just bought. Perfect for the evening http://www.lunaboston.com/ProductInfo/Aksuona/19511.aspx

    Reply Sep 10, 2008 4:52AM

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