The Academy Awards, because of their extremely formal and buttoned-up nature, often make for boring bag-spotting. Thankfully, though, this year’s red carpet provided more handbag eye candy than we’re used to. From vintage Van Cleef & Arpels to crocodile and rhinestone Louis Vuitton, there’s plenty to look at in the photos below. We even added in a couple of notable bags from the after-parties’ red carpets; we don’t think you’ll mind.
America Ferrera
Rauwolf Gemstone Clutch
Shop via Barneys
Anna Faris
Judith Leiber Crystal Slide Lock Clutch
$2,295 via Neiman Marcus
Ava Duvernay
Prada Satin Clutch
Shop Prada via Bergdorf Goodman
Beyonce
Marni Jeweled Clutch | $905
Cate Blanchett
Chrissy Teigen
Oroton Opera Crystals Gather Clutch
$1,175 via Oroton
Dakota Johnson
Bally Corner Frame Small Clutch
$1,695 via Bally
Diane Kruger
Anya Hindmarch Pencil Case Stickers Clutch
$2,250 via LUISAVIAROMA
Eniko Parrish
Bottega Veneta Satin Knot Clutch
$1,550 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Felicity Jones
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Clutch
Gina Rodriguez
Edie Parker Jean Confetti Clutch
$706 via farfetch.com
Jenna Dewan-Tatum
Lee Savage Mirror Clutch
Shop Lee Savage via Barneys
Jennifer Lopez
Salvatore Ferragamo Crocodile Clutch
Shop Salvatore Ferragamo via Neiman Marcus
Joanna Newsom
Edie Parker Lara Ice Clutch
$995 via Bergdorf Goodman
Katie Cassidy
Salvatore Ferragamo Crystal Clutch
Shop Salvatore Ferragamo via Neiman Marcus
Kelly Osbourne
Judith Leiber Rose Crystal Clutch
Shop Judith Leiber via Neiman Marcus
Kerry Washington
Laura Dern
Bulgari Serpenti Clutch
Marion Cotillard
Christian Dior Leather Clutch
Meryl Streep
Salvatore Ferragamo Box Clutch
Shop Salvatore Ferragamo via Neiman Marcus
Miley Cyrus
Judith Leiber Crystal Heart Clutch
$2,995 via Neiman Marcus
Naomi Watts
Rauwolf Constantinople Clutch
$1,695 via Moda Operandi
Nicole Kidman
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Crocodile Clutch
Octavia Spencer
Judith Leiber Slide Lock Clutch
$2,295 via Neiman Marcus
Sienna Miller
Christian Louboutin Loubibow Clutch
$895 via Bergdorf Goodman
Viola Davis
Jimmy Choo Cloud Clutch
$1,625 via Net-a-Porter
Bey’s clutch is Marni. Here is the link: http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/WOMEN/Marni-jewelled-clutch-item-10914350.aspx?gclid=CJS0n833-MMCFYqEfgodJZsAwQ&country=216&ef_id=VIJUTwAAAar2MRJ6:20150223204457:s
Thanks for the update!
can we just talk about Katie Cassidy’s entire look for a sec… FLAWLESS
Kelly Osbourne makes that Judith Leiber look awesome
OMG, Chrissy Teigen is wearing an Australian designer – Oroton. I am very surprised but very happy to see an Aussie designer getting this kind of exposure!!!
Love to see brands that we don’t know being worn/carried!
Miley Cyrus is the hottest of messes.
Other than that, Kelly’s clutch was my favorite. I love the color against the black.
I think “hot mess” falls short for this girl.. We need a whole new phrase to describe her.
Are those diamonds on the hardware of Nicole Kidman’s clutch?
Ugh, could Cate Blanchett be any more perfect?
Diane Kruger looks impeccable. Love the Anya Hindmarch clutch. So much fun!
Love Laura Dern’s Bulgari clutch. Also, Streep is such a dame.