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Fall’s Clutches are Especially Embellished

The smaller the bag, the more embellishment a designer can pile on it without worry that it’ll completely overtake any outfit with which it’s paired. That’s a basic tenet of good handbag design, and designers have taken the idea so much to heart over the past couple of seasons that we now appear to be hurtling toward the concept’s logical extreme rather quickly. What will happen when we hit Peak Swarovski? I’m too afraid to contemplate it, frankly, but you should probably enjoy Fall 2013’s bumper crop of embellished clutches while you can.

As we mentioned recently, there’s a lot going on at the other end of the clutch spectrum as well – simple zippered pouches are having quite the moment. If you consider yourself more of a maximalist, though, fall should be a pretty good season for you. Skulls, cherubs, flowers, giant rhinestones, pom-poms – these clutches have everything you could require on a little bag, whether you’re one of those ladies who lunches but doesn’t actually eat anything but martini-soaked olives or a questionably hygenic hippie looking for a place to stash your patchouli oil. Below, a sampling of the glitter-covered, heavily embroidered end of the handbag continuum.


Tasha Skulls Clutch
$178 via Nordstrom

Tasha Skulls Clutch


Charlotte Olympia In Bloom Pochette
$695 via Neiman Marcus

Charlotte Olympia In Bloom Pochette


Santi Jewel-Encrusted Clutch
$255 via ShopBop

Santi Jewel Encrusted Clutch


Moyna Chunky Stone Clutch
$218 via ShopBop

Moyna Chunky Stone Clutch


Stela 9 Krishna Pouch
$39 via ShopBop

Stela 9 Krishna Pouch


Marni Crystal Embellished Pouch
$1,260 via Net-a-Porter

Marni Crystal-Embellished Pouch


Marchesa Lily Minaudiere
$3,295 via Neiman Marcus

Marchesa Lily Minaudiere


Prada Jeweled Satin Clutch
$2,100 via Neiman Marcus

Prada Jeweled Satin Clutch


Alexander McQueen Embroidered Cherub Knuckle Duster Clutch
$4,030 via Neiman Marcus

Alexander McQueen Embroidered Cherub Knuckle Duster Clutch

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