New York summers to me are defined by dining al fresco with an Aperol spritz in hand and an ice-cold platter of raw oysters on the way. I dream about those days in the dead of winter when the city is on its fourth blizzard and the snow that’s been trying to melt for a month has turned black.
That undeniable summer vibe is one Judith Leiber has bottled up into one glorious little clutch that I simply must have. When it comes to novelty bags, one can argue that no one—and I mean no one—does them quite like Judith Leiber.
Judith Leiber Does Novelty Like No Other
Judith Leiber’s iconic, quirky crystal clutches have cemented themselves in the pop culture lexicon ever since Leiber created her first in the late 1960s. Since then, Leiber has turned nearly everything from ice cream and chocolate to puppies and martinis into wearable art, and her latest creation will make it feel like the perfect summer night no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
Arriving for Resort 2027, Judith Leiber introduces the Seacuterie Disc Clutch, which depicts the perfect summer seafood feast, complete with lobster, crab, shrimp, oysters, and even lemon. The circular seafood motif appears on the front of the clutch, while the back features a crystal mosaic.
The Clutch That’s Serving Seafood Tower Chic
The Seacuterie Disc Clutch is made in Italy with a metallic leather-lined interior and a chain strap that allows for shoulder wear, though it can also be completely removed. With overall dimensions of 7.6″ L × 7.4″ H × 1.8″ D, this novelty bag will actually fit your regular-sized iPhone—but not much else!
This is one of those special-edition bags that enters the room before you, with a personality all its own, here to remind us once again that bags can simply spark joy rather than serve a purely functional purpose.
Available for pre-order now via Moda Operandi, the Judith Leiber Seacuterie Disc Clutch retails for $6,295.
A moment of praise for Judith Leiber! Always fun and whimsical, unique pieces. Last year I picked up a vintage cream colored snakeskin clutch in such lovely condition, and it came with the corresponding dustbag, gold mirror, and comb! The quality and attention to detail is unmatched in my opinion, and I’m always delighted to see Judith Leiber bags receive recognition!!