The Find: 12 cute clutches to complete summer looks
The Find: 12 cute clutches to complete summer looks
By Jean Grant | August 6, 2015
By Jean Grant | 08/06/2015
On the hottest days of the year, hauling around anything larger than a hand-held fan can be a burden. Still, leaving the house without lip balm, credit cards and an iPhone at the ready is pretty risky. Instead of weighing down a breezy summer outfit with an oversized tote, swap it for a miniature envelope, pouch or wristlet—stuffed with only the essentials, it can be kind of freeing. Here, 12 incredibly compact clutches.
321540 This <strong>Casey D. Sibley</strong> piece features the Nevada-based designer's artwork on a wax canvas. Each pattern is slightly different. <em>$65, <a href="https://brika.com/p/coastal-black-clutch_13098/" target="_blank">brika.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-01-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-01.jpg 733 736 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-compact-clutches-purses-bags-wallets/slide/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-01/ the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-01 0 0
321551 As part of Holt Renfrew's charity-driven H Project, designer <strong>Tanya Taylor</strong> made this cool elephant-adorned clutch. <em>$198, available through August at Holt Renfrew locations</em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-12-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-12.jpg 800 577 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-compact-clutches-purses-bags-wallets/slide/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-12/ the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-12 0 0
321543 Here's an understated, not-too-boho way to introduce fringe into your wardrobe. <em>$280, <a href="https://brika.com/p/the-modo-clutch_14518/" target="_blank">brika.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-04-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-04.jpg 1103 736 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-compact-clutches-purses-bags-wallets/slide/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-04/ the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-04 0 0
321544 You can grasp this <strong>Vlieger and Vandam</strong> wallet in a flash for a sudden bolt of style. <em>$225, <a href="http://visitzane.com/collections/vlieger-and-vandam/products/zipped-flash-wallet#blue" target="_blank">visitzane.com </a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-05-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-05.jpg 880 514 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-compact-clutches-purses-bags-wallets/slide/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-05/ the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-05 0 0
321545 Toronto designer <strong>Ela'</strong>s dusty blue clutch—complete with a fringed tassle and swirly shapes—is pretty dreamy. <em>$248, <a href="http://elabyela.com/handbags/editors-pouch-tassel-soft-blue-flower-party" target="_blank">elabyela.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-06-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-06.jpg 800 662 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-compact-clutches-purses-bags-wallets/slide/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-06/ the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-06 0 0
321541 Not all clutches are for fancy occasions. This handmade <strong>Anna Joyce</strong> number is a great complement to basic jeans and T-shirt. <em>$88, <a href="https://brika.com/p/splatter-clutch-more-colors_11008/" target="_blank">brika.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-02-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-02.jpg 1103 736 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-compact-clutches-purses-bags-wallets/slide/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-02/ the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-02 0 0
321546 A pop of bright green combined with a subtle herringbone pattern make this classic clutch gala-ready. <em>$130, <a href="http://visitzane.com/collections/womens-bags/products/mildred-clutch#emerald" target="_blank">visitzane.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-07-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-07.jpg 600 468 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-compact-clutches-purses-bags-wallets/slide/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-07/ the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-07 0 0
321550 College Street studio <strong>Opelle</strong> handcrafts this prim and proper pearly pink wristlet. <em>$98, <a href="http://opellecreative.com/collections/fw15-in-neutra/products/m-pochette-1" target="_blank">opellecreative.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-11-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-11.jpg 800 620 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-compact-clutches-purses-bags-wallets/slide/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-11/ the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-11 0 0
321547 The woven metallic detailing here adds instant glam factor to any outfit. <em>$229, <a href="http://www.shopelevator.com/collections/women-bags-wallets/products/flynn-fergie-clutch-black-gold" target="_blank">shopelevator.com </a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-08-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-08.jpg 750 540 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-compact-clutches-purses-bags-wallets/slide/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-08/ the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-08 0 0
321548 <strong>Lizzie Fortunato</strong> depicts a desert scene on her her hand-embroidered lambskin pouch. <em>$475, <a href="http://6bygeebeauty.com/collections/accessories/products/safari-clutch-prickly-pear" target="_blank">6bygeebeauty.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-09-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-09.jpg 600 449 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-compact-clutches-purses-bags-wallets/slide/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-09/ the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-09 0 0
321542 A tan suede envelope offers a rustic spin. <em>$130, <a href="https://brika.com/p/sand-envelope-clutch_3692/" target="_blank">brika.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-03-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-03.jpg 1103 736 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-compact-clutches-purses-bags-wallets/slide/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-03/ the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-03 0 0
321549 This designer version has a sturdy handle, to eliminate the very real lost-clutch syndrome (which may or may not be worth the price tag). <em>$2,055, available at Holt Renfrew locations</em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-10-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-10.jpg 637 800 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-compact-clutches-purses-bags-wallets/slide/the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-10/ the-find-compact-clutches-summer-looks-10 0 0