Christian Dior’s Minaudiere Clutch Bags

Looking for a small clutch bags to get you through all your summer soirees? Look at Christian Dior’s new Minaudiere clutch bags. These mini purses certainly fit the bill, and not to really carry anything except your basic essentials.

The Dior Minaudiere in Swarovski crystal is not for the faint-hearted,it is definitely loud and eye-catching! Huge chunk of Swarovski crystals in various shapes form a distinctive pattern for the bag. Even when paired with the plainest ensemble, the Swarovskis on this minaudiere make enough of a style statement to complete one’s outfit.

The Dior Minaudiere in gold and pink galuchat is perfect to compliment a healthy tan. From far away, it is looks seemingly plain but upon closer inspection.It reveals an interesting starfish texture.

The price for reference:

■Dior Minaudiere in Swarovski crystal – HK$ 29,000
■Dior Minaudiere in gold and pink galuchat- check stores for prices

New Clutch Bags in this season

The clutch bags from the Spring/Summer collections seem to be designed as extensions of collections – for example spawned off key trends like tribal, bold bright graphics, structural shapes and underwear/as outerwear with lots of lace.

Expect to find clutches decorated with tassels, buckles, stone embellishments in exotic skins of all kinds from crocodile to snakeskin. Fashionable Spring/Summer colours like gold, black, silver, yellow, red and bronze feature strongly in the clutches we found.

While we’re bound to see one designer present some seasonal clutches, they have become such permanent staples in collections that they’ll never go out of fashion.

1. Roger Vivier Poch Prisme Mini Franginette, HK$9,900.

2. Sonia Rykiel red leather pouch handbag with beaded stones,

3. Katherine Fleming “Jane” clutch in patent python, HK$13,900.

4. Kate Spade “Folley” beach bag in natural coral, HK$2,100.

5. On Aura Tout Vu Jewelled clutch, HK$5,900.

6. Diane von Furstenberg “Belle” evening oversize, pewter metallic handbag, HK$3,900.

7. Clara Kasavina “Dolly” evening clutch in silver, HK$6,500.

8. Gucci clutch in orange crocodile with metal enamel details, HK$68,500.

9. Shana London “Sunshine Domino” clutch with Swarovski crystals, HK$22,000.

10. Rafe natural bronze boxed clutch, $4,350.