Author Archives: Laura Dotolo

About Laura Dotolo

My inspiration as a designer is something I’m frequently asked about. I started my career as a fashion stylist here in New York City. I have always found Manhattan to be the perfect canvas on which to create. There is always a hum on the streets here, a hum that gets into your veins, and motivates you to bring to fruition a dream.

How To Wear A Clutch Bag

how to wear a clutch

          HOW TO WEAR A CLUTCH BAG

How to wear a clutch bag.  Did you ever think there would be a blog written about this?  A clutch bag is a very simple handbag, and it is constantly in the fashion pages of magazines and web stores.  Clutch bags are great; they are purposeful and they are always suggested for weddings and for dinners out.  So, is this the only time you can carry a clutch bag?  The Clutch NY team thought that this topic would make a great blog; to talk about how to actually wear a clutch bag. Continue reading →

Clutch Bags NY Video: Black and White

 

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    CLUTCH BAGS NY VIDEO:                               BLACK + WHITE

The Clutch Bags NY video Balck + White is an awesome inspirational video that focuses on their beautifully crafted leather handbags from New York City.

Check It Out Here:

Clutch NY Black and White

Big kisses-

Laura Dotolo

Clutch NY

 

New York Street Style #5

 
New York Street Style #5

 

            NEW YORK STREET STYLE

New York Street Style has to be one of the most sought after styles of  fashion  in the world.  And yet, no one even thinks of NYC in these “branding” terms.  As a New York City Stylist for 20 years and a handbag designer for 15 years, I can decisively say that the fashion street inspiration you see in NYC  is definitely a sought after style of fashion around the globe. Continue reading →

Fold Over Clutch Bag Review

Fold Over Clutch Bag Review

           FOLD OVER CLUTCH BAG 

This week the Team at Clutch NY decided we would give our readers a Fold Over Clutch Bag Review so you, the reader,  can get a better understanding for why this leather handbag was designed by Laura Dotolo. Continue reading →

Designer Handbags Names

Designer Handbag Names

DESIGNER HANDBAGS NAMES

Designer handbags  names are very interesting.  Have you ever wondered where the names for leather handbags and purses come from?  It seems that most names originate from utilitarian bags that have been used by peoples throughout the ages.  Clutch NY has always used utilitarian names for our handbags and leather purses.   The Lunch Bags, pictured above, is the perfect example of a designer handbag name taken from a utilitarian bag.  Have you thought about the Lunch part of  that handbag? Continue reading →

New York City Style: #4

 

New York City Street Style #4

                   New York City Style

 

New York City Style has to be one of the most sought after styles of  fashion  in the world.  And yet, no one even thinks of NYC in these “branding” terms.  As a New York City Stylist for 20 years and a handbag designer for 15 years, I can conclusively say that the fashion street inspiration you see in NYC  is definitely a sought after style of fashion around the globe. Continue reading →

Clutch Bags New York Handbag Designer Laura Dotolo

Laura Dotolo Clutch Bags NewYork Handbag Designer

         Clutch Bags Designer Laura Dotolo

 

Marketing and media firm Web Sales Magic sat down with the creative force behind ClutchBags.com;  Clutch New York Designer Laura Dotolo. Here is  an inside look into the thought, inspiration and aesthetic that goes into the New York City Handbag Designers brand.

WSM: Thanks for taking the time to meet with us Laura. You’re offices here are amazing; what a view!

Laura Dotolo: Thanks! I’ve always loved living in downtown Manhattan. I was searching for a great office space that offered inspiration.  I was lucky enough to come upon this space that has 7 windows facing the harbor of New York City.  It is quite a spectacular view. Continue reading →

Hobo Bag Feed Bag Clutch Bags NY!

 

Hobo Bag Feed Bag clutch Bags NY

     The Feed Bag from Clutch Bags NY

 

Ok, so if you have been following us on Facebook, you know that this week we are spotlighting the Hobo Bag Feed Bag  from  Clutch Bags NY.  So, the Clutch NY team decided we should write our own handbag review of the Feed Bag and talk about what goes into the design and production of this lovely leather purse. Sound good?  We think so.  So please follow along here. Continue reading →

Designer Handbag Names

Designer Handbag Names

              Designer Handbag Names

Designer handbag  names are very interesting.  Have you ever wondered where the names for leather handbags and purses come from?  It seems that most names originate from utilitarian bags that have been used by peoples throughout the ages.  Clutch NY has always used utilitarian names for our handbags and leather purses.   The Feed Bag, pictured above, is the perfect example of a designer handbag name taken from a utilitarian bag.  Have you thought about the Feed part of  that handbag?             Continue reading →

Statue of Liberty Inspiration

Statue of Liberty Inspiration

          Statue of Liberty Inspiration

 

The Statue of Liberty serves as inspiration to Clutch NY’s Laura Dotolo everyday of her New York City life.  Why you ask? She sits in the harbor  right outside Laura’s window.  Yes, you heard right. The Statue of Liberty inspiration lives right outside the window’s view at the Clutch NY headquarters on  the Battery in Manhattan. Continue reading →