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.

New York City Style: #3

 

New York City Style

 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

Saddle Bags Review


Saddle Bags Review

 

 SADDLE BAG IN ACTION!

Ok, so if you have been following us on Facebook, you know that this week we are spotlighting the Saddle Bags from Clutch NY. So, the Clutch NY team decided we should write our own handbag review of the Saddle 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

Handbag Styles Names

handbag styles names

       HANDBAG STYLES NAMES

 

Handbag styles 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 since the inception of the first design, the Mail Bag. Continue reading

New York City Style: #2

New York City Style: #2

 

                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

Happy New Year 2014!

Happy New Year 2014

         HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!

 

Happy New Year 2014 from Clutch NY.  From the heart of New York City we want to wish everyone a prosperous, goal oriented new year filled with great community energy.  The Clutch NY team has written out our New Year’s resolutions and we wanted to share them with you. Continue reading

Made in New York City

Made in New York City

Made in New York City Rebirth

Made in New York City is being talked about more in the press and on the streets of the USA then ever before.  Have you noticed?  There have been countless articles, news reports, websites, blogs and banter about how the USA is bringing manufacturing back to this country. And isn’t this exciting for us as Americans?  What does all of this mean?

Clutch NY knows, because we have been manufacturing our leather handbags and purses in New York City for 15 years now. Continue reading

New York City Style: #1





New York City Style

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

The Belt Bag in Leather is Very Hip!


Belt Bag in Leather is very hip
             The Newest Edition to Clutch NY

 

The Belt Bag in leather is very hip!  And this is no exaggeration.  Please welcome the newest handbag edition to the Clutch Bags family.  It is the rebirth of the 1980’s fanny pak and it is hot!!!  Continue reading

Two Handbags are Better than One

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        Two Handbags are Better than One

 

Two handbags are better than one, or so they say.  And who says this?  Well, we do, your professional handbag team at Clutch NY.  We have been taking careful notes on what we see trending on the streets and subways in New York City, and what we see is a woman in defiant demand of two handbags a day. Continue reading

Evening Bags for All Occasions!

evening bags

    EVENING BAGS from Clutch NY

 

The Evening Bags from Clutch Bags NY are the newest edition to the Clutch NY family of leather handbags and purses.  Made in New York City, this little evening clutch is an heirloom accessory to any woman’s world, be it for a wedding, a bride, a bridesmaid or as  the most special little bag for any evening event.

When I was designing this little clutch, I kept thinking of what inspires me. Continue reading