Category Archives: Inspiration

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →