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Clutch Bags Fall Out

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It’s getting cold outside on the Battery near 1 World Trade

 

As a native New Yorker, I have experienced my fair share of seasons in this fantastic city of ours.  Admittedly,  I do resist change, especially when out of nowhere, the blistering heat is over ridden by insufferably gelid conditions.  However, the game changer for this temperature change are  the  many  activities that are available in the city during the seasons where I don’t necessarily want to be out and about!  Although it is becoming colder, that never stops a true New Yorker from seeking an adventure. I also find that being a  New Yorker comes with its share of  responsibilities, one of which is to show those living in small towns that there is more to do in our city during the cold season than just going to the movies.  Not to worry my fellow homebodies, I’ve got just the activities that will get you outside; even when it feels like it is too cold for comfort. Continue reading

Lou Reed: A Clutch Bags New York Neighbor

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Lou and Laurie Love

 

As I was building my Clutch Bags business I first experienced Lou Reed on a very personal level, as you do most memorable moments  in NYC, when I least expected to.  It was about 10 years ago, and I was shooting in a photographer’s studio in Soho, when in walked this guy wearing a leather jacket to say hello to his good friend, the photographer I happen to be working with that day.  Continue reading

Fall into October with Clutch Bags

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Congratulations! You’ve almost made it through the first month of your return to reality.  Yes, those afternoons of lounging on a beach chair with sand between your toes seem long gone, but turn that frown upside down! The month of October is jam packed with autumn activities that will make you feel like the sun shines on you, even in the fog of fall.

Here are four events that we at Clutch Bags NY suggest you should not miss if you’re in New York City in October: Continue reading

Clutch Bags: 5 Reasons Why NYC is Clutch

new-york-city-158New York City: the hub of hubs, the feeding ground of feeding grounds. Without a doubt, it’s the place to be. Clutch Bags NY designer, Laura Dotolo, picks up on the variety of personalities that the city has to offer and she draws inspiration from them to create a collection of handbags for women around the world. Because of NYC’s diverse population, it has become a city that caters to the wants and needs of many different traditions. The true beauty of New York, however, is how it peacefully houses different cultures and customs. Depending on the day of the week, there will definitely be something that will interest you–no matter who you are and where you are from. Continue reading

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY from Clutch Bags

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Clutch Bags NY wants to wish everyone a happy July 4th! The air is sweet with the smell of hot apple pies and steaks on the grill, so go out and celebrate the United States of America with your loved ones! Be thankful for the freedoms granted to you by our founding fathers as you raise up that red, white, and blue flag. Though times may be a little tough right now, never lose sight of the American dream and your ability to be whatever you want! Clutchbags.com is so proud to be a company dedicated to the production and promotion of American-made products because they really are the best!

May your day be filled with health, hope, and love!

With warm regards,

Clutch Bags NY

Clutch Bags: Handbags of Summer

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“I love accessories. I’m a girl. I love handbags.” -Petra Ecclestone

 

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Summertime in NYC

It’s official: Summer is finally in bloom! But the temperature isn’t the only thing that’s up! For the passed week and a half I have found myself running around, all over NYC. Though my errands take me to different parts of the city, at different times of day, I have been noticing some consistent trends.

The  most consistent trend I have noticed is the use of the Scout Bag from Clutch Bags.  I have seen this spacious satchel on the shoulders of women uptown, downtown, east and west. Because this handbag seemed so popular on the streets of NYC, I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. So I decided to bring my Clutch Bags NY leather satchel along with me on one of my day of errands. I packed it with the usual suspects: IPod, keys, phone, and wallet. And I was off. Continue reading

Memorial Day @ Clutch Bags

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“On to the next one,” says Mother Nature as Memorial Day approaches.

Though it is a day to commemorate and remember the men and women who died while serving in the US Armed forces, Memorial Day is also a day that marks the climatic commencement of Summer. This means that temperatures are rising, as is the amount of skin shown! People are substituting their dress pants and insulated leggings for cuffed jeans and short-shorts!

However, there is also a shift in colors. The sprouting of rich, green plants and the bright yellow of the sun are quickly closing the door to dark and dreary colors. Now you’ll see vivid orange shirts and sea blue skirts make their way down the streets of NYC. For Clutch Bags designer, Laura Dotolo, it’s great to see the inhabitants and visitors of New York really get into the swing of the changing of the seasons, because that change is where she gets a lot of her inspiration from! Continue reading

Clutch Bags Full Spring Ahead

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It’s official, Spring has sprung! Though the degrees haven’t been too high and we haven’t been feeling the Spring sultriness, New York has experienced other noticeable differences. The arrival of the vernal equinox has brought a wave of freshness in styles and sources of inspiration.

Screen Shot 2013-03-25 at 3.15.12 PMEven though the night might be chilly, the majestic mornings are always something to look forward to. With the sun shining brightly through unclouded blue skies, waking up has never been so easy. Though New York is the city that doesn’t sleep, it does need it’s revitalization–and it seems like that’s exactly what came with the arrival of Spring. The streets of New York have been decorated with pops of color in the form of accessories, like chunky scarves, handbags, and hats. There has also been a subtle shift in footwear. People have kicked off their snow boots and tall boots, and whipped out their booties and sabrinas!

OSpring-Bike-Riderf the many side effects brought by the changing of seasons, Clutch NY’s favorite side effect is the transitioning of wardrobes. Continue reading

A day to remember at Clutch Bags New York

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911 Tragedy remembered in Downtown Manhattan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was in awe looking up at this light display erected near the site of the fallen towers. It brought me back to the day I witnessed the events first hand while working on set in downtown New York where I live. It was a somber day for us yesterday as we remember the many friends we lost on that tragic day. All of us who still live here in downtown have been impressed with the resilience of our fellow New Yorkers and particularly impressed with the reconstruction of our beloved neighborhood. It reminds me of the strength and fortitude of the American worker as I see what has been rebuilt on the former site of the fallen towers. I decided to start my handbag manufacturing company in the wake of this tragedy in 2001, determined that my handbags designs would always be manufactured here in New York City. I have succeeded in keeping that promised to myself even in the wake of a wave of cheap handbag manufacturing overseas. I still believe that Americans, given an informed choice of quality over cheap goods that don’t last, will choose made in America. My Clutch Bags and Leather purses are warrantied for life and I thank all our clients for their support in purchasing high quality handbags made by hand here in New York City. Made in USA is important to me. God Bless America and all those that support her.

 

Kisses,

Laura Dotolo

Clutch Bags NY

New York Fashion Week shows off Houndstooth

Houndstooth at New York Fashion Week

 

This past week gave us a tremendous peek into what’s coming for Fashion and overall Style in the months ahead. One fun observation is the photo montage below captured by none other than Alex Thompson, our man on the street. Could this first shot be none other than, oh you guess.

Not sure if the houndstooth is here to stay but Continue reading