Handbag styles names are very interesting. Â Have you ever wondered where the names for leather handbags and purses come from? Â It seems that most names originate from utilitarian bags that have been used by peoples throughout the ages. Â 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 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
                            Macy’s Day Parade
As the end of November approaches, so does that very palette pleasing last Thursday of the month we all know of as Thanksgiving. As it draws near, it is again time for us to reflect on the meaning of the holiday. At Clutch Bags NY we feel that gratitude, appreciation and thanks are in order as well.
When living in NYC, one can easily forget what there is to be thankful for. Let’s be honest here. As a New Yorker living in the city, the smelly streets, cramped subway cars, and overpriced apartments can become annoyingly overwhelming most of the time which can make it difficult to appreciate. The big city lights do not excite a New Yorker like they might excite the city’s tourists; which at times leaves the tourists standing still on a corner that happens to completely block your path. This over-populated, highly vibrant, and constantly moving city can feel like a big drag sometimes. However, we have to keep reminding ourselves why we live here by asking, “why is it that people want to visit THIS city?â€Â Continue reading
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 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
Congratulations! You’ve almost made it through the first month of your return to reality. Â 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
Central Park during the Fall! So pretty!
It’s that time of year again and you either love it or you hate it. The start of September means a lot of different things for different people. It could be the inevitable end of a great Summer, the anticipated arrival of a calm Fall, or the stress or excitement of going back to school or work. Whatever it is, we’re all going through it and there’s no need to be glum about it!
Yup, the degrees are steadily decreasing and what was once a cool Summer breeze is starting to feel a little biting. But before we start muttering curses against Winter, let’s take some time to appreciate Fall: the season of cosy comforts and warm colors. Though the weather isn’t something to rejoice about, Autumn fashion sure is! Continue reading
Clutch Bags NY, my Labor of Love
Today, I have pondered the meaning of Labor Day and what the meaning of the day means to my company, Clutch Bags NY and to the prosperity of my country.
In the United States, Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a celebration of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of their country.
This is the perfect day to take some time and think about your own contributions to the American work force in this country and what part you play in that force, be it worker or consumer. Continue reading
What words come to find when you hear: Clutch Bags NY?
Classic? Classy! Chic!
Terrific? Timeless! Tasteful!
Effortless? Elegant! Essential!
For many months now I have been blogging for Clutchbags.com and I have had such a great time observing and reporting the new and happening things going on about town. Working with Clutch Bags NY has introduced me to a world of strong women who know what they want and know how to get it.
Though I have been able to interview, review, or research a number of smart and successful women and their accomplishments, I have always (secretly) been awaiting the day I could interview the woman who is Clutch Bags NY: Laura Dotolo. Continue reading
