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A day to remember at Clutch Bags New York

September 11 tribute lights

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.

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Forgive me but I love Fur in Winter

I love fur in the winter

Laura Dotolo

 

As I was walking across town this afternoon, with the wind at my face, the sun setting and the temperature plummeting down, all I could do to stay warm was to dig deep in my pockets and be thankful I had my vintage mink fur hat and trimmed coat.  I do feel thankful we’re not Continue reading

American Classics

Do you like classics? Like Woody Allen and Michael Jackson? True American classics are cool aren’t they? Like the American classic handbag for instance. Where did it go? What has happened out there in the retail world of shopping for accessories and designer handbags?  It has become a mad, mad world of imports, cheap versions and sub-versions and knock-offs and temporaries.  How does one sort through all the purses and handbags that are on the market to find one that suits them? Does one just copy what they see?  What are your needs? What suits your style?

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New Ipad Bag!

Ipad Bag

Ipad Bag

Clutch Bags New York is so pleased to announce our latest bag designed around the Ipad; the Tek Bag. Makes a great “Boyfriend Bag” it has a sleeve designed specifically for the Ipad and there is a smart phone sleeve as well. Made out of American Buffalo and of course it’s made in the USA!  Continue reading

Wristlet Bag by Clutch Bags NY

Betty, showing off the makeup bag by Clutch Bags NY on the streets of Greenwich Village in Manhattan. Designer Laura Dotolo calls this makeup bag her “Coin Bag”.  Continue reading