’Tis the season for sparkle, whimsy, and—dare we say?—over-the-top-ness to enhance your most festive attire. The best designer evening bags are among the most exhilarating accessories to shop for as ...

Phone, money, lipstick, keys. You probably have a variation on that list – the must-haves you take with you on a night out. And yet, if you’ve ever carried a clutch with the corner of a smartphone ...

ODD, ABSURD, CUCKOO-BANANAS—all apt descriptors for recent evening-bag trends. Over the past few years, popular styles have included Lilliputian options too tiny to hold a smartphone; flashy, ...

Our fashion critic explains why some may prefer clutches and small evening purses when more practical alternatives exist. By Vanessa Friedman Why do women still clutch tiny purses at fancy parties?

The dynamic duo behind successful jewellery brand Esfir, Hafsa Mehanti and Tasbih Qazi are entering the world of formal evening bags. We talk to them about their journey and their favourite pieces ...

“I love small evening bags, but if they can’t fit my keys, my BlackBerry, and my lipstick it’s not going to work,” explains Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman. Luckily for us functionality was ...

The concept of jewelled evening bags began to fascinate Mario Buccellati, founder of the eponymous high jewellery and silverware brand, in the 1920s, when he turned his considerable talents to ...