Clutch Bags - The key women's handbag trend.

If there is one women's handbag trend that is set to dominate fashion trends in the coming months it has to be clutch bags.

Thanks to the autumn/winter 2013 catwalks and celebs like Victoria Beckham the clutch bag is set to be THE handbag trend. Once reserved for evening wear the clutch is now considered as the perfect accessory for day wear as well.

Victoria Beckham has been seen out and about sporting a variety of clutch bags in recent months and she is not alone Cameron Diaz, Kate Moss, Blake Lively, Rachel Zoe and Jessica Biel have all been seen wearing the must have women's handbag – even the Duchess of Cambridge is a big fan of a clutch bag and wore a chocolate velvet bag to the recent Cheltenham festival.

What’s more the autumn/winter 2013 catwalks had a number of clutch bags and if they didn't showcase clutch bags they had other women's handbags but carried like a clutch bag – another trend which is all down to one Mrs Beckham who has been seen recently carrying around tote bags under her arm like a clutch and it has now become the only way to carry a handbag.

The clutch bag has also had the high fashion seal of approval with Louis Vuitton showcasing discreet, squashy clutch bags. While on the London catwalks Anya Hindmarch has some really lust –worthy domino inspired clutch bags. Also at London Osman had great fluffy clutch bags in monochrome tones on the runway, which not only look fabulous but will add texture to any outfit. Even the doyenne of fashion Chanel had a number of clutches on the runways – their globe inspired bags with metal chains were both chic and fashion-forward.

However, it was Burberry Prorsum who has reinvented the way we carry our clutch bags – now the only way to wear your bag is to "scrunch" it. Instead of holding it in their hand Burberry Prorsum had their models carrying scrunched up women's handbags.

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While a clutch bag is clearly the perfect look for evening it's now become great for day wear. Clutch bags have got larger so they are big enough to carry around all the bits us women need to lug with us daily. However, that doesn't mean we have to stop wearing clutch bags for evening just keep them smaller and look for finishes like sequins and velvets or chic lace. While a box shape is perfect for adding structure to an evening outfit. What's more a coloured clutch bag is a great way to liven up a little black dress.

If you want a chic clutch bag but don’t want to pay designer prices at MizEllie we have a range of women's handbags for day and evening wear which will be the perfect way to jazz up any outfit.

Are you going to follow Victoria Beckham's lead and start carrying a clutch bag? Do you think a clutch could work for day wear? Why not let us know in the comment's section?


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