Matthew Williamson embellished Satin Clutch, $1610 via Net-a-Porter
Judith Leiber bags are undeniably beautiful, but it’s also difficult to deny that they skew to a certain customer – older, well-established women with a penchant for straight-up glitz. Leiber’s done very well keeping that demographic and they wouldn’t dream of going elsewhere for a small, sparkly evening bag, but what of the women who want something that’s as contemporary as it is small and detailed?
That’s where the Matthew Williamson embellished Satin clutch comes in. This bag has all of the intricacy of a Leiber minaudiere with none of the strong shine, opting instead for a matte look that will likely appeal to women who want a somewhat younger feel.
As is always the case with Williamson, the pattern is the story with this clutch. The designer utilizes a combination of beads, paillettes, crystals and springs (springs?) to achieve a feel that’s at when both contemporary and a bit art deco, and the completed product is obviously elegant without being straight-up obvious. I haven’t seen a beaded box clutch that I’ve liked this much in a long, long time, and ideally Williamson will expand on his evening bag offerings even more in the future. He has a knack for them. get with Net-a-Porter for $1610