Enjoy classic style for less with this Purple Patent Clutch Bag from Evans.

This purse's glossy patent finish looks luxe, but it's actually made from synthetic rather than real leather. While the material's a bit thinner than the genuine article, it's hard to spot the difference. Except, that ...

Spring has sprung and now our wardrobes need a lift. If you don't have a lot of money to spend on a brand new look, a colourful purse like the Angle from Big Buddha is a great way to help your closet pop.

The Angle's classic ...

Add a subtle sparkle to your evening outfit with this affordable Sparkle Envelope Clutch from Bebe.

I always get nervous about accessories with showy names like this, but the Sparkle is much more muted than most of its peers. The pale mesh fabric overlay tempers the ...

I've got a confession to make. I've finally found a Guess purse I really like. Meet the label's Confession Envelope Clutch.

The Confession works because Guess hasn't tried to reinvent the wheel. At its heart this is a very traditional envelope purse, with a large angled flap and ...

As if metal mesh wasn't already retro enough, Whiting & Davis treats us to a bit of 70s color with this Opposing Stripes clutch.

This is a discolicious purse with its wide stripes and bold metallic colors. I really like the way ...

It's not going to win any fans at PETA, but this VBH Original envelope bag makes a big impression.

This purse is crafted from mink dyed to resemble leopard fur. I suppose that's better than hunting the real big cats, but only just. It's a beautiful ...

Cleobella brings a contemporary edge to tribal fashion with this Hudson clutch.

The zig zag print is popular on ethnic themed accessories, but I've never seen it made with studs. The colored metal discs take this African inspired purse into the urban jungle. I really like the way ...

Marc by Marc Jacobs tends to be the youthful, more rebellious little sister to the designer's signature line. But with the Bianca clutch, the diffusion collection shows it too has a sophisticated side.

The Bianca is a really elegant creature, with its classic pebbled leather body ...

The MICHAEL line has consistently delivered high quality, trend-driven accessories this season. This Riley envelope shoulder bag packs a fabulous amount of attitude into a small package.

The black leather has a fine grain to it that shows off the stitch detail beautifully. The combination of the texture ...

I don't know about you, but I don't like to spend a lot of money on after-five accessories. My social calendar just isn't busy enough to justify a purse that won't get a serious workout. However, all too often affordable clutch purses look just as ...

We have already introduced you to the past versions of the Prunella, but this new cork edition was so summer-appropriate that I couldn't resist showing it to you again!

Interestingly the conversion from leather to cork instantly makes the Prunella into a day bag. The evening ...

Fall in love with the elegance of this Juliet clutch from Rampage.

This is a classic creature, which looks just as we'd expect an envelope clutch to look. The metal trim helps to emphasize the gently curved flap, but really this is pretty stock standard stuff. In a ...

Give an envelope clutch some attitude with the Charlie from BCBGeneration.

The shape of this synthetic leather purse is simple. A big flap and thin body mean it resembles that eponymous envelope quite accurately, although you would be unlikely to find one in an exotic snakeskin print down at your ...

The Marc by Marc Jacobs line is known for being trendier and somewhat more street smart than the designer's main collection, but sometimes it releases traditionally beautiful bags like this one that almost everyone can appreciate. While I love the label's usually edgy aesthetic, I'm happy ...

Michael Kors has had a pretty great run this season, particularly if you take into consideration his diffusion line, MICHAEL. He seems to be moving in a hipper, more minimal direction, and staying away from the kind of overembellishment that a lot of designers have gotten sucked ...

Michael Kors' sometimes understated, sometimes boho approach to design has always left me feeling a little confused. Frankly, I prefer his unabashedly trendy and more reasonably-priced MICHAEL diffusion line for its consistency. But this Tonne fold-over clutch is both elegant and also relatively affordable.

The subtly pebbled black ...

Opening this elegant envelope clutch will be like winning an award every day, thanks to the glossy luxury design and the cute package shape.

The Prunella purse should look luxurious, because Kara Ross is charging you a painful $975 to own it. The last thing you want when talking about that ...

The moment my eyes settled on this Devi Kroell Origami Eel Clutch I was in love. In the immortal words of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, let me count the ways.

Of course there is that stunning origami texture, which adds more drama than regular eel skin could. Each and every fold is perfectly ...

Diane Von Furstenberg channels the 80s with this fun Marlene Lace Clutch.

The black floral lace body may well have been made from the same material as Madonna's famous fingerless gloves. This retro fabric is offset with a colorful mosaic brooch. This accent is striking, and really the star here. The vibrant ...

It's time to pull your structured handbags out of the closet, as the ladylike styles are set to be the must-have accessory for fall.

The clean lines of these vintage-inspired accessories are the perfect foil for the long 50s style skirts and tailored jackets we're all going to wear.

While large structured ...

After months of being disappointed by Anya Hindmarch's cutesy canvas totes, I am starting to get really excited about her accessories again. The Maeve is a minimal, feminine shoulder bag that manages to be both fashion-forward and restrained at the same time.

The black leather has Hindmarch's trademark bow embossed on ...

Miu Miu's quirky approach to the trends always looks best to me when the label keeps it a little under-the-top. Of course I love its edgier fare, but for everyday its minimal aesthetic is a little more do-able. This cross-body bag is a great example of Miu Miu at its finest.

The rounded ...

We don't get many clutches in this particular shade of burnt orange, but I think we should have more!

The Latico P.S. clutch is a fiery beauty, perfect for wearing on romantic summer evenings, or even in cold snowy weather. The color is emphasized by the simple envelope clutch shape and the gentle ...

If you fancy coordinating with your picnic blanket this summer then this plaid clutch is the perfect choice!

Actually, sarcasm aside, I really like this pattern. The light summery beige works brilliantly with the blue stripes, and I am glad the label kept the rest of it minimal. I can't imagine something better ...

This isn't the first Calvin Klein Liquid Leather purse we have seen on the market, but it is definitely the most interestingly shaped one.

The traditional envelope design of this enigmatically named date bag is updated thanks to the the cut out corners of the glossy front flap. This adds a little ...

Bourne delivers an alternative to fussy and frothy evening purses with the refreshingly minimalist Secile.

The Secile features a classic envelope style, rendered in snake print leather for a touch of the exotic. I say a touch, because this snake stamping is more subtle than many. It relies on texture rather than ...

If you've drooled over Abas' clutches like the Cate and Maggie but longed for something larger meet this sweet smelling Rose.

The Rose features the same convincing embossed leather we've seen on so many Abas purses. It might be a little predictable, but when a brand continues to produce quality ...

Here we have another metal mesh purse from affordable handbag designer, Prezzo.

The mesh on this purse is a lot finer than the chunky styling that we see on the brand's other mesh purse. I personally prefer this more delicate metal pattern, which not only feels great to hold, but looks more ...

It's almost impossible to describe anything made by Yves Saint Laurent without using the word "chic." It sounds cliché, but this is one fashion house that has understated elegance down to an art form. This Y clutch is the perfect example.

Envelope clutches have always been a favorite of mine. They say, "I ...

This Jalda Brief clutch is an unusual yet formal purse, perfect for business attire.

What many brands don't understand is that if your bag is made from an interesting fabric with an interesting pattern then you don't have to over embellish. Whilst lots of purses may have had buttons or jewels or even ...

The latest handbag in Matt & Nat Saatchi's vegan range made from Japanese paper is this cute crumpled fold-over purse.

Although the magenta is lovely, many people dislike having a crumpled purse. The artful creation of this particular clutch, however, gives an impression of intended wrinkles, rather than random dishevelment. In the same way, ...

Kenneth Jay Lane has always had a taste for the kitsch, embellishing its purses with slithering snakes and snapping alligators. But with the Flor de Mayo, the designer plays it relatively safe.

The pretty flower, crafted from enamel, is a much more traditional accent than any scaly reptile. The look ...

Simple and elegant is the key to really managing to look great over the party season. In fact, having an elegant bag means that you can use it for sophisticated occasions the year around, should you be more popular than me and actually have anywhere to go with them!

Abas has responded to ...

Halston keep it simple with the Foxy Pochette. It's stylish to be sure, but foxy? I'm not sure this purse has enough sex appeal to earn its saucy moniker.

In my opinion, this pochette is far too reserved to be truly foxy. After all, sophisticated black will never have as much fun ...

Dolce & Gabbana is known for stepping outside the box a bit when it comes to fashion, and that's especially true for the designer label's trendy secondary line D&G. This Maika Pouchette from D&G fits right in with other handbags with unexpected details from the brand.

Just as the Satin Beaded Clutch surprises ...

Do you want to wear leopard print? Perhaps you have always secretly liked it, but never been sure how to? Perhaps most leopard print won't go with anything at all but you desperately want some in your wardrobe.

All these thoughts have crossed my mind at some point or other, and I think  I might ...

Kenneth Jay Lane has given the traditional envelope clutch a few contemporary tweaks with the Giza.

The traditional triangular flap and skinny profile is retained, but it's the modern twists which make this more than just another envelope purse. The Giza takes its name from the pyramid shaped studs that dot its ...

Italian bellas can effortlessly add a little patriotic style to their ensembles with this cute Italian Flag bag from Fontanelli.

From a distance is seems like stripes of red, white, and green calfskin make up this Italian-inspired purse. But that's not the half of it. Each strip of color is actually a ...

I feel like I've been on a clutch kick lately on a quest to find ideal versions of this small, sometimes impractical, but necessary wardrobe addition. Though my latest favorite has been the Treesje Harlow, this Prezzo Croco Wristlet clutch comes in a close second.

It might not be quite as versatile ...

"Envelope clutch" has been a buzzword on every handbag guru's lips this spring, and the trend of simple fold-over purses doesn't look like running out of steam any time soon.

This Jessica Jensen purse takes the envelope concept and endeavors to make the idea even more literal. If you were just glancing at this minimalist ...

This is a special and luxurious clutch from high-fashion brand Gustto. Available in delicious orange and citrus-y lime, this leather purse brings a dose of sunshine brightness to your wardrobe.

The textured twisted leather is a particularly nice style piece on this folded envelope clutch. They decorate the flap clasp in two unusual ...

From the same range as the beautiful Botkier trigger satchel comes this stunning bright colored tasseled clutch.

The well-known and accessible designer has always known just how to hit all the on-trend buttons without overloading the handbag with keywords. Hence the sexy studded leather trims, and the angled and exposed mini zipped ...

Ever since Michelle Obama carried a Ballerina Bag to the ballet, fashionistas everywhere have been buzzing about VBH. If you can't spare the $1900 Ms Obama's purse cost, perhaps this more affordable Glitter Clutch will be up your alley.

It is more affordable, but this purse still isn't cheap. It retails ...

Here stands the feature handbag for the coming season.

Why is it so great? The envelope style fold-over clasp hits every trend, all encompassed within a graphic and defined design. The simplicity is what makes it great; the lines are clean and refined. All the work is left to the deep color and structured ...

Felix Rey embraces the warmer weather ahead with this fun envelope style clutch purse.

The natural canvas finish is accented with patent looking PVC trim. The glossy gold contrasts with the subdued canvas tone for a versatile day-to-night look. But the real feature here is the golden shell clasp, a unique touch ...

A finely crafted vintage purse never goes out of vogue. This sexy Nina Ricci silk clutch is an example of just how gorgeous a little old-fashioned style can be.

The traditional envelope clutch design is amped up with the combination of red ribbed silk and glossy black patent leather. The small ...

The first thing I have to say about this clutch is: are you kidding me? It's perfect. Every little black dress would benefit from the addition of this sophisticated snakeskin accessory. And, can you imagine it with tight black jeans and sky high stilettos? The magnetic pull of this bag is almost ...

Available in a plethora of fabulous colors and textures, the JJ Winters Envelope Clutch is all over the red carpet. Gossip Girls Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively carry one in purple, Lindsay Lohan sports a gold one, and Hilary Duff has one in yellow crocodile. And at the bargain basement price ...