Just when we start to think we'll never see females toting any other bag except for an oversized clutch for the rest of our lives (okay, slight exaggeration), along comes a bag revelation to keep us on our toes. It seems that bigger isn't necessarily better when it comes to clutches, and a small box version is instead an elegant way to carry around your belongings.
Celebrities, of course, are leading the way into small bag-dom, and no surprises here, but they've all decided to go with one that very few of us will be able to get our mitts on - Louis Vuitton's minaudière clutch. Seen in the hands of Claudia Schiffer, Sophie Dahl and Thandie Newton recently, its design is inspired by 20th century jewellery boxes and is available in either patent leather or silk in shades of pearl, plum, gold, chrome or trusty old black. It is lined with lambskin and has a chain handle which can be used as a shoulder carry or can also be tucked inside. It's only human to be insanely, sickeningly jealous right now of them owning one and me not, isn't it?! They're available in Louis Vuitton boutiques now.
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