Minaudiére Evening Clutch - Beige

In this collective, tweed or tartan wool is laminated with clear hard glass acrylic forming the key aesthetic of this faceted minaudière. Inspired by high shouldered pad jackets of the 80s, this compact clutch is topped with Swarovski Elements as the clutch's clasp. It has a chain to be worn over shoulder. A truly sleek and minimal accessory to behold both during the day and night.

Features

• Made in Spain and Italy
• Material Exterior: Hard glass acrylic
• Material Interior: Silk lining
• Clasp: Swarovski Element in Rhinestone
• Hardware: Plated alloy
• Clean with lint or micro-fiber cloth

Dimensions

• Width 21.5 cm
• Height 8.5 and 11.5 cm
• Depth 4.0 cm
• Strap Length: 80 cm

What is a Minaudiére?

A minaudière is a women's fashion accessory, generally considered a jewelry piece, intended to substitute for an evening bag. A case with compartments, it allows storage for several items in a small space, such as a makeup compact, lipstick, watch, reading glasses, or keys. The minaudière appeared during the 1930s. Its invention is attributed to Charles Arpels, of Van Cleef & Arpels, but many jewellers and haute couture designers have created their own models.

Generally metal plated and oblong, sized small enough to be held within the hand, a minaudière is a dainty accessory. The materials used to make it are most frequently rigid, with a metallic finish such as gold or silver.

About the Designer

As a slow fashion advocate, 72 Smalldive upholds the philosophy of Shokunin, a Japanese term that not only defines a commitment to traditional craftsmanship but also an attitude for social consciousness. Hence, provenance is an essential feature of the label’s products. The label takes on a holistic perspective in its product design and development; that approach entails seeking out ethical suppliers, maintaining transparency on product provenance, supporting traditional craftsmanship, and avoiding production processes that incur excessive wastage.

To date, the label collaborates with various artisan workshops in Milan, Italy and select Europe cities for its production of leather bags and small leather goods. Our leather, metal and fabric materials are completely sourced from Italy.