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travelmom · Sep 13th, 2009, 05:28 AM

So you say you want to hear about the Emile Clutch Wallet eh? Well, I won this baby during the one of a kind auction and it has been my wallet ever since. I have sold off most of my regular Clutch Wallets except an Oyster and an Onyx. I also sold my Yam Clara Clutch Wallet. I just see no use for any of them now that Emile has come into my life! Again, this is a sample item and I am not sure if they made more changes other than the snap. They do not show the interior so I am hoping they haven't changed it as I adore the "plethora" of card slots! The only thing this wallet doesn't have, but easily could have, is a loop for a pen like the tradional Clutch Wallet has. The inside is so deep though that I just toss one in there.
The Emile has a good size to it at 8" wide and 4" high. It is 1' deep empty and up to 2" full

The back zip pocket is awesome as it is large and has a gusset to make it easier to use.

The 5" strap is removable, but doesn't just slip off at random like my Sam Wallet strap does.

This is all my stuff pulled out and laying on the table. It may not look like it, but it is a LOT of stuff!

travelmom · Sep 13th, 2009, 05:29 AM

Ok, so here are all the compartments now that I have emptied it to take pics. This also gave me a good chance to clear out a load of old receipts :-)
There are 6 card slots including a window slot in the upper section.

There are 2 compartments under these slots to help organize receipts and such.

There are 8 more card slots in the main compartment.

And compartments on either side of that for yet more organization!

To top it all off, there is a zipper compartment for change or whatever you like.

Close those compartments and lay the wallet flat to find yet 6 more card slots!!!

This is how wide the main compartment opens and the back zipper compartment has a wonderful gusset that allows you to access it more easily than on the old Clutch Wallet.l

I can fit my phone or camera in this back pocket, but the wallet needs to be relatively empty to be able to snap it closed. This may have changed with the new snap placement. There are no longer 2 snaps on the corners. There is only one in the center, which IMHO may be a better idea.

travelmom · Sep 13th, 2009, 05:31 AM

I hope you have enjoyed my presentation

If I missed anything or you have more questions, please feel free to ask. I am so in love with this wallett that I really wish I could get one in every colour!!!

leothelnss · Sep 13th, 2009, 05:32 AM

Awesome!! Thanks for taking so many pictures, this is a nice little wallet. I like the color too.
Really cool that your phone fits in it!

skydive nikki · Sep 13th, 2009, 08:02 AM

Love that wallet in that color . I definitely want one now! Thanks for the pics.

piky1 · Sep 13th, 2009, 08:50 AM

I own the wallet in black and the set up is the same. It holds a lot and is beautiful. For me, the wrist strap is perfect.

I wish they had metalic available!

travelmom · Sep 13th, 2009, 09:01 AM

Piky, do you have one of the auction versions or the new black from the current stock online? If it is the new stock, is the snap closure the only change?

skydive nikki · Sep 13th, 2009, 09:05 AM

TM, is that pewter?

piky1 · Sep 13th, 2009, 09:09 AM

I have one from the current stock and the middle snap is the only change. Great wallet that is badly represented on line.

travelmom · Sep 13th, 2009, 09:12 AM

Yes it is Nikki. I was about to sell my BNWT Pewter Sloane and then I got this. It is breaking in so nicely that Sloane is no longer on the chopping block. I hope she breaks in as nicely as this Emile is doing

I swear I have never been happier with a wallet in all my life!

skydive nikki · Sep 13th, 2009, 09:15 AM

That is so great TM!! I can't wait to get one. You truly have an amazing piece. I think it looks the best in that color.

missangelina · Sep 13th, 2009, 09:59 AM

I do too. That color is TDF.

h82bl82 · Sep 13th, 2009, 10:16 AM

TM, the color is gorgeous! I would have never guessed pewter, I would have guessed a bronze of some sort. I too love all the compartments and card slots.Can never have too many of those. Congrats.

tonij2000 · Sep 13th, 2009, 10:20 AM

Great review TM!

jennirane · Sep 13th, 2009, 10:30 AM

Thanks Beth!! Fantastic pics!! It's HUGE :)

Sep 13th, 2009, 05:28 AM	#1
travelmom OP Member Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 648	Emile Clutch Wallet Review & Pictorial So you say you want to hear about the Emile Clutch Wallet eh? Well, I won this baby during the one of a kind auction and it has been my wallet ever since. I have sold off most of my regular Clutch Wallets except an Oyster and an Onyx. I also sold my Yam Clara Clutch Wallet. I just see no use for any of them now that Emile has come into my life! Again, this is a sample item and I am not sure if they made more changes other than the snap. They do not show the interior so I am hoping they haven't changed it as I adore the "plethora" of card slots! The only thing this wallet doesn't have, but easily could have, is a loop for a pen like the tradional Clutch Wallet has. The inside is so deep though that I just toss one in there. The Emile has a good size to it at 8" wide and 4" high. It is 1' deep empty and up to 2" full The back zip pocket is awesome as it is large and has a gusset to make it easier to use. The 5" strap is removable, but doesn't just slip off at random like my Sam Wallet strap does. This is all my stuff pulled out and laying on the table. It may not look like it, but it is a LOT of stuff!
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Sep 13th, 2009, 05:29 AM	#2
travelmom OP Member Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 648	Ok, so here are all the compartments now that I have emptied it to take pics. This also gave me a good chance to clear out a load of old receipts :-) There are 6 card slots including a window slot in the upper section. There are 2 compartments under these slots to help organize receipts and such. There are 8 more card slots in the main compartment. And compartments on either side of that for yet more organization! To top it all off, there is a zipper compartment for change or whatever you like. Close those compartments and lay the wallet flat to find yet 6 more card slots!!! This is how wide the main compartment opens and the back zipper compartment has a wonderful gusset that allows you to access it more easily than on the old Clutch Wallet.l I can fit my phone or camera in this back pocket, but the wallet needs to be relatively empty to be able to snap it closed. This may have changed with the new snap placement. There are no longer 2 snaps on the corners. There is only one in the center, which IMHO may be a better idea.
	__________________ EMERALD GOAT Has Come in from the Pasture !!! Pure LURVE!!! SEEKING A FEW OTHER THINGS LIKE OLIVE, PLUM & WHIPSNAKE CUFFS, SKINNY BELTS, CBGB BELT IN GREY, HARLEQUIN RECTANGLE & BARREL CASES

Sep 13th, 2009, 05:31 AM	#3
travelmom OP Member Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 648	I hope you have enjoyed my presentation If I missed anything or you have more questions, please feel free to ask. I am so in love with this wallett that I really wish I could get one in every colour!!!
	__________________ EMERALD GOAT Has Come in from the Pasture !!! Pure LURVE!!! SEEKING A FEW OTHER THINGS LIKE OLIVE, PLUM & WHIPSNAKE CUFFS, SKINNY BELTS, CBGB BELT IN GREY, HARLEQUIN RECTANGLE & BARREL CASES

Sep 13th, 2009, 05:32 AM	#4
leothelnss sun in moderation Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 5,990	Awesome!! Thanks for taking so many pictures, this is a nice little wallet. I like the color too. Really cool that your phone fits in it!
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Sep 13th, 2009, 09:01 AM	#7
travelmom OP Member Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 648	Piky, do you have one of the auction versions or the new black from the current stock online? If it is the new stock, is the snap closure the only change?
	__________________ EMERALD GOAT Has Come in from the Pasture !!! Pure LURVE!!! SEEKING A FEW OTHER THINGS LIKE OLIVE, PLUM & WHIPSNAKE CUFFS, SKINNY BELTS, CBGB BELT IN GREY, HARLEQUIN RECTANGLE & BARREL CASES

Sep 13th, 2009, 08:02 AM	#5
skydive nikki HH hoarder Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Rock City Posts: 3,345	Love that wallet in that color . I definitely want one now! Thanks for the pics.

Sep 13th, 2009, 08:50 AM	#6
piky1 Member Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 35	I own the wallet in black and the set up is the same. It holds a lot and is beautiful. For me, the wrist strap is perfect. I wish they had metalic available!

Sep 13th, 2009, 09:05 AM	#8
skydive nikki HH hoarder Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Rock City Posts: 3,345	TM, is that pewter?

Sep 13th, 2009, 09:09 AM	#9
piky1 Member Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 35	I have one from the current stock and the middle snap is the only change. Great wallet that is badly represented on line.

Sep 13th, 2009, 09:12 AM	#10
travelmom OP Member Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 648	Yes it is Nikki. I was about to sell my BNWT Pewter Sloane and then I got this. It is breaking in so nicely that Sloane is no longer on the chopping block. I hope she breaks in as nicely as this Emile is doing I swear I have never been happier with a wallet in all my life!
	__________________ EMERALD GOAT Has Come in from the Pasture !!! Pure LURVE!!! SEEKING A FEW OTHER THINGS LIKE OLIVE, PLUM & WHIPSNAKE CUFFS, SKINNY BELTS, CBGB BELT IN GREY, HARLEQUIN RECTANGLE & BARREL CASES

Sep 13th, 2009, 09:15 AM	#11
skydive nikki HH hoarder Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Rock City Posts: 3,345	That is so great TM!! I can't wait to get one. You truly have an amazing piece. I think it looks the best in that color.

Sep 13th, 2009, 09:59 AM	#12
missangelina roar Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,015	I do too. That color is TDF.

Sep 13th, 2009, 10:16 AM	#13
h82bl82 Cindy Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 4,574	TM, the color is gorgeous! I would have never guessed pewter, I would have guessed a bronze of some sort. I too love all the compartments and card slots.Can never have too many of those. Congrats.
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Sep 13th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#14
tonij2000 Papa's recipe? Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ShowMeState Posts: 7,383	Great review TM!
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Sep 13th, 2009, 10:30 AM	#15
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,790	Thanks Beth!! Fantastic pics!! It's HUGE :)
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