Do you have an (Hermes) clutch life?

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Ok, I do sort of have a clutch life, at least some of the time. Even at my age, I had four weddings to attend this year. Plus DS2’s Bar Mitzvah. And we are always out. I am waiting for my Mini Kelly to arrive, and in the meantime for very formal I use my black Constance Wallet.

I should add that I am hesitating over what to bring on our ski trip this year. No one carries a purse. Literally zero people, ever. The first year I went my B stayed in my luggage the whole time. The second year I can’t remember whether I brought a bag, I just remember only carrying my Constance wallet to dinner. When I’m actually skiing everything important is stashed in a flat case in a pocket on my person, so I don’t really need a bag at all except at night when I’m not wearing ski clothes.
 
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Etriers said:
I mostly need evening bags for the theater/opera/symphony and decided recently that I’m tired of fiddling around with the program and opening and closing a bag so an exterior pocket is a requirement. I was contemplating a Constance wallet in Noir just for the pocket.... Apparently H bag designers don’t go to shows a lot. :huh: My dream evening bag would be a Kelly pochette in black silk with a guilloche clasp in PHW and an exterior pocket. And while they’re at it, they could go ahead and make me one in beige kid too. :smile:
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Actually way back when in those good old days, Hermes did an evening bag in a style similar to the FACO
in peau de soie as well as other luxurious silks with shoes to match!!
 
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Notorious Pink said:
Ok, I do sort of have a clutch life, at least some of the time. Even at my age, I had four weddings to attend this year. Plus DS2’s Bar Mitzvah. And we are always out. I am waiting for my Mini Kelly to arrive, and in the meantime for very formal I use my black Constance Wallet.

I should add that I am hesitating over what to bring on our ski trip this year. No one carries a purse. Literally zero people, ever. The first year I went my B stayed in my luggage the whole time. The second year I can’t remember whether I brought a bag, I just remember only carrying my Constance wallet to dinner. When I’m actually skiing everything important is stashed in a flat case in a pocket on my person, so I don’t really need a bag at all except at night when I’m not wearing ski clothes.
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So please report on how you like using your Constance wallet as a clutch. Are you happy with it?
 
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Etriers said:
I mostly need evening bags for the theater/opera/symphony and decided recently that I’m tired of fiddling around with the program and opening and closing a bag so an exterior pocket is a requirement. I was contemplating a Constance wallet in Noir just for the pocket.... Apparently H bag designers don’t go to shows a lot. :huh: My dream evening bag would be a Kelly pochette in black silk with a guilloche clasp in PHW and an exterior pocket. And while they’re at it, they could go ahead and make me one in beige kid too. :smile:
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A Kelly Pochette in black satin- now that’s an idea!:hbeat: I did see this on line and hope to check them out in Paris. I wonder if any TPF members have one.
 
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Love Of My Life said:
Actually way back when in those good old days, Hermes did an evening bag in a style similar to the FACO
in peau de soie as well as other luxurious silks with shoes to match!!
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Those “good old days” were my days, too. Shoes and bags always matched.....and I still lean towards that even though I’ve been told for years that matchy-matchy” isn’t “in”.
 
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diane278 said:
The only Hermès bags I have are clutches. I don’t live a formal lifestyle, but I carry clutches often, more than any other style I have. (I have purchased primarily Bottega Veneta bags for about ten years, but prefer larger clutches than the Knot for practical reasons.) I also like Asian design and architectural influences in bags. So, when I saw an Octogone, I was hooked. Then I saw a Baton de Craie. Then a 2004 Verrou. What can I say? I see eccentricity as being a positive trait and a great cover for impulsive decisions. :yahoo:

Most of the H clutches I have also come in shoulder bag versions. I simply see my clutches as regular bags but without the straps. I occasionally carry a clutch in a tote, especially when I travel. The tote also carries other things and can stay in the hotel room or car trunk when I don’t need it and I simply carry the clutch. Did I mention my ability to rationalize my choices?

I’ve posted a few mod photos on this forum and I’m always casually dressed (usually in jeans) and carrying a clutch. A clutch forces me to edit how much I carry and that’s been a good lesson for me. I think it’s important to note that I’m vintage myself, so I don't need to carry children’s necessities with me or things like snacks.

All these are frequent flyers, except the Verrou. It’s just a bit too small for me to use often.
Yes, I could easily get by with one clutch if I just used it for dressy occasions, and I might get to that point some day, but not yet.....
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diane278 said:
Those “good old days” were my days, too. Shoes and bags always matched.....and I still lean towards that even though I’ve been told for years that matchy-matchy” isn’t “in”.
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The matchy matchy look is back - more or less.

I am a big admirer of your clutch collection and general aesthetic. I think it’s nice that you have allowed a few different colours, variety on colour but consistency in shape.:hbeat: They look well suited for daytime use just as you say.
I’d love to find something in silk or vintage ( but nothing crocodile - against my environmental conscience )
 
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ladysarah said:
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The matchy matchy look is back - more or less.

I am a big admirer of your clutch collection and general aesthetic. I think it’s nice that you have allowed a few different colours, variety on colour but consistency in shape.:hbeat: They look well suited for daytime use just as you say.
I’d love to find something in silk or vintage ( but nothing crocodile - against my environmental conscience )
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Thank you! I am sticking with the H styles that drew me to Hermès. I don’t need more but an octogone in rouge h is whispering from the website through my iPad and into my ear. I’m trying to resist but.....
 
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Etriers said:
So please report on how you like using your Constance wallet as a clutch. Are you happy with it?
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I am very happy with it - like 95%. I wish there was a bit more interior space so I could fit maybe just a little more. But it’s great - holds all cash and cards, my iphone, a mini Purell, lipgloss. I do like that back pocket for a card, table card and coat claim check.
 
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