The Vintage Designer Clutch

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Lexi

Always a fan of vintage couture, I am especially fond of the vintage designer clutches popping up on bloggers’ fashion rotations.

Thrift and vintage store hunting is a blast, but I have a soft spot for Ebay, and so I hunted like a mad woman for every brand of vintage clutch and found some real treasures.

On your vintage Ebay hunt, think outside the box:

Use different search terms: “clutch” works, but don’t forget to try “pouch,” “pochette” (for LV), “cosmetic case/bag” (or “makeup” or “toilette” or “toiletry”)
Go search crazy. Try other designers: Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Goyard, Fendi, Burberry, Coach, Chloe, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, etc.
Choose the “Save Search” option and Ebay will e-mail you when new items with the specifications you are searching for pop up.
Don’t be afraid to inquire about the item’s authenticity … and ask again.
Bidding is addictive. Set a bar for yourself, and don’t go over your limit – you’ll regret it later.
Check out a seller’s reviews before you buy. If the seller is at a 95% and above, go for it. And if the seller frequently sells vintage items – bonus!

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8 comments

1 Diana Mieczan { 04.04.11 at 7:18 am }: Those are such a great clutches and I adore your tips! Thanks, sunshine and have a lovely Monday
Muah
2 Sarah {Raving Fashionista} { 04.04.11 at 12:15 pm }: Great tips!! I would definitely love to get my hands on a vintage designer clutch. I personally prefer my designer bags to be vintage and a little worn in. I love imagining the history behind them and the glamourous places and parties they were carried to.. I mean a new one wouldn’t be too bad either though.. ;)

xo http://www.RavingFashionista.com
3 Twirly Skirts { 04.04.11 at 1:04 pm }: great finds! I love the mix of prints in the first photo – flawless
4 theEclecticLife { 04.04.11 at 1:50 pm }: I already loved clutches, but this post makes them look even cooler. Love the ebay search tips!
5 não me mande flores { 04.04.11 at 3:09 pm }: Great tips! Now I’m worried I’ll be addicted to ebay shopping.

♥
Camila F.
6 Jamie Collyer { 04.04.11 at 5:04 pm }: Love this Clutch!! Fantastic!

Jamie
7 Stylish Blogger Award « Glitter & Pearls { 04.09.11 at 12:44 pm }: [...] card. The computer-based shopping addiction all started back in high school, when I discovered ebay. Half the fun of shopping is the hunt, and on ebay, you get to verify an item’s [...]
8 glitter&pearls { 04.14.11 at 6:22 pm }: Ahh, I totally agree – I love the history of all things vintage. That’s one downside to ebay. Vintage shopping in little thrift stores and boutiques feels much cooler!