Added 4 days ago

Condition

Very Good

Color

Black

Material

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Category

Handbags

A sculptural gold-tone clasp crowns the top of this structured black leather clutch, its gleaming surface an understated nod to the house’s legacy of refined Parisian glamour. The smooth calfskin exterior is free of visible logos, allowing the crisp silhouette and precision of the metalwork to tell the story—an approach often favored in Givenchy’s accessories of the 1980s and 1990s, when subtlety and restraint defined the maison’s vision for eveningwear. The piece opens with a satisfying click to reveal a neatly lined black interior, sized for essentials and elegantly proportioned for carrying by hand or tucking under the arm. This clutch likely dates to the late 1980s to early 1990s, an era when Givenchy’s ateliers were celebrated for their tailoring and minimalist leather goods, bridging the label’s haute couture heritage with the new codes of modern luxury. Founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, the brand became synonymous with architectural lines and effortless sophistication, epitomized by icons such as Audrey Hepburn and the refined evening accessories she often carried. The gold-tone clasp is bright and free of tarnish, while the exterior leather shows only the faintest traces of careful handling at the corners. No dust bag is included. Model: Unknown Era: Late 1980s–Early 1990s (estimated) Condition: Very Good — minor surface marks on the leather corners; gold-tone clasp pristine; interior clean Material: Smooth black calfskin leather with gold-tone metal clasp, black textile lining Color: Black leather exterior with gold-tone clasp and hardware, black interior lining Dimensions: W 23.5 × H 15.5 × D 8.5 cm Made in: France