Aspinal of London Manhattan Croc Clutch - Designer Handbag & Purse Chat.. The Bag Forum

Alicia · April 30th, 2008, 12:39 AM

While I was searching for evening bags and clutches on the web, since I am totally in need of one, I came across a great brand of handbags and leather goods called Aspinal of London. On their website, I discoverd a perfect little beauty called the Manhattan Clutch. These purses are handmade and feature Italian calf embossed croc leather with a touch of patent shine. What is also amazing about these purses is the beautiful and detachable gold or silver chain (depending on which color you opt for) that comes with them. This allows you to either wear the bag over the shoulder for a more casual look, or carry it in your hand as a clutch for evening glamour. Also, they come with a little mirror that is coated with matching leather.

These bags retail for $400, which is a little high in my opinion for a designer that realy isn't known (by me anyways). But since they look so gorgeous on the website, and also since I have been craving something colorful, exotic, and patent for evening wear, I think I'm going to give this bag a try. My personal fave is the deep purple because it will match with everything, and it's feminine and elegant. Lastly, a huge plus for me is the size, which measures 9"x 6.5"x 2.5", because I prefer smaller bags for when I hit the clubs or the bar and not a bigger evening bag like an oversized clutch, for example.

See the Manhattan Clutch by Aspinal of London here

Alicia · April 30th, 2008, 12:54 AM

So what do you ladies think of this one? Should I, or should I not?

boysRsmelly · April 30th, 2008, 09:40 AM

Cute, cute, and more cute! I would get it!

Jennifer · April 30th, 2008, 12:42 PM

I think it's cute, but I think for that's a bit much. you could find something similar for way cheaper.. it's just embossed leather.

Here are a couple examples by other designers:
LAPA Croco-embossed Mini Doctor Style Bag -- $438 (Purple + Lilac)
Fontanelli Small Croc-embossed CLUTCH - $159
LAPA cherry croc-embossed - $362

Alicia · April 30th, 2008, 02:30 PM

^the last one by LAPA is really cute. and it even comes with a shoulder strap! i wish there were more pics on the site though so i could see more details and stuff. and i wonder if the strap is leather? but that is a really good alternative to A of L. but i am still so drawn to that shade of purple, lol! thanks for posting Jen!

Alicia · April 30th, 2008, 02:45 PM

yeah, so if you girls come across any styles like the Manhattan clutch or the cherry one by LAPA that Jen posted, please let me know! once i pick out a few that i really want, i'll post like a voting thread or something, LOL! thanks :)

VivaLaJuicy · April 30th, 2008, 09:22 PM

I like the Manhattan Croc CLutch!!! Sooo pretty!!!

Alicia · May 1st, 2008, 02:22 AM

Ok, so which colors do you guys like? i like the purple, red, and blue the best.

April 30th, 2008, 12:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Alicia BLOGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shoreline, CT Posts: 2,007	Aspinal of London Manhattan Croc Clutch While I was searching for evening bags and clutches on the web, since I am totally in need of one, I came across a great brand of handbags and leather goods called Aspinal of London. On their website, I discoverd a perfect little beauty called the Manhattan Clutch. These purses are handmade and feature Italian calf embossed croc leather with a touch of patent shine. What is also amazing about these purses is the beautiful and detachable gold or silver chain (depending on which color you opt for) that comes with them. This allows you to either wear the bag over the shoulder for a more casual look, or carry it in your hand as a clutch for evening glamour. Also, they come with a little mirror that is coated with matching leather. These bags retail for $400, which is a little high in my opinion for a designer that realy isn't known (by me anyways). But since they look so gorgeous on the website, and also since I have been craving something colorful, exotic, and patent for evening wear, I think I'm going to give this bag a try. My personal fave is the deep purple because it will match with everything, and it's feminine and elegant. Lastly, a huge plus for me is the size, which measures 9"x 6.5"x 2.5", because I prefer smaller bags for when I hit the clubs or the bar and not a bigger evening bag like an oversized clutch, for example. See the Manhattan Clutch by Aspinal of London here __________________ My Collections Bags Blogs Wishlist Chanel Classic Flap * LV Tivoli GM * LV Damier Speedy 30 * LV Pochette Wallet * Balenciaga City Last edited by Alicia; April 30th, 2008 at 03:34 AM..

April 30th, 2008, 12:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Alicia BLOGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shoreline, CT Posts: 2,007	Re: Aspinal of London Manhattan Croc Clutch So what do you ladies think of this one? Should I, or should I not? __________________ My Collections Bags Blogs Wishlist Chanel Classic Flap * LV Tivoli GM * LV Damier Speedy 30 * LV Pochette Wallet * Balenciaga City

April 30th, 2008, 09:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
boysRsmelly Moderator and Blogger Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,736	Re: Aspinal of London Manhattan Croc Clutch Cute, cute, and more cute! I would get it! __________________ My Blog Posts

April 30th, 2008, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alicia BLOGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shoreline, CT Posts: 2,007	Re: Aspinal of London Manhattan Croc Clutch ^the last one by LAPA is really cute. and it even comes with a shoulder strap! i wish there were more pics on the site though so i could see more details and stuff. and i wonder if the strap is leather? but that is a really good alternative to A of L. but i am still so drawn to that shade of purple, lol! thanks for posting Jen! __________________ My Collections Bags Blogs Wishlist Chanel Classic Flap * LV Tivoli GM * LV Damier Speedy 30 * LV Pochette Wallet * Balenciaga City

April 30th, 2008, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Alicia BLOGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shoreline, CT Posts: 2,007	Re: Aspinal of London Manhattan Croc Clutch yeah, so if you girls come across any styles like the Manhattan clutch or the cherry one by LAPA that Jen posted, please let me know! once i pick out a few that i really want, i'll post like a voting thread or something, LOL! thanks :) __________________ My Collections Bags Blogs Wishlist Chanel Classic Flap * LV Tivoli GM * LV Damier Speedy 30 * LV Pochette Wallet * Balenciaga City

April 30th, 2008, 09:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
VivaLaJuicy Moderator/Blogger Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,243	Re: Aspinal of London Manhattan Croc Clutch I like the Manhattan Croc CLutch!!! Sooo pretty!!! __________________ *WISHLIST: Balenciaga GGH Day My Bag Collection**

May 1st, 2008, 02:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Alicia BLOGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shoreline, CT Posts: 2,007	Re: Aspinal of London Manhattan Croc Clutch Ok, so which colors do you guys like? i like the purple, red, and blue the best. __________________ My Collections Bags Blogs Wishlist Chanel Classic Flap * LV Tivoli GM * LV Damier Speedy 30 * LV Pochette Wallet * Balenciaga City

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