Abhilasha Ojha on “minaudieres” that are worth their weight (in gold, platinum...)
This clutch is from house of Braccialini. Called Pomodoro, it is hand-stitched, which gives it a unique three-dimensional effect. Made of leather, this sassy clutch is a riot of colours — bright red, green and yellow.
Price: Rs 1.5 lakh
Where: Ministry of Fashion, DLF Emporio Mall,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
Judith Leiber and Indian fashion designer Suneet Varma have joined hands to create minaudieres (small ornamental cases) encrusted with jewelled stones and gleaming crystals. Featured here is the Pietra Dura clutch, which is gold plated and has beaded crystals. You’ll also get a ‘keepsake’ bag for this clutch
Price: Rs 2.30 lakh
www.judithleiber.com
Perhaps the most expensive clutch in the world, this piece is by Japanese jewellery house Ginza Tinaka. Fashioned in platinum and studded with over 2,000 diamonds, its strap can also be worn as a necklace. Don’t miss the 8 carat pear-shaped diamond in the centre, which can be unclasped and worn as a brooch
Price: $1.9 million
www.ginzatanaka.co.jp
These minaudieres from Bvlgari are stylish and functional. Apart from the mud-coloured croco miniaudiere, there’s also a beige clutch in woven calf leather. Embellished with gold clasps and chains, these have the Bvlgari logo in the centre.
Price: Rs 1.26 lakh onwards
www.bvlgari.com
