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Lauren Merkin Lucy Tile Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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Lauren Merkin Lucy Tile ClutchThe Lauren Merkin Lucy Tile Clutch is picnic perfect, in an almost-gingham pattern (it's embossed leather).

This summery little pink clutch goes sweetly with almost any color. We'd especially love to see it paired with blues or gray, and any fabric from denim to silk.

The elegant, neatly folded shape of this bag is accented by its boxy closure, and with no hardware visible, it almost looks more like a work of origami art than a handbag.

What really makes this bag special is the way that the embossed squares take the harshness away from the pink. This bag could easily have been a Pepto Bismol-esque disaster reminiscent of bridesmaid attire, but the tile pattern makes it understated and classy. Well done, Lauren Merkin.

The Lauren Merkin Lucy Tile Clutch is available from Neiman Marcus for $250.00.

Lauren Merkin Travel Accessories

Filed under: Handbags, Journeys


Clutch maven Lauren Merkin has turned her talents to travel with a new line of small leather accessories that will have you eager to take a spontaneous trip. Each leather item is available in teal, eggplant, rust, camel or black, featuring playful detailing and lined in micro-fleece. Prices range from $25 for the leather luggage tag to $250 for the first laptop sleeve that you won't want to hide in the bottom of your totebag. Check out the entire line plus a few of Merkin's latest handbags in the gallery. To order, head to laurenmerkin.com.

Lauren Merkin Charlotte Crochet Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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This delicate looking bag has a sweet, vintage look. Embellished only by subtle pleating, the crochet pattern gives the bag dimension and interest. There's not much more to this bag than meets the eye; it has a snap-flap closure and inside is a single patch pocket. It is simple and beautiful. $220.

Lauren Merkin Eve Plaid Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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A light plaid just says summer, easy, classic and just a bit preppy. Call it the gin and tonic of fabrics. This clutch from Lauren Merkin is done in silk shantung in a peachy plaid shot through with cream and brown. It opens with a hexagonal frame and has a pink striped Lurex lining. Imagine this one tucked under your arm at a summer garden party, paired with a long white linen dress and arms full of gold or silver bangles. The bag sells for $165.

Lauren Merkin Eve Cork Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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Cork continues to pop up in more and more places. Today, it's the material for Lauren Merkin's Eve Cork Clutch. The hexagonal bag, which measures in at a respectable 9.5x4.5-in., making it a rather useful size for a clutch, is covered in thin cork and opens to reveal a pink-striped shimmery lining. The only downside is that the natural cork makes it a bit too casual for evening use and during the day you're likely to have more than a clutch can handle. It would, however, make a great second purse when you're traveling because you're likely to have a larger, plane-friendly bag that you don't want to tote around everywhere after you land. Price: $165.



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