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The Evening Bag Edit: Six Clutches for Black Tie
From Bottega Veneta's woven Knot to a pearl-covered Jimmy Choo, the evening bags worth carrying this season.
By Taiwo AdedayoEvery piece here has been chosen by our editors. We may earn a commission on some products.
An evening bag has one job: hold a phone, a lipstick and a card, and look beautiful doing it. These six do exactly that, and each suits a different kind of evening.
The one to own 
Bottega Veneta Knot
Supple brown leather woven in the house intrecciato technique, topped with a new take on the signature knot. If you only own one evening bag, make it this one.
Quiet luxury 
The Row Sylvia
Camel leather on a slim gold-tone frame, with a card slot so the wallet can stay at home and a slinky strap for when you want your hands free.
How to choose
Match the bag to the dress, not the shoes. Velvet and patent sit best with dark gowns; pearls and satin with pale colours and bridal white. Shop the Black Tie edit.
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