The reason for clutches was the advent of elaborate and extravagant dresses, gowns, and formal clothing. There were no pockets in shorter dresses, and a bag had to be carried with the essentials without breaking the elegant look. Clutches or clutch purses are small handbags that are usually carried without a handle or strap. Unlike traditional handbags, they do not contain any straps or handles, and there is a simple metal clasp that closes them; therefore, carrying them either in your hand or under your arm is possible. While some clutch purses consist of only one pocket, other clutch purses may consist of multiple compartments or pockets. Many clutch purses include a built-in mirror for touch-ups. Since the clutch purses are actually designed to complement the attires often created with the same cloth or at least in a color that matches, getting custom clutch purses is quite normal. However, a leather-made custom clutch bag is indeed a very versatile accessory as it can be handy to carry around a small handbag when you want it to fit into your palm.