In 2018, many of these bags could be seen featuring python prints and, above all, lots of shine—gold and silver sequins, and even scales—which may make them a bit less comfortable to carry. In any case, the clear winner was the envelope clutch: an ultra-slim bag with a flap that mimics the shape of old-fashioned envelopes.

This proves that vintage style continues to be in fashion. So, if you don’t want to spend money testing out how a clutch works for you, just dig through your home—you might find an old bag, like those soft fabric handheld purses that were worn in the 1950s.