A gold-tone metal bow accentuates the edge of deep black velvet, its sculpted
form anchoring the front flap in a single, deliberate gesture. The body is cut
in a classic envelope silhouette, trimmed with smooth black leather on the sides
and finished with a crisp, tactile snap closure. Handheld and compact, the bag
opens to reveal a black fabric-lined interior with a single main compartment—
no extraneous details, no visible logo, only the understated interplay of texture and
hardware.

The construction is clean, with the velvet retaining a healthy nap and the
gold-tone elements maintaining their luster. Light wear is visible along the
leather edges, a trace of careful use over decades. No accessories accompany the
piece; the design is unmarked, save for the interior “GIVENCHY SACS” label in
serif black on white.

This clutch dates to the Hubert de Givenchy era, circa the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, an
attribution based on the label’s typography and the distinctive bow hardware.
During this period, Givenchy’s accessories featured sculptural metalwork and tactile
materials—a mood captured here in velvet and gold.

Era: Late 1970s–Mid 1980s (visual dating; 'GIVENCHY SACS' label and bow
hardware)
Condition: Very Good—light wear on leather edges; velvet and hardware bright
Material: Black velvet and leather exterior, gold-tone bow snap closure, black
fabric lining
Color: Black velvet and leather exterior with gold-tone metal snap and bow,
black fabric interior
Dimensions: W 28 × H 15 × D 5.5 cm
Made in: France