Vintage 1970s Diane Love Envelope Clutch w Gold Strap

Diane Love evening bag from the 1970s In excellent condition Vintage Diane Love Brocade Envelope Evening Handbag This bag is an envelope style with a large fold over flap. It can be held as a clutch or used as a shoulder bag utilizing its amazing flat gold snake chain. The chain is solid and unique and it lays flat. The material is a poly blend that resembles silk. There is a stylized weave pattern. The colors are bronze, copper and the metallic gold thread gives the bag a sheen and a shine. The bag closes with a snap closure. The inside is lined with a butter sage grosgrain fabric. There is an open pocket and the "Diane Love" cloth label is sewn inside. It measures 8"w x 7 1/4"h. Bag is in great condition. A little fading under flap from storage. This is a gorgeous, beautiful designer evening back. Diana Love Brocade Evening Bag Beautiful Diane Love brocade evening bag from the famed Upper East Side shop of Manhattan designer. Ms Love also designed jewelry for Trifari amongst other things. Diane Love brocade evening bags were popularized in NYC by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the 1970's and 80's and became the must have bag. There are many photos of Mrs. Onassis in evening attire carrying her Diane Love bags. Her bags were also sold at Bloomingdale's. Now they are becoming more difficult to acquire because of their visual appeal, the expert craftsmanship that went into each one and the timeless quality they transmit. Questions? Leave a comment below!