Clutch

Deep forest green, with the ridged back of a crocodile running right up the flap.

This clutch is an envelope style evening bag, size S. The envelope clutch, with its flat body and pointed flap, has been a staple of evening dress since the early twentieth century. The surface carries the scaled pattern of crocodile hide, with the raised ridges of the back forming a central column on the flap, flanked by rounded scales. Fine stitching outlines the edges, and smaller rectangular scales cover the body below. The green is dark and even, with a soft sheen. It is 9 inches long, 1.5 deep and 5 high.

Green, but by no means envious.