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1950s/1960s Red Satin Bow Clutch Evening Bag

 A 1950s/1960s red satin evening clutch with a structured foldover silhouette and gathered bow detail across the front. A classic pop-of-color vintage accessory for cocktail, wedding guest, or holiday styling. Shown on Dominique for scale.

$68

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Description

A vivid red satin evening clutch with a softly structured foldover body and sculptural bow detail across the front. The gathered bow gives the piece a romantic, midcentury formalwear feel, while the saturated red makes it an easy statement accessory.

This style fits beautifully within the 1950s–1960s evening bag tradition, when compact clutches and small formal handbags were common finishing pieces for cocktail dresses, party looks, and special occasion dressing. Fabric evening bags, including satin and brocade examples, were especially popular for dressier wardrobes of the period.

The silhouette is simple enough to wear with modern tailoring, but the bow-front design keeps it distinctly vintage. Style it with a black slip dress, a cream silk blouse and trousers, a metallic brocade skirt, or as a bright contrast against ivory, camel, navy, or gold.

Shown on Dominique for scale. Clothing and other accessories shown are styling pieces and are not included.

Details
Brand: Unlabeled / not visible
Era: Estimated 1950s–1960s
Item Type: Evening clutch
Color: Red / coral red
Material: Satin or satin-like fabric; exact fiber content not confirmed
Closure: Not visible in provided image; confirm before publishing
Handle: None visible; clutch style
Condition: Good vintage condition with visible age-appropriate wear; see notes below
Model: Dominique shown for scale

Condition Notes
Good vintage condition with visible age-appropriate wear. From the photo, the satin has light surface wrinkling and soft handling marks, which are typical for vintage satin accessories. Rich should confirm the closure, interior condition, any label, and whether there are stains, pulls, loose stitching, or discoloration before publishing.

Measurements
Measurements not provided. Use model photo for scale. If possible, add approximate width and height before publishing, since clutch sizing affects buyer expectations.

Curation Note
Each Quirk piece is hand selected by our team for quality, construction, styling potential, and point of view.

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Satin

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Efa F.
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I've been coming to Quirk for years now. Some of my favorite pieces have come from her shop and I always get compliments. It's the perfect place to get something unique that not everyone has. Top quality items. One of my first pieces I bought from her is a vintage Armani blazer that has become a regular staple piece for me. Still in my rotation years later :) The shopping experience itself is always a treat (coming from someone who doesn't like shopping). Melynda is super welcoming and helpful if you're looking for something in particular. If she doesn't have it, it's likely she will soon, as she's regularly getting new inventory. Also, be sure to check out her shopping events!
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Monika Zhao
very nice shop offering student discounts
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Shannon H.
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The owner/stylist here is so great!! We found this place on Yelp and it was our first stop to find a vintage 20s style outfit. We found 2 great dresses and the perfect hat! The prices are very reasonable too.
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Shirley C.
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I cannot say enough glowing words about Quirk. It's the absolute best. I've come several times since 2020 and they never miss. Melynda is a top-tier curator. All her pieces feel hand-picked with thought, care, and a keen eye for taste and style. It's easy to find a great deal here: I've found a vintage Dior wallet at Quirk, as well as multiple outfits for red carpets, premieres, photoshoots, and day-to-day wear. She keeps prices super fair and reasonable while knowing her stuff when it comes to true vintage, designer, and quality. I always know I'm getting my money's worth. As a stylist, Melynda is a true treat and I highly recommend working with her. Whether it's working on a tight budget and creating 15-30 looks from vintage pieces, or an expanded budget that can pull from showrooms and designer pieces, or even creating a custom piece--Melynda knows how to meet the needs of every budget and occasion and go above and beyond. She puts in the work when it comes to event research and advocates for a client's personal taste. She has styled high-profile clients and costumed network television shows--it's hard to find someone who knows more about true vintage and eras than Melynda! As someone who loves vintage shopping, thrifting, and flea/artist/vintage markets, I'm always looking for vendors and stores, and Quirk is one of those special places where you can tell vintage is a real passion, not just a place to make a quick buck on a Tiktok trend (though you can definitely find super trendy pieces here too!). At Quirk, I'd say clothes are treated like found treasure looking for their forever home! I come back again and again because the pieces are fun and always changing. As a store owner, Melynda is friendly, knowledgable, and is great at offering styling advice for each customer's unique taste. She keeps such a positive shopping atmosphere in the store. I'll always keep returning!
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Carwin Brice III
This store is a gem! If you’re going to shop preloved fashion this is a great place to spend your monies! 11/10 would recommend!
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Shirley Chen
QUIRK is the absolute best. I've come several times since 2020 and they never miss. Melynda is a top-tier curator. All her pieces feel hand-picked with thought, care, and a keen eye for taste and style. It's easy to find a great deal here: I've found a vintage Dior wallet at QUIRK, as well as multiple outfits for red carpets, premieres, photoshoots, and day-to-day wear. She keeps prices super fair and reasonable while knowing her stuff when it comes to true vintage, designer, and quality. I always know I'm getting my money's worth. As someone who loves vintage shopping, thrifting, and flea/artist/vintage markets, I'm always looking for vendors and stores, and QUIRK is one of those special places where you can tell vintage is a real passion, not just a place to make a quick buck on a Tiktok trend (though you can definitely find super trendy pieces here too!). At QUIRK, I'd say clothes are treated like found treasure looking for their forever home! I come back again and again because the pieces are fun and always changing. As a store owner, Melynda is friendly, knowledgable, and is great at offering styling advice for each customer's unique taste. She keeps such a positive shopping atmosphere in the store—I'll always keep returning! Love love love it!
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Darby Woods
Melinda who started and runs Quirk the people free boutique is so amazing upbeat and selfless to continue to help all of us that lost our homes. Quirk has been a loving space for me to get help to start over again and a big part of my healing journey I have visited a couple of times and found wonderful clothes to help me get back to work and visit my son at college. It is organized, clean and has great donations. I am forever grateful and count Melinda as a new friend. I also met many other fire victims and ran into old friends. Had been a wonderful place for me as I begin my healing journey. 5 stars plus another 5 stars.
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Thy H.
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I love this place! Melynda was super nice and carried a great conversation. We bought a vintage straw purse and vintage sweater tie. This place is very well curated. Wish her and her partner all the best of luck!
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Clo Terare
Best shop owner to go visit! She knows everywhere good in DTLA and has the cutest store. Also does custom clothing and costumes!
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Camille Hamilton
I am such a shop-aholic at her store. I love her dresses and shoes. The owner always put a great story behind every outfit and whom she did her work. The owner, Melynda is AMAZING Stylist in the business. Her work is ABSOLUTELY amazing and her dog Prudence who comes into the store makes the vibe very loving and friendly. I pretty much spend my entire paycheck coming to this store. Very tempting and I always come out with the hottest looks at her store.
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Elise M.
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5 stars for what they are doing for the community but not for my personal experience. They were listed on the wildfire Google sheet / website as one of the few places still accepting donations, so I brought all my unworn clothes over. The address on the website and online is not the correct one, so had to get back in my car and find new parking closer to the new location. Then I get inside and they said donations are by appointment only. 30 minute drive and a lot of parking hassle with nothing to show for it. Would be nice if they updated their donation status and location on the Google sheet. Annoying for me but glad they are helping those in need. The new location is in the photo.
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Tari Caldwell
Fab collection !
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Zina B.
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I appreciate what Quirk is doing and helping restoring the lives of those affected by the fires!!! It's always a humbling experience to give back to the community and receive services. Melinda (even tho' I'm so spelling her name wrong lol sorry) is always a cup of joy and so supportive. You are such a gem along with your team. I look forward to watching the free peoples boutique grow along with quirk. Thank you once again and words can never describe what an impact you have shown towards myself, family, friends and community.
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Liz
Quirk is the kind of place you walk into and immediately feel like you’ve inherited the wardrobe of a rich, eccentric aunt who traveled the world and kept all the best pieces. Every rack feels intentional, lived in, and full of personality. Nothing feels random. Each item has a story, and you can sense it the moment you start browsing. The bag selection alone is worth the stop. There are so many standout pieces that feel like true finds, not just resale. The kind of bags you don’t see twice. What really makes this place special is the owner, Melynda. She’s genuinely fun to talk to and clearly passionate about what she curates. You can tell there’s pride and care behind every piece in the shop. Talking with her about vintage fashion and the stories behind the items made the experience feel personal, not transactional. This ended up being one of the coolest spots I stumbled into in the fashion district. If you appreciate vintage that feels curated and soulful rather than picked over, Quirk is a must.
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Kyle S.
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My friend and I were exploring the fashion district and came across this place and it is a total gem! Some very interesting timeless pieces that were super fun too look through and such a friendly vibe. Shoutout to the lady working there, I believe it was Malinda, she was so friendly and I had such a good time talking with her! She is so passionate and stylish and her friendliness and love for fashion is what makes me love LA! Certainly must visit if your in the area!!!!

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