Love… love is… hmm, what is love? This is a very good question. But it is one that doesn’t come with an easy answer. If I were to guess though, I would say that love is this Heather Hawkins Large Love Is… Clutch (a giant-sized version of the designer’s original fold-over design). This lovely clutch is made of Italian patent leathers, all of which are hand-selected. I wouldn’t describe the leather as patent, however. It looks more like a glazed leather to me. The hand-woven crisscross pattern is gorgeous and the so-called patent leather adds a lot of dimension. It looks a little bit Bottega Veneta-ish, but it is more simple and the interwoven pieces of leather are greater in width. It’s no wonder that Heather Hawkins handbags are quickly becoming a celeb favorite!

I really like the fold-over styling of this clutch and its extra-large size. At 13 inches in length, you could fit a surprisingly large amount of stuff inside. This clutch would probably look too casual for a formal occasion. However, it would be perfect for going out to dinner or to a nightclub. Plus the color is beautiful! And it would probably go with a lot more outfits than you would think!

Discover the Heather Hawkins Large Love Is.. Clutch at ShopManhattanite.com, where it is currently available in Emerald!

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