2000s Sergio Rossi Brown Copper Leather Clutch Bag

This clutch was made by Sergio Rossi in the early 2000s. The exterior is warm brown leather with subtle copper undertones, and the bag closes with an unusual catch lock on the side, fitted with a sleek silver-tone fastener. Straps allow it to be carried around the wrist, and the interior is lined in black canvas. It measures 9 x 4.5 in (approx. 23 x 11.5 cm).

Sergio Rossi began as a shoemaker in San Mauro Pascoli, in Italy's Romagna region, and the brand became known above all for its footwear. In 1999 it became part of the Gucci Group, and in the years that followed its accessories extended into bags and small leather goods.

The side-mounted catch is the clutch's defining detail. It keeps the front clean and uninterrupted, so the colour and sheen of the leather remain the focus, while the wrist straps make the piece practical to carry.

Bags from the early 2000s are drawing new attention as the style of the period returns. Sergio Rossi bags are less common than the house's shoes, and examples with well-preserved leather and hardware are found less often.