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Frangi produced this kind of evening bag in the 1980s at a quality level that most of the market did not bother with.
A small pleated clutch in gold lamé fabric — the metallic weave catches light in both warm and cool directions depending on the angle. The body is ruched into a fan shape with a structured gold-tone metal frame and ball-stud closures. The chain strap is 50 cm, long enough to wear over the shoulder or carry on the forearm. Lined in cream satin with the Frangi label stitched inside.
The metallic fabric and frame construction date this squarely to the 1980s evening wear circuit — the kind of bag that went to dinner, not to the office.
It works for a formal dinner, a wedding, or any occasion that calls for something that reads dressed-up without being fussy. The gold tone sits equally well with black, ivory, and deep jewel tones. The chain is short enough that it stays put.
Details
Type: Clutch bag
Era: 1980s
Material: Gold lamé fabric, gold-tone metal frame
Lining: Cream satin
Size: 17 × 15 × 5 cm
Chain length: 50 cm
Marked: Yes — "Frangi" label stitched inside
Closure: Gold-tone metal frame with ball-stud clasps
Style: Evening, 1980s formal
Condition
Excellent · Fabric crisp, no pulls or wear, frame opens and closes cleanly, lining intact, no marks.
