Orderly Studs in the Traditional "Diamante" Pattern

A clutch bag—might evoke the image of an older gentleman carrying one under his arm, but it is currently one of the most important items being proposed by various select shops and maisons. Of course, they are more often called "clutch bags" these days, and perhaps influenced by the proliferation of iPads and mobile notebooks, one increasingly sees people carrying camouflage or striped clutch bags around town.





A similar shift is visible in men's wallets, with slightly larger wallets being carried by hand rather than being tucked away in pockets or bags. This style is gradually gaining recognition. The Gucci studded wallet that has just been released is also an item that looks picture-perfect when carried by hand, much like a clutch bag.

The grid-like studs form a pattern known as "Diamante." Meaning "diamond" in Italian, it was Gucci's first signature pattern, created in 1930. Later, the initials "GG" of founder Guccio Gucci were added to this, creating the familiar "Original GG" pattern. At the corners, the "Interlocking G," a motif of two intertwined Gs. And it adopts the zip-around style, a classic for women's wallets that has recently begun to gain popularity among men as well. This zipper might also be one element that makes the wallet "clutch bag-like." It is available in two colors: black and gray. The bi-fold type is a standard style for Gucci and is available only in black.





The "going out empty-handed 2.0" style, where one carries a wallet without a bag, is effectively realized with this Gucci studded wallet as a key item.


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