London - May 15, 2006

Get a Grip

Vaza Clutch Bags

You’re sensible. Regarded as the voice of reason in both professional and social circles. You’re short on gossip, big on career advice and you calm hysterical colleagues in seconds.

But even you might get ridiculously giddy at the sight of a Vaza clutch. Kitschy and witty, the origami-style bags are made with the finest silks and leathers and lined in shocking pink satin by St. Martin’s graduate Aseef Vaza, who previously designed for and Anna Molinari and Lanvin.

There’s a polished patent leather variety for those days and nights when you want to ‘do’ sex (even if you don’t end up having it), a vivid octopus motif when you prefer to be whimsical, and a charming goldfish print for days when you have nothing to say (or wear) and want someone (or something) to do the talking for you.

There’s a small downside: such mastery doesn’t come cheap — around £300 a bag. Which means buying one isn’t the most sensible thing to do.

Perhaps all the more reason to go for it.

Available at Catherine Prevost, 109 Walton Street, SW3 (020 7584 8860).