Catherine Rapetti JoJo Clutch
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
If you haven’t had a chance to scoop up a fabulous clutch for your New Year’s Eve party, we’ve got a good option for you. (Forgot about that NYE bash, didn’t you? After all, the holidays do keep you mighty busy…but don’t let your outfit be an after-thought to your Christmas soirees. Plan ahead!) Catherine Rapetti is a new accessories designer on the scene that you should definitely consider for your perfect party purse. After working at Sak’s Fifth Avenue’s marketing division, Catherine was inspired to create a line of accessories that are refined and elegant. She went back to school at the Parsons School of Design and got her degree in Fashion Design; now, she’s producing fabulous, luxurious leather goods that you can imagine having in your closet forever.
For the holidays, our pick is the JoJo Clutch, which has a classic rectangular shape. Available in black tan or pink, each clutch is made of gorgeous embossed croc leather with a magnetic closure. Measuring 14″W x 8″H, this is definitely an oversized clutch that will fit all of your night’s essentials. The clean, sleek lines, along with the high quality, make this an investment piece that you’ll still be able to use 20 years down the line. Order at catherinerapetti.com.
Editor’s Note: We will be taking December 24 and 25 off for the Christmas holiday, returning December 26. We send our best wishes to you and your loved ones, and have a very merry Christmas!
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