I’m not usually one to go gaga over a minaudière, but Nina Ricci’s Ecrin has caught my eye before and in black and white woven grosgrain, it’s truly gone in for the kill. Clearly I’m not the only one to think so, either; I’ve been on a hunt to track down this clutch ever since I saw it was sold out, and now the striking design is finally back in stock! With the grain lines of the grosgrain adding to the already luxe feel, this is the kind of bag you appreciate even more up close. The degrade-style origami folding is absolutely hypnotizing, and the amount of texture? Nothing short of insane. These features give it a more youthful feel than the traditional clutch, and any time a beautiful piece deviates from the norm without going so far that you can only ever wear it a few times, it’s worth the investment (and yes, this is an investment!). Nina Ricci available on NET-A-PORTER for $3,700.
