When it concerns award shows, the gowns get all the televised glory. The bags that are carried with them are typically tiny, of course, and possibly the public at large isn’t as obsessed with the details of a tiny evening bag as we are. That’s their choice, even if I don’t necessarily support or understand it. For everyone else (meaning all of you guys), I’ve done the brave work of identifying as numerous clutches that traveled the red carpet at Sunday night’s 2013 golden Globes as humanly possible.
From the conventional glamour of Roger Vivier on cohost Tina Fey to the futuristic look of nearly naked Jennifer Lopez’s Jimmy Choo, the itty bitty bags were much more interesting than possibly you realized from your couch. check out our slideshow for all of the requisite close-ups alongside the actresses’ full looks.
We’ll start, of course, with the hosts. I loved Amy Poehler’s arrival ensemble, which included a very “Le Smoking” Stella McCartney lady tux, accented with the art deco loveliness of this Judith Leiber Streamline Minaudiere. shop Judith Leiber through Neiman Marcus.
The other half of Sunday night’s hosting duo was, of course, the inimitable Tina Fey. Her arrival ensemble was a L’Wren Scott dress paired with a classic Roger Vivier Pilgrim Clutch. shop Roger Vivier through MyTheresa.
Actress Kristen Bell, who is pregnant with her first child, also chose a Roger Vivier Pilgrim grasp to match her pastel Jenny Packham gown. shop Roger Vivier through MyTheresa.
At times, it seemed like Roger Vivier’s entire evening bag oeuvre was on display on the red carpet. Jessica Alba chose a fluffy Roger Vivier Pochette Prisme Poodle grasp to match her Oscar de la Renta ball gown. shop Roger Vivier through MyTheresa.
The Roger Vivier Boite de Nuit grasp is another of Vivier’s red carpet standbys – Kristen Wiig paired hers with a modern Michael Kors number. shop Roger Vivier through MyTheresa.
Kate Hudson, dressed in dramatic Alexander McQueen, carried the same Roger Vivier Boite de Nuit as Wiig.
Not everyone carried Vivier, though; there was also plenty of Judith Leiber. Helen Mirren accented her Badgley Mischka gown with a Judith Leiber Aurelie Crocodile Clutch. You can have one of your own for $7,995 through Neiman Marcus.
Many stars also chose to stick with their dress designers for their accessories. Julianne Moore, for example, carried a Tom Ford embossed Minaudiere with her customized Tom Ford gown. pick up a gold Tom Ford Minaudiere for $2,700 through Neiman Marcus.
Kerry Washington went with the quasi-brand match; her grasp is a Prada Silk Minaudiere, while her dress came from little sister brand Miu Miu. shop Prada through Neiman Marcus.
You can always count on Helena Bonham Carter for cheeky red carpet accessories choices, and her Lulu Guinness Lips grasp fits her personality to a T. You can have a lips grasp of your very own for $465 through Lulu Guinness.
Speaking of odd handbag choices, Alyssa Milano chose a Thale Blanc Adrianne grasp with a rather large bedazzled leopard head on it. It can be yours for $1,815 through Thale Blanc.
Like Alyssa Milano, Katharine McPhee didn’t choose an apparent brand – she chose the Oroton society grasp to go along with her Theyskens’ theory dress. shop this Australian brand through Oroton.com.
On Sunday night, I learned one thing: If you see a sleek, perfectly proportioned, understated box grasp on the red carpet, it’s probably made by Salvatore Ferragamo. winner Jennifer Lawrence was one of numerous stars who chose his evening bags for the occasion. She paired hers with Christian Dior Haute Couture. shop Ferragamo through Neiman Marcus.
Megan Fox carried a Salvatore Ferragamo Minaudiere to offer a bit of color to her Dolce & Gabbana dress. shop Salvatore Ferragamo bags through Neiman Marcus.
Red carpet host Ryan Seacrest’s main squeeze Julianne Hough played up her manicure with a Salvatore Ferragamo Melina Clutch. The exact same grasp is $2,500 through Zappos Couture.
Speaking of color, Hayden Panettiere chose a pink snakeskin Kotur Espey Box grasp to bring out the pink undertones in her Roberto Cavalli gown. get a similar metal Morley version for $395 through Net-a-Porter.
Ladies who want to add a bit of modernity to their red carpet ensembles would be wise to look to Jimmy Choo – Rachel Weisz carried an acrylic Jimmy Choo candy grasp to accent her Louis Vuitton look. pick up the glittery silver version for $650 through Jimmy Choo.
If you could pull your eyes away from Jennifer Lopez’s seemingly painted-on Zuhair Murad dress, then you might have discovered her mirrored silver Jimmy Choo Cosma Clutch. pick up a colorful version for $1,595.
