Brian Atwood is the master of the red carpet-worthy shoe: His designs are unfailingly sexy, creative, fun, and flattering. Gilt was honored to help him launch his first line of handbags, which are as swoon-worthy as his footwear. Crafted from sumptuous exotic leathers, suede, mother-of-pearl and other luxurious materials, Atwood's clutches come in several unique shapes. We particularly love the perfectly on-trend, colorblocked Carla envelope clutches, which he takes to the next level in gleaming watersnake.

For evenings out on the town, what could be more glamorous than a Brian Atwood minaudière? Just ask Melissa McCarthy, who celebrated her 2012 Oscar nomination by carrying a custom-made clutch to the ceremony. Geometric inlays of mother-of -pearl and tortoise shell are both thoroughly modern and utterly classic investment pieces to wear now and forever.