The Empress: Handcrafted Legacy in Every Detail
When artisans in León select a hide for The Empress, they're continuing a tradition that began centuries before luxury brands started charging four-figure prices for bags made on assembly lines. Available in rich Noir and warm Sienna, each Empress clutch passes through the hands of craftspeople who cut, stitch, and burnish every edge by hand—no machines, no shortcuts.
While most "designer" purses conceal pressed leather scraps or synthetic materials behind logos, The Empress showcases full-grain smooth leather that tells its own story. This premium material—the highest grade available—develops a unique patina over time, becoming more beautiful as it captures moments of your journey.
The subtle, distinctive aroma that customers rave about isn't an added fragrance—it's the authentic scent of genuine leather that mass-produced alternatives try (and fail) to replicate. It's a sensory reminder that you're carrying something real.
Precisely sized at 10" x 8" x 2" and weighing just 15 oz, The Empress holds your essentials without weighing you down. Each clutch features:
- Full-grain smooth leather from American ranches
- Hand-sewn construction with reinforced stitching
- A single, understated Christopher Lawrence badge (because you're not a billboard)
- Interior organization that balances function with elegance
- A silhouette that transitions effortlessly from day to evening
As a limited-edition piece, The Empress represents our commitment to quality over quantity. We don't mass-produce—we create heirlooms. And because we're family-owned and Veteran-operated, we've eliminated the corporate markups and celebrity endorsements that inflate prices without adding value.
Own a clutch that whispers quality instead of shouting status—because true elegance doesn't need an introduction.