Choose a box embellished with crystals or metallic paint to serve as a conversation-starting clutch. Making Your Own?
It’s the perfect weekend project that results in a wearable work of art. cigar box handbag
If you're feeling crafty, making your own is surprisingly simple. You only need a few supplies: An empty wooden cigar box A decorative handle (beaded, bamboo, or leather) Two small hinges and a latch Fabric scraps for the lining Choose a box embellished with crystals or metallic
Many vintage boxes are lined with velvet or quilted satin. Check for mirrors glued inside the lid—a classic 1950s touch for quick lipstick checks. If you're feeling crafty, making your own is
The cigar box handbag is proof that style doesn't have to come from a luxury boutique—sometimes, it comes from a little bit of imagination and a repurposed box.
Don't let the boxy shape intimidate you. Here is how to rock it: