Aje Clutch Bags: Sizes, Straps and Which to Wear

An Aje clutch is a small evening bag from the Sydney label Aje, and it is the largest single bag category the brand makes: Coveti carries 29 Aje clutches across eight main families, Cece, Celia, Luna, Retrofete, Maxine, Amber, Celeste and Cezanne. Most are leather, most come with a chain strap that turns them into a shoulder bag, and the classic Cece measures 19 cm high, 12.5 cm across the base and 4.5 cm deep.

This guide explains each family, how much each one holds, which carry a strap and which clutch to wear with which Aje dress. If you are looking at the wider bag range first, start with our pillar guide to Aje bags.

Aje clutch bags at a glance

• Clutches on Coveti: 29, the biggest of Aje’s four bag groups.
• Families: Cece, Celia, Luna, Retrofete, Maxine, Amber, Celeste and Cezanne, plus single styles such as Corrie, Alessia, Arden, Verona, Ceremonia and Amara.
• Typical size: 19 to 22 cm wide, 10 to 19 cm high, 3.5 to 7 cm deep.
• Straps: most have a detachable chain; several add a metal top handle.
• Materials: smooth leather, croc emboss leather, nubuck, metallic leather, PU and woven PU.
• Signature hardware: the Luna sunflower, the Retrofete gold flower clasp, the Maxine western buckle.
• Seasons: styles from Spring 2025 through to Resort 2027.

What clutch bags does Aje make?

Aje’s clutches split into three types. The first is the frame clutch with a chain strap, an upright rectangle you can hold, tuck under the arm and wear across the body: Cece, Celia and Cezanne. The second is the top-handle mini, a clutch with a rigid metal handle plus a chain: Luna, Celeste, Alessia and Corrie. The third is the sculptural clutch, where shape and hardware come first: Retrofete, Maxine, Amber and the one-off pieces.

Every one is a single size, and Coveti lists Aje’s own measurements where the brand gives them. Here is each family in turn.

Which Aje clutch is the most versatile?

The Cece. The Cece Clutch in Black is cut in leather with a PU lining, 19 cm high, 12.5 cm wide at the base and 4.5 cm deep, and it comes with a chain strap long enough to wear crossbody. That one strap makes it the clutch you can wear to a wedding ceremony with the chain on and to the reception with the chain tucked inside. It also comes in Ivory, which suits bridal and white dressing, and in Beach Beige, a neutral that disappears against a print.

The Cece Metallic Clutch in Rose Gold keeps the same frame and adds two practical details: a hammered bead hardware detail and a slot card pocket inside the single main compartment. If you only buy one Aje clutch for the year’s events, a Cece in a neutral is the safe choice.

Celia: the Cece in croc emboss

The Celia Croc Emboss Clutch in Black Croc shares the Cece’s 19 by 12.5 by 4.5 cm measurements but is finished in leather embossed with a croc texture, with D-ring hardware and gold strap clips. The Ivory Croc version is the one for daytime weddings. Aje bans exotic skins, so this is leather with a pressed pattern, never crocodile.

Cezanne: the minimal option

The Cezanne Clutch in Black is the plainest of the set: leather, a feature hardware detail and a chain strap. Choose it when the dress is busy and the bag should stay quiet. It also comes in Ivory.

Which Aje clutches have a top handle?

Four families pair a rigid metal top handle with a chain. The handle gives you a grip at a standing event; the chain frees your hands later on.

The Luna Mini Croc Emboss Clutch in Olive Croc carries Aje’s sunflower hardware on the front, a metal top handle and a detachable chain shoulder strap. It also comes in Black Croc, and the Luna Metallic Mini Clutch in Gold is the same shape in metallic leather. Aje gives no measurements for the Luna, and the “Mini” in the name is a fair signal that it holds the bare essentials.

The Celeste Flower Clutch in Ivory is 22 cm wide, 12 cm high and 5 cm deep, in leather, with a metal top handle and a removable chain on a 50 cm drop. A 50 cm drop is long enough to wear the bag on the shoulder over a coat. The Merlot version is the colour to wear with black.

The Alessia Flower Clutch in Rose Gold Metallic is slightly smaller at 19 cm wide, 12 cm high and 5 cm deep, in PU, with a flower hardware feature, a metal top handle and a detachable chain.

The Corrie Small Clutch in Ivory Croc is the long, flat one: 29.5 cm wide, 12.5 cm high and only 3.5 cm deep, with metal top handles and a 26 cm strap drop. Its width gives the most flat space of any measured Aje clutch, while the 3.5 cm depth keeps the contents slim.

What are the Retrofete, Maxine and Amber clutches?

Retrofete

The Retrofete is an oval clutch closed with a gold flower clasp. The Retrofete Clutch in Light Gold is metallic, and the Retrofete Woven Clutch in Ivory is woven, both in PU, both 20 cm long, 7 cm wide and 10 cm high. No strap is listed, so treat it as a hand-held piece. The Retrofete Woven Long Clutch in Gold stretches the idea into a rectangle with the same flower closure. The woven Retrofetes are Aje’s holiday clutches; they suit linen and a beach wedding better than leather does.

Maxine

The Maxine family brings Aje’s western buckle to the clutch. The Maxine Nubuck Clutch in Midnight Blue is leather nubuck with Aje logo letter hardware, a western-style buckle and a single compartment. A Mahogany version suits autumn tones. The Maxine Medium Clutch in Ivory and Silver is cut oversized in leather, the largest-looking clutch in the range. Maxine also runs through Aje’s belts, so a matching set is easy to build.

Amber

The Amber Clutch in Chestnut is relaxed in shape, in leather and cotton, with a beaded hardware handle, a detachable shoulder strap and Aje logo hardware. It is the most daytime-friendly clutch in the group, the one to carry to lunch.

What else is in the Aje clutch range?

A handful of single styles round out the 29. The Amara Texture Mini Bag in Terracotta is grouped with the clutches but is really a small structured bag, 32 cm long, 9 cm wide and 23 cm high, in leather with gold buckle hardware, a top handle and adjustable straps. The Ceremonia Metallic Mini Bucket in Gold has a ruched upper and a curved metal carrying handle with gold bead detail. The Arden Embellished Clutch in Mahogany is embellished and lined in vegan leather, and the Verona Eel Emboss Small Clutch in Gold Eel is a fold-over shape with Aje logo hardware.

How much fits in an Aje clutch?

Depth is the number to watch. Most Aje clutches are between 3.5 cm and 7 cm deep, which suits a slim edit of essentials: a card holder, keys, a lipstick. Measure your phone against the height before you buy. Here is how the measured styles compare.

If you need more room than this for an evening, look at the Aje crossbody and shoulder bags, where the Aviel Evening Bag offers multiple compartments at 22 cm long and 16.5 cm high.

Which Aje clutch goes with which dress?

Match the clutch to the dress by weight and occasion, not only colour.

• Black-tie gown: a metallic. The Luna Metallic Mini Clutch and Cece Metallic in Rose Gold catch light without fighting a column dress. See Aje black tie gowns.
• Printed midi for a wedding: a neutral with a strap, such as the Cece in Beach Beige, so the print does the work. More in Aje wedding guest dresses.
• White and bridal dressing: the Celia Croc Emboss in Ivory Croc, the Celeste in Ivory, the Cece in Ivory. See Aje white dresses and bridal.
• Bridesmaids: one clutch style in matching colour for the whole party; the Cece’s three neutrals make this simple. Read Aje bridesmaid dresses.
• Formal cocktail: the Celeste Flower in Merlot with black, the Luna Mini in Olive Croc with ivory. More in Aje formal dresses.
• Summer lunch and holidays: the woven Retrofete and the Amber Clutch.

Are Aje clutches leather?

Most are, but not all. The Cece, Celia, Celeste, Cezanne, Luna, Maxine and Corrie clutches are leather. The Retrofete family and the Alessia Flower Clutch are PU. Aje sources leather from Leather Working Group accredited suppliers. Every product page on Coveti states the exact composition. For construction and hardware detail, read are Aje bags good quality.

How should you care for an Aje clutch?

Keep leather clutches in a soft cotton bag away from direct sun, and stuff them lightly with tissue so frame shapes like the Cece keep their line. Nubuck, as on the Maxine Nubuck Clutch, marks with water and oil, so carry it on dry nights and brush it with a suede brush. Metallic finishes scratch against keys; a card holder inside helps. Wipe PU styles with a damp cloth. Detach chains before storing so they do not press into the leather.

Where can you buy an Aje clutch?

Coveti carries all 29 Aje clutches in this guide, each verified authentic before dispatch and shipped worldwide from the UAE and Australia by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. Shop them in clutch bags and on the Aje brand page. Aje also sells through its own stores, more than 20 of them across Australia and New Zealand, and David Jones stocks the label in Australia as a separate retailer.

Frequently asked questions

How many clutch bags does Aje make?
Coveti carries 29 Aje clutches across eight main families: Cece, Celia, Luna, Retrofete, Maxine, Amber, Celeste and Cezanne, plus several single styles.

What size is the Aje Cece Clutch?
The Cece Clutch measures 19 cm high, 12.5 cm across the base and 4.5 cm deep. It is leather with a PU lining and has a chain strap for shoulder and crossbody wear.

Do Aje clutches come with a strap?
Most do. The Cece, Celia, Cezanne, Luna, Celeste, Alessia and Amber all have a chain strap, a shoulder strap and a top handle in some combination. The Retrofete is hand-held.

Is the Aje Celia Croc Emboss Clutch real crocodile?
No. It is leather embossed with a croc pattern. Aje bans exotic skins across its range.

Which Aje clutch is best for a wedding?
A clutch with a strap in a neutral shade. The Cece in Ivory, Black and Beach Beige and the Celia Croc Emboss in Ivory Croc are the most adaptable choices.

What is the Aje Luna clutch?
The Luna Mini is a small leather clutch with Aje’s sunflower hardware, a metal top handle and a detachable chain shoulder strap, offered in croc emboss and metallic gold leather.