Availability: in stock in Italy
Product code: 7115
HS customs code: centro destra
(for calculating customs duty for non-EU countries)
Materials: genuine leather
Material density: Semi-rigid bag
Accessories: shoulder strap, dust bag
Color: black, flap with grey pattern
Type: Clutch bag
Dimensions:
Small
Height, cm./ inches: 14 cm. / 5.5"
Width, cm./ inches: 7 cm. / 2.8"
Length, cm./ inches: 29 cm. / 11.4"
Condition: This item is authentic, new, with labels.
There’s an elegance that never needs to raise its voice, and this Gilda Tonelli clutch proves it through a refined play of contrasts.
The black patent genuine leather base reflects light like a mirror, while the flap—crafted in leather with tiny grey-and-black micro-squares—
creates an orderly, sophisticated “mosaic” effect. On the front, a clean, statement bow—secured by a small metal accent—adds a feminine touch,
almost like a gift wrap detail, yet always with a restrained taste.
The shape is compact and rectangular, designed to follow you from an elegant dinner to a special event: carried by hand it stays essential and chic,
with the detachable strap it becomes comfortable and hands-free. The flap with magnetic button closure is practical,
and the interior is organized to keep everything in order without sacrificing style.
Details and features
- Brand: Gilda Tonelli
- Type: clutch / small crossbody bag
- Material: black patent genuine leather + suede leather with grey/black micro-square pattern
- Color: black with grey-black insert
- Front detail: bow with metal accent
- Closure: front flap with magnetic button
- Strap: long, detachable
- Interior: one zip pocket + one open pocket
- Shape: rectangular
- Dimensions: length 29 cm • depth 7 cm • height 14 cm
- Production: Made in Italy
Gilda Tonelli: brand story
Gilda Tonelli is a name linked to the finest Italian leather-goods tradition, born in Abruzzo and shaped in the years when
Made in Italy gained worldwide recognition thanks to artisan care, precision, and carefully selected materials.
According to the company history, the roots of the craft date back to the 1920s, with a family workshop dedicated to leather making.
As a modern brand, it takes shape in the late 1970s and is often described as founded in 1979 by the Tonelli family:
a key step where long-standing know-how meets a broader vision—research, model development, and production organization.
In the 1980s, while Italian style became a synonym for quality worldwide, Gilda Tonelli stood out for recognizable lines, refined finishes, and
attention to functional details: bags designed to last and to accompany everyday life without losing elegance.
A frequently cited episode is the 2002 project, when the brand reportedly created a giant bag that entered the
Guinness World Records: a symbolic gesture—more than a curiosity—showing creativity, technique, and manufacturing skill.
The same philosophy is found in the “everyday” models too: balanced proportions, characterful leathers, and finishes that speak of an expert hand.
Today Gilda Tonelli is remembered for a practical kind of elegance: genuine-leather bags, workmanship that enhances the surface (glossy, matte, embossed/printed),
and an Italian taste that stays current season after season.