Shortly after its release about ten years ago, the ‘Fling’ clutch by Rebecca Minkoff has undoubtedly become celebrities’ fave, and the black patent studded one was among the top picks.
No wonder the ‘Fling’ clutch was so popular with celebrities – not exactly the best choice for your everyday use, this clutch is perfect for formal (and not so formal) outings.
Small and easy to carry, it also came in a variety of textures and colors. Need something simple and chic? Go with a patent or snake-embossed ‘Fling’. Want something edgy and fun? Pick a studded or a zip ‘Fling’, just like many celebs did.
But enough talking, right? Let’s take a walk down memory lane and look at the pictures of the fabulous ‘Fling’ clutch carried by some of the most fashionable famous ladies.
P.S. For those of you who are not yet familiar with this Rebecca Minkoff purse, the ‘Fling’ clutch hasn’t been made for years now, so all of the pictures I managed to collect are from years 2009-2013.
AnnaLynne McCord
This beauty tops my list of the ‘Fling’ celeb fans. See pictures of only some of AnnaLynne’s outings with her ‘Flings’ below, and don’t tell me you’re not envy of her collection (I won’t buy it anyway, haha).
AnnaLynne McCord looking gorgeous with her black patent leather studded ‘Fling’ clutch at the Launch Party for Blackberry Storm:
s_bukley / Shutterstock.comAnother black and white ensemble paired with the black patent studded ‘Fling’ – the winning combination for AnnaLynne. Isn’t she looking stunning?
AnnaLynne McCord gave her look a dash of color with the neon yellow patent leather zip ‘Fling’ clutch:
AnnaLynne McCord jazzing up her all-black outfit with the neon yellow patent leather zip ‘Fling’ clutch:
AnnaLynne rocking the neon yellow patent leather zip ‘Fling’ clutch again; this time, at the Launch of Season 2 of “90210” (September 1, 2009):
A closer look at AnnaLynne’s zip ‘Fling’ clutch:
AnnaLynne McCord paired her elegant mini-dress with a simple and chic black ‘Fling’ clutch:
Same clutch, completely different style – the black ‘Fling’ matches any outfit perfectly!
We saw this black ‘Fling’ clutch with a minimalistic draped mini-dress; we saw it completing AnnaLynne’s rock chick look; and here it is looking perfect with a red dress:
AnnaLynne McCord’s black ‘Fling’ clutch in close-up:
AnnaLynne pairing her all-black ensemble with the Rebecca Minkoff calf hair leopard print ‘Fling’ clutch:
Let’s enjoy AnnaLynne’s clutch in close-up:
Sisters share everything, and it seems like the McCord sisters are no exception. AnnaLynne’s sister, actress and activist Angel McCord, with Rebecca Minkoff calf hair leopard print ‘Fling’ clutch that AnnaLynne was also spotted carrying:
And here is another shot of the gorgeous AnnaLynne. This time she opted for the ostrich-embossed ‘Fling’ clutch in teal. Like the leopard print clutch above, this one is called the ‘NEW Fling’, which is slightly bigger than the ‘Fling’.
AnnaLynne’s ostrich-embossed ‘Fling’ in close-up:
AnnaLynne definitely loved her ostrich-embossed ‘Fling’ clutch! Here she is carrying it at another event:
What an eye candy! Can’t get enough of this ostrich-embossed ‘Fling’!
A picture of the beautiful McCord sisters (each carrying a ‘New Fling’ clutch) for your viewing pleasure:
Cameron Richardson
Actress Cameron Richardson is the next star in my list of celebrity fans of the ‘Fling’ clutch by Rebecca Minkoff. Scroll down for the pictures of ‘Fling’ clutches she carried at various events.
Cameron Richardson carrying the eye-catching neon yellow patent ‘Fling’ clutch by Rebecca Minkoff:
Cameron Richardson all dressed up for the Forevermark And InStyle Golden Globes Event. The Rebecca Minkoff ‘Fling’ clutch she carries completes her dressy look perfectly!
Here is Cameron’s beautiful ‘Fling’ clutch in close-up:
Just like AnnaLynne McCord and many other stars (as you will see later in this post), Cameron Richardson couldn’t resist the magic of the black patent leather ‘Fling’ clutch!
She complemented her black and white look with the black patent leather ‘Fling’ clutch for the DKNY Men VIP Dinner and After Party for the 2008 GQ Luxe Lounge:
And then she did it again for the HFPA Salute To Young Hollywood Party in LA:
She made her casual look a little bit edgier with the black patent ‘Fling’ clutch by Rebecca Minkoff at the Fallout 3 Video Game Launch held at Center Studios in Los Angeles on October 16, 2008:
Cameron Richardson coordinated her dress with the ‘New Studded Fling Clutch’ by Rebecca Minkoff at the W Magazine Best Performances issue party held on January 13, 2012, in Los Angeles, California.
Cameron turned out to be a very loyal Rebecca Minkoff ‘Fling’ clutch fan! Here is the picture of Cameron spotted with the ‘New Studded Fling’ at the 2014 Newport Beach Film Festival (2 years after her first public appearance with the clutch):
Agyness Deyn
British actress and model Agyness Deyn is next on my list of celebrities spotted carrying Rebecca Minkoff ‘Fling’ clutch.
Agyness Deyn rocking the black patent studded ‘Fling’ clutch by Rebecca Minkoff at the Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2009 Apparel & Handbag Presentation held on February 12, 2009, in NYC:
Same bag, another event – Agyness Deyn paired her tailored suit with the black patent studded ‘Fling’ by Rebecca Minkoff for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund event:
And here is a photo of Agyness Deyn with the black patent ‘Fling’ by Rebecca Minkoff (and this time, no studs!):
Nina Dobrev
‘The Vampire Diaries’ star Nina Dobrev paired the snake-embossed ‘Fling’ clutch in fuchsia with a pretty floral Monique Lhuiller dress for the Forevermark And InStyle Golden Globes Event:
Let’s enjoy Nina Dobrev’s snake-embossed ‘Fling’ in fuchsia in close-up:
Nina Dobrev seemed to like the snake-embossed ‘Fling’ clutches the most. Here she is with the snake-embossed ‘Fling’ again, but this time in blue:
Lauren Conrad
Black patent studded ‘Fling’ seemed to be the most popular one of the ‘Fling’ clutches family. American fashion designer, author, and former TV personality Lauren Conrad fell under its spell, too. Here she is with her black patent studded ‘Fling’ clutch at the dinner celebrating the fall 2009 apparel collection from Rebecca Minkoff on May 13, 2009:
Jamie Chung
Actress Jamie Chung opted for the black patent studded ‘Fling’ for her appearance at the world premiere of “Fast & Furious” on March 12, 2009:
And later that year, she carried the same clutch at Hollywood Life’s 11th Annual Young Hollywood Awards. Didn’t I tell you celebs loved the black patent studded ‘Fling’ by Rebecca Minkoff?
Katie Cassidy
And my list goes on.
Here is actress Katie Cassidy carrying… black patent studded ‘Fling’!
Katie Cassidy coordinated her black gown with the ‘New Studded Fling’ clutch by Rebecca Minkoff for the Harper’s Bazaar ICONS Celebration:
Meghan Markle
Former actress Meghan Markle was spotted carrying the ‘Fling’ clutch by Rebecca Minkoff, too. She opted for the snake-embossed ‘Fling’ in gold twice.
Here is Meghan with the clutch at the ELLE Women in Television Celebration held on January 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California:
Here is a photo of Meghan pairing her sparkly black sequin dress with the gold snake-embossed ‘Fling’. Simply chic!
Erica Dasher
Actress Erica Dasher of ‘Jane by Design’ was spotted carrying the black ‘Small Quilt & Stud Fling Clutch’ at the BCBG Max Azria Fall 2012 fashion show:
Jayma Mays
A. J. Cook
‘Criminal Minds’ regular A.J. Cook paired her white mini dress with the gray ‘Small Quilt & Stud Fling Clutch’ for the 12th Annual InStyle Summer Soiree:
A.J. Cook’s ‘Small Quilt & Stud Fling Clutch’ in gray in close-up:
Michelle Trachtenberg
And here is Michelle’s beautiful ‘Fling’ clutch from a different angle:
Same bag a little bit closer:
Jessica Szohr
And here is Jessica’s ‘Fling’ in close-up:
Ashley Greene
Sophia Bush
Spencer Grammer
