About The Paper Bag Princess
Elizabeth Mason founded The Paper Bag Princess Vintage Couture in 1992 followed by her first reference book, The Rag Street Journal, The Ultimate Guide to Shopping Thrift Across North America; Henry Holt. Mason opened her first boutique, The Paper Bag Princess, West Hollywood in 1995. The boutique specializes in glamorous, sexy, designer vintage evening and cocktail fashions. Mason appeared on Oprah with her book The Rag Street Journal, searching for hidden riches in homes across America. Mason released her 2nd reference book in 2002, Valuable Vintage, The Insider’s Gu...Read More
Established in 19951stDibs seller since 2009
Featured Pieces
Pierre Cardin Black Belt W/ Stainless Steel Mid-Century Abstract Motif Buckle
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Cardin Black Belt W/ Silver Front Buckle. In excellent condition
Measurements:
Longest length - 32.6 inches
Shortest length - 28.7 inches
Width - 2 inches
Category
1960s French Belts
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1968 Khaki Cotton Lace-Up Safari Mini Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1968 khaki cotton lace-up SAFARI mini dress from the 1968 Safari Collection. This is a variation of the Yves Saint Laurent S...
Category
1960s French Casual Dresses
GIVENCHY Emerald Green Fine Raffia Straw Pillbox Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIVENCHY Emerald Green Fine Raffia Straw Pillbox Hat.
This hat is in pristine 'LIKE NEW' condition. There is a small comb on the inside of the hat to help keep it attached to the hea...
Category
1960s French Hats
GIVENCHY 1960S Black Wool Jersey Pleated Turban Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIVENCHY 1960S black wool jersey pleated Turban hat. This hat is in pristine 'LIKE NEW' condition.
There are no significant flaws or wear areas to con...
Category
1960s French Hats
MAD'LEINE Black Mink 1960s French Pillbox Hat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mad'Leine black mink fur pillbox hat. This lovely hat is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There is one tiny mink paw accent on the back of the hat.
There are no significant flaws or wear ar...
Category
1960s French Hats
YVES SAINT LAURENT White Silk Full Length Mermaid Maxi Skirt Size 38
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent skirt is composed of a white silk. Features a mermaid silhouette with zipper closure. In great vintage condition, some signs of wear due to age.
This YSL sk...
Category
20th Century French Skirts
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE 1960s Black and Multicolored Plaid Boucle Coat
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE 1960s Black and Multicolored Plaid Boucle Coat.
This lovely and rare coat is in 'LIKE NEW' condition.
The black fabric backed buttons have Chanel's Iconic go...
Category
1960s French Coats
GIVENCHY COUTURE Black Velvet Gown with Mesh & Rhinestone Stripe Skirt Detail
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIVENCHY COUTURE black velvet gown with mesh inserts and rhinestone striped skirt detail.
This gown is black velvet with long sleeves and a wide v-neck neckline.
Towards the bottom...
Category
1990s French Evening Gowns
BOB MACKIE Purple Open Back Tea Length Gown with Beaded Bodice and Sleeves
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bob Mackie purple silk open back tea length gown with beaded bodice and sleeves.
This gown is purple with multi-colored beads that decorate the bodice and sleeves in a swirl and str...
Category
1990s American Evening Gowns
Oscar De La Renta Multicolor Warp Print Gown w/ Gathers
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar De La Renta Multicolor Warp Print Gown w/ Gathers Circa 2000s. In excellent condition
Actual Measurements:
Bust 34
Waist 26
Hip 36
Size 4
Gown ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses
A LA REINE DES FÉES Black Satin Clutch with Rhinestone Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A La Reine Des Fées black satin evening clutch with rhinestone clasp. This evening clutch is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There are no significant flaws or wear areas to consider with th...
Category
1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
JUDITH LEIBER Black Satin Evening Bag with Jet Black Rhinestones
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber black satin evening bag with jet black rhinestones. This evening bag is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There are no significant flaws or wear areas to consider with this love...
Category
1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
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