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What is a minaudière bag?
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Generally considered to be jewelry and intended to substitute for an evening bag, a minaudière is a convenient fashion accessory. This case or decorative handbag, which is typically oblong and metal-plated, features compartments for makeup and other personal items. Shop a collection of vintage and designer minaudières from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Shop for Minaudiere Purse on 1stDibs
Hermès Tiny Silver Minaudiere Purse
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Tiny silver minaudiere. It could have been used as a powder compact
Category
1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Volupte 1950s Enamel Flower Compact Miaudiere Purse and Case
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black enamel compact, minaudiere, purse from Volupte. It has a black front decorated
Category
1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Saks Fifth Avenue Gilt Metal Panther Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Gilt metal evening bag Made in Italy c 1970
The opulent minaudiere purse is
Category
1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Augustine Jewel Minaudière
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine - Minaudière in gilded metal, glass paste and rhinestones.
Additional information
Category
2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Sergio Rossi minaudiere bag
By Sergio Rossi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SERGIO ROSSI -(Made in Italy) Enameled metal minaudiere bag with flowers.
Condition:
Very good
Category
2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Gucci minaudiere bag 'Bamboo'
By Gucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GUCCI - (Made in Italy) Leather and raffia minaudiere bag with a bamboo fastener and champagne
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