Antique Art Nouveau Mythical Fish Chainmail Purse 1900s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An antique Chainmail Purse from the Art Nouveau era. Chainmail purses were de rigueur during this
Antique Art Nouveau Mythical Fish Chainmail Purse 1900s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An antique Chainmail Purse from the Art Nouveau era. Chainmail purses were de rigueur during this
Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse 1920s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse from the 1920s is a stunning example of vintage
Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Mesh Evening Bag Circa. 1920s-1929
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Galveston, TX
white-in-color antique chainmail purse is framed in gold with a decorative frame that has a figural face
Victorian 92% Silver Chainmail Purse, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The silver chainmail purse is a stunning and luxurious accessory that embodies the opulence and
Silver
1920s Exquisite Art Deco Cylindrical Chainmail Fringed Handbag
Located in Gresham, OR
An extremely rare, unmarked Art Deco 1920s evening bag, fashioned in a cylindrical form with molded filigree metal lid with a center chain handle supporting a pendant shaped handbag ...
Mandalian Art Deco Chainmail Metal Bag with Enamel Bead Fringe, 1920s
Located in University City, MO
pastel tones. Intricate slinky chainmail mesh of individual enameled interlocked tiles. Incredible double
Victorian Sapphire Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
of a fantastic chainmail design. The purse opens from the top with a kiss clasp featuring two
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Silverplate Chainmail Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Wonderful silverplate chain mail evening bag, nice size that is large enough for your cell phone and other essentials. Composed of very fine mesh links. Simple frame with kiss lock c...
A vintage 1920s chainmail hand painted Art Deco Bag by Whiting & Davis
Located in London, GB
A pretty art deco bag by Whiting and Davis. The mesh bag has a grey background with a multi coloured design in lilac , bue and red, with fringing at the base. Internaly it is lined...
1920s Art Deco Enamel Chainmail Mesh Purse
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic 1920s mesh evening purse! This chainmail purse has a pressed metal art deco closure
Printed velvet and leather "Tribeca" bag with bamboo chain GUCCI
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed velvet and leather "Tribeca" bag with bamboo chain Snap closure under the flap. Jewellery dragon buckle with rhinestone and pearl embellishment on the top of the flap. Burgun...
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
$28,125Sale Price|25% Off
H 1.97 in W 1.02 in Dm 8 in
AUSTRIAN Art Deco 1925 Curvex Wristwatch in Platinum With 7.75 Ctw in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco curvex wristwatch in platinum with gemstones. This is an absolutely gorgeous wristwatch, created in Austria during the art deco period, back in the late 1920's. The case...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
Vintage 1960's silver silk rhinestone Lillie Rubin winter cocktail dress UK 12
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most luxurious silver toned shantung silk, and embellished with silver claw set rhinestones and silver glass bugle beads in a trailing leaf pattern, finished with gre...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$5,597Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT40
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
A 1970s Black Leather Shoulder Bag by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A timeless piece from Gucci’s storied archive, this 1970s black leather shoulder bag exudes understated elegance and vintage sophistication. Crafted in smooth, supple leather, the de...
Alexander McQueen Rare New with Tags Embroidered Split Hem Jeans SS 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Incredible embroidered blue jeans by Alexander McQueen from one of his early notable early collections. They are mid rise with straight legs and fabulous, intricately detailed, colo...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
Sold|$10,565
John Galliano dress 2000s
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - Long black knitting dress. Transparent tulle waist decorated with a black leather abstract pattern. Matching triangular patches on the dress bottom edged with knitted flou...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.
Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.
Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.
Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.
Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.