Vintage 1991 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Andy Warhol Suede Beaded Metal Handle Bag
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1991 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Andy Warhol Collection Suede Beaded Metal Handle Bag Measurements: Height: 8 inches (without the metal handle) 16 inches (with meta...
Vanda Smith Bag - Vintage Lace & Suede - Hand Beaded - Gunmetal Chain Tassels
Located in KENT, GB
Product details: Vanda Smith - 1930s Vintage Lace Bag - Intricate Hand Beading - Delicate Gunmetal Chain Tassel Detailing - Main Structure / Suede Label: Vanda Smith - (Copyright 201...
Silver and White Diamond Design Beaded Bag with Silver Tone Fittings circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Shimmering silver and white diamond design beaded bag with silver tone fittings. Measuring length at the base 17.5 cm / 6.8 inches by width 10.8 cm / 4.25 inches, and depth 3.5 cm / ...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Green Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful green beaded snakeskin pattern Gucci bag designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this fabulous flap bag is covered in shimmery beads. A s...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Small Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful white beaded snakeskin pattern Gucci bag, designed by Tom Ford. This fabulous flap bag is covered in shimmery beads and was highlighted in the March 2000 issue...
Art Deco Bag with Black Yellow Red Green Mauve Beads and Cream Celluloid Frame
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 cm / 6.69 inches, with a han...
Edwardian Beaded Crystal Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming Edwardian Beaded Crystal Evening Purse from the early part of the 20th Century.
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White Grey Beaded Abstract Pattern Chain Flap Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci flap bag, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, features a grey and white beaded abstract pattern with a shimmery finish. It includes a silver-plated...
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Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s
By Bags by Josef
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous white caviar beaded evening bag with an over-the-top jewel set frame by Hobe. The bag is hand sewn with tiny white 'caviar' glass beads. The top of the bag is pleated at the...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Blue Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Flap Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful grey beaded snakeskin pattern Gucci bag designed by Tom Ford from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this fabulous flap bag is covered in shimmery beads and was highligh...
1950s Large Gold Beaded Silk Hong Kong Made Vintage 50s Evening Clutch Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s golden fully beaded evening clutch ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads throughout the entire bag. Lined in yellow satin. One large zipper compartment inside, alon...
Chanel Black Beaded Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complete your evening look with this stunning Chanel bag! Circa 1997-1999, this boxy evening bag is crafted from black satin and features a black beaded motif on both sides, a black ...
Chanel Grey Beaded Stingray Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel stingray crystal decoration evening clutch. Metal frame and silk lining. Collection 17. Comes with hologram and original dust cover.
GIORGIO ARMANI black BEADED Evening Bag
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Giorgio Armani evening shoulder bag embellished with black round beads with a silk satin inside pouch with drawstring closure. Has been carried and is in excellent con...
Duizend-Gans Black Beaded Satin Evening Clutch with Red Lining
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Duizend-Gans evening clutch is composed of a black satin and features a beaded floral motif. The handbag is envelope style with a zipper closure and dual interior compartments. ...
1970s Gucci Iridescent Blue Caviar Beaded Mini Evening Kiss-Lock Clutch
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci clutch from the 1970s features a softly structured rectangular silhouette with a framed top. It is covered in iridescent blue caviar beadwork with gathered texture across ...
S/S 2000 Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci Beaded Evening Clutch Bag NWT
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
S/s 2000 Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci Beaded Evening Clutch Bag Measurements: 9″ x 6″ Excellent condition Color: Python print Silver metal strap. Place of Origin: Italy
La Regale Black Beaded Sequin Embroidery Crossbody 2way Evening Bag Clutch 1m77
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 27326005 Made In: China Measurements: Length: 8.5" Width: 2" Height: 5.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 21" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Accessor...
Black Velvet and Silk Embroidered 1960s Zardozi Zari Gemstone Clutch India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful 1960s Zardozi Zari gem-set black velvet and silk embroidered with beads evening jeweled luxury purse. The silk velvet rectangular bag, embroidered with a quatrefoil lattice...
Black Velvet and Silk Embroidered 1960s Zardozi Zari Gemstone Clutch India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful 1960s Zardozi Zari gem-set black velvet and silk embroidered with beads evening jeweled luxury purse. The silk velvet rectangular bag, embroidered with a quatrefoil lattice...
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
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.