$1,022Sale Price|32% Off
H 6 in W 3.25 in
ANTIQUE CHINESE Vase Shape Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty
$935Sale Price|29% Off
H 3 in W 2.75 in
ANTIQUE CHINESE Blue Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH Ch'ing
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty
$937Sale Price|29% Off
H 3.5 in W 3 in
ANTIQUE CHINESE Red Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH Ch'ing
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty
$892Sale Price|20% Off
Valentino Vintage Red Leopard Print Pony-style Calfskin Embroidered Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Valentino Vintage Red Leopard Print Pony-style Calfskin Embroidered Shoulder Bag These are
Christian Dior Chinese-inspired Embroidered Bag. Limited and Special Edition.
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
A rare and special limited edition John Galliano for Dior bag with Chinese-inspired embroidery of
Natori Silk Chinese Embroidered Evening Bag
Located in US
Natori Silk Embroidered Evening Bag. Black silk background with multicolored embroidery depicting a
1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Evening Bag with Jeweled Frame
Located in New Hope, PA
Delicate Chinese hand embroidery is worked in silk and metallic thread in shades of green, coral
ANTIQUE CHINESE Red Embroidered SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century Ch'ing
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty
ANTIQUE CHINESE Vase Shape Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dynasty
20s Lamé and Ormolu Purse w/ Mirrored Lid and Embroidered Lining
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 20s Chinese lamé silk brocade pouch purse with ormolu top frame and mirrored inner lid
Chinese Blue Silk Embroidered Rooster Design Evening Bag circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Chinese blue silk evening bag, with embroidery to the front and back, and featuring a wonderful
Antique Chinese Forbidden Stitch Floral Embroidered Evening Bag w Jade and Coral
Located in Portland, OR
This is such an incredible antique handbag in black with embroidered leaves and flowers. The
NEW Chanel Signature 2-Piece Top Bottom Bikini Swimsuit Swimwear 36
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Classic CHANEL signature two-pieces bikini swimsuit Beautiful cut Two pieces Fully lined Comes brandnew with tags Made in France Size 36 Complete in the origi...
$541
H 8.75 in W 8 in D 1.5 in Dm 8.5 in
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
$2,467
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10
Gianni Versace red silk jersey pleated full length evening dress, 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace red silk jersey pleated full length evening dress with internal bodysuit and pleated bodice at the back circa 1990s
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...
Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...
1930's lace and silk chiffon deshabillé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1930's lace and silk chiffon deshabillé . No lining inside the sleeves ( see-through) Cut-work on the hips. SIZE L
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 3.5 in Dm 3.5 in L 37.5 in
Judith Leiber White Crystal Gold Disco Ball Minaudières Evening Bag with Tassel
By Judith Leiber
Located in Miami Beach, FL
RARE Judith Leiber white crystal sphere minaudières shoulder bag in excellent vintage condition. White Swarovski crystal exterior trimmed with gold edges and clear crystals along top...
$9,590Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in D 1.19 in L 8.47 in
Hermès Vintage Sequana Bag Magic Purple Blue Porosus Crocodile Golden Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Stunning Authentic Hermès Vintage Bag "Séquana" This bag is magic! Depending on the weather, the light, your outfit, its color changes! It will sometimes look purple, s...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
$2,404Sale Price|20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage 1976 Rare Moroccan Inspired Hooded Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche vintage 1976 rare Moroccan inspired hooded cape. Similar models displayed at the exhibitions : - " YVES SAINT LAURENT ET LE MAROC" - VILLA DES ARTS DE...
Vivienne Westwood green harris-tweed 'Time Machine' skirt, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Presenting the Vivienne Westwood green Harris tweed 'Time Machine' mini skirt, a remarkable creation from the Autumn-Winter 1988 collection that exemplifies the designer's daring and...
$577Sale Price|20% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Black Lambskin Corset Bag Clutch
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage black lambskin soft leather bag that looks like a corset when unfolded. This bag features : - Gorgeous whalebones and stitching detail. - Black suede ...
Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.
Early Elsa Peretti Rock Crystal Bean Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Halston
Located in New York, NY
Early, Rare Elsa Peretti Rock Crystal Bean Pendant from the 1970's. Large rock crystal "bean" set in a hand made silk net with tassel made by Japanese artisans. Unsigned early Perett...
Rock Crystal
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.
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The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.