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Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a g...
Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere
By Evans Case Company
Located in New York, NY
Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere from the 1950's.
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H 5.42 in W 3.15 in D 1.09 in
Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern
By Evans Case Company
Located in Antwerp, BE
A case with compartments, it allows storage for several items in a small space, such as a makeup compact, lipstick, watch, reading glasses, or keys.The minaudière first appeared duri...
1950s Evans Black Leather Evening Bag with Brass Accessories
By Evans Case Company
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Evans Black Leather Evening Bag with Brass Accessories. Black Leather interior, featuring several compartments which hold: Brass Lipstick Holder, Cigarette Case, Powder Com...
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H 3.25 in D 1.25 in L 5.5 in
Diamante Crystal Evening Bag - Compact Case Designed by Evans c 1960
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
1960s Diamante glass crystal evening bag - compact case designed by Evans The exquisite evening bag - compact case is encrusted with a collage of glittering diamante crystals on th...
Opulent Crystal Gilt Metal Evening Bag Case c 1960
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Opulent crystal gilt metal evening bag case designed by Evans c 1960 The elegant gilt metal case is encrusted with glittering diamante crystals on the front panel. The crystals ar...
1950's Evans Gold Tone Hard Case Minaudiere
By Evans Case Company
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Before mobile phones, the favorite evening bag of the 1950's socialite was a hard case Evans Case Co. minaudiere with efficient compartments for the must haves of the night; lipstick...
Evans 1940s Abalone Shell Vintage Minaudière
By Evans Case Company
Located in London, GB
A chic 1940s minaudière in excellent condition by Evans. This one is covered in small, iridescent abalone shell tiles.
1950s Evans Gold Metal Small Square Evening Minaudière
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unused and in original condition Evans evening minaudière from the 1950s. Square shaped ribbed gold tone metal with a gold metal mesh loop wristlet strap.
Dazzling 1950's Evans Starburst Compact Wristlet Handbag
By Evans Case Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
What a dazzler! This Evans gold tone wristlet handbag with a rhinestone starburst pattern has two compartments for everything from a powder compact to a coin carrier. The Evans Co....
Evans Mother of Pearl Compact Wristlet Handbag, 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
What a beauty! This Evans silver tone wristlet handbag with a rhinestone embellished mother-of-pearl inlaid top has two gold tone compartments for everything from a powder compact t...
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H 5.5 in W 3 in D 1 in L 5.5 in
Evans Crystal Encrusted Evening Bag Cigarette Case Compact c 1960
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
EVANS Crystal encrusted evening bag cigarette case compact c 1960 The opulent evening bag / cigarette case / compact is embellished with a collection of brilliant glittering pastels...
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H 3 in D 1 in L 5.25 in
Opulent Jeweled Brass Metal Filigree Evening Bag - Compact Case by Evans c 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Opulent jeweled brass metal filigree evening bag - compact case designed by Evans c 1950s The exquisite evening bag is encrusted with smooth green glass chalcedony color glass caboch...
Opulent Mother of Pearl Compact Cigarette Case Clutch
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl compact, cigarette case, clutch c 1960 The elegant case is embellished with geometric mother of pearl inlaid veneered tiles on both exterior panels The l...
Stunning Evening Minaudiere Bag by Evans
By Evans Case Company
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Evening Minaudiere of Etched Gilt Metal and Studded Rhinestones with a Gold Tone Chain.
1940s Gold Guilloche Double Minaudière Case by Evans
By D. Evans & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful and in amazing preserved condition a D. Evans & Co. guilloche pillow patterned two-sided minaudière compact with coil chain.
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.