1930's French Embroidered Beaded Clutch Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector, colorful floral embroidery and beige and white caviar beads decorate the front of this white caviar beaded bag, Made in France in the 1930's. The back...
1940s Floral embroidered black silk beaded frame evening bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Romantic rose floral embroidered black silk evening bag…From the 1940s it is in excellent condition…The frame is matte gold metal covered with silver & pale pink seed beads…The bag c...
French Hand Embroidered Caviar Beaded Evening Bag, Sterling Silver Frame
Located in New Hope, PA
No one does caviar beading anymore, the beads are so tiny and the work is so time consuming. This striking bag is made from the tiniest of tiny caviar beads. The entire bag is covere...
Josef Hand Beaded and Pastel Embroidered French Evening Bag, circa 1960
By Bags by Josef
Located in New Hope, PA
This is the most beautifully beaded and embroidered Josef bag that I have ever offered for sale.
Chanel Runway Limited Edition Dollar Bag Quilted Beaded Embroidered
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an insanely fabulous very rare Chanel Limited Edition Runway Fall Winter 2014/2015 highlight of the collection. Quilted leather front accented with beading, embroid...
1930's French Chinoise Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Sharon, CT
French Chinoise Beaded Hand Bag. Embroidered with silk and gold metallic threads are Butterflies, Chinese Characters and flowers on a white beaded ground.
1930's French Beaded Evening Bag with Ornate Frame
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite French beaded and embroidered evening bag with green stones in the frame.
Vintage French Embroidered Beaded Black & Pink Evening Bag
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This is a quality made elegant beaded evening handbag with a keen visual appeal. The body of this purse appears to be all the same tone of black beads and it is in excellent conditio...
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.
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