Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag, Saks Fifth Ave.
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag of gold seed beads with tri color cabochon and gilt bullion
Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag, Saks Fifth Ave.
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag of gold seed beads with tri color cabochon and gilt bullion
1940s High Quality Black Beads and Brass French Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This exquisite 1940s French evening bag is a stunning example of mid-century craftsmanship
Chanel Evening Bag in Gold Leather
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Evening bag in quilted gold leather. Several compartments. Serial N
Lanvin evening bag
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LANVIN - (Made in France) Round black velvet evening bag with a black cord trimming strap, and a
Lanvin evening bag
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LANVIN - (Made in France) Round black velvet evening bag with a black cord trimming strap, and a
Lesage Velvet 'Crown' Evening Bag
By Lesage
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lesage - (Made in France) Velvet crown evening bag embroidered with golden threads, rhinestones
1960s Beaded Brown Silk Evening Bag
Located in Paris, FR
Brown silk satin evening small beaded bag featuring a gold tone hardware, a gold tone chain, a top
$12,173
Chanel evening bag 1989-1991
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted purple silk evening bag with golden metal chain handle and
Dominique Aurientis Russian Drawstring Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Dominique Aurentis Russian inspired evening drawstring bag, made of black suede, gilt soutache and
Chanel Gripoix and Satin Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Chanel Gripoix collectable bag. In perfect condition. The purse is made of satin, the chain
Nina Ricci 1980s Vintage Sparkly Evening Bag
By Nina Ricci
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Nina Ricci 1980s Vintage Sparkly Bag This Nina Ricci vintage bag has a sparkly beaded design with
Rare Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Evening Bag
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
bronze with lime poured glass stones. 1980's France Unsigned. 7" wide x 6" high x 3" deep, 18" chain.
Chanel Black Resin Evening Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant Chanel evening bag is crafted from polished black resin, giving the compact silhouette
Renaud Pellegrino Satin and Black Rabbit Fur Evening Bag
By Renaud Pellegrino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Renaud Pellegrino - Evening bag in satin and black rabbit fur. Additional information: Dimensions
A Rare 1990s Black Satin Silk Evening Minaudière Bag by Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Aci Castello, IT
evening luxury under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Designed for the most formal occasions, the
Cage evening bag in black satin and rhinestone Daniel Swarovski
By Daniel Swarovski
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cage evening bag in black satin and rhinestone. Strap in black satin. Flat pocket inside. Metal
1980s Vintage Black Satin Evening Jewel Bag by Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This exquisite 1980s vintage evening bag from the Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche collection
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Brown Jacquard Evening bag with Gold Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful Vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Chocolate brown jacquard evening bag with a detachable gold
Chanel Vintage 1992 Gold Crystal Embellished CC Lambskin Bias Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the champagne gold evening bag by Chanel, a timeless piece from 1992. This mini flap
Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
accessory. Petite chain handle evening bag with patterned gilt top frame; covered in ivory seed beads and
CHANEL EVENING SCHULTER BAG, schwarzer Jacquard Stoff mit iconischen CC 1990's
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Eine sehr schöne und seltene CHANEL Tasche (Made in Italy) aus schwarzem Jacquard Stoff mit eingewobenem CC Logo und der typischen CHANEL Kette. Silbener CC Verschluss und passende ...
An Art Deco style rectangular beaded bag, Pierre Cardin, France, 1970
By Pierre Cardin Couture
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Pierre Cardin’s preference, right from the start, was always for large jewels, and always designed in close connection with the garment, accentuating a predominant element of the cut...
$15,365
Chanel vanity bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted patent leather vanity bag. Golden metal elements. Piece with a
$472
Straw round bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Vintage circular straw bag from the 1960s-1970s. Condition: Very good condition
$4,491
Hermès bag 1950s-1960s
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) Navy-blue box leather and marled beige H canvas bag with a gold-plated
Fernande Desgranges bag briefcase
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FERNANDE DESGRANGES - (Made in France) Black calfskin briefcase bag with golden metal elements
Fernande Desgranges leather bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FERNANDE DESGRANGES -(Made in France) Black box calf leather bag with gold-plated elements. Doctor
$2,127
Paco Rabanne bag '1969'
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) 1969-design bag made of articulated silvery metal pastilles. Not
Françoise Montague minaudiere bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE - Oval minaudiere bag entirely decorated with blue and silvery rhinestones
Raffia bag, 1960s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ANONYMOUS - Raffia bag, from the 1960s. Condition: Very good condition Measurements: Length: 21
$472
Blue vintage bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ANONYMOUS - Blue wicker bag. To note, the inside lining is a bit damaged. Condition: Good
Françoise Montague minaudiere bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE - Minaudiere bag entirely overlaid with black faceted pearls, rhinestones and
Françoise Montague minaudiere bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE - Minaudiere bag decorated with faceted pearls, purple and blue rhinestones
Bag with tapestry 1960s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Beige leather bag with flower tapestry. Not signed piece from the 1960s. Condition: Good
$1,158
Vintage red leather bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Vintage 'box' bag made of red leather and golden metal. To be mentioned, some traces on
$5,673
Chanel bag Summer 1997
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted canvas 'shopping' bag printed with a stylised multicolored flower
Yves Saint Laurent bag 'leaves'
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Black panama straw bag with red and golden leave decorations
$14,183
Chanel Vanity Bag, 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Vanity bag in black matte leather, handle with thick chain intertwined
Chanel jeweled bag 1989's
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black quilted satin bag trimmed with lambskin leather. Snap closure on
Yves Saint Laurent trimming bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Black trimming bag with colorful pompoms. Signature on a
Vintage French Dominique Aurientis Rare Designer Jewelled Cross Body Bag 1980S
Located in Wilmslow, GB
an off the scale piece of workmanship from the exceptional French Designer Dominique Aurientis. Made
Vintage French Dominique Aurientis Rare Designer Jewelled Cross Body Bag 1980S
Located in Wilmslow, GB
likewise and ultra scarce too. This incredible cross body jewelled bag, with outstanding craftsmanship
Daniel Swarovski Small Beaded Bag
By Daniel Swarovski, Swarovski
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Swarovski - (Made in France) Small pearl evening bag with its pouch. Additional information
Nina Ricci clutch bag
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
NINA RICCI -(Made in France) Passementerie pouch from the 1980s. Condition: Good condition
Christian Dior Camel Monogram Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Christian Dior camel Honeycomb shoulder bag an all-over monogram motive, camel leather
Christian Dior Camel Honeycomb Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Christian Dior camel Honeycomb shoulder bag featuring an all-over camel signature Honeycomb
Chanel bag 'Micro Classic' 1989/1991 Collection
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted black satin Micro Classic bag. Press stud fastening on a flap
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
MIYAKE ISSEY Pleated Black Leather Bag
By Issey Miyake
Located in Milano, IT
the 1990s. The bag is suitable for both daytime and evening events, as leather lends elegance to any
Silver Beaded Bag by Daniel Swarovski
By Daniel Swarovski
Located in PARIS, FR
This beautiful vintage evening bag is a creation by Daniel Swarovski. The work done is an intricate
Chanel Black Leather Gold Kiss Lock Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
when worn over the shoulder or can be tucked inside to transform the bag into a handheld clutch. the
Haute-Couture black velvet Chanel bag
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Haute-Couture black velvet Chanel bag Measures: - width: 26 cm - height: 21 cm - depth: 5 cm
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Navy & White Love Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Navy “Love” clutch bag featuring a bicolor iconic print, a gold-tone
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
Paco Rabanne Metal Disc Bag circa 1969
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New Hope, PA
French designer Paco Rabanne is best known for his revolutionary 1968 dresses made from metal discs
1980s Renaud Pellegrino Pink Moire Bag with Acrylic Clasp
By Renaud Pellegrino
Located in London, GB
“Renaud Pellegrino Paris Made in France”. This elegant bag is in very good vintage condition with only
1970s Christian Dior Black Embroidered Suede Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior black embroidered suede shoulder bag featuring a gold-tone embroidered front detail
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Black Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black quilted lambskin leather shoulder bag featuring quilted smooth black
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Navy Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld navy quilted lambskin leather shoulder bag featuring quilted smooth navy
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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