$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
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
Hobe Jeweled Clutch Bag
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New Hope, PA
This bag is all about the jewels! A gorgeous flower basket by Hobe adorns the front of the bag
Hobe Gem Encrusted Evening Bag
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Hobe Gem Encrusted Evening Bag with faux rubies and diamonds, hand set into an enormous gilt
Gold Metallic Hobé Evening Bag, late 1930's
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hobé evening bag made from woven strands of silver and gold metallic thread with carved celluloid
Josef 1950s Canary Yellow Hand-Beaded Clutch with Hobé Hardware
By Josef
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary canary yellow Josef beaded evening bag with am Hobé closure. The closure suggests
1980s Retro Brass Evening Bag by Scheilan Firenze
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Scheilan Firenze evening bag is a captivating example of 1980s fashion. Its bold design, metallic finish, and ornate details make it a true statement piece. It's a perfect acces...
$2,970Sale Price|40% Off
S/S 1987 Gucci Documented Brown Genuine Crocodile Chain Crossbody Clutch
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning saddle brown Gucci crocodile convertible crossbody. This beautiful bag is constructed entirely of genuine glossy crocodile leather and is finished with gold acc...
Vivienne Westwood black velvet and faux fur crown, fw 1987
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black velvet crown with brown faux fur band. Harris Tweed, Fall-Winter 1987
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2004 Runway Removable Fox Collar Jacket It 42 US 6
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Removable Fox Collar Jacket FW 2004 Runway Collection Italian size 42 - US 6 90% Wool ( thick wool ), 10% Cashmere. Real Fox. Dark Purple Color, Dyed Fox ...
$1,816
Size: 38 ( 34/36 french) ( 4/6 US)
Evening gown in pleated tulle and embroideries Gianfranco Ferré
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier Evening gown in dark purple silk pleated tulle and embroideries. Silk chiffon lining .
$12,462
Size: FR 34 - UK 6 - IT 38 - XS
Gucci by Tom Ford monogram canvas and leather pant suit, fw 2000
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford; monogram canvas and tan leather pant suit. Flared high-rise pants with leather waist band and zip closure attaching both legs together. Single breasted mid-length ...
$13,924
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano red wool crepe dress with mink fur trim, fw 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior winter dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Red wool crepe ▪ Ribbed wool trim ▪ Mink fur collar with knot detail ▪ Large wood buttons at the side opening ▪ FR 40 -...
Valentino Black Python Bag Or Clutch
By Valentino
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and rarely used Valentino black python bag / clutch has a removable shoulder strap so becomes two kinds of handbags in one. It has his iconic bow in the center made of ...
$7,658
Size: IT40-42, FR36-38, UK8-10, US4-6
Dolce & Gabbana Shrunken Knit Cardigan and Mongolian Lamb Maxi Skirt, FW 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
A runway ensemble from Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall-Winter 1999 collection, consisting of a fitted knit cardigan and a Mongolian lamb maxi skirt. The cardigan is crafted from a viscose and...
Vintage English Art Deco Gold Bookend Minaudiere 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Art Deco Gold Bookend Minaudiere. A stunning find from the 1930s Art Deco period. A minaudiere box style evening purse finished with book-end sides. Crafted in the most won...
Silk ivory dress-shirt with belt Hermès
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk ivory dress-shirt with belt with buckle. Branded button closure in the middle front. SIZE 40 (Fr) 10 (Us) L
Chanel Black Metallic Minaudière Double Circle Runway Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Gold lambskin Chanel and white patent leather 70's style clutch with white cc enamel detail 2007 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Gold Hardware Double kiss-lock closure Interior white satin linin...
1990s Karl Lagerfeld Black Body Con Mermaid Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Slinky Karl Lagerfeld body con mermaid style gown from the 1980s. A mix of solid black lycra through the body and black mesh at the short sleeves, yoke, back and skirt. Very sexy, wh...
Antique Art Deco Platinum Filigree Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Hermann Marcus Signed Antique Art Deco Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in Platinum. Featuring 3 round cut blue sapphires and 118 round cut diamonds, made with a stunning and su...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Gem Set Pearl and Gold Pendant Brooch, circa 1937
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A vintage, Tiffany & Co., gem set, diamond and pearl floral circle pendant-brooch, with four clusters of three pearls, and four gem set flowers or clover leaves, each flower set with...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Faberge Lilac Enamel Gold Vanity Case
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé two-colour gold and lilac enamel vanity case by Workmaster A.Holmstrom, the rectangular case measuring approximately 11cms in width, the central powder compartment decorate...
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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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