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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 hand sewn with tiny white 'caviar' glass beads. The top of the bag is pleated at the...
Hobe Jeweled Clutch Bag
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New Hope, PA
A gorgeous flower basket by Hobe adorns the front of the bag. The semi precious stones are set in an intricate basket of gold vermeil.
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 filigreed frame. Wonderful quality with black silk velvet pouch and gilt chain. 1940's US...
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 and sculpted tarnished copper and silver hardware. Hardware features Celluloid seaho...
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 a fantastic peacock-like quality and features vibrant green, yellow, and milky opal...
Rodo Gold-Tone Metal Clutch Bag
By Rodo
Located in Paris, FR
Rodo gold-tone metal clutch bag featuring gold-tone metal woven, a claps opening, a rectangular shape, a gold tone leather lining, and inside red stamped signature and an inside pock...
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s
By Antonio del Castillo, Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lanvin-Castello Haute Couture dress & coat ensemble in bright coral silk brocade from the 1950s. Lanvin is the oldest French fashion house founded by Jeanne Lanvin in Paris in 1889 u...
Opulent Mocha Brown Brocade Evening Coat c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mocha brown brocade evening coat by Montaldo's c 1960s The elegant opera coat is designed with thick structured brocade panels The luminous mocha brown brocade fabric is illu...
Opulent Sterling Marcasite Pink Fresh Water Pearl Choker and Earrings
Located in University City, MO
Opulent sterling marcasite pink fresh water pearl choker necklace and earrings. The elegant choker necklace is designed with fresh water baroque pearls with a pale pink luster. T...
Freshwater Pearl, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
Green Crystal Panther Head Tassel Necklace c. 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent green crystal panther head tassel necklace c. 1990s The elegant necklace is adorned with a feline head encrusted with rows of tiny pave' green crystals The eyes are distingu...
Silver Plate
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
Black leather shoulder bag "Ramona " JIMMY CHOO
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather shoulder bag. Gold metal hardware clasp on the front. 4 pockets inside: one flat with zip, one flat without zip and 2 on both side with branded snap closure. Beige sued...
1930's ROYAL/GUNMETAL BEADED PURSE
Located in Alford, MA
Beaded pouch purse in royal blue beads with loop beaded fringe and overlay beading in gunmetal. Drawstring closure in twisted rope.
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Christmas Shanghai Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition double pouchette in coated monogram canvas with Shangai Christmas design. Double zipped compartments with middle open pocket, can be used as a pouchette...
$8,920
H 3.25 in W 3 in L 4 in
Chanel Hot Red Quilted Patent Leather Micro Mini Jewelry Box Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini Red Quilted Patent Leather Jewelry Box Crossbody Bag Patent leather Red Leather interwoven chain strap Top lid opening with magnetic snap closure Gold tone hardwar...
$3,139
H 4.73 in D 1.19 in L 8.67 in
Ivory and beige small bag with animal pattern Christian Dior 2009
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory and beige small leather bag with animal pattern. One flat pocket inside. Snap closure under the flap. Numbered: 94-MA-1009 (10/2009) SIZE : 22cm X 12cm X 3cm Chain lenght ( ...
18 kt Gold on Silver Antique Necklace With Rose Cut Diamonds , Ca 1860
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Gold on Silver Antique Necklace With Rose Cut Diamonds , Ca 1860 Antique Necklace CA.1860 Diamonds: rose cut diamonds Material : 18 Kt gold on Silver Size : 44 mm Necklace...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
Art Deco 3.60 Ct Diamond Drop earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Classy Art Deco Statement Sparkly and sexy Art Deco Diamond swing line earrings A classy statement of the 20’s survived keeping the full splendor to fulfill with beauty some special ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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...
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
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.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.