British Hong Kong Cream Handbag with Iridescent Cream Sequins and White Beads
Located in London, GB
. After WWII, under British influence, Hong Kong manufactured superior quality items including beaded
British Hong Kong Cream Handbag with Iridescent Cream Sequins and White Beads
Located in London, GB
. After WWII, under British influence, Hong Kong manufactured superior quality items including beaded
Vintage Beaded Multi Colour Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage beaded evening , in multicolours with a scallop edge. The bag has a top zip opening
1950s Black Beaded Evening Bag with Red Roses
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The most beautiful evening bag from the 1950s. This piece is completely encrusted in tiny jet black
1950s Large Gold Beaded Silk Hong Kong Made Vintage 50s Evening Clutch Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s golden fully beaded evening clutch ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads
Walborg Deco-Inspired Beaded Evening Bag
By Walborg
Located in Alford, MA
Walborg Art Deco inspired evening bag composed of black and gold beads, both reflective bugle beads
1950'S Gold Art Glass Bead Evening Bag By, Steven Chu - Hong Kong
By Stephen Chu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Gold & Gold Glass Bead "Hong Kong" Evening Bag By Stephen Chu. Exquisitely hand crafted and
20th Century Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century faux pearl & silver glass hand beaded Hong Kong evening bag. This rare floral motif
50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Hand Beaded & Crewel Embroidered Hong Kong Evening Bag. This pristine and unique piece is
Vintage DEBBIE gold metal black beaded designer purse evening bag
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed Bag by DEBBIE Hong Kong • gold tone metal with black beads • vintage designer
Walborg 1970's Beaded Satin Evening Bag in the Art Deco Style
By Walborg
Located in New Hope, PA
Hand Made in Hong Kong in the 1970's this black satin evening bag has an Art Deco design worked in
C.1960 Walborg Art Deco Style Gold Beaded Handbag
By Walborg
Located in Atlanta, GA
small side pocket. Excellent condition and perfect as a versatile go to evening bag. MEASUREMENTS The
Walborg Art Deco Style Black & Gold Beaded Handbag C.1960
By Walborg
Located in Atlanta, GA
beading for her designs. This glamorous evening handbag combines an art deco aesthetic with a disco vibe
20th Century Gold & Green Crystal Bead Evening Bag By, Richere Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Gold Plate, Crystal Bead & Sequin Evening Bag By, Richere-Hong Kong. This rate and
Vintage Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century faux pearl & silver glass hand beaded Hong Kong evening bag. This rare floral motif
50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Hand Beaded & Crewel Embroidered Hong Kong Evening Bag. This pristine and unique piece is
1950'S Gold Glass Bead Evening Bag By, Steven Chu - Hong Kong
By Stephen Chu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Gold & Gold Glass Bead "Hong Kong" Evening Bag By Stephen Chu Beaded Sweater
Mid-Century Gold Sequin & Hanging Bead Evening Bag By Walborg-Hong Kong
By Walborg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Gold Sequin & Hanging Bead Evening Bag By Walborg-Hong Kong. This coveted and rare
20th Century Gold & Green Crystal Bead Evening Bag By, Richere Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Gold Plate, Crystal Bead & Sequin Evening Bag By, Richere-Hong Kong. This rate and
Vintage "Richere" Beaded and Sequined Hand Bag by, Walborg-Hong Kong
By Walborg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
manufacturer’s identification tag. The tag reads, Richere Bag By Walborg made in Hong Kong.
70'S Hand Beaded & Mother Of Pearl Sculptural Ring Hong Kong Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 70'S Hong Kong modern black hand beaded with sequins and gold ring handle evening bag
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H 12 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Mod and Modern Silver Mirror Sequin and Lucite Dangle Evening Bag, 1960s
By Richere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic Mod Hong Kong evening bag with mirrored sequins, Lucite "chandelier" style
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
Iconic Chanel Vintage S/S 1990 Pink Ecru Satin Tweed Gold CC Cropped Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The iconic pink cropped jacket from Chanel's Spring Summer 1990 collection, famously worn by Claudia Schiffer, is a stunning example of timeless elegance. This jacket is crafted from...
Vintage Brown Lizzard Bag
Located in London, GB
A vintage brown lizzard top handle hand bag. The bag is lined in suede , and has one zip pocket, one pouch pocket and a poppe pocket. Measurements: length 9''.width 4'' height ''
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
$560Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Jacket YSL, 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unlike the super tailored and structured styles of his peers, YSL’s take on jackets was much softer and casual. This preference not only made Saint Laurent’s garments easy to wear an...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
Located in University City, MO
1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
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.
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.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.