Judith Leiber Black Alligator Shoulder Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Alligator Shoulder Bag in very good condition. Black alligator trimmed
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Judith Leiber Alligator Bag
Judith Leiber Black Alligator Mini Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Alligator Mini Evening Bag in excellent condition. Black alligator exterior
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Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Shoulder Bag Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
STUNNING Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Shoulder Bag Clutch in excellent condition. Black
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Vintage Judith Leiber Midnight Blue Alligator & Lapis Lazuli Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Judith Leiber was a renowned Hungarian-American designer known for her luxurious and artistic
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Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Crystal Strap Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Crystal Strap Evening Bag in very good condition. Black
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Iconic Judith Leiber Alligator Bag with Jewel Encrusted Frame
By Judith Leiber
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Spectacular Judith Leiber handbag in black alligator with a jewel encrusted frame. Can be worn as a
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Judith Leiber Shiney Black Alligator Evening Bag/Clutch With Gold Chain.
By Judith Leiber
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is this lovely Judith Leiber Baby Alligator evening bag/clutch with gold hardware
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Judith Leiber Vintage Alligator Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in London, GB
Red aligator leather bag from Judith Leiber Vintage featuring a snap fastening, a skinny shoulder
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Judith Leiber Vintage Alligator Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in London, GB
Red aligator leather bag from Judith Leiber Vintage featuring a snap fastening, a skinny shoulder
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20th Century American Handbags and Purses
Judith Leiber Vintage Red Alligator & Sating Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Vintage Red Alligator & Sating Evening Bag. This bag is in impeccable condition and
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Judith Leiber Handbag - Brown Gold Alligator Leather Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Judith Leiber evening bag in chocolate brown alligator leather featuring gathered pleat
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Judith Leiber Vintage Red Alligator Shoulder Minaudière Evening Bag, 1990.
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Judith Leiber Vintage Red Alligator Shoulder Minaudière Evening Bag, 1990.
By Judith Leiber
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Judith Leiber Vintage Red Alligator Shoulder Minaudière Evening Bag, 1990. Exceptional and rare
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Judith Leiber Vintage Red Alligator Shoulder Minaudière Evening Bag, 1990.
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Judith Leiber Vintage Red Alligator Shoulder Minaudière Evening Bag, 1990.
By Judith Leiber
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Judith Leiber Vintage Red Alligator Shoulder Minaudière Evening Bag, 1990. Exceptional and rare
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Judith Lieber Handbag Orange Alligator Leather Aurora Borealis Gold Chain Mini
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage JUDITH LEIBER purse comes in a vibrant orange alligator leather and features a gold tone
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Judith Leiber Alligator Bag with Polished Stone Strap - sale
By Judith Leiber
Located in Austin, TX
Judith Leiber alligator bag with polished stone strap. Condition: Excellent, very little wear to
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Judith Leiber Black Alligator Bag with Gilt Handles
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Chic and charming Judith Leiber Alligator Bag with Gilt Handles. High quality center cut black skin
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Judith Leiber Dark Purple Alligator Shoulder Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
STUNNING Judith Leiber Dark Purple Alligator Shoulder Bag in excellent condition. Dark purple
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Judith Leiber Rare Vintage Alligator Kelly Flap Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Vintage Kelly Flap style Alligator bag from Judith Leiber is one of the famed luxury goods
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1980s Italian Top Handle Bags
Judith Leiber Taupe Alligator Leather Framed Shoulder Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
BEAUTIFUL Judith Leiber vintage alligator shoulder bag in excellent condition. Taupe alligator
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Judith Leiber Vintage Tan Alligator Mini Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
BEAUTIFUL Vintage Judith Leiber Tan alligator mini handbag in excellent condition. Tan alligator
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Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Crystal Strap Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Crystal Strap Evening Bag in excellent condition
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Classic Genuine Alligator Judith Leiber Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Cognac Judith Leiber genuine alligator top handle and removable shoulder strap bag. Pristine
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Judith Leiber Brown Alligator Day Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Brown alligator day bag by Judith Leiber. Lining is soft brown leather with one zipper section and
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important judith leiber alligator shoulder bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Stamford, CT
alligator via the house of judith leiber. we have found this example to be rather hard to come by. notable
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Gorgeous Judith Leiber Green Alligator Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous emeral green Judith Leiber alligator clutch bag with satin detachable strap.
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Classic Judith Leiber Alligator Top Handle Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Iconic Judith Leiber cognac alligator top-handle bag. Wear this classic day or evening...in
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Fabulous Judith Leiber Baby Alligator Swarovski Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Teaneck, NJ
This is a fabulous Vintage Judith Leiber black baby alligator evening bag, with a Swarovski crystal
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Alligator Clutch or Shoulder bag by Judith Leiber
By Judith Leiber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Gorgeous alligator clutch by Judith Leiber. The color of the skin ranges from taupe to tan
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Judith Leiber New Cognac Alligator Pearl Evening Shoulder Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Judith Leiber New Cognac Alligator Pearl Crystal Evening Shoulder Clutch Bag
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1080s Judith Leiber Alligator and Onyx Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber black alligator bag with gold tone frame and onyx stones on the clasp. There is an
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Vintage Judith Leiber Red Alligator Shoulder Bag With Gold Tone Hardware
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Vintage Judith Leiber Red Alligator Shoulder Bag With Gold Tone Hardware
By Judith Leiber
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Red Alligator Shoulder Bag proves that Judith Leiber is so much more than her famous
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Roomy, Rich Brown Alligator Shoulder/Crossbody Bag by Judith Leiber FALL!
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Roomy, Rich Brown Alligator Shoulder/Crossbody Bag by Judith Leiber FALL!
By Judith Leiber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
substantial career success for the beach. This Judith Leiber handbag was a favorite go to. The purse is
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Judith Leiber Rare Black Alligator Gold Chain Barrel Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
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Judith Leiber Rare Black Alligator Gold Chain Barrel Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Judith Leiber Rare Black Alligator Gold Chain Barrel Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
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Judith Leiber Black Alligator Kelly Style Top Handle Satchel Evening Flap Bag
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Judith Leiber Black Alligator Kelly Style Top Handle Satchel Evening Flap Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
" H x 2" D Includes original Judith Leiber coin purse
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Centerskin Alligator Evening Bag by Judith Leiber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Judith Leiber's alligator bags are some of the best ever made. This piece has gorgeous center skin
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Cognac Judith Leiber Alligator Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous cognac alligator Judith Leiber top handle bag. Shoulder strap/mirror/pouch included. Gold
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Vintage Judith Leiber Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage alligator finish Judith Leiber bag. Excellent condition. Uncertain of manufacture date
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1980s Judith Leiber Black Alligator Bag with Jeweled and Enamel Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
. The bag features an optional black alligator strap that can be worn or tucked away when the bag is
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Judith Leiber Crocodile Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant framed Judith Leiber genuine Alligator skin evening bag. Semi precious stone at clasp
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Judith Leiber Vintage Red Alligator Bag with Gold Tone Hardware and Red Tassels
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Judith Leiber Vintage Red Alligator Bag with Gold Tone Hardware and Red Tassels
By Judith Leiber
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Judith Leiber Alligator shoulder bag proves that Judith Leiber is so much more than her
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Judith Leiber for sale on 1stDibs
When it comes to handbags, no designer can compete with Judith Leiber’s ability to create magic using opulent crystals and wildly imaginative and playful shapes. The Hungarian-born designer's lauded vintage minaudières (small, decorative handbags, often without handles or a strap) were made in the form of crystal-covered swans, cupcakes, lipstick, wads of cash, teddy bears and other delightful objects.
These dazzling objets d’art have been regularly seen in the hands of First Ladies, movie stars on the red carpet and even in the prestigious collections of institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art. And like many pathbreaking inventions in the history of design, Leiber's purses and minaudières were the result of a happy accident.
In 1967, Leiber began working on her first metal handbag. The piece in question was named the Chatelaine, and the design was a graceful drop-shaped purse in gold-tinted metal. But when the samples came in, Leiber saw that the bottom of the bag looked greenish and discolored as a result of the plating process. She had the ingenious idea of applying crystal rhinestones to the base to cover up the flaws. The fabulous bag was a huge success and would become her trademark.
Born Judith Peto in Budapest, Leiber overcame many hardships before her breakthrough. At the start of World War II, she was working at the Pessl handbag company in Budapest where she quickly climbed the ranks to become a master craftswoman. When the war escalated, she and her Jewish family were forced by the Nazis to live in a cellar of a ghetto, and several of her relatives were killed in concentration camps.
“I designed handbags in my head to get through the misery,” Leiber said.
After the liberation of Budapest, she married Gerson “Gus” Leiber, an American GI, and moved to New York. In 1948, she began working for the fashion house Nettie Rosenstein. One of Leiber's first major pieces was the handbag embroidered with glittering rhinestones and pearls carried by Mamie Eisenhower at the 1953 inaugural ball. In 1963, she finally set up her own company.
Leiber’s whimsical designs embellished with Swarovski crystals and semiprecious stones defied traditional notions of luxury handbags. She also created striking clutches and bags with leather and fine textiles from around the world. In her 65-year career, she designed over 3,500 bags, which have been worn by First Ladies including Nancy Reagan and Laura Bush, pop icons like Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez and celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner (who collects Judith Leiber bags).
In 2005, the Leiber Collection Museum opened in East Hampton, New York, as a permanent space to showcase her work. The minaudières remain coveted objects that are celebrated worldwide for their eclectic beauty and glamorous charm.
The value of a good handbag cannot be overstated — find vintage Judith Leiber shoulder bags, crossbody bags, sunglasses and other fashion accessories today on 1stDibs.
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An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.