Judith Leiber Gold Snake Chain Jade & Carnelian Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
designs have been adored by high profile women throughout the decades. This 1980s Judith Leiber belt is
Judith Leiber Gold Snake Chain Jade & Carnelian Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
designs have been adored by high profile women throughout the decades. This 1980s Judith Leiber belt is
Judith Leiber Gold Semi-Precious Stones Chain Belt, 1990s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
condition, the belt clasps at the front with a concealed hook and is engraved with the Judith Leiber
Judith Leiber Gilt Metal Dangling Charm Heavy Chain Belt c 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
Judith Leiber stylish gilt metal dangling charm heavy chain belt c 1980s The elegant belt is
Judith Leiber White Leather Belt with Silver and Gold Studded Chain Links
By Judith Leiber
Located in Henrico, VA
This Judith Leiber belt is made with white leather and has frontal gold and silver chain links with
Judith Leiber Gold Semi-Precious Stones Chain Belt, 1990s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
condition, the belt clasps at the front with a concealed hook and is engraved with the Judith Leiber
1980s Judith Leiber Tribal Gold Rope Chain Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The classiest 1980s gold metallic belt from Judith Leiber! Woven chain construction with buckle
JUDITH LEIBER Gold-Tone Embellished Card Suit Crystal Charm Chain Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in Thiensville, WI
Judith Leiber gold-toned card suit charm chain belt. Gold-toned rolo chain with rhinestone
JUDITH LEIBER Semi Precious Stone Charm Belt 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Wallkill, NY
Judith Leiber gold gilt chain link belt with semi-precious cabochon stones set in frogs, owls and
Judith Leiber Gilt Metal Dangling Charm Rose Quartz Heavy Chain Belt c 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
Judith Leiber gilt metal dangling charm semi-precious pink rose quartz heavy chain belt c 1980s The
Judith Leiber Chain Belt with Butterflies XL
By Judith Leiber
Located in US
Judith Leiber multi strand wide chain link belt in a gold tone metal with dangling pink and maroon
Judith Leiber Chain Belt W/Semi Precious Stones and crystal Charms
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular !!! Pristine like new! Vintage Judith Leiber gold tone Chain Belt W/Semi Precious
Judith Leiber Chain Charm Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unique chain belt by Judith Leiber features an amazing variety of charms. Crab, Beetle, Owl, Frog
Judith Leiber Pearl & Gold Chain Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in US
Judith Leiber gold tone chain belt features dangling faux pearls and a hook and eye closure. Chain
1980's Judith Leiber Gold Tone Chain Link Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980's Judith Leiber gold tone multi-tiered chain link belt. Adorable hanging rhinestone-encrusted
Judith Lieber Bejewelled Fish Chain Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Judith Lieber Bejewelled Fish Chain Belt 28" or smaller.
Judith Leiber Gold Tone Metal Chainlink Belt Multi Semi Precious Stones Buckle
By Judith Leiber
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber gold tone metal chain link belt creating a mesh effect and includes an outstanding
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer White Sleeveless Ruffle Top
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Spring/Summer 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella sheer white sleeveless ruffle top debuted on the season's runway. The lightweight, semi-transparent fabric is adorned with delicat...
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Dolce & Gabbana Satin & Lace Gathered Bustier Corset Top, Circa 2001
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Geneva, CH
Probably from the iconic 2001 Spring-Summer collection, this Dolce & Gabbana corset bustier top will for sure enhance your femininity ! Made from glossy powder pink satin, it's desig...
1990's Vintage MOSCHINO leopard print Animal pattern blazer - Suit jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990’s Soft felted texture Leopard print Blazer designed by Franco Moschino ! MADE IN ITALY. Fully lined Hip pockets Size; Best fits U.K. 10-12 (Label states U.K. 16 however the gar...
Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This early 1980s Bob Mackie black satin evening gown features a backless halter tie design, a keyhole neckline, and draped waist detailing. Approximate measurements: Size - removed ...
$695
Size: none; comparable to size XS - S
Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Wearable with a halter or strapless neckline, this romantic sundress would be the perfect ensemble for a breezy garden party or summer wedding. Ideal for larger busts, the ample shel...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
Art Deco Lame Broche Opera Coat with Japanese Mink
Located in New York, NY
1920's lame broche gold and port opera coat .The fabric woven with art deco concentric circles and center dots. Trimmed with full natural Japanese mink shawl color and cuffs. Smalle...
$1,497Sale Price|40% Off
Size: L
S/S 1997 Ralph Lauren Runway Stretch Linen Bodycon Stripe Off Shoulder Dress
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this knit off-the-shoulder dress debuted on the season's runway, modeled by Georgianna Robertson. This grey form-fitting mini dre...
NWT F/W 2005 Roberto Cavalli Runway Sculptural Velvet Satin Bustier Flare Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sculptural black Roberto Cavalli dress. From the Fall/Winter 2005 collection, this dress was part of runway look number 56 on Jaunel McKenzie. She was also photographed ...
$43,303
Size: IT 38 - FR 34 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton dusty pink fur coat, fw 2012
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen dusty pink fur coat ▪ Designed by Sarah Burton ▪ Dyed Mongolian Lamb, Mink fur and Ostrich feathers ▪ Leather belt with silver shell detail ▪ Mirrored visor shad...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2001 Collection Black Angora and Mink Fur Luxurious Sweater M
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
The Most Luxurious Gucci Sweater Ever!!! F/W 2001 Runway Collection Size - M Color – Black, Angora and Genuine Sheared Mink Fur. Made in Italy. Excellent Condition.
Emilio Pucci S/S 2011 Runway Unworn Embellished Cutout Crochet Open Knit Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Naples, FL
Emilio Pucci S/S 2011 Runway Unworn Embellished Cutout Crochet Open Knit Maxi Dress Look 8 from the Spring 2011 Collection by Peter Dundas. (in ivory color) Condition: Unworn howe...
S/S 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Knit Crochet Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an alluring crochet high-low Christian Dior dress designed by John Galliano. This stunning knit dress from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection features a cowl neckline, low ...
Larisa Barrera Beaded and Stone Pink Evening Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Larisa Barrera Beaded and Stone Pink Evening Bag This small yet elegant bag is in excellent condition. The bag is completely covered in sequins, beads, and stones. The bottom of the...
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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On 1stDibs, an extensive collection of modern and vintage belts can be found in a variety of styles and materials, including everything from iconic Gucci logo belts, which, emblazoned with the legendary Italian brand’s “GG” insignia, are ubiquitous among fashion lovers today, to stylish Hermès belts, which are part of a wide range of covetable leather fashion accessories from the family-owned luxury goods company. The interchangeable gold-plated belt buckle, now available in innumerable variations, is revered by Hermès enthusiasts. The world’s legion of collectors hunting down rare Kelly bags likely know this belt buckle and its history, which extends all the way back to 1967. It was crafted by Hungarian-born French fashion designer Catherine de Károlyi, who worked for Robert Piguet and Christian Dior before landing at Hermès, where she also designed the house’s first women’s ready-to-wear collection.
More akin to fine jewelry than to a practical fashion accessory, a vintage chain belt by Chanel can add understated charm to a blazer, cocktail dress or most any other garment, while a wide Louis Vuitton belt, on the other hand, made in the celebrated brand’s signature bold Damier Azur canvas, will bring pizzazz and panache to your formal wear.
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