Judith Leiber Brown Leather Mini Compartment Bag with Coin Purse, 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Tucson, AZ
Interior features four total compartments, two of which close via kiss lock clasps and offer additional card/money slots inside; matching kiss lock coin purse. Fully lined in brown s...
JUDITH LEIBER lizard bag
Located in New York, NY
Lovely cream lizard bag by Judith Leiber. Goldtone latches. Coin purse. Excellent Condition.
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H 4.5 in W 1 in L 8 in
JUDITH LEIBER Gold Snake Quilted Clutch Detachable Strap, Coin Purse, & Mirror
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This clutch comes with a matching Judith Leiber coin purse and mini double-sided oval mirror.
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H 4.88 in W 1 in D 4.13 in L 7.63 in
JUDITH LEIBER Pink Snakeskin Clutch w/ Optional Strap Mirror Coin Purse
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Judith Leiber purse is composed of a pink snakeskin. Features a bar style frame with cabochon stone accents and gold hardware. There is an interior pocket and two slide pockets....
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H 11.75 in D 11.5 in L 17 in
Judith Leiber XL Black Snakeskin Tote with Coin Purse Excellent Condition
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous Judith Leiber purse. The handbag is composed of a striking black snakeskin and features a front pocket with gather details.
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Embellished Bag With Matching Mirror & Coin
By Judith Leiber
Located in London, GB
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Embellished Bag With Matching Mirror & Coin Purse Rectangular clutch bag designed with Swarovski crystals throughout and gold metal frame.
Judith Leiber Vintage Red Alligator & Sating Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
It comes with a comb, compact, coin purse, Judith Leiber registration card, and ticket still attached.
JUDITH LEIBER Silver Crystal Minaudiere Clutch W. Chain
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Accordion sides and leather interior with Judith Leiber signature accessories (comb, coin purse, mirror) inside.
Judith Leiber Gold Rhinestone Coin Purse
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber coin purse Multi-colored rhinestones in a floral design Gold with purple gem snap closure Goldtone interior Comes with blue dust-bag
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H 8 in W 10 in D 1 in L 29 in
1970s Judith Leiber Lizard Crossbody/Clutch w/Mirror and Coin Purse
By Judith Leiber
Located in Port Hope, ON
This bag can be worn crossbody or detach the strap and use it as a clutch. There is a slit pocket in the back and the lining features both a zipped and a slit pocket. The front is d...
Judith Leiber Black Snakeskin Wallet with Coin Compartment
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Judith Leiber is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. We offer a large selection of evening gowns and luxury garments. This wallet is composed of blac...
Judith Leiber Leather and Printed Fabric Wallet with Coin Compartment
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Judith Leiber is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. We offer a large selection of evening gowns and luxury garments. This wallet is composed of blac...
Judith Leiber Gradient Rhinestone Clutch/Handbag, Circa 1990's
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This clutch comes with the original Judith Leiber compact, hair comb, coin purse, and the original dust bag.
JUDITH LEIBER Beige Lizard Evening Bag GHW
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber Beige Lizard Evening Bag Features multi-colored stones on chain link shoulder strap Made in: Not given Color: Beige and goldtone Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Liza...
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H 4 in D 1.75 in L 5.5 in
Dazzling Judith Leiber Crystal Minaudiere Evening Clutch With Honeycomb Design
By Judith Leiber
Located in Tustin, CA
Includes small matching Judith Leiber gold metallic leather coin purse. Hungarian born Judith Leiber (1921-2018) was known as the handbag designer to the stars.
Judith Leiber Red Karung Crystal Top Handle Satchel Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Karung Crystal Gold tone hardware Satin lining Magnetic closure Handle drop 3" Measures 6" W x 6" H x 3.25" H Includes original Judith Leiber coin purse, compact ...
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H 6 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
Judith Leiber Black Alligator Kelly Style Top Handle Satchel Evening Flap Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
Alligator Gold tone hardware Rhinestone detail Leather lining Magnetic snap closure Handle drop 3.5" Measures 5.5" W x 6" H x 2" D Includes original Judith Leiber coin purse
Judith Leiber 007 Evening Bag Lizard Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
This elegant bag includes a Judith Leiber’s coin purse, comb, and mirror. **Note: Shoe photographed is used as a sizing reference, and does not come with the bag.
Judith Leiber Silver Crystal Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
Purchase includes authenticity card, mirror, comb, coin purse, Judith Leiber dust bag and box. Retail price $2,195.00.
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H 5 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
Judith Leiber NEW Silver Metallic Gem Snake Kelly Top Handle Evening Bag in Box
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Makes the perfect gift for the woman who loves Judith Leiber. Python Silver tone hardware Gem embellishments Satin lining Push lock closure Handle drop ...
Judith Leiber Black Skin Tote With Coin Purse
By Judith Leiber
Located in Narberth, PA
Black Skin Tote With Coin Purse 16 inches wide, 11.5 inches tall, 6 inches deep 9 inch strap drop Includes two interior zipper pockets Snap closure on bag flap Coin purse included
Judith Leiber Red Skin Tote With Coin Purse
By Judith Leiber
Located in Narberth, PA
Red Skin Tote With Coin Purse 16 inches wide, 11.5 inches tall, 6 inches deep 9 inch strap drop Includes two interior zipper pockets Snap closure on bag flap Coin purse included
Judith Leiber Vintage Python Snakeskin Handbag Jeweled Clasp Coin Purse Mirror
By Judith Leiber
Located in Portland, OR
This is an authentic vintage Judith Leiber snake skin handbag that can be worn as a shoulder bag or used as a clutch purse.
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
ODICINI COUTURE Little Black Dress with Floral Detailed Raffia Hem, c. 1990s
By Odicini Couture, Andrea Odicini
Located in Munich, DE
Oh! Jackie proudly presents a sophisticated c. 1990s ODICINI COUTURE little black dress. Such a beautiful design with unique and lovely details! As not everyone might be familiar wi...
1920's French Seafoam Sequin and Lame Dress.
Located in New York, NY
Lovely 1920's dress with overall iridiscent seafoam sequins on silk tulle. Appliques of silvery gold lame "leaf" motifs and bias swirls are attached to hip and skirt area. The edges ...
$12,106
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage 2009 pink oriental floral jacquard dress FR36 S
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage 2009 pink oriental floral jacquard dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00244 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: 2009 Material: Wool, Silk Color...
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Medieval Embroidery Corset Dress Gown 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Embellished Dress Gown Jessica Chastain was wearing an Alexander McQueen dress to the opening gala of the 70th Festival de Cannes on May 17, 20...
Black Velvet and Silk Embroidered 1960s Zardozi Zari Gemstone Clutch India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1960s Zardozi Zari gemstone clutch. Beautiful 1960s Zardozi Zari gem-set black velvet and silk embroidered with beads evening jeweled luxury purse. The silk velvet rectangula...
Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare and unique piece to behold, this original vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Coat, Rendered in a cream wool and lined in silk, is just the piece to add to your couture collecti...
Art Deco French Celluloid Marguerite Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco French Celluloid Marguerite Hair Comb in red with black overpaint detailing. Strong Art Nouveau flavor in wonderful vibrant tones. 1930's France. Excellent condition.
Eric Javits Black Woven “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Glamour Hat with Rose
By Eric Javits
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Eric Javits hat was inspired by Breakfast at Tiffany’s. In the years collection Eric Javits hats, we have never seen another one. It frames the face beautifully, whether worn st...
Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to welcome to your seasonal wardrobe. The slim V shaped neckline is framed by a simple ...
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Size: 39
Christian Louboutin Size 39 Floral Bouquet Velvet Disco Ankle Boots Booties
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing Christian Louboutin floral bouquet velvet disc ankle boots ! Comes with original box. Beautiful warm colors of red, blue, green, and marigold orange throughout. Sensible, yet...
Christian Dior Haute Couture Black and White Dress, Betsy Bloomingdale 1980
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black and white long "sailor" style day dress by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from 1980. This dress has a full skirt with gathers at the hip, and a 16" zipper on the side ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink mink fur cropped bolero jacket, fw 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior pink mink fur cropped bolero jacket ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Shawl lapel ▪ Wide cropped sleeves appearing as a cape from the back ▪ Silk lining with embroide...
Mandalay White Stretch Silk Skirt Ensemble w. Painted floral design Sz Small
By Mandalay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mandalay ensemble is fashioned from a beautiful white stretch silk satin with a floral print. The spaghetti strap top features boning and a center back zipper closure. The skirt...
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.
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.