Judith Leiber Clear Swarovski Crystal Flower Top Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TIMELESS Judith Leiber Clear Swarovski Crystal Flower Top Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch in excellent condition.
Judith Leiber Clear Swarovski Crystal Flower Top Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TIMELESS Judith Leiber Clear Swarovski Crystal Flower Top Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch in excellent condition.
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H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.6 in
Judith Leiber Hand Bag Whit Gold Frame and Gold Flower on Black
By Judith Leiber
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Gold Plated Frame Flower design on Fabric Width= 6 1/2 inches Height= 4 1/2 inches Depth= 3/4 inches Lock With Black Crystal Weight= 38.8 gr
Gold Plate
Judith Lieber Flower Bouquet Basket Crystal Minaudiere Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Miami, FL
Judith Leiber Flower Bouquet Basket Minaudiere featured in multicolored fine crystal.
Judith Leiber Black Beaded Flower Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
House all your night on the town essentials in this wearable art piece from Judith Leiber.The clutch is also doubles as a shoulder bag, with a chain shoulder strap, increasing the fu...
Judith Leiber Honey Amber Enamel on Gold Flower Brooch
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully made honey gold amber color enamel petal flower brooch by famous fashion designer Judith Leiber.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Judith Leiber Honey Brown Enamel on Gold Flower Brooch
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully made honey gold brown color enamel petal flower brooch by famous fashion designer Judith Leiber.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Judith Leiber Collector's Edition Pastel Brocade Bag with Rhinestone Flowers
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Collector's Edition Multi Pastels Brocade Bag with Rhinestone Flowers & Rope Strap and tassel.
Judith Leiber Dark Plum Purple Enamel on Gold Flower Pin
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully made dark purple plum enamel on gold flower brooch by famous fashion designer Judith Leiber.
Gold Plate
JUDITH LEIBER Minaudiere Crystal Clutch W. Flowers, Pearls & Gold Shoulder Strap
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
JUDITH LEIBER Minaudiere Crystal Clutch W. Flowers, Pearls & Gold Shoulder Strap Materials: multicolor crystals, faux pearls, goldtone metal, pebbled gold leather lining.
Judith Lieber Gold with White & Blue Enamel Flower / Bouquet Brooch
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully made white with blue enamel domed bouquet of flowers brooch by famous fashion designer Judith Leiber.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Judith Leiber Crocodile Clutch/Shoulder Bag W/ Enamel Flowers
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber Crocodile Clutch/Shoulder Bag W/ Enamel Flowers Clasp Color: Salmon Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Crocodile, enamel, and crystals Lining: Orange leather Closure/Openin...
Judith Leiber Vintage Swarovski Crystal Floral Flower Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
BEAUTIFUL Judith Leiber Vintage Swarovski Crystal Floral Print Oval Minaudiere Evening Bag in excellent condition. Multicolor swarovski crystal exterior in a unique floral print patt...
Judith Leiber Flower Jewelled Strass Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Toronto, ON
Judith Leiber Flower Jewelled Strass Minaudiere Evening Bag.
Judith Leiber Flower Brooch and Earrings
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
These are wonderful enameled pieces by Judith Leiber, very nicely done. The brooch measures 1 1/2'w x 1 1/2"h x 1/2"d and the earrings measure 7/8"w x 7/8"h x 3/4"d.
Judith Leiber Flower Bouquet Minaudiere Crystal And Pearl Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 6", Width 5.5", Depth 2" Designer: Judith Leiber Model: Flower Bouquet Minaudiere Crystal and Pearl Small Exterior Ma...
Judith Leiber Enameled Vase of Flowers Brooch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautifully done brooch, crafted so beautifully, it looks real.
Judith Leiber Crystal Flower Minaudiere Evening Bag - New
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York City, NY
Judith Leiber minaudiere evening bag of silver, bronze and gray inlaid rope chain flower design, silver hardware, and Swarovski crystal chain and bronze grosgrain leather interior.
Judith Leiber Enamel Flower Brooch and Clip On Earring Set
By Judith Leiber
Located in US
Judith Leiber brooch and earring set in burgundy enamel and gold-tone metal. Clip on earrings measure 2 '' x 2'', brooch measures 2.5'' x 2.5'' . Excellent condition.
Judith Leiber "Easter" Egg Decorated with Swarovski Created Pink Flowers
By Judith Leiber
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Add to your collection this highly sought after Judith Leiber Egg with Swarovski crystal minaudiere bag crafted from individually placed multi color crystals.
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H 4.5 in W 8.5 in D 3 in
Judith Leiber Collectible Couture Bag Flower Pattern Beaded Made In Italy
By Judith Leiber
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Brand: Judith Leiber Couture Bag ( Collectible ) Flower Pattern Beaded In The Finest Italian Crystals Comes With 2 Original Combs & Mirror Made In Italy Dimensions: 4.5"H x 8.5"W x 3...
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H 4 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Judith Leiber Purple Crystal Minaudiere Enhanced W/ Two Enamel Pansy Flowers
By Judith Leiber
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber purple crystal minaudiere evening clutch enhanced with 2 unique enamel Pansy flowers at front corner.
Judith Leiber Collectible Couture Bag Two Sided Beaded Pattern Made In Italy
By Judith Leiber
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Brand: Judith Leiber Couture Bag ( Collectible ) Flower Pattern Beaded In The Finest Italian Crystals It Comes With Original Comb & Mirror Made In Italy Inside: Black Satin Lining Co...
Judith Leiber Multi flower Crystal Small Gold Minaudiere Box Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Toronto, ON
Judith Leiber Multi flower Crystal Small Gold Minaudiere Box Evening Bag.
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Couture Floral Minaudiere Box Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Judith Leiber Swarofski crystal embellished flower Minaudiere evening bag.
Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
Iconic 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dallas, TX
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top An iconic collector’s piece from the early '90s, this Dolce & Gabbana bustier is a standout example of the brand’s bold, embe...
$2,500
Size: please refer to measurements
RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Silver Ball Gown Evening Dress
By Randolph Duke
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Randolph Duke Vintage Runway SS00 Silver Grey color This is a tight sexy fit I cannot stress how amazing this looks on Great vintage condition, minor feeling of wear throughout Label...
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...
2000s Valentino Pink Beaded Gown with Sheer Panels
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This spotlight stealing, Valentino candy pink maxi dress was designed during the very early 2000s and was probably a Cruise collection piece. It was certainly designed pre 2008, when...
$880
Size: Recommended Size; UK12 (EU 44)
S/S 2005 Giorgio Armani lilac & violet Blazer satin Suit Jacket & Trousers pants
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring 2005 Giorgio Armani lilac & violet Blazer Suit Jacket & pants. The superb ensemble is crafted from 100% Pure silk featuring a matte exterior with satin interior lining and lap...
1970s Emanuel Ungaro Parallele Paris Vintage Camel Wool Cape Coat/ Jacket
By Emanuel Ungaro, Parallele
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage heavy wool cape coat by Emanuel Ungaro from the 1970s. Single button closure at the front of the neck. Beautiful camel colored wool. Unlined. This cape should fit ...
Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Galliano Vintage Pink Silk Chiffon "Boudoir" Slip Dress - Spring/Summer 2009
By John Galliano
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A charming and highly collectible slip dress from John Galliano’s Spring/Summer 2009 Ready-to-wear collection, Baby Doll style. Crafted from delicate powder pink silk chiffon, this p...
Off-white and silver damask single breasted coat with mink collar STAR Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white and silver damask single breasted coat with mink collar. Lining is probably made of acetate or rayon. 2 buttons covered with the same fabric on the middle front . Hidden sn...
D&G Y2K Leopard Print Body Con Dress, 2000s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
D&G by Dolce and Gabbana body con dress. Leopard print textured fabric with shirred sides. The shiny, form fitting best night of your life dress! The early 2000s were a sexier time...
Versace Nude Pink Silk & Lace Slip Dress With Gold Medusa Hardware 2005
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Versace pink and silk dress with gold hardware. The dress features Versace Medusa hardware on straps, a frayed sheer silk bodice, a...
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.