Judith Leiber 1984 Bullfrog Miniaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add this amazing piece to your collection! Circa 1980s, this Judith Leiber frog miniaudiere features multi color Jade, Amethyst and Onyx stones with a push-lock closure.
Judith Leiber Belt Encrusted Double Frog Expandable 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Wallkill, NY
Black Snake Skin Vintage Judith Leiber Belt. Cabochons set Onyx, Amethyst, and Jade stones with surrounding crystals. decorative frogs hinge together to form buckle closure. 21 3/4 i...
Judith Leiber Snakeskin Handbag with Frog Hardware
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun handbag from Judith Leiber is made out of gray snakeskin and features gold-toned frog hardware.
Vintage Judith Leiber Red Lizard Clutch Frog Detail
By Judith Leiber
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a gorgeous Judith Leiber clutch with optional chain. The handbag is composed of a striking red lizard with gather details.
Judith Lieber 1980s Leather Wallet With Frog Accents
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slim dressy wallet by accessories queen Judith Lieber. Gathered flap on one side with mini frog accents. Can be worn dressy or casual.
Judith Leiber Pave Crystal Bejeweled Frog Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Leap into Spring and Summer wearing a vintage Judith Leiber black lizard skin belt with bejeweled frog buckles.
Judith Leiber Crystal Jeweled Frog Minaudière c 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
Judith Leiber Endearing crystal jeweled minaudiere' evening bag c 1980s The beguiling frog is encrusted with elaborate tiny glittering diamante crystals.
1980s Judith Leiber Grey Reptile Effect Clutch with Frogs
By Judith Leiber
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very fun Judith Leiber evening clutch from the 1980s. Frame shape with a dark grey reptile and gold tone metal hardware that is embellished with small silver tone metal frogs with bl...
JUDITH LEIBER Silver Leather Expandable Belt W. Embellished Frog Buckle
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
JUDITH LEIBER Silver Leather Expandable Belt W. Embellished Frog Buckle Materials: snake embossed leather, silver metal, silver crystals, assorted resin stones.
Judith Leiber Frog Pillbox, 1984
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare 1984 Judith Leiber frog Pillbox with multi color Jade, Amethyst and Onyx stones with a push-lock closure.
Judith Leiber Gold Frog Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ADORABLE JUDITH LEIBER gold frog minaudiere in excellent condition.
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Frog Pillbox
By Judith Leiber
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed and dated: Judith Leiber 1981. Pillbox measures approx. 2.25” x 1.75”.
Cutest Judith Leiber Green Crystal Frog Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Tustin, CA
Fabulous handmade couture designer, Judith Leiber, crystal Frog minaudiere evening bag or evening clutch is completely covered in green crystals.
Judith Leiber Black Satin Jeweled Frog Evening Bag c 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
Judith Leiber Opulent black satin jeweled frog evening bag c 1980s The elegant black satin box-shaped evening bag is suspended from four rows of substantial gilt metal chains.
Judith Leiber Frog Charm Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Judith Leiber Frog Charm Detail Clutch in Burgundy with Gold Hardware
Judith Leiber Clear Crystal Frog Minaudiere With Gold Hardware.
By Judith Leiber
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is this charming Frog minaudiere by Judith Leiber. It is embellished with clear crystals and semi precious stones.
$11,646Sale Price|54% Off
Size: Italy 40 is EU 36
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Evening Long Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A true collector’s piece, this Gianni Versace embellished sheer evening gown from the Fall/Winter 1996 runway collection is one of the most iconic designs from the legendary Italian ...
Roberto Cavalli Blue & White Ming Gown Dress with Fur Trim Wrap S/S 2005 Sz 42IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Blue & White Ming Gown Dress with Fur Trim Wrap S/S 2005 Sz 42IT. This dress is marked a 42IT. Measurements not stretched reflect a small but has a lot of s...
Revillon Sable Fur Coat for Saks Fifth Avenue
By Revillon Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an absolutely sumptuous natural brown Sable fur coat, by Revillon for Saks Fifth Avenue. This coat has a large notched collar, two front slit pockets, an open front and is ...
1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black beaded and micro-sequined mini dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1996. Dress is labeled a size S. Length is approximately 33" long. Width is very stretch...
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Aubergine Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rich, saturated Aubergine crocodile. Rarely produced this exquisite jewel toned beauty is a must have for any Hermes aficionado...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2019 Poppy Embroidered Stretch-Wool Crepe Dress US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar de la Renta Poppy Embroidered Stretch-Wool Crepe Dress S/S 2019 Collection US size - 10 Ivory wool, embroidered applications of poppy flowers , fully lined, back zip closur...
Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
Vintage 1930's evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This mesmerising 1930's midnight blue silk brocade dress with a silver lamé thread accent, is a rare piece to behold The straight cut neckline of the dress is set off by a wonderful...
Valentino F/W 2003 Black Velvet 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Maxi Dress Gown US 8
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Valentino Black Velvet Beaded Maxi Dress Gown F/W 2003 Runway Collection US size - 8 Black velvet 20s inspired Gatsby dress finished with lots of black onyx cabochon and crystals ove...
Christian Dior by Galliano Grand Sapphire Blue Silk Demi Couture Dress Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Christian Dior by John Galliano f/w 1999 sapphire blue eyelash silk bias cut gown. Designed with the utmost attention to couture detailing and sophisticated construction. Go...
Christian Dior/John Galliano - Embroidered Cherry Blossom Dress F/W 2003 Sz 38FR
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano for Christian Dior Embroidered Cherry Blossom Dress. This dress is formfitting with a geometric hem, mock turtleneck and flowing upper sleeves that taper at the bottom ...
2008 F/W Alexander McQueen Gold Embroidered Strapless Tulle & Satin Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Studio City, CA
2008 F/W Alexander McQueen creme-colored strapless cocktail dress with an embroidered bird, branches and flower motif sewn out of gold and copper metallic thread and tiny copper sequ...
Vivienne Westwood Vintage F/W1991 Dressing Up White Gold Satin Boulle Corset Top
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is an iconic Vivienne Westwood corset from the Autumn/Winter 1991 "Dressing Up" collection, showcasing the designer's renowned craftsmanship and attention to detail. This long-s...
NWT Schiaparelli Jeweled Flowers Silk Evening Dress
By Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely modern Schiaparelli silk colorblock evening dress adorned with tiny jeweled flowers on skirt and sides of bodice. "V" neckline softly pleated bodice extending into a light...
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.