Judith Leiber Lion Buckle Black Embossed Leather Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
Judith Leiber Ornate lion buckle black embossed leather belt c 1980 The elegant belt is adorned with a large stylized lion head buckle The lion's face is designed with smooth silve...
Price Upon Request
1970s Galanos for Amelia Gray Satin Smock
By Galanos for Amelia Gray, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Galanos for Amelia Gray silk satin smock with flap pockets (no closure) and shown above with a Judith Leiber Lion belt.
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Lion Head Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Lion Head Clutch in very good condition.
Unavailable
Judith Leiber Chinese Lions Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Incredible black python Judith Leiber Chinese Lions belt. Belt is fully adjustable.
Vintage JUDITH LEIBER 1960's Lion medallion ivory snakeskin belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage JUDITH LEIBER for Saks Fifth Avenue, 1960's Lion medallion ivory snakeskin belt.
Judith Leiber Lion Clasp Embossed White Leather Handbag c 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
Judith Leiber Lion clasp embossed white leather handbag c 1980s The elegant handbag is adorned with a gilt metal lion's head emblem that serves as the clasp emblem.
1980s Judith Leiber Lion Adjustable Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing 1980s Lion's head belt from iconic designer Judith Leiber!
1980s Judith Leiber Lion Adjustable Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing 1980s Lion's head belt from iconic designer Judith Leiber!
Judith Leiber White Belt W/ Gold Lions Head Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber White Belt W/ Gold Lions Head Clasp.
1980's Judith Leiber Python Belt with Lion Buckle
By Judith Leiber
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Judith Leiber 1980’s glossy wide black python belt with a spectacular gold buckle depicting two Chinese lions dotted with semi precious stones.
Judith Leiber Gold Metal Lion Head Buckle Expansion Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber gold metal, lion head buckle, expansion belt.
JUDITH LEIBER Adjustable Lizard Skin Belt With Lion Motif, 1980's
By Judith Leiber
Located in Atlanta, GA
1980’s Judith Leiber adjustable coral red lizard skin belt with gold plated lion medallions and cabochon stones.
1970s Bill Blass Color-Blocked Purple Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown w Tiered Hem
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
Hook and eye, zipper front closure and an included Judith Leiber gold stretch belt with lion head buckle.
JUDITH LEIBER Gold Lion Medallion Stretch Mesh Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Judith Leiber's stylish spin on a classic Roman gladiator belt with a lion head motif and a heavy gilded look.
Judith Leiber Lion Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Vintage Judith Leiber Lion Minaudière Gold Clutch
Judith Leiber Swavorski Crystal Lion Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is this darling Lion clutch by Judith Leiber encrusted with Swavorski crystal and semi precious stones.
1980's Leiber Black Satin Evening Bag with Lions Head Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber evening bag with a figural clasp of a lions head mounted on a plaque surrounded by rhinestones.
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
New W Box Gucci Malika Large Python Clutch Bag in Bronze Pewter Spring 2011
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags & Box A Rare Find New Spring 2011 Runway $3950 Bronze Metallic Pewter Full 100% Python Throughout the Bag Braided Double Straps Wrap Around and Connect ...
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Velvet GG Monogram Heels
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode store presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Velvet GG Monogram Heels These exquisite heels are what vintage shoe dreams are made of. This rare collectable style features the icon...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
Dsquared2 Spring 2005 Christina Aguilera Runway Leather Vintage Mini Dress
By Dsquared2
Located in San Diego, CA
Christina Aguilera closed the runway show in 2005, strutting down the Dsquared2 Runway in this exact dress! Features brown leather stitches down the front, with contrasting tan leath...
$1,500
Size: Small-Medium
1970s James Galanos Couture Fantasy Chenille Knit Cardigan Jacket w Gold Yarn
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s James Galanos Couture Fantasy Chenille Knit Cardigan Jacket w Gold Metallic Yarn: Double-faced cozy cool-weather jacket in a wool/cashmere chenille knit with a lustrous gold ya...
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, 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...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
Gucci Vintage 1955 Metallic Purple Lizard Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci 1955 metallic purple lizard clutch - collectors item. Features signature horsebit detailing, lizard leather skin, detachable chain strap with Gucci branded magnetic closure an...
Iconic extremely rare Tom Ford for Gucci Damask « Dragon » purse FW 2004
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in NICE, FR
Timeless in Nice.vintage.darling: The iconic «Dragon» handbags in alligator skin and the incredibly beautiful velvet with gold dusting from the era of Tom Ford at Gucci. Fall Winter...
Iconic Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Silk Pagoda Jacket YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic. The famous Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW 2004 Collection. The Pagoda Jacket made of 100% pure Silk. Tom Ford's final show for Yves Saint Laurent, his exquisite YSL Riv...
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Python Skin Jeweled Dragon Bamboo Chain Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Runway Python Dragon Brooch Shoulder Bag F/W 2004 Runway Collection Elegant black python skin shoulder bag with gold-tone bamboo double chain shoul...
Judith Leiber Gold Lizard Gemstone Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Gold Lizard Gemstone Clutch in good condition. Gold lizard trimmed with gold hardware, rose quartz and multi color gemstones along top edge. Top pinch lock closure open...
Thierry Mugler Silk Corset Dramatic Sculptural Bustier Top
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Collectors piece. Dramatic pure Silk bustier, assuming Spring 1985 Collection. A masterpiece of sartorial artistry by the legend Mister Mugler...
Vintage Finesse La Model Chocolate Brown Python Snakeskin Convertible Clutch Bag
By Finesse La Model
Located in San Diego, CA
Lovely vintage Finesse La Model chocolate brown python/snakeskin convertible clutch. Long gold chain, which can be worn over the shoulder, crossbody, or tucked in to use as a clutch....
NWT 2004 Roberto Cavalli Pink Print Lace-Up Corset Bustier Top S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From 2004, this new-with-tags Roberto Cavalli bustier top features a vibrant floral paisley print in pink and tan tones. The structured corset silhouette includes front hook closures...
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.