Judith Leiber Snakeskin and Rose Quartz Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber Snakeskin and Rose Quartz Bag with pastes. Judith Leiber often went to vintage
Judith Leiber Snakeskin and Rose Quartz Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber Snakeskin and Rose Quartz Bag with pastes. Judith Leiber often went to vintage
Judith Leiber Cream Karung Skin Handbag-Rose Quartz Cabochon Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early lovely sophisticated Judith Leiber cream karung snakeskin purse. The bag is styled with a
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H 2.75 in D 1.75 in L 6 in
Judith Leiber Crystal Minaudiere Evening Clutch With Rose Quartz Cabochon Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in Tustin, CA
Timeless and elegant hand made couture designer Judith Leiber rectangular shaped minaudiere evening
Judith Leiber Purple Lizard Belt with Amethyst and Rose Quartz, 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
style icons and superheroes alike. From the brilliant minds at Judith Leiber comes this eclectic
1980s Judith Leiber Butterfly Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An adorable Judith Leiber butterfly belt encrusted with rose quartz, jade, black onyx and amethyst
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Antique Silver Crystal Rose Quartz Shoulder Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Antique Silver Crystal Rose Quartz Shoulder Bag in excellent condition
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 Pink Rose Clutch / Shoulder Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Rose Quartz by Judith Leiber Rose quartz gem top closure Hinge snap closure Optional pink
Judith Leiber Monkey Rose Quartz Belt
By Judith Leiber
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Judith Leiber Monkey Rose Quartz Belt Made with monkey head adornment with semi
Judith Leiber Skin Clutch with Rose Quartz Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in Stamford, CT
judith leiber skin clutch with rose quartz clasp optional chain for shoulder purse use. circa 1970
Judith Leiber Gold, Black and Rose Quartz 1980's Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
1980's Judith Leiber lizard evening purse with cabochon rose rose quartz stones is the clasp. Clasp
Judith Leiber Crystal & Rose Quartz Encrused Obi Bag
Located in New York, NY
rhinestone embellishment was added by the Leiber company. This bag has a topaz rhinestone and rose quartz
Judith Leiber White Beaded Clutch with Rose Quartz Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Stunning Judith Leiber Clutch with Rose Quartz Closure and Gold Kid Leather Lining. Gold Chain
$29,020
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for 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...
$1,318
Size: French 40
Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stu...
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...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
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
Christian Dior Haute Couture 2pc Black Gown w/Shawl, Betsy Bloomingdale 1970s
By Marc Bohan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 2pc black gown with a matching shawl by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from the 1970's. The dress has thin straps, a tie bow around the waist, a v-neckline, and faggoting cu...
New Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Silk Fully Beaded Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Fully Beaded Silk Dress Gown Designer size 42 ( run smaller - measurements provided ) 100% Silk Wisteria Purple Dress with Tulle Fully Embellished Ove...
$16,197
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress, Fall-Winter 1999. This halter-style gown is constructed from a semi-sheer black viscose fabric with a woven metallic scalloped motif th...
Alexander McQueen A-line Mini Dress - '10s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This chic little black dress by Alexander McQueen is crafted from an acetate blend crepe and features a notched square neckline, thin shoulder straps, and a scoop back. The dropped w...
$14,125
Roberto Cavalli dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CAVALLI - (Made in Italy) Long-sleeved dress entirely embroidered with pearls and sequins in green, blue, yellow, and white tones. Size 42IT indicated, it fits a 38FR. Condition: Ve...
Dior Bustier Silk Dress Spring, 1993
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Set composed of a silk bustier dress and a large straw belt with golden threads and trimmings. The dress is split at front and back. Size 36FR. 1993 Spring-Su...
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.