Judith Lieber Black Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Black Minaudière Evening Bag A sophisticated rectangular minaudière by Judith Leiber
Judith Lieber Black Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Black Minaudière Evening Bag A sophisticated rectangular minaudière by Judith Leiber
Fine Judith Lieber Pearl and Crystal Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Pearl and Crystal Clutch A dazzling rectangular evening clutch by Judith Leiber
Vintage Judith Lieber Acrylic Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a vintage lucite acrylic purple evening bag with silver frame and handle from 1972. Very rare collector item that can be seen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York Ci...
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Judith Lieber Gold Coated Suede Shoulder Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Henrico, VA
Judith Lieber gold coated suede shoulder bag. Adjustable cord strap with two tassels, gold framed
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
1980s Judith Lieber Emerald Green Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand new early 80's Judith Lieber Green chevron pattern leather bag with "goldtone" hardware
Judith Lieber Tomato Heirloom Minaudiere Limited Edition Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Miami, FL
with embossed metal plaque Collector's Edition Judith Lieber Couture. NEW or NEVER CARRIED. final sale
Judith Lieber Flower Bouquet Basket Crystal Minaudiere Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Miami, FL
handle and push lock. Inside, the bag is lined in silver leather with embossed metal plaque Judith Lieber
Judith Lieber Collectors Limited Ed. Snake Skin Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Exotic Black Crocodile Clutch with Jeweled Snake Motif, 21st Century A masterwork of
Judith Lieber Birdcage Crystal Minaudiere Rare Collectors Edition Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Miami, FL
Utterly exquisite rare Judith Leiber Birdcage Minaudiere featured in multicolored handset fine
Judith Lieber Fan Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Clutch Bag Collectors Edition
By Judith Leiber
Located in Miami, FL
bag is lined in silver leather with embossed metal plaque Collector's Edition Judith Lieber New York
Judith Lieber Handbag Orange Alligator Leather Aurora Borealis Gold Chain Mini
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage JUDITH LEIBER purse comes in a vibrant orange alligator leather and features a gold tone
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Size: One Size Fits All
Judith Lieber Rhinestone Studded Floral Fabric and Gold Leather Bag Never Used
By Judith Leiber
Located in New Hope, PA
Judith Lieber has outlined the floral patten in this woven silk bag with coordinating beads in pink
90s Judith Lieber Black Silk Rhinestone Mini Bag Crossbody Clutch Mirror Comb
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s vintage JUDITH LEIBER black silk and rhinestone mini evening bag ! Silver metal
Judith Lieber Black Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Judith Lieber bag is crafted from black crocodile leather, and features a
Judith Lieber Blue Evening Bag Croc
By Judith Leiber
Located in Athens, GA
Judith Lieber Croc Embossed Leather Evening Bag. Mint condition. A true art piece. Guaranteed
JUDITH LIEBER Clutch Python Printed Embossed Leather Gold tone NWT
By Judith Leiber
Located in Wallkill, NY
Very unique Judith Lieber design, beautiful hard rectangular case, magnificently trimmed in Gold
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H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 1.4 in Dm 10 in L 9.25 in
A latticed silk and paste evening bag, Judith Lieber, 1980s, USA
By Judith Leiber
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very smart and elegant evening bag from Judith Leiber in the 1980s, made of 'woven/plaited' or
Judith Lieber Crystal Clutch circa 2000s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rectangular clutch by Judith Lieber c. 2000s. It is covered in crystals and features a
Judith Lieber Lizard "Briefcase" Handbag Great Hardware
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a small briefcase shaped ladies handbag with gold tone metal corners and ruby colored glass stone accents. It has one interior side strap to hold a wallet or phone along the ...
Judith Lieber Black Leather Trifold Wallet with Red Trim
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber black leather Trifold wallet & change purse with red trim. Signed: Made in Spain
1980s Judith Lieber
By Judith Leiber
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gorgeous, Unique Judith Lieber purse. Gold with alligator embossed pattern and lovely silver
Judith Lieber Trifold Leather Wallet and Change Purse
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Lieber black leather trifold wallet & change purse with decrotive gold tone ribbon front
1980s Judith Lieber Snakeskin Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980s Judith Lieber Snakeskin Handbag Wonderful snakeskin skin handbag designed by Judith Lieber
Navy Lizard Judith Lieber Precious Stone Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Excellent vintage circa 1980s Judith Leiber textured navy leather or lizard skin bag. The details
Beautiful Judith Lieber Crystal Floral Minaudieure
By Judith Leiber
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Beautiful Judith Leiber Minaudieure. Small, but very elegant with long chain that can be tucked in
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H 4.53 in D 2.37 in L 7.49 in
Vintage Judith Leiber minaudiere evening purse in cut crystal lucite
By Judith Leiber
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Beautiful Jewelled Lucite Minaudiere or evening purse by Judith Lieber. Exquisite quality
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silk Lace Trim Camisole Blouse
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a lace-trimmed silk camisole designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior's Fall/Winter 1998 collection. A grey version of this lace trim design was featured in the Fall/W...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
Versace S/S 2004 Halter Open Back Ruffles Turquoise Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2004 Runway Plunged Halter Open Back Ruffles Evening Dress Gown Size IT 40 Versace silk sleeveless maxi dress with halter neck, ruffle accents throughout and concealed z...
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Peach Nude Naked Knee length Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
Features; Simple Dolce and Gabbana Spring 1997 Nude slip dress. Featuring spaghetti strap shoulders, loose fitting silhouette and fine lace hem. Size; Medium (We recommend to fit UK...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Peach Plunging Open Back Midi Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Peach Plunging Open Back Midi Dress IT 44
$5,806
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
Versace F/W 2003 Runway Chain Embellished Sheer Lace Open Back Black Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace F/W 2003 Runway Chain Embellished Sheer Lace Open Back Black Evening Dress Size IT 40
$3,317
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Off-White Shimmery Mini Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gianni Versace by Donatella’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this off-white mini dress features shimmering fabric and an elegant, body-hugging silhouette. The plunging neckline ...
Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1992 Black Lesage Ribbon Silk Bodycon Midi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Chanel Vintage Fall 1992 black silk bodycon midi dress is a piece of fashion history, famously seen on supermodel Eva Herzigová as she graced the runway. This iconic design captu...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
Vivienne Westwood 'Cut, Slash & Pull' blue voile oversized shirt dress, ss 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood; dusty blue cotton voile oversized blouse with large bishop sleeves, pointed collar, and ascending hemline from front. Signature slashes throughout the whole blouse...
$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...
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.