Rare Brooks Multicolored Micro-Seed Double-Purse Beaded Purse
Located in New York, NY
Brooks multicolored double-purse has micro-sized seed beading throughout. Hand-beaded in France, patterned with multi-colors of florals.
Rare Brooks Multicolored Micro-Seed Double-Purse Beaded Purse
Located in New York, NY
Brooks multicolored double-purse has micro-sized seed beading throughout. Hand-beaded in France, patterned with multi-colors of florals.
Exceptional Micro Beaded Bag
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and collectible Micro Beaded Bag from the early 20th Century with hand beaded and braided handle with tassels. Pictorial micro beading creates a vignette with sailing shi...
Fendi BNIB Micro Beads Baguette Brown
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi micro necklace baguette with tassels. The bag is made of beaded fabric in the colors brown and olive. Attached on it are tassels. The piece can be worn as a necklace as well as...
1950s Black and Gold Caviar Beaded Floral Evening Purse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and gold caviar beaded evening purse Floral micro beaded design Gold jeweled clasp closure Black beaded strap Black silk lining Silk inner pocket Unknown designer
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver. Dozens of hand set rubies and sapphires are set in an openwork floral pattern. Plunger stone app...
Antique French Micro-Beaded Reticule Pouch Bag with Tassel (1900s-1920s)
Located in Honolulu, HI
An authentic antique Edwardian to Art Deco era micro-beaded reticule pouch bag. Intricately hand-crafted with gunmetal/silver-tone micro beads, featuring a structured pleated body, c...
Gilded Etched Gold Tone Hardware Frame Micro Beaded "Roses" Handbag
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent detailed etched gilded gold tone vermeil hardware frame is accented with multi-color rhinestones highlighted with two Swans on top of the beautiful hardware frame ...
Walborg Hand-Beaded Micro Seed & Hand-Embrodiered "Floral & Leafs" Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Walborg of France wonderful combination of both micro-seed beading as well as hand-stitched silk embroidery in "Floral & Leafs" and accented with micro bugle seed beading alon...
Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro bead pattern, punctuated by delicate pink and blue pavé flowers.
1920S Micro Beaded Persian Rug Purse Bag
Located in New York, NY
1920S Micro Beaded Persian Rug Purse Bag
1950's Micro Beaded Change Purse With Fruit Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
The charm of this novelty change purse will bring a smile to your day. It is beautifully handmade with micro beads to form an impressionist style grape image and opens with a brass ...
French Micro-Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Some of the most beautiful evening bags of the 1950s and '60s were hand beaded in France and Belgium. This micro-beaded version is representative of the fine craftsmanship and design...
STEEL MICRO BEADED EVENING BAG
Located in Alford, MA
A most elegant and versatile accessory, this evening bag is composed of silver and bronze micro steel beads, with the background in silver and a repeat quatrefoil pattern in the bron...
Pale Silver Micro Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
1960s French evening bag in pale silver micro beads arranged in an elongated diamond pattern and featuring a gold pyramidal clasp with rhinestone edges, a gold frame and chain. White...
Large Micro Beaded Floral Handbag, 1930's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930's beaded handbag in an unusually large size with an amazing mosaic of micro and seed glass beads. The intricate mix of beads provides a multi dimensional look to the floral des...
DOLCE GABBANA cream lace multicolour stone beaded kisslock chain micro bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DOLCE GABBANA cream lace multicolour stone beaded kisslock chain micro bag Reference: TGAS/F00386 Brand: Dolce Gabbana Designer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Material: Lace, Fa...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Black Dark Iridescent Beaded Mini Micro Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Entirely embellished encrusted with beads, sequins, and gemstones Jet black with a colorful sheen Silver hardware Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear M...
Rare 2000’s Gucci by Tom Ford interlocking GG beaded micro-bag, pochette
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in NICE, FR
New in nice.vintage.darling: Rare 2000’s Gucci by Tom Ford interlocking GG beaded micro-bag, pochette. Material: Exterior - black silk fully hand beaded with GG-logo motif, black liz...
Vintage 1950's Gold Micro Beaded Floral Handbag Crewel Embroidered Evening Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded evening bag, rendered in the smallest gold glass beads, accented by small crewel work embroidery stitches of blooming flowe...
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H 12.5 in W 7.6 in D 0.4 in L 12.5 in
An exquisite fine micro beaded subtly coloured large handbag with jewelled frame
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very fine and detailed large micro beaded bag, with exquisite detail and nuanced colouring, still fresh and intact. Gently gleaming with a sumptuous array of colours, the bag has a...
FENDI Micro Baguette blue colorful needlepoint beaded FF logo flap chain bag
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Micro Baguette blue colorful needlepoint beaded FF logo flap chain bag Reference: LNKO/A02617 Brand: Fendi Model: Micro Baguette Collection: 2017 Material: Leather Color: Blue,...
Fendi Micro Acrylic Wood Beaded Pico Baguette Charm Headphone Holder Black natur
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: NEVER WORN DETAILS Fendi Material: Acrylic Wood Color: Black and Natural Comes with chain Width 7.6cm 3" Height 6.3cm 2.5" Depth 1.25cm 0.5" Shoulder strap drop 30c...
1930s Micro Beaded Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Art deco clutch with an all over microbeaded rug pattern. Edges beaded in gold with satin lining. 1930's. 5.5" x 7.5" x .5". Excellent condition.
Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag, Lined in peach satin with matching enamel plaques and seed pearl frame in milk, gold and pearl seed beads. Original micro bead floral bag body made c...
1920's Vintage Micro-beaded Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
Rare vintage clutch from the 1920s, made in gold beads and featuring an embellished gold-tone frame. This piece boasts a snap-lock closure and its lining is made of dusty peach satin...
Pierre Cardin micro-beaded gilt bag, 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Metallic, micro-beaded clutch with geometric design and gilt chain link strap from Pierre Cardin dating to the 1960's. Measurements: 6" tall x 6" wide with a 13.5" strap drop: Full...
Graphic 1960's Micro Beaded Drawstring Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
This handbag is reminiscent of the micro beaded drawstring handbags of the early 1900's but with a vibrant 1960's visual twist. The intricate striped floral design is colorfully bea...
1920’s ‘Carpetbag’ Micro Glass Beaded Flapper Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Micro beaded handbags from the 1800’s and early 1900’s are amazing examples of a handmade art form that are as beautiful to look at as they are to carry. This rather large example d...
French Micro Bead Ruby Red Evening Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 1950's handbag by Langlois & Jargeais of Paris with sparkling ruby red glass micro beads in a fish scale pattern. The spring loaded hinged closure is decorated with brai...
Vintage 1950's Beaded Evening Bag 1950's Black Micro Beaded Cocktail Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
This intricately made 1950's evening bag, embellished with black glass seed beads and small bugle beads, is the perfect piece for your accessory collection. The elegant gold toned m...
Micro Beaded Evening Bag with a Geometric Metal Tone Design
Located in valatie, NY
Very fine micro beaded evening bag in a striped and zig zag pattern.
Antique Victorian Micro Glass Beaded Flower Extra Large Drawstring Bag
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite antique Victorian beaded flower extra large drawstring bag. Pink satin lining Excellent condition Measurements flat: Height: 15inch/38cm with tassel - 13inch/33cm without...
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H 5.5 in W 4.2 in D 4.2 in L 9 in
Very intricate micro-bead handbag with 'floral' design', Capion, Paris, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite hand beaded handbag, made in Paris in the 1950s, with fine floral patterns, depicting blossoms, leaves and small flowers, in soft delicate pastels, highlighted with meta...
Victorian Micro-Beaded Scenic Fringed Bag. Floral Metal Clasp. 1880's.
Located in University City, MO
Victorian micro-beaded scenic fringed bag depicting two Shaker style cottages in a stylized landscape. A profusion of cabbage roses and other florals grace the upper section. The bea...
Vintage Bottega Veneta Beaded Color Block Micro Drawstring Bag Rare, 1990s
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Though known for their leatherwork and signature intrecciato pattern, Bottega Veneta handbags display a fearless range of creativity alongside their more easily recognizable designs....
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H 7.1 in W 8.25 in D 2.25 in Dm 9.5 in
A white micro beaded evening bag, for Saks Fifth Avenue, France, 1950s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Of high French quality workmanship, this very smart and classic evening bag is all hand beaded, and has a very unusual and stylised opening/closure, of clear pastes set in gilded met...
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H 6 in W 9.25 in D 4 in
George Baring Turquoise Micro Bead and Jewel Pochette Evening Bag – Paris, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Crusted with .5 mm, sand-grain sized beads, at first glance this spectacular evening bag looks like velvet except for its swirling arabesque pattern and subtle glimmer. Its vibrant c...
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H 11 in W 7.5 in D 1.25 in L 11 in
A wonderful micro beaded handbag, with an Oriental mask frame, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An beautiful and very rare beaded handbag with a wonderful carved Bakelite Japanese mask/cherry blossom frame, from France, in the 1920s. With all original colourful micro bead handb...
Fendi Beaded Sequin Blush/Multicolor Micro Baguette Crossbody Bag w. Dust Bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi Beaded Sequin Blush Micro Baguette Crossbody Bag W/ Dust Bag Made In: Italy Color: Blush and multi-color Hardware: Silvertone Materials: Beaded, sequin, leather, and metal Lin...
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H 6 in W 10 in D 2.25 in
George Baring White Micro Bead Evening Bag w Louis XVI Needlework– Paris, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Regal and elegant, this evening bag combines .5 mm white micro beads with clusters of gold beads to resemble the ermine furs favored by kings. Studded with 1 mm seed beads and pearls...
Micro Beaded Lace 1940s Clutch with Cameo Clasp
Located in New York, NY
The cameo is carved in the classic manor. There is no bead loss. Perfect purse for the bride or anyone else.
Fendi Peekaboo Bag Beaded Leather Micro
By Fendi
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Creasing on exterior, wear and scuffs on leather trims and handle, small indentation on base. Glue stains on opening edges, minor wear in interior, scratches on...
1930s French Micro Beaded Evening Hand Bag
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage 'Floral' micro beaded evening hand bag. Authentic item fully micro glass beaded with gilt metal frame/hardware.
French Micro Beaded Evening Bag with Rhinestone Accents
Located in New York, NY
Pale green micro beaded evening bag made in France for the Chicago store Blum's-Vogue. This is the most exquisite beaded bag I have ever seen. The beads are tiny, almost the size of ...
Valentino Black Leather Micro B Rockstud Beaded Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This feminine B Rockstud bag from Valentino is a great blend of modern style and class. The structure of the creation gives it a fashionable edge. Featuring a striking print on the l...
Josef Jeweled Frame Hand Stitched Micro Beaded Evening Bag
By Josef
Located in New York, NY
Highest quality, unbelievably beautiful Josef micro beaded and hand stitched beauvais embroidered evening bag with jeweled tiara type frame. Each fully faceted crystal stone in the f...
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H 4 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
Chanel Paris-Salzburg Aged Chain CC Flap Bag Micro Beaded Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Paris-Salzburg Aged Chain CC Flap Bag Micro Beaded Quilted Lambskin Extra Mini is an avant-garde collector's piece made for Chanel collectors. Crafted from blac...
Pierre Cardin Vintage Micro-Beaded Evening Bag with Gold Hardware, 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A fabulous 1960s vintage Pierre Cardin beaded evening bag gold hardware. The chain strap is fastened to the top metal frame. The bag is fully lined in white silk and one large compar...
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H 1 in W 13.5 in L 5.5 in
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Micro Bead & Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid- 20th Century French Art Deco Cut Steel Micro Beaded Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag. This incredibly rare and well persevered hand made evening bag features metallic cut and facete...
Vintage Pastel colors floral micro beaded bag circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pristine condition a must have Vintage Pastel colors floral micro caviar beads bag. So adorable for summer. Silk lining . Bag measures 11" by 7"
Micro-Beaded Evening Bag France 1950s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage micro-beaded evening bag. Exquisite item and technique. Gilt metal crystal set frame features a ivory silk interior. Appears unused.
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H 1 in W 13.5 in L 5.5 in
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Micro Bead & Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid- 20th Century French Art Deco Cut Steel Micro Beaded Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag. This incredibly rare and well persevered hand made evening bag features metallic cut and facete...
1950s Beaded Floral Evening Bag with Exquisite Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beads are layered to build texture. Exquisite frame is beaded with pastel and gold micro-beads that surround enamel flowers.
Fendi NIB Yellow Seabeds Micro Baguette
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi new in box micro baguette in yellow seabeds necklace- bag. 23” detachable shoulder strap. Box, dustcover and booklet.
Walborg Beaded Top Handle Bag
By Walborg
Located in New York, NY
Walborg Beaded Top Handle Bag from the 1960's. Lined in gold metallic textile. Entire bag is hand beaded with yellow plastic beads on a hard wired frame with gilt latch on top. 1960'...
Fendi Sac Beige Noir Moyen Peekaboo Medium Leather and Suede Hand Bag
By Fendi
Located in PARIS, FR
Fendi Peekaboo Medium bag, in lightly grained natural leather, suede interior on one side and natural water snake, gold and silver metalwork, matte and shiny and partially enameled (...
French Deco Sequinned Mini Purse
Located in New York, NY
Miniature flapper dance purse of iridiscent sequins with gold tambour embroidery. Inside is a small mirror and pocket. France 1920's. 4" x 4", 10" chain Excellent condition.
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Antique hand-knitted beaded bag with hallmarked silver hanger + chain from 1850s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The beaded bag has a silver handle in the shape of a double arch, which is designed with an adjuster made of stylized flower and leaf tendrils and has a pressure closure. A 38 cm lo...
Fendi BNIB Yellow Micro Baguette
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi new yellow leather micro baguette with black interior and palladium hardware. Plastic still on hardware. Box and original dustcover.
Larisa Barrera Metallic Beaded Evening bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Larisa Barrera Metallic Beaded Evening bag. The bag is completely covered in sequins and beads in metallic hues. The bag is silver hardware with clasp covered in beads and stones tha...
Fendi Micro Baguette With Fringes NIB
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi micro baguette crafted of leather. The item has fringes all around the bag and comes in a tobacco brown. It can be worn as a shoulder bag with the golden detachable chain (23")...
Volupte 1950s Enamel Flower Compact Miaudiere Purse and Case
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black enamel compact, minaudiere, purse from Volupte. It has a black front decorated with enamel flowers and painted leaves on either side and the back is brushed gold me...
Black Velvet and Silk Embroidered 1960s Zardozi Zari Gemstone Clutch India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1960s Zardozi Zari gemstone clutch. Beautiful 1960s Zardozi Zari gem-set black velvet and silk embroidered with beads evening jeweled luxury purse. The silk velvet rectangula...
1950s Large Gold Beaded Silk Hong Kong Made Vintage 50s Evening Clutch Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s golden fully beaded evening clutch ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads throughout the entire bag. Lined in yellow satin. One large zipper compartment inside, alon...
1920's Black Floral Petit Point Purse with Gold Repoussé Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly sweet example 1920s petit point needle work. Jumbo floral motif across a black backdrop. Hammered gold-toned repoussé frame. Gold-toned adjustable double drop chain. Pr...
Floral Microbeaded Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Evening clutch of microbeads featuring a black background with an integrated floral in center and lattice design around the edges. Intricate, pierced gold tone frame embellished with...
Fendi Baguette Medium Shearling Vitello Dolce Marco FF 1974 Tobacco Brown Zucca
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Medium Shearling Vitello Dolce Marco FF 1974 Tobacco Black Brown Zucca These are professional photos of the actual bag. Carry it by hand, on the shoulder, or across ...
Beaded Flapper Bag Antique German, early 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Beaded Evening Bag with Floral Motif, Circa 1920s or Earlier A charming antique beaded bag, dating to the 1920s or earlier, showcasing delicate craftsmanship and timeless el...
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Walborg Deco-Inspired Beaded Evening Bag
By Walborg
Located in Alford, MA
Walborg Art Deco inspired evening bag composed of black and gold beads, both reflective bugle beads and mat seed beads, arranged in a geometric pattern of squares and rectangles. Bot...
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Fendi NIB Pico Baguette Orange Beads
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi BNIB pico baguette in pale orange plastic beads with gold hardware. Can be used fro air pods 1 st generation. 23 inch detachable shoulder strap Comes with booklet, box and orig...
Valentino New Vintage Silk Halter Gown with Waist Cut outs & Train S/S 2007
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink silk halter gown from Valentino S/S 2007 collection. It has a halter neckline, fitted ruched woven panels across the bodice with 2 cut outs on each side and 4 adjus...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
By Krizia
Located in Austin, TX
2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30" waist, 31" hips, 29" length One size ( fits US 0 - 6 )
$295Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small - Medium
1950s 50s Ivory Woven ' Rosettes ' 3/4 Sleeve Vintage Cardigan Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1950s ivory rayon cardigan! Intricate 'rosettes' embroidered throughout. Hook-and-eye closure at top neck. Extremely versatile. Great with jeans, yet perfect over a dress or ...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, 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 ...
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Mamselle, Betty Carol
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolor Velvet Abstract Print Top Handle Mini Handbag
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolored Velvet Abstract Printed Top Handle Mini Hand Bag Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1960's Style: Structured top handle mini handbag Color(...
1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques
Located in London, GB
This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...
Hermès Garden Party Negonda Small New
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès small 30cm garden party bag in rouge h negonda leather and palladium hardware. Handle drop, 4.5"L. First letter U. Comes with booklet, original dustcover and box.
Vintage 1960's Ivory Organza and cream rayon evening dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a cream rayon and ivory organza detailed collar, embellished with iridescent faceted glass beads, lace and clear glass bugle beads, this vintage 1960...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Velvet GG Logo Exotic Lizard Skin Horsebit XXL Clutch Bag Y2K
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci by Tom Ford Evening Bag, from the early-mid 2000s Y Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful eggplant velvet with the famous GG logo monogram Ex...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Tom Ford for Gucci, 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...
Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s
By Antonio del Castillo, Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lanvin-Castello Haute Couture dress & coat ensemble in bright coral silk brocade from the 1950s. Lanvin is the oldest French fashion house founded by Jeanne Lanvin in Paris in 1889 u...
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