Rare Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Evening Bag
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Rare Gripoix Glass Haute Couture purse from the 1980's. A Chanel design, but made in custom
Rare Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Evening Bag
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Rare Gripoix Glass Haute Couture purse from the 1980's. A Chanel design, but made in custom
A Rare 1990s Black Satin Silk Evening Bag by Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1990s Chanel minaudière is a quintessential example of the house’s transition into modern
Chanel Black Satin Crystal CC Clutch Chain Evening Bag Rare Designer
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Jose, CA
Chanel Black Satin Crystal CC Clutch with Silver Chain Shoulder Strap, rare luxury designer evening
Bienen-Davis Evening Bag Black Saffiano Textured Leather Rare Vintage 1970s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
or "Saffiano" leather, this evening bag features a chic brown faux tortoise and gold metal ring
UNWORN VALENTINO Rare Exotic Lizard Skin Evening Crystal Clutch Bag - Full Set
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely rare and special VALENTINO evening bag Made of finest exotic lizard skin Wonderful green
Saks Fifth Avenue Evening Bag Minaudière Polished Wood Resin Italy Rare Vintage
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Vintage evening bag or minaudière, made for Saks Fifth Avenue, most likely in the late 1960s. Made
Rare Chanel 1989 Vintage Blue Lizard Square Mini Evening Bag 24k GHW 68656
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
as it is no longer produced. Interior is clean. Please view all 12 to 16 photos of the actual bag
Chanel Black Caviar Quilted Evening Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare chanel evening bag in black caviar leather. Overall still in excellent condition, very rarely
1980s Amazing Brown Velvet and Brass Hardware Italian Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is an extraordinary and rare 1980s Italian evening bag, distinguished by its striking design
Vintage 1990s Chanel Black Mini Satin Quilted Chain Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare vintage Chanel satin quilted evening bag. Unique and classy design. Minor scuff marks and
JUDITH LEIBER Black Satin Evening Bag with Jet Black Rhinestones
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber black satin evening bag with jet black rhinestones. This evening bag is in 'LIKE NEW
Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous and rare Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Evening Bag. A landscape cylinder inspired design is
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent lucite evening bag, 2003
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare clear lucite evening bag with rhinestones lined in black satin with black velvet strap
1940s Gold Lamé Evening Bag With Moonstones, Amethysts And Garnets
Located in London, GB
A rare late 1940s gold lamé evening bag, featuring all-over gold and silver bullion appliqué work
1990s Giorgio Armani Agate Beaded Mosaic Evening Bag Vintage Italian Couture
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A rare vintage Giorgio Armani evening bag from the 1990s, composed of what is most likely polished
An Amazing 1940s Gold Tone Metal and Yellow Satin Italian Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1940s Italian evening bag is a dazzling example of early mid-century glamour, featuring a
Rare Chanel Python Fortune Cookie 2012 collection bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel Python leather Fortune Cookie 2012 collection bag, it comes with authenticity card and
Rare Chanel Cruise 2020 Traffic Light Minaudiere Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare minaudiere traffic light bag from cruise 2020 collection. Overall in unused condition with
Chanel 2007 Iridescent Graphic Print Rare Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Iridescent Graphic Print Rare Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: 2007 {Vintage 17 Years
Rare Chanel 2010 Shanghai Red Sequins Timeless Double Flap Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Chanel 2010 Shanghai Red Sequins Timeless Double Flap Bag, in black silk with hand-embroidered
Chanel 1989 Rare Vintage Octogonal Croc Leather Shoulder Bag Flap
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Octogonal Croc Leather Shoulder Bag Flap Year: 1989 {Vintage 35 Years} 24 K
rare SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Vintage Gancini clear vinyl cords metal bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Vintage Gancini clear vinyl cords metal bag Reference: TGAS/D00774 Brand
$780Sale Price|50% Off
rare LOEWE Barcelona black leather neon heart print crossbody bag
By J W Anderson, Loewe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOEWE Barcelona black leather neon heart print crossbody bag Reference: ANWU/A00045 Brand
Rare Documented Gucci SS 2004 by Tom Ford Runway Dragon bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in NICE, FR
New in Nice.vintage.darling: Extremely rare collectible Gucci by Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2004 Runway
Rare 1997 Chanel Mini Black Plexiglass CC Snake Chain Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare vintage 1997 chanel acrylic box bag in black with gold snake chain. Collector piece. Minor
rare CHANEL Puzzle blue plastic CC chip leather stitch tote bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL Puzzle blue plastic CC chip leather stitch tote bag Reference: TGAS/E00380 Brand
Rare Chanel Cruise 2012 Cap Eden Roc collection sample embroidery bucket bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Extremely Rare Chanel Cruise 2012 Cap Eden Roc collection sample runway embroidery bucket bag 10 x
Vintage French Dominique Aurientis Rare Designer Jewelled Cross Body Bag 1980S
Located in Wilmslow, GB
likewise and ultra scarce too. This incredible cross body jewelled bag, with outstanding craftsmanship
Rare Chanel Cruise 2018 Metier D’Art Gold Medallion Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
worn. Series 24. Comes with its holo intact, card, dust bag, product card and box.
Chanel métiers d’art Paris Edinburgh 2013 rare Coco Sporran Flask minaudière bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel Métiers d’art Paris Edinburgh Pre fall 2013 collection by Karl Lagerfeld small Coco
$112Sale Price|60% Off
rare Y3 YOHJI YAMAMOTO pink cyclist embroidery black leather top handle bag
By Y-3 YOHJI YAMAMOTO, Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare Y3 YOHJI YAMAMOTO pink cyclist embroidery black leather top handle bag Reference: ANWU/A01342
$209Sale Price|44% Off
rare ANTEPRIMA Wire Bag black fur belly woven acrylic penguin chain crossbody
By Anteprima
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ANTEPRIMA Wire Bag black fur belly woven acrylic penguin chain crossbody Reference: ANWU
Vintage French Dominique Aurientis Rare Designer Jewelled Cross Body Bag 1980S
Located in Wilmslow, GB
in the late 1980s - early 1990s this Dominique Aurientis Bag is in excellent to very good vintage
$672Sale Price|60% Off
rare PRADA Elektra floral punk buckle pink silver studded flap crossbody bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare PRADA Elektra floral punk buckle pink silver studded flap crossbody bag Reference: ANWU/A00047
rare PRADA black nylon silver triangle logo leather triple pouch waist bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare PRADA black nylon silver triangle logo leather triple pouch waist bag Reference: TGAS/E00350
$1,368Sale Price|40% Off
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2018 Runway Catogram Paname PM monogram crossbody camera bag
By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2018 Runway Catogram Paname PM monogram crossbody camera bag Reference: ANWU
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
Very Rare Vintage 1990s Black Satin Quilted Flower Gripoix Jewel Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very rare Chanel mini Gripoix flower satin flap bag. 24K gold plated. Beautiful vintage condition
Extremely rare Gucci by Tom Ford jeweled purse bag mushrooms work of art
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in NICE, FR
Limited edition bags are rare by definition, because they are produced in limited quantities. And
Chanel 1988 80s Rare Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag 1988 Spring Summer Haute
$9,240Sale Price|20% Off
rare CHROME HEARTS Nuggets black white cow calf hair red trim underarm bag
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHROME HEARTS Nuggets black white cow calf hair red trim underarm bag Reference: NKLL/A00363
$9,716Sale Price|20% Off
Hermès Vintage Sequana Bag Magic Purple Blue Porosus Crocodile Golden Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Stunning Authentic Hermès Vintage Bag "Séquana" This bag is magic! Depending on the
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold
$1,140Sale Price|50% Off
rare LOUIS VUITTON Street Shopper PM metallic gold silver woven leather tote bag
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON Street Shopper PM metallic gold silver woven leather tote bag Reference: ANWU
$1,824Sale Price|20% Off
rare LOUIS VUITTON SUPREME 2017 LV Epi Pouchette Jour GM red document clutch bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON SUPREME 2017 LV Epi Pouchette Jour GM red document clutch bag Reference: LNKO
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited
Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A striking example of Gucci's vintage glamour, this rare gold metal GG Monogram evening clutch
$696Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Evening Bag Made in British Hong Kong
Located in New York, NY
A rare vintage Art Deco evening bag made in British Hong Kong. Circa 1950. In excellent condition
Exceptional Hermès Evening Clutch Bag Minaudière Shagreen Grey Silver Tone Metal
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Evening Bag Made in France No stamp Made of Shagreen (Galuchat
$2,600
Judith Leiber Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber jewelled evening bag rare pear shape with Black onyx Gemstone Clasp and Chain
Onyx, Steel
Unavailable|$182
RARE Lalique Embellished Lurex Camélia Evening Bag
By René Lalique
Located in VERGT, FR
Black and Camélia Lurex Lalique evening bag with silver stone hardware . Single pocket at interior
Unavailable|$327
A Very Rare, Rayne, Vintage Black-Satin Evening Bag
By Rayne of London
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A superb, Vintage Black Satin, Evening Bag by Rayne of London. Rayne were appointed shoe & handbag
Unavailable|$411
Very Rare Vintage Evening Bag by Rayne of London
By Rayne of London
Located in London, GB
This very rare vintage bag was created by Rayne of Bond Street, London, in circa 1960. In excellent
Unavailable|$13,000
Rare Chanel Runway Purse - Carry-on Bag - Airline Collection 2016
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
version of a carry-on bag. There is a small retractable handle and small wheels just like a normal full
Unavailable|$125
20th Century Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century faux pearl & silver glass hand beaded Hong Kong evening bag. This rare floral motif
Christian Lacroix for Pucci Silk Bag with Mesh Handle
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
A resort ready silk drawstring Christian Lacroix for Pucci bag. Woven leather and
Christian Dior Chinese-inspired Embroidered Bag. Limited and Special Edition.
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
A rare and special limited edition John Galliano for Dior bag with Chinese-inspired embroidery of
Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.
Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.
Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.
Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.
Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.