Celine Rare Vintage Cognac Ostrich Evening 2 in 1 Chain Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
By Celine
Located in Chicago, IL
Celine Rare Vintage Cognac Ostrich Evening 2 in 1 Chain Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag Style Tip: Tuck
Celine Rare Vintage Cognac Ostrich Evening 2 in 1 Chain Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
By Celine
Located in Chicago, IL
Celine Rare Vintage Cognac Ostrich Evening 2 in 1 Chain Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag Style Tip: Tuck
Collector & Rare Chanel Sac du Soir shoulder bag in black quilted Satin, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Collector & Rare Chanel du soir (Evening) shoulder bag in black quilted satin, gold plated metal
Sold|$250
Rare Evening Bag of Issey Miyake
By Issey Miyake
Located in Verviers, BE
Just Gorgeous Pleated Red & Black Evening Bag of Issey Miyake. Mint condition. Marked: Issey
Rare Evening Bag by Martin Van Schaak Holiday
By Martin van Schaak
Located in Lambertville, NJ
today is a bit more casual than some of the pieces in her bag collection would suggest. She paired
Mid-Century Gold Sequin & Hanging Bead Evening Bag By Walborg-Hong Kong
By Walborg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Gold Sequin & Hanging Bead Evening Bag By Walborg-Hong Kong. This coveted and rare
Rare Collectable Schiaparelli Evening Bag 1950
By Schiaparelli, Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Verviers, BE
Exceptional and pretty Vintage Schiaparelli Evening Bag of the 80s, specially designed by Serge
Chanel Rare NO5 Perfume Bag Clear Limited Edition Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Chanel perfume bottle bag modeled after the iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume. This evening bag is a
Bottega Veneta 90s rare silk woven round evening bag.
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bottega Veneta 90s silk woven round evening bag made in Italy. This round woven evening bag was a
Vintage Chanel Draw String Mini Handbag, Evening Bag Rare
By Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Vintage Chanel calfskin evening handbag in excellent condition. Made of very soft calf leather. Bag
Rare and Unusual Abstract Leather Evening Bag Austria 1930's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This is a most unusual evening bag. It is made of black leather and has a type of abstract ruching
Rare Vintage Hermes Black Crocodile 'Sac Lydie' Clutch or Shoulder Evening Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A very rare vintage Hermes 'Sac Lydia' Envelope Black Crocodile Evening Bag. In excellent condition
Rare and Vintage Delvaux Black Crocodile Clutch or Evening Bag / Good Condition
By Delvaux
Located in VERGT, FR
Nice and Perfect compagnon ! Delvaux Clutch or Evening Bag And small Pocket Miroir dimensions : 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
Sold|$795
Rare Fendi Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous, rare Fendi Baguette bag...so cool!!!
Sold|$1,200
Rare Moschino LIFE Recycle Trash Bag Dress
By Moschino
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Rare Moschino "Recycle" Trash Bag Dress. Absolutely incredible find - we've never seen another for
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Couture Floral Minaudiere Box Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Judith Leiber Swarofski crystal embellished flower Minaudiere evening bag. This special and
The 'Spencer' Black Embroidered-Satin Evening Bag By Rayne of London
By Rayne of London
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
This Rare Vintage, Evening Bag, formerly owned by 'Raine', Countess Spencer - Lady Diana's Step
Rare Mini Chanel Canvas and Patented Black Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Super cute mini Chanel bag in blue and beige canvas and black patented bag. Closing by button
Late 1960's Judith Leiber Rare Gold Tone Cocktail Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Judith Leiber bag is a very rare gold tone bag with intricate design of two doves and a
1920s Sterling Rare Black Gold Gray Baroque Style Beaded bag
Located in New York, NY
This has to be one of a kind outstanding and magnificent steel beaded bag. The inside lining is
Rare Hermes Black Crocodile Kelly 32 Bag with Palladium Hardware - Pristine
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Palladium hardware. This much sought-after rare bag comes complete with it's detachable crocodile shoulder
Chanel Black Perfume Bottle Bag Limited Edition / VERY RARE and COLLECTOR
By Chanel
Located in VERGT, FR
ULTRA COLLECTOR / VERY RARE IN BLACK Currently only one for sale on the world (clear) at a price of
FENDI RARE black Sequin Classic baguette bag 1997 with Gold Hardware
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The bag features gold leather finishes and details, accompanied by gold-tone hardware. It includes
Chanel Rare ✿*゚ 04' Ruway Lucite Plexiglas Mini Clutch Box handbag bag case
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
THIS super rare major runway mini lucite resin hardshell clutch bag is the most recognizable
Vintage Chanel Bag - 1950's - Rare Very Early Example of 2.55 Chain
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 1950's Chanel bag in brown jersey. Gorgeous bag in excellent condition for its age. One of
Chanel So Black 10inch Medium Patent Leather 2.55 Double Flap Bag - Rare
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
Rarely available in black leather on black hardware. This piece comes complete with Chanel dustbag, authenticity card and care booklet. It is in excellent condition with no visible s...
Rare Tom Ford YSL Rive Gauche FW 2004 Chinoiserie Collection Black Leather Bag!
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Melbourne, AU
Who could ever forget that Incredible black suede leather runway bag with the tassel work and
Valentino Evening Snake crystal feathers handbag 2000 New condition
By Valentino
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare and stunning Valentino evening bag, year 2000. Made of black feathers, crystal stones, silver
1980s Judith Leiber Graphically Beaded Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
tassled comb and mirror in protective dust bag. RARE vintage 24 West 57th Street
1920'S Sterling Silver Soldered Mesh Wristlet Hand Bag By, Whiting & Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rare Art Nouveau evening bag features, sterling silver ring style soldered mesh, etched Art Nouveau
Rare French Art Deco Glass Beaded Portrait Evening Bag
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fantastic rare one of a kind French Art Deco flapper evening bag. Fully beaded front and back with
Rare Chanel Evening bag in metallic gold quilted lambskin, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional & Rare limited edition Chanel Kiss Lock Evening bag in metallic
Chanel Gripoix Black Lambskin East West Evening Clutch Bag - Rare
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
be worn over the shoulders as an evening bag or as a clutch with the chains kept inside the flap
Valentino Evening bag in Alligator and crystal / Edition Limited very rare
By Valentino
Located in VERGT, FR
Valentino Small Evening Bag in black alligator LIMITED COLLECTION / RARE VERY RARE Black alligator
Vintage Rare Whiting and Davis Snake Coil Gold Mesh Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Coveted and rare gold mesh evening bag with a coil snake handle by, Whiting & Davis Co. Clasp is
Crystal, Metal, Metallic Thread
Jeweled Enamel Trim c.1925- 24 K Gold Plate Frame Black Lizard Handbag-A Treasur
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous and Rare black lizard Jeweled Evening Bag designed with a circa 1925 24 Karat Gold plate
Chanel Rare Vintage Crocodile WOC 2 in1 Clutch Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Rare Vintage Crocodile WOC 2 in1 Clutch Evening Shoulder Flap Bag Crocodile Gold tone
Hermes Rare Vintage Black Lizard Leather Gold Attache Envelope Evening Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Rare Vintage Black Lizard Leather Gold Attache Envelope Evening Flap Bag
Chanel Rare Black Gold Satin Crest Tassel Small Party Flap Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Rare Black Gold Satin Crest Tassel Small Party Flap Evening Camera Shoulder Bag Satin
Hermes Rare Vintage Leather Road Kisslock 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Rare Vintage Leather Road Kisslock 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag Leather Metal Gold
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
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.