A 1980s Extravagant Brass, Leather and Black Rope Italian Minaudière
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Make an unforgettable statement with this truly extravagant 1980s vintage minaudière, a remarkable
A 1980s Extravagant Brass, Leather and Black Rope Italian Minaudière
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Make an unforgettable statement with this truly extravagant 1980s vintage minaudière, a remarkable
Wadsworth Pandora Minaudière Compact Carry All Evening Bag with Comb 1950s
By Wadsworth
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This vintage minaudière or small make up compact clutch was made by Wadsworth, most likely in the
1990s Black Fabric and Strass Small Minaudière by Givenchy
By Givenchy
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This charming and rare vintage minaudière by Givenchy is a quintessential piece from the 1990s
Vintage Lanvin Gold Shell Minaudière Bag
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Lanvin gold-tone shell minaudière evening bag, crafted in Italy with a sculptural ridged
Vintage Gold Two-Way Minaudiere 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Gold Minaudiere Bag. Featuring a hard case purse designed in the style of a fabric purse
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Mini Embellished Evening Bag Minaudiere
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished minaudière with sequins, crystals, and beading
Vintage English Art Deco Gold Bookend Minaudiere 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Art Deco Gold Bookend Minaudiere. A stunning find from the 1930s Art Deco period. A
Vintage Judith Leiber Gold Suede and Swarovski Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Gold Suede and Swarovski Minaudiere in excellent condition. Unique double
Vintage Judith Leiber Stick Figure Floral Print Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Floral Print Minaudiere in very good condition. Clear swarovski crystals with
Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch Chanel Spring 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years
Vintage Judith Leiber Top Flap Crystal Shoulder Bag Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Top Flap Crystal Shoulder Bag Minaudiere in excellent condition. Clear
Rare Vintage Judith Leiber Crystal Chantelaine Minaudiere Production Sample
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Vintage Judith Leiber Crystal Chantelaine Minaudiere in excellent condition. Gold coin purse
Vintage Bottega Veneta Colorful Beads Sculptural Organza Minaudieré Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
condition. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value
Chanel 2001 Vintage Quilted Enamel Minaudière Micro Mini Gala Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Quilted black Chanel enamel minaudière with hidden interwoven wrist chain and cc logo name plate
Chanel 1994 Runway Vintage Iconic Cage Chain Bottle Minaudière Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Runway Vintage Iconic Cage Chain Bottle Minaudière Shoulder Bag Year: 1994 {Vintage 30
Chanel 1988 Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Velvet Vintage 80's Micro Mini Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag 1988 Spring Summer
Chanel 2006 Spring Runway Vintage Mini Resin Pillbox Crossbody Clutch Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel resin pillbox limited edition runway minaudière 2006 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Silver hardware
BADGLEY MISCHKA FW00 Vintage Real Python Embellished Minaudiere Bag Clutch Snake
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Runway Vintage Authentic snakeskin micro bag Exquisite beadwork with crystals and other grey gemstones
Chanel Spring Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch Chanel Spring 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years
Chanel Minaudière Clutch Rare Vintage Micro Mini Woven Chain Black Satin Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Micro Mini Woven Chain Minaudière Clutch 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Gold hardware
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
Judith Leiber Vintage Tan Silk Wood Bead Sequin Two Tier Minaudiere Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Vintage Tan Silk Wood Bead Sequin Two Tier Minaudiere Bag in good condition. Tan silk
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
Mary Frances Gold Bead Embellished Novelty Minaudiere
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
minaudiere style evening clutch! Black velvet hard casing is accompanied by a plethora of gold beaded
Judith Leiber Gold & Clear Swarovski Crystal Casket Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
BEAUTIFUL JUDITH LEIBER Swarovski crystal casket minaudiere in excellent vintage condition. Gold
1960s Mid-Century Gray Leather Italian Minaudière Bag by Rodo
By Rodo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
flair to your contemporary wardrobe, this Rodo minaudière is a true treasure. Excellent vintage
1950s Pink Woven Fabric and Brass Italian Minaudière Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, topped with a gold-tone kiss-lock clasp — a signature of vintage bags from this era.The handle is made of
1950s Art Deco Fake Tortoiseshell Bakelite Italian Minaudière by Ipes
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage Italian handbag is a striking example of mid-century Bakelite craftsmanship
Judith Leiber Gold Filigree Swarovski Crystal Box Minaudiere evening bag clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Judith Leiber Vintage gold box minaudiere in very good vintage condition. Gold structured
21st Century Never Used Faux Pearls and Brass Minaudière by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
beaded creations. This dazzling minaudière is a true statement piece, embodying vintage glamour with a
Chanel 2008 Swarovski CC Black Patent Glitter Gala Red Carpet Clutch Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Swarovski CC Black Patent Glitter Gala Red Carpet Clutch Minaudière 2008 {Vintage 16
$1,012
Beghe vintage handbag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Beige and black velvet handbag. Golden metal elements. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 22 cm - Height: 12 cm - Depth: 13 cm - Handle: 26 cm SKU:S97
Vintage handbag 1950-1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Black silk handbag. Engraved golden metal fastening with an Eastern style and transparent faceted pearls. Tiny interior pocket. Piece from the 1950s/1960s. Condition: Very...
Vintage bag 1960s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Vintage yellow weaved bag from the 1960s Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length
$1,180
Vintage red leather bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Vintage 'box' bag made of red leather and golden metal. To be mentioned, some traces on
$1,024
Vintage bag 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN -Vintage mini bag made of openwork golden metal. Condition: Very good condition
$482
Blue vintage bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ANONYMOUS - Blue wicker bag. To note, the inside lining is a bit damaged. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Width : 30 cm - Height : 20 - Depth : 10 cm - Handle : 26 cm SKU:S1402
Vintage gold-tone metal purse
Located in New York, NY
Vintage gold-tone metal purse The texture of the metal imitates the weaving of straw Width – 14
Chainmail Silver-Tone Mesh Crossbody Vintage Purse
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chainmail Silver-Tone Mesh Crossbody Vintage Purse is a striking accessory that combines vintage
Nina Ricci 1980s Vintage Sparkly Evening Bag
By Nina Ricci
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Nina Ricci 1980s Vintage Sparkly Bag This Nina Ricci vintage bag has a sparkly beaded design with
Vintage Gucci Black Satin GG Chain Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage Gucci satin clutch with GG details. Very good vintage condition. Minor rubbing on one
Vintage Art Deco Handbag
Located in London, GB
The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Grey Embellished Mini Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Grey tones Silver
Vintage 1990s Chanel Gold Lambskin Quilted Round Tassle Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic Chanel gold evening clutch with tassle. Beautiful vintage condition, minor scratches and
Vintage Gina Gold and Diamante Bag
By Gina
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage evening bag by Gina. The bag can either be worn as a clutch or a shoulder bag as
Vintage 1990s Chanel Black Lambskin Vanity Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic vintage Chanel black lambskin vanity box. Very cute piece easy to use. Fit a lot. Slight
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac
Art Deco 1920s Floral Celluloid Vintage Dance Purse
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
So typical of its time, this bag was created in the 1920s. Condition Report: Very Good - A little mis-shaping to one of the red celluloid beads and a tiny element of unravelling to ...
$272Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Satin Bamboo Hand Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini hand bag is crafted of black satin with black patent leather trimmings. Top
Vintage Bottega Veneta Green Beaded Mini Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite vintage Bottega Veneta handbag is a rare collector’s piece. The intricate beaded
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Heavy Embellished Floral Clutch Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily beaded with sequins, gem drops, etc. Ivory vanilla background with
Joaquin Olivier for Tabatà Scallops vintage bag 1960
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional Minaudiére with a long strap in a shape of a scallops made in black leather, ostrich
BADGLEY MISCHKA 2004 Vintage Crystal Evening Bag Bride Wedding Bridal
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage c. 2004 Totally encrusted with very shiny crystals Silver hardware with
Vintage J Renee Bronze / Gold Handbag
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage handbag by J Renee. In a soft bronze colour the handbag has an internally detachable
Vintage Beaded Multi Colour Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage beaded evening , in multicolours with a scallop edge. The bag has a top zip opening
$3,375Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Versace Handbag in Leather
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric leather handbag designed by the great Gianni Versace in the 1970s. The bag is a handbag made of black leather with elegant gold studs. The sleeves have the appearance of fl...
Vintage DOONEY & BOURKE Calvary Mini Crossbody Bag
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a late 1980s vintage DOONEY & BOURKE calvary mini crossbody bag. This denim blue
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.