About The Paper Bag Princess
Elizabeth Mason founded The Paper Bag Princess Vintage Couture in 1992 followed by her first reference book, The Rag Street Journal, The Ultimate Guide to Shopping Thrift Across North America; Henry Holt. Mason opened her first boutique, The Paper Bag Princess, West Hollywood in 1995. The boutique specializes in glamorous, sexy, designer vintage evening and cocktail fashions. Mason appeared on Oprah with her book The Rag Street Journal, searching for hidden riches in homes across America. Mason released her 2nd reference book in 2002, Valuable Vintage, The Insider’s Gu...Read More

Established in 19951stDibs seller since 2009
Featured Pieces
Chanel White Black and Silver Metallic Tweed Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Chanel jacket is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. The blazer is composed of a white, black, and silver metallic fabric. There are center front button closure...
Category
20th Century French Jackets
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Apricot Silk Gown of the late Betsy Bloomingdale
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Apricot Silk Gown.
Please see the measurements included in this listing and feel free to ask questions should you require additional information on this Haute Couture GIVENCHY...
Category
1970s French Evening Gowns
TONY WARD Silver Metallic Lace Gown Size 4-6
By TONY WARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gown by celebrated designer Tony Ward. The gown which is made of a silver metallic lace with three dimensional dangle lace and sequin details.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns
TONY WARD Black Beaded & Sequin Mesh Detachable Gown Size 4
By TONY WARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a wonderful gown from the celebrated designer Tony Ward design. The gown features a beaded and sequin strapless upper body, with a detachable mesh sk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns
Chanel Cream Quilted Leather Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel crossbody bag
Made in Italy
Soft cream quilted leather
Stiched classic CC logo
Front pocket
Gold chain strap
Strap length: 44 inches
Hanging gold ball and leather fringe d...
Category
1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Pierre Cardin Black Belt W/ Stainless Steel Mid-Century Abstract Motif Buckle
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Cardin Black Belt W/ Silver Front Buckle. In excellent condition
Measurements:
Longest length - 32.6 inches
Shortest length - 28.7 inches
Width - 2 inches
Category
1960s French Belts
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1968 Khaki Cotton Lace-Up Safari Mini Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1968 khaki cotton lace-up SAFARI mini dress from the 1968 Safari Collection. This is a variation of the Yves Saint Laurent S...
Category
1960s French Casual Dresses
GIVENCHY 1960s Emerald Green Fine Raffia Straw Pillbox Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIVENCHY 1960s Emerald Green Fine Raffia Straw Pillbox Hat.
This hat is in pristine 'LIKE NEW' condition. There is a small comb on the inside of the hat to help keep it attached to t...
Category
1960s French Hats
GIVENCHY 1960S Black Wool Jersey Pleated Turban Hat
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIVENCHY 1960S black wool jersey pleated Turban hat. This hat is in pristine 'LIKE NEW' condition.
There are no significant flaws or wear areas to con...
Category
1960s French Hats
MAD'LEINE Black Mink 1960s French Pillbox Hat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mad'Leine black mink fur pillbox hat. This lovely hat is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There is one tiny mink paw accent on the back of the hat.
There are no significant flaws or wear ar...
Category
1960s French Hats
YVES SAINT LAURENT White Silk Full Length Mermaid Maxi Skirt Size 38
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent skirt is composed of a white silk. Features a mermaid silhouette with zipper closure. In great vintage condition, some signs of wear due to age.
This YSL sk...
Category
20th Century French Skirts
GIVENCHY COUTURE Black Velvet Gown with Mesh & Rhinestone Stripe Skirt Detail
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIVENCHY COUTURE black velvet gown with mesh inserts and rhinestone striped skirt detail.
This gown is black velvet with long sleeves and a wide v-neck neckline.
Towards the bottom...
Category
1990s French Evening Gowns
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