Judith Leiber Magenta and Gold Leather Handbag with Cord Strap, USA, 1980″s. 7″ x 5-1/2″. Gallery #35: Treasures & Pleasures/212.750.1929
Originating as a Twitter trend, Fashion Friday (or really, #FashionFriday) has spilled out across the blogosphere, making Friday not just the day to celebrate the start of the weekend (#TGIF) but the day to recognize the trends that shape our times. Naturally at The Manhattan Art & Antique Center, we ascribe to the philosophy of the great fashion maven, Coco Chanel, which is “fashion fades, only style remains the same.” In that spirit, we present 15 handbags and purses by designers who are ever in style. To see more luxury handbags that have stood the test of fashion time, visit Treasures & Pleasures.
Red Satin Judith Leiber Evening Bag, 1980s
Red Satin Judith Leiber Evening Bag with Butterfly Clasp in Red Rhinestones and Semi-Precious Stones, Original Shoulder Strap, USA, 1980’s. 9″ x 5″
Ferragamo Black Leather Evening Bag
Ferragamo black leather evening bag with the iconic Ferragamo bow, Italy, Contemporary.
Ruby-Beaded Silver Handbag, Neiman Marcus, 1960s
1960’s Silver Leather Hand Bag with Ruby Beads Surrounded by Gold Thread Work, Retailed by Nieman Marcus, USA, 1960’s. 8″ x 5″
Judith Leiber Clutch/Shoulder Bag, 1980s
Judith Leiber Clutch/Shoulder Bag with Semi-Precious Stone Trim, Brown and Black Lizard, USA, 1980’s. 12″ x 7″
Louis Vuitton Briefcase in Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Briefcase in Monogram Canvas with Cowhide Double Handles and Trim, LV monogram canvas and leather, France, 2000’s. 14″ x 12″ x 3″
French Beaded Black Evening Bag, 1940s
1940’s Beaded Black Evening Bag with Ornate Rhinestone and Beaded Center of Frame Opens Up to Reveal a Beveled Mirror. Rhinestones, beads, France, 1940’s. 9-1/2″ x 5″
Pucci leather handbag, 1960s
Circular shaped Pucci leather handbag, with green patent-leather trim, Italy, circa 1960″s. Diameter: 5-1/2″ Depth: 2-3/4″
Rodo Black Satin Evening Bag
Rodo black satin evening bag with rhinestones, Italy, contemporary. Length: 7″ Height: 4″
Pierre Cardin Beaded Evening Bag, 1960s
Pierre Cardin beaded evening bag, France, circa 1960″s. Length: 8″ Height: 6″
Giorgio Armani Taupe Lizard Purse
Giorgio Armani taupe lizard purse with asymmetrical shoulder strap, Italy, late 20th century. Dimensions: 9-1/4″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
Chanel Black Satin Evening Bag
Chanel black satin evening bag with pearl interlocking C”s, France, contemporary. Height: 5-1/4″ Length: 11″
Susan Bennis/Warren Edwards Lizard Clutch, 1980s
Susan Bennis/Warren Edwards lizard clutch with shoulder chain. Italy, ca. 1980s. Size 13.5″ x 7″, chain is 16″
Bottega Veneta Purple Satin Evening Bag
Bottega Veneta purple satin evening bag, decorated with beaded butterflies and featuring a jeweled clasp, Italy, 21st century. 9″ x 7″ x 2.5″
Gucci Red leather Top Handle Purse
Gucci small canvas and red leather top handle purse, Italy, 2000s. Dimensions: 9″ x 3″ x 7-1/2″ The MAAC Holiday Collection
