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CHANEL pearl white satin 19997-1999 CAMELLIA Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel evening bag is crafted in lustrous mother-of-pearl white satin and
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Yves Saint Laurent Black Fabric Velvet Evening Bag Handbag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
MANUFACTURE: France
SIZE: Small
STYLE: Satchel
CLOSURE: Clasp
PATTERN: Solid
LINING MATERIAL: Canvas
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Yves Saint Laurent Black Fabric Velvet Evening Bag Handbag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
: France SIZE: Small STYLE: Satchel DUSTBAG? Yes BOX? No KEYS? No Measurements BAG HEIGHT: 9 inches - 22,8
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Chanel Vintage Pink Quilted Canvas Chain Evening Mini Bag Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Elegant Chanel evening bag in pink quilted canvas with gold
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
1970
s Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Convertible Evening Bag w/Chain Strap
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Chanel slim patent leather quilted handbag with gold tone CC logo clasp at the top edge and a long chain strap which attaches at the interior side wall and allows for an easy ...
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1970s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Kelly Pochette Bag Clutch Day Evening
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Kelly Pochette Bag Love
Brand New in Box
Store fresh purchased in 2015 coming with Hermes sleeper, box and ribbon
Beyond precious
Kelly Pochette is s...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Authentic The Volon Blue Velvet Cindy Feather Evening Shoulder Bucket Bag
By The Volon
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful THE VOLON 'Cindy' evening bag in blue velvet with metallic blue textured leather
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
1990s Chanel Black Exotic Lizard Skin Leather Vintage Evening CC Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Evening CC Flap Bag is in excellent pre-owned condition. This Chanel handbag has been fully
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Super Mini Beige Silk Evening Bag with Chain
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Night Evening Bag
Material: Silk
Bamboo Accent
Gold-Tone Hardware
Color: Beige
Estimated item
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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Satin Spades Evening Drawstring Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Gorgeous vintage rare small drawstring evening bag by Yves Saint Laurent. In black satin with gold
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1980s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Canvas Y Evening Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Yves Saint Laurent evening bag in black grosgrain fabric with suede Y on the front. Flap with
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1980s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Canvas Y Evening Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
lining. 1 side open pocket inside.'Yves Saint Laurent - Made in France' tag inside Condition A
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1980s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs Mousseline Demi Lune mini evening bag, fw 2005
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
x 7" Height
▪ Made in France
All photographs in this listing EXCLUDING any reference or runway
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
1970s Etienne Aigner Evening Shoulder Bag Blue in Crocodile Print Leather
By Etienne Aigner
Located in Brindisi, Bt
closure, inside pocket. Made in France. Excellent vintage condition.
Height: 18 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth
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1970s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
A Paco Rabanne Evening Clutch in Khaki Leather and Pads Circa 1968
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968
France
Evening clutch or small shoulder bag in khaki leather and Crocodile imitation
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1960s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
A Pierre Balmain Ceremonial Satin Evening Dress Bolero and Purse Circa 1950
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950
France
Pierre Balmain Paris evening or ceremony dress with matching bolero and purse
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1950s French Twin Sets
Cartier Sapphire Set Cigarette and Lighter Evening Gold Purse, Circa 1930
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier sapphire set cigarette and lighter evening gold purse, circa 1930.
Originating from
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Pierre Balmain Ceremonial Satin Evening Dress Bolero and Purse Circa 1950
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950
France
Pierre Balmain Paris evening or ceremony dress with matching bolero and purse
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1950s French Twin Sets
Surrealist Evening Purse by Christian Lacroix Circa 1995/2000
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1995/2000
France
Evening purse or shoulder bag in black fluted silk faille signed by
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Antique French silver coin purse, Chatelaine purse, mesh
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique French silver coin purse.
The body is made up from intricately woven and
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Early 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Louis Vuitton Monogram Lexington Beige Vernis Flower Evening Purse
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
functional to use it as an evening bag that comes with ample space to hold just essentials.
PRADERA Fashion
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Louis Vuitton Takashi Murakami Monogram Satin Cherry Blossom Evening Purse
By Louis Vuitton Supreme
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Louis Vuitton Takashi Murakami Monogram Satin Cherry Blossom Evening Purse
Made In: France
Color
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
An Yves Saint Laurent Evening Small Purse Circa 1980/1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980/1990
France
Elegant Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche small purse in silver vinyl with a
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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
JUDITH LEIBER Brushed Metal Evening Purse with Stone Details Optional Strap
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Judith Leiber evening purse is composed of a silver tone metal with brushed detailing and
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20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Judith Leiber Gathered Navy Silk Evening Purse Optional Strap
Original Comb
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
selection of evening gowns and luxury garments.
This evening purse is composed of a navy silk with
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20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières
French Cut Steel Rose Intarsia Purse
Located in New York, NY
Intricately hand beaded purse made in France circa 1950s. Microfine cut steel beads are used
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
JOSEF Vintage 1950
s Black Satin Evening Box Purse with Pave Rhinestone Top
By Josef
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Josef purse is composed of a black silk satin. Features an intricate rhinestone
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Red Beaded Evening Bag, France
Located in Alford, MA
One of the most interesting designs I've seen of the high-style and beautifully crafted French
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Mid-20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Paste Set Evening Bag, France 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Paste set evening bag from the 1920's. Each stone is bezel set in metal so a pave mesh
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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Art Deco Tapestry Evening Bag, France
Located in Alford, MA
Unusual evening bag in multicolored tapestry featuring an asymmetrical Art Deco design. Bright and
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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Gold Structured Evening Clutch French Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This unusual and stunning french structured evening clutch is most unusual. It is a hard case as
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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières
1920
s French Beaded Evening Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector, this bag was Made in France in the 1920's and it has crystal bugle
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières
French C.1950 Black Satin Embroidered Handbag With Change Purse
Located in Atlanta, GA
This delicate and ultra feminine C.1950 French black satin handbag features a bright floral chain
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
French Black Bead Evening Handbag, 1950
s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful French black seed bead evening handbag with gilt gold metal and mother-of-pearl
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Opulent French Brass Floral Evening Bag c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent French brass floral evening bag 1940s
The elegant small purse is designed with
an
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1940s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Hermes Vintage crocodile purse, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless 1960s Vintage Hermes crocodile purse .. In great condition.
100% authentic. Width: 10.5
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1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
1920s Celluloid Flapper Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming deco dance purse minaudiere for everything a girl needed back in the 1920s. The tubular
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières
Opulent French Ebony Glass Beaded Evening Bag c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent French ebony glass beaded evening bag c 1960s
The elegant hand beaded purse is encrusted
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1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
French Art Deco Cream, Pale Grey and Dark Grey Beaded Purse with Mirror
Located in London, GB
French Art Deco purse in neutral colours of creamy white, pale grey and shimmering dark grey beads
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
1950
s French Black Beaded Evening Bag With Cameos
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful black seed beaded frame evening bag with painted cameos from the 1950's. Made in France
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
1950
s French Evening Bag with a Surprise Inside
Located in New Hope, PA
This charming black suede evening bag made by Jeanne Bernard in Paris has a delightful surprise
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
French Micro Bead Ruby Red Evening Handbag, 1950
s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 1950's handbag by Langlois & Jargeais of Paris with sparkling ruby red glass micro beads in a fish scale pattern. The spring loaded hinged closure is decorated with brai...
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
1940s Llewellyn hand made in France beaded floral evening bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940s Llewellyn hand made in France beaded floral evening bag...Perfect for spring with a pretty
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1940s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Pastel caviar beaded floral design evening bag made in France 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Caviar beaded floral design evening bag made in France 1950s...Beautiful pastel beaded bag in soft
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Josef Hand Beaded and Pastel Embroidered French Evening Bag, circa 1960
By Bags by Josef
Located in New Hope, PA
is completely hand beaded in France with white and pearl caviar beads forming the background for the
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1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
French Hand Embroidered Caviar Beaded Evening Bag, Sterling Silver Frame
Located in New Hope, PA
No one does caviar beading anymore, the beads are so tiny and the work is so time consuming. This striking bag is made from the tiniest of tiny caviar beads. The entire bag is covere...
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Mid-20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières
1940s Saks Fifth Ave. made in France gold
ivory beaded evening bag
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely 1940s Saks Fifth Ave. made in France gold & ivory beaded evening bag...Silver clasp is set
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1940s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Jean Patou Evening Bag
By Jean Patou
Located in New Hope, PA
pocket on the outside of the bag as well. This chic little French bag is in pristine condition.
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1970s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Navy Satin Purse with Tortoise Kiss Clasp, Paris
Located in Alford, MA
Vintage satin evening bag in navy, which is undergoing a resurgence in popularity. Labeled "Anda
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1970s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Josef French Caviar Beaded Cut Steel Evening Bag Never Used
By Josef
Located in New Hope, PA
This mid-century evening bag is in pristine condition. The silver caviar beads are worked in an
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
1940s Art Deco French Black Doeskin Suede Tiny Cylinder Hand Made Evening Bag
Located in University City, MO
1940s Art Deco French black doeskin suede tiny cylinder hand made evening bag
The elegant
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1940s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
1930
s French Caviar Beaded Evening Bag with Enamel Frame, Saks Fifth Avenue
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New Hope, PA
This beautiful beaded French evening bag has a pastel pink floral design, edged in silver beads
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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection 1976 Black Shoulder Purse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent Opera Ballets Russes collection 1976 black suede shoulder purse featuring an
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1970s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Josef Ivory and Gold Bead Bridal Evening Clutch w Sequin Flowers – France, 1950s
By Bags by Josef
Located in Tucson, AZ
Completely hand beaded, this ladylike evening clutch by the coveted French brand Josef features a
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Black Beaded Evening Bag, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
1960s Black beaded evening small tote bag featuring a beaded design pattern, a detachable chain
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1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Galliano Croc Embossed Evening Bag
By John Galliano
Located in Austin, TX
Brownleather croc embossed evening bag
Chain link handle
kiss lock top
6.5" H x 8" W x 2" D x 5.5
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Evening Chanel Satin Quilted Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous rare Chanel evening satin quilted clutch featuring a silver tone chain twisted with beige
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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières
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French Evening Purses For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of french evening purses. Many people prefer Black french evening purses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gray and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of french evening purses over the years, but those made by Saks Fifth Avenue, Bags by Josef and Dominique Aurientis are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.
How Much are French Evening Purses?
Prices for french evening purses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $175 and can go as high as $1,500, while these items, on average, fetch $498.
Finding the Right Evening-bags-minaudieres for You
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.
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