Hungarian couture handbag designer Judith Leiber is best known for her signature crystal covered minaudieres, small ornamental cases, often in the shapes of animals or fruits. Her purses are so great that some pieces are even included in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian! Needless to say, Judith Leiber’s crystal covered evening bags are considered to be the best couture bags ever, and below you will see why:
1. The Judith Leiber goddess bag couldn’t have been named anything else! Large rectangular Austrian crystals take this classic style bag into the future.
$2295.00
2. Dressing up like a mermaids is a must for most girls, this seashell Judith Leiber evening bag is sure to keep the fantasy alive for any woman.
$3995.00
3. If the glamorous outside is any indication, The Judith Leiber Satin And Crystal Minaudiere bodes well for the treasures sure to be found within. This evening bag comes in black, camel, peony coral, and my favorite, rhubarb coral.
$1295.00
4. Judith Leiber relaxes a bit in form, but never in riches, with this uniquely styled bag accented made of Ostrich with hand glued Austrian crystals.
$2495.00
5. Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe stepped into the Leiber limelight and designed this elegant nappa leather clutch, accented with Austrian crystals, patent leather trim, magnetic flap closure and push down snap closure. I love the medusa details �” perfect for pelting the paparazzi!
$3295.00
6. Tickling on the side of the absurd, Judith Leiber’s Dora bag, with its opulent price tag, fish-shape, and multi-colored hand-crafted Austrian crystals, blurs the lines between handbags and oceanic art.
$4495.00
7. Customization is key in fashion, and there will be no, “who wore it better” feature in US Weekly with this bejeweled Judith Leiber handbag with personalized initial.
$1595.00
8. Transition from work to evening charity benefit with alligator ease! This Judith Leiber handbag features polished alligator, accented with beautiful Baguette crystals and push down lock closure.
$2195.00
9. The aptly-named Judith Leiber Manhatten bag is regal and modern, a soft satin clutch with its magnetic flap closure, hand glued Austrian crystal detail along trim and detachable chain strap.
$1895.00
10. When choosing the Judith Leiber bag you are sure to get the most use out of, this satin clutch is the winner, for both usability and price �” it’s currently on sale!
$1527.00
To make sure you purchase an authentic Judith Leiber evening bag, please order it through Judith Leiber’s official website.
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These are all beautiful.
These bags are fabulous but they are very expensive. Do you have cheaper alternatives?
I love the Dora Bag! I have been a fan for many years, using the beautiful photos of her animal bags, and others, from the late 70’s and 80’s. The pictures were cut from Town & Country Magazine and used to inspire and release the creativity in my inner city students. Unfortunately these were lost when our basement flooded in 2003. I find, many years later, that her creations still inspire the same creativity, this time with the cancer patients I am working with. It is truly amazing the joy and hope that these patients receive from involving themselves in creative expression. The ground breaking program I am involved with deals with a whole person approach to cancer treatment, and her imagination and designs are truly an inspiration. I have used them as a starting point form several activities.