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We are always told that women love the feel of a Judith Leiber Minaudiere in the palm of their hands. It just feels, well, right! Here are three very classic options from the 1980s. Basic black, egg shaped rose, and a zig-zaggy silver hard case. So bring on the Swarovski and feel how good it feels in your palm, too. The nice thing about vintage Judith Leiber Minaudiere evening purses is that they make the most mundane basic dress look like a million dollars. We have been selling a lot of Leiber lately. It's perfect for this festive time of year.

Judith Leiber 80s black Swaroski minaudiere 6" x 5" Excellent Condition SOLD

Judith Leiber egg shaped minaudiere with Swarovski rose motif 9 3/4 " around by 12" around.

Judith Leiber silver Minaudiere with criss cross crystal lines in block format c 80s. SOLD

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Exotic Selections from Leiber

We've got a fever, baby, and the only prescription is more Leiber! Check out these great, colorful bags in exotic skins--the first, an evergreen alligator, the second, a canary yellow ostrich.

Judith Leiber Evergreen Alligator Evening Purse with Semiprecious Stone Clasp, c. 80s now available through Decades London at Dover Street Market, +44 (20) 7518 0680.

Judith Leiber Canary Yellow Ostrich Evening Purse with Semiprecious Stone Clasp, c. early 1980s. SOLD

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Judith Leiber Megapost: Back in Black!

Here at Decades, we love color... but we also understand that some events require black attire. Judith Leiber gives you the perfect way to accessorize that serious outfit with black evening purses adorned in semiprecious stones! The first one features various colorful stones set in a gold metal closure; the second, in silver, features black and violet stones at the closure and on the sides. We're also quite taken with the ornamentation of the Deco lizard bag, pictured last.

Leiber Black Alligator Evening Purse with Multicolor Semiprecious Stone Closure, c. early 1980s. Measures 8¼" by 7" by 2". SOLD

Leiber Black Alligator Clutch with Silver Posts and Semiprecious Stone Closure, c. early 1980s. Measures 10" by 7" by 3". SOLD

Leiber Black Lizard Deco Purse with Crystal and Stone Detail, c. early 1980s. Measures 7" by 6" by 1½". SOLD

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Judith Leiber Megapost, Part 2!

Yesterday, we brought you three beautiful evening bags by Judith Leiber. Keep checking back all weekend for more arrivals from this exquisite collection, such as this brilliant white alligator bag adorned with semiprecious stones and the deep plum lizard triangle bag listed below.


Leiber White Alligator Evening Bag with Semiprecious Stones, c. early 1980s. Measures 6" by 7" by 3".

Leiber Deep Plum Lizard Triangle Bag with Gold Hardware, c. early 1980s. Measures 6¼" by 5¾" by 3". SOLD

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Judith Leiber Megapost, Part 1!

In the past month, we've brought you more fantastic day bags from Chanel and Hermes than we care to count. Now, we're pleased to announce the arrival of nearly two dozen evening clutches and purses by Judith Leiber! These first three bags feature exotic skins, beautiful semiprecious stones, and eye-catching colors that will have your dress struggling to keep people's attention. More on the way!

Leiber Tan Barramundi Evening Purse with Pressed Leather Trim and Semiprecious Stone Clasp, c. 1970s. SOLD

Leiber Lime Evening Bag in Lizard with Crystal and Semiprecious Stone Clasp, c. 1980s. SOLD

Leiber Black Evening Bag in Waved Silk with Crystal and Semiprecious Stone Clasp, c. 1980s. Measures 7" by 5½" by 1½". SOLD

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JUDITH LEIBER TIMES 3

Once is not enough, twice is not enough, and although the third time is a charm, we just can't stop posting this fantastic Judith Leiber alligator handbags in fun shapes and intoxicating colors. Take for example the three options from the 1980s below:

The bright jade alligator bag is shaped like an oversize coin purse but in a bold color with a silk tassel and woven strap. It's the type of bag that makes a basic ensemble have a bold statement. It's 5¼" by 5½".


The black alligator bag with cord strap has a secret compartment that can hold a change of jewels via a snap and release. The top compartment won't hold much more than bail money, $100 bill, your house key, and a slim phone and we don't mean a Blackberry. It's cute as a button 6" by 2½" by 4½". SOLD

The final selection is a fantastic steel gathered oversized alligator clutch with a dramatic industrial two-tone bar at the top of the bag. It's that pefect size...not too big and the color is really distinctive. 10¼" by 5¼" by 3". SOLD

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Accessories Megapost!!

Husbands of the world, beware: Decades has just received trunkloads of the most stellar bags, belts, and baubles you ever did see! Poring through the stacks of rare and outrageous accessories has got us feeling a sugar high, something akin to a young child punch-drunk on Red Bulls and Twizzlers.

Leading off the festivities is an "It" bag if we ever did see one: a Judith Leiber black snakeskin oversize shoulder bag! Long before Marc Jacobs was a household name, Leiber was giving fashionable ladies chronic back pain with heavy gold chain handles like these. It's biker babe meets disco denizen (one of our favorite combinations).



Judith Leiber Black Snakeskin Oversize Disco Bag with Gold Studs and Heavy Chain Handles, c. 1980s. Measures 13½" by 9½" by 6". SOLD


Next, two fashionable Chanel bags in violet--a must-have color for Fall '07. The first is an oyster-shaped evening purse in flawless satin with a gold clasp and chain; it's also stitched with the iconic CC logo on the bottom. The second is a buttery quilted leather satchel with gold hardware and ornamental tassels (fans of this look should check out our red Chanel bucket bag, featured here).

Chanel Violet Pleated Satin "Oyster" Evening Purse with Gold Clasp and Chain, c. 1980s. Measures 8" by 6" by 3".

Chanel Violet Quilted Leather Drawstring Bag with Ornamental Tassels and Gold Chain, c. 1980s. Measures 8" by 7" by 8". SOLD

Finally, we present two decadent belts fit for a fashion warrior. The first is a Judith Leiber black suede number with an oversize gold-plated clasp that would look trés chic with some Lacroix (view here) or Dominique Aurientis costume jewelry (also available by request at Decades); the second is a patchwork belt in suede, rope, patent, and rhinestones with a distinctive arrowhead ornament.

Judith Leiber Black Suede Warrior Belt with Gold Ornamentation, c. 1980s SOLD

Anonymous Suede/Patent Black and Carmine Warrior Belt with Twisted Rope and Rhinestone Detail, c. 1970s SOLD

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Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil!

Decades recently discovered three Judith Leiber minaudieres in cute, cuddly animal shapes. The first, a tiny chimpanzee flashing a coquettish "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil" pose, opens to two gold leather compartments large enough to hold all your evening essentials. No less fetching is the graceful duck, seen below, ornamented with crystal feather details. Of course, if duck doesn't whet your fashion appetite, our final acquisition will have you wide-eyed with delight! It's an owl with an ovular, etched gold head and oversize beak/eye detail. How can you go wrong?

Judith Leiber Gold Monkey Minaudiere Encrusted with Crystals, c. 1980s SOLD

Judith Leiber Gold Duck Minaudiere with Crystal Neck and Feather Detail, c. 1980s. SOLD

Judith Leiber Owl's Head Etched Gold Minaudiere with Oversize Beak and Crystal Eyes, c. 1980s SOLD

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