Inspiration

I've always admired the craftsmanship of clutches made by Judith Leiber. They're like a piece of treasure from a king's vault. Flawless, awesome and oh so shiny...and they cost just as much as treasure in a king's vault. One purse can cost as much as a mortgage payment. But for the 1% who can afford to buy a Judith Leiber accessory it is a status symbol.

Some background info on Judy:

Judith Leiber was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary, where she trained with the Hungarian Handbag Guild during World War II, and was the first woman to become a Meister(means master in German).
Wait a minute. Handbag Guild? Man I miss the old days. Because you all know if there was such a school still in existence I would immediately go sign up for some Financial Aid and go take some evening classes, no questions asked.

More on Judy……

In 1947, Mrs. Leiber immigrated to the United States after meeting and marrying Gerson Leiber, a U.S. soldier stationed in Budapest. After many years of working for the leading New York handbag manufacturers, the Leibers launched the eponymous company in 1963. In the ensuing years, the Leibers built the business into the only company of its kind – providing the highest quality, most well styled and unique product available. “I was determined to make my bags as beautiful as possible in line and shape, without ever compromising on materials and workmanship. I have never swerved from the goal,” says Judith Leiber.
You go girl!

Mrs. Leiber earned accolades including the Coty American Fashion Critics Award and the Council of Fashion Designers of America Award. The couple sold the company and retired in 1998. They opened The Leiber Museum in Springs, New York in 2005 to house their respective creations and works of art.

Here are a few samples of Judith’s clutch purses, and might I add that the prices start at $1,595 all the way to $5,995. Like they say in Trinidad “Good ting doh come cheap.”

$3,495

$5,795

$4,295

$3,995

$4,495