AN AWESOME OUTFIT DESERVES AN UNFORGETTABLE ACCESSORY.
Luxury handbags don’t all have to look the same. Don’t get us wrong, we love a good go-to designer classic in our collection, but they aren’t going to get you those “WHERE did you get that bag?!”s from strangers. Let’s admit it – there’s something pretty intoxicating about being the object of a little ‘exclusivity envy’ and sporting something no one else has. (Trust us, we took a few of these beauties on a trial run at the Cowgirl Hall of Fame luncheon, and gals were clamoring to buy them right off our arms.) This eye-catching investment piece is one of a kind, created from a unique vintage handbag reinvented with upscale elements like luxury leathers, fine fur trim, and ornate accents with Western sensibilities.
History:
Palizzio was founded by Reuben and Leo Gordon from New York.
In operation between 1943-1980’s.
Palizzio created high quality matching shoes and purses.
They were once sold by big department stores such as Macy’s and Saks Fifth Ave.
In 1955 famous artist Andy Warhol created multiple advertisement posters for the company, with ink drawn shoes and handbags.
- age: 1960
- materials: cream lizard outer with cream mink trim, matching leather lining, scrimshaw buckle
- hallmark: Palizzio…VERY NEW YORK
- dimensions: 8″ + handle, 12″ wide, 3″ depth
- hard body
- 2 inside pockets
- 1 zippered pocket
- vintage handbag
- minor blemishes
- dust accretion
- redolent of age