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:
Caprice made fabulous mid-Century Modern handbags with high style and innovative materials.
Company’s formation dates to April 7, 1960
Original name listed as R.J.S. HANDBAG CO., INC.,
Dissolution: March 17, 1992
PHILIP SMITH, ESQ.
152 W. 42ND ST.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10036
Caprice Handbags, Inc. was a 1960 member of the National Authority for the Ladies Handbag Industry.
Caprice made fabulous mid-Century Modern handbags with high style form and innovative materials.
- age: 1960
- materials: patent leather outer with mink trim, acetate lining, metal lacing hardware, metal saddle buckle
- hallmark: ORIGINAL by Caprice
- dimensions: 6″ + handle, 8″ wide, 4″ depth
- hard body
- double handle
- 2 pockets, 1 zippered
- vintage handbag
- minor blemishes
- dust accretion
- redolent of age