Bobby believed that the right evening bag could make a woman feel like she was carrying a secret. This one feels like carrying a painting.
This Jessica McClintock beaded evening bag is one of the most extraordinary pieces in the archive. Every inch of the exterior is hand-beaded in dense, lustrous black seed beads — thousands of them, laid with the patience and precision of a jeweler. But it is what emerges from that darkness that takes your breath away.
A sweeping iridescent bird — rendered entirely in bugle beads that shift from deep cobalt to emerald to violet to copper depending on the light — soars across the face of the bag in a pattern that belongs on a museum wall. Pink rhinestone cross motifs are scattered across the black bead field like stars in a midnight sky, catching candlelight with every movement. The entire composition is romantic and mysterious and completely alive.
The frame is engraved silver-tone metal in a classic Art Nouveau style — scrolling botanical motifs etched into every surface, finished with a double ball kiss-lock closure. A delicate silver chain hangs from both sides for wear as an evening bag or wrist clutch.
This is a New Year’s Eve bag. A gala bag. The bag you carry when the occasion demands something unforgettable and you intend to be exactly that.
Bobby would have carried this without hesitation and with great ceremony. She would have been the most interesting woman at every table.
The Details:
Brand: Jessica McClintock
Style: Beaded evening bag / minaudère
Dimensions: Approximately 5" wide x 5" tall
Exterior: Dense black seed bead ground with iridescent bugle bead bird motif and pink rhinestone star details
Frame: Engraved silver-tone Art Nouveau metal with double ball kiss-lock closure
Strap: Silver chain
Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition
Please note: Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and photography conditions. We do our best to represent each piece accurately.
Please note: All accessories shown in photos are styled for presentation purposes only and are not included in this listing.
Black beads. Iridescent bird. Silver frame. Bobby called this perfection.
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