The Designer Behind Hollywood's Favorite Clutches Has Died, but Her Works of Art Live On
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Handbag designer Judith Leiber passed away on Saturday, April 28. She was 97. The designer was best known for creating dazzling clutches, often in whimsical designs, that outfitted Hollywood's It ladies such as Jennifer Lopez and Blake Lively. Peruse any red carpet during award season, and you'll see Judith Leiber's name pop up not once but several times. She was everyone's go-to for fanciful bags that also packed personality.
Judith's accolades include winning the 1973 Coty award (she was the first woman in her field and the first accessories designer to hold this honor) and the 1994 Lifetime Achievement Award from the CFDA. Though Judith officially retired in 1998, her bags continue to be sought-after creations, which you can see ahead. The designer's memory will always live on in her accessories because they're truly works of art.
Lily Aldridge carried a Judith Leiber koi clutch to the 2015 Met Gala.
Jennifer Lopez carried a shimmery Judith Leiber clutch to the 2016 Golden Globe Awards.
Viola Davis carried a black Judith Leiber clutch to the 2016 Golden Globe Awards.
Emily Blunt carried a silver Judith Leiber clutch to the 2016 Academy Awards.
Blake Lively carried a Judith Leiber fish clutch to the 2015 premiere of The Age of Adaline.
Judith Leiber Couture Crystal Strawberry Twist Ice Cream Cone Clutch Bag ($3,746, originally $4,995)
Judith Leiber Couture Faceted Box Clutch
Judith Leiber Couture Disney's Beauty and the Beast Book Clutch Bag
Judith Leiber Couture Disney's Beauty and the Beast Book Clutch Bag, Gold ($3,971, originally $5,295)
Judith Leiber Couture French Fries Rainbow Clutch Bag
Judith Leiber Couture French Fries Rainbow Clutch Bag ($4,271, originally $5,695)