Arts & Theater
Celebrating the extraordinary artistry, technical mastery, and imagination behind the dazzling handbags of designer Judith Leiber, this exhibition brings together more than 100 handbags and accessories and a rare opportunity to explore the remarkable creative legacy of one of fashion’s most influential accessory designers. Carried by first ladies, including Mamie Eisenhower, Lady Bird Johnson, Laura Bush, and Hillary Clinton, as well as celebrities like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry, her handbags transcend trends to become enduring symbols of creativity and luxury. Several rare and exceptional pieces are included in the exhibition, among them handbags constructed from an actual shell and designs inspired by the Tiffany mosaic ceilings that captivated Leiber’s imagination. Presented alongside fashions from The Mint Museum collection, the exhibition invites visitors to reconsider the role of accessories in fashion history and to appreciate Leiber’s enduring influence on design.
Location
East Charlotte
