60s Vintage Peau de Soie Evening Bag Made in Italy for Birks
$120.00
Brand Poppy's Vintage Clothing
This elegant vintage peau de soie evening bag was crafted in Italy exclusively for Birks, one of Canada’s most prestigious luxury retailers. Peau de soie is a high-quality silk satin with a subtle ribbed texture. This vintage peau de soie evening bag has a slim, structured silhouette with a softly flared base and a firm rectangular top. It is accented with a polished gold-tone metal frame and chain handle, which may be gold plated, in keeping with the elevated standards of Birks’ accessories. It has a spring loaded bar clasp.
The interior is lined in black satin and includes a matching coin purse. Stamped in gold lettering: “Made in Italy for BIRKS.”
Age: This vintage peau de soie evening bag dates most likely to the 1960s
Measurements:
Height: 8”, exclusive of its handle
Width: 6"
Depth: approximately 2" at base
Handle drop: 7"
Condition: This vintage peau de soie evening bag is in excellent condition with no pronounced wear or other defect. Clean interior and intact frame and clasp.
About Birks:
Founded in 1879, Birks has long been synonymous with fine craftsmanship and luxury in Canada. Known as the “Tiffany’s of the North”, Birks started as a jeweller and silversmith, Birks but eventually also offered a curated selection of fine leather goods and accessories sourced from top European ateliers—making this Italian made vintage peau de soie evening bag a refined piece with enduring quality.
