Judith Leiber Couture

There are many handbag designers to choose from for a day bag, but when it comes to evening, there is only one: Judith Leiber. Under the creative direction of Jana Matheson, the label s bejeweled creations are the final word in accessorizing for after dark. Judith Leiber has been making handbags since 1963 and has firmly cemented herself as the go-to designer for red-carpet and black-tie events. People often equate art with fashion, but a Leiber clutch truly deserves a place on the mantle, or, at the very least, on the best shelf in your closet. Nothing complements a little black dress like having the sparkliest handbag in the room.