VINTAGE Henri Bendel New York Brown Beaded Handbag with Satin Lining & Mirror

This Vintage Henri Bendel New York Brown Beaded Handbag with Satin Lining & Mirror is a gorgeous beaded beauty! In lovely vintage condition. Please refer to pics. It is tagged inside Henri Bendel New York. Is a great find for a vintage collector. The beading on this is truly much prettier than the pics capture. It measures approximately 7”H X 6”W with 4” handle drop. “Henri Bendel was the first retailer to market and do branding and he registered his own trademark in 1895. The brown and white striped shopping bag and hatbox from 1907 are now legendary and easily identifiable. A worthy addition to the history of Henri Bendel. By 1913, Bendel was a true pioneer in the luxury fashion industry in the United States. Bendel was the first luxury retailer with an upper Fifth Avenue address. He pioneered the semi-annual sale that is common today. Another first was the in-store makeover, which Bendel originated. The first fashion show in New York was by Bendel, as well. His mark on luxury fashion in the United States extends far beyond his product line. He revolutionized the way fashion was seen and marketed. Bendel was more than just a smart retailer, he was a phenomenal designer and a passionate fashion promoter. He is the one who brought Coco Chanel to the United States. His store carried the latest in Paris Couture alongside his original designs…Bendel offered luxury shoppers fragrances, custom furs, hats, skincare, cosmetics, lingerie and handbags”. -per Fashion.Luxury