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Magda Makkay Vintage White/Ivory Croc-Embossed Leather Handbag – Gold-Tone Clasp, Mirror & Zipper Pouches, Original Coin Pouch Included
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Magda Makkay Vintage White/Ivory Croc-Embossed Leather Handbag – Gold-Tone Clasp, Mirror & Zipper Pouches, Original Coin Pouch Included
Elevate your collection with this vintage Magda Makkay handbag, a timeless piece crafted from white-to-ivory croc-embossed leather with a subtle crackle texture. Designed with elegance and practicality in mind, it features a gold-tone clasp and a thoughtfully organized interior, including a zipper pouch, mirror compartment, and the original coin pouch—a hallmark of Magda’s innovative designs.
This bag reflects the signature craftsmanship of Magda Makkay, a Hungarian-born designer whose storied career spanned decades of fashion innovation. From apprenticing in a Budapest handbag factory at age fourteen to creating designs for Koret Handbags in New York, Magda honed her craft with extraordinary skill. By the mid-1960s, she was producing handbags under her own name, including her iconic “Fashion Organizer”, a versatile bag with fold-out compartments that could be carried by hand or worn as a shoulder bag—a style famously spotted on Mary Tyler Moore.
Magda’s creations garnered international recognition, including a custom handbag for Princess Grace of Monaco in 1978 and a briefcase for President Gerald Ford. Her work remains celebrated for combining functionality, elegance, and meticulous craftsmanship, making this vintage handbag a true collector’s treasure.
Whether styled as a chic everyday accessory or preserved as a vintage designer collectible, this Magda croc-embossed handbag exemplifies mid-century fashion sophistication and enduring design excellence.
Key Features
• Designer: Magda Makkay
• Material: White/Ivory croc-embossed leather with subtle crackle texture
• Hardware: Gold-tone clasp
• Interior: Lined with zipper pouch, mirror pouch, and original coin pouch
• Style: Vintage handbag, versatile and collectible
• Provenance: Handmade by Magda, renowned Hungarian-American handbag designer
• Era: Mid-20th century, iconic vintage fashion
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 3.5ʺD × 6.5ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Modern
- Bag Handle Drop
- 4.0 in
- Styled After
- Gucci
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leatherette
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ivory
- Authenticity Mark
- Captured in
- Condition Notes
- Beautiful condition consistent with age and use. Beautiful condition consistent with age and use. less
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