Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber
About the Exhibition
Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber brings more than 100 handbags and accessories to Mint Museum Randolph in Charlotte, surveying the work of Judith Leiber, the Holocaust survivor who built one of the most recognizable luxury accessory brands in American fashion. The exhibition centers on Leiber's jeweled minaudieres and crystal-covered evening bags, including the playful figural designs, such as her crystal Fish Minaudiere, that turned the handbag into a collectible object. Carried on red carpets and held in museum collections, Leiber's whimsical, meticulously crafted clutches elevated the handbag to the level of sculpture and decorative art. Brilliant by Design is on view at Mint Museum Randolph from October 24, 2026 through July 3, 2027.