With the largest collection of its kind in the world, the Museum of Bags and Purses (Tassenmuseum Hendrikje) displayed many items from famous designers. Renowned purse brands such as Gucci, Prada, Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Charles Jourdan, Judith Leiber, Louis Vuitton as well as fashion houses such as Dior, Dolce & Gabanna, Chanel, Yves St. Laurent and Emilio Pucci are represented in the vast collection. In the last twenty years designer brands have often collaborated with artists in creating products such as bags, shoes, fashion and even stores and shops.
№ 938
Sablé beaded purse with silver frame with marcasite faceted decoration, Mayer
France, ca. 1925
№ 1800
Handbag carried by Madonna at première of the movie Evita, Gianni Versace Couture
Italy, 1996
