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April 1, 2011
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Lucite is a tough plastic, developed in the 1930s, that became popular for handbags in the 1950s.

The hard plastic could be made into a variety of exciting shapes and colours and in the optimistic 50s they were a popular choice and far more affordable than leather and fabric bags for middle class women.

Perfect examples with a good name attached can fetch well over £100, and I was once outbid on a bag with the handle missing on eBay which went for over £50. Of course, the more affordable ones probably also come with condition problems which make them unsuitable for every day use.

But never fear. Miss L Fire and What Katie Did are coming to the rescue.

Miss L Fire have been making the Lucite bags for a while. But What Katie Did are now stocking them online. They’re not cheap, but they’re cheaper than an original and far sturdier!

My favourites…….

Jitterbug £79.99

This one also comes in red, but I love the tortoiseshell. It’s glamorous, but fun and I love the cylindrical shape and little feet.

Prom Date £79.99


This one also comes in pink, but I love the clear version. Line it with a vintage silk scarf to hide the contents and match your bag to your outfit.

Be My Valentine £59.99

How cute is this?! Heart shaped red handbag, with removable chain shoulder strap and gingham lining. A perfect bag for summer.

Which is your favourite?

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  1. Adelina Soto-Thomas says:
    April 1, 2011 at 10:09 am

    The heart shaped handbag is adorable! For me, it would be a much more practical lucite bag than the others, because I could wear it like a shoulder bag! But it’s just such a sweet looking purse….great for the summer! I love it!!!

  2. Franca says:
    April 1, 2011 at 11:20 am

    I’m just back from Amsterdam, where we went to the handbag museum, and they had lots of these – first time I’ve ever seen them! the top in is fab!

  3. Andi B. Goode says:
    April 1, 2011 at 11:40 am

    Yes! I love them all. And want them, of course. Unfortunately, I need a gigantic bag wherever I go, even if it’s a lovely night out. So, these certainly aren’t any good for me (nor are ANY actual vintage bags. Haha). But I can still drool over them.
    -Andi x

  4. Louie Mc says:
    April 1, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    I had been waiting with bated breath for the bags to appear online, and just bought one yesterday, not one of the ones you have listed, the black Juvenille Deliquent one, although I did umm and ahh between it an the clear prom date one. Now waiting with bated breath for it to arrive and crossed fingers that it survives the royal mail.

  5. Hannah says:
    April 1, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    Favourite? I love them all too much to have a favourite!

  6. Hayley says:
    April 1, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    I’ve not heard of these bags before, but they’re gorgeous!

  7. Cassandra says:
    April 2, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    I’m so happy someone has finally started to re produce these bags, its about time! still to darn expensive though! 🙁

  8. Louise says:
    April 3, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    I saw these bags on the WKD website on Friday, I’m totally in love with the see through one. Tempted to sell some of my other bags just so I can afford it. x

  9. bunny says:
    April 4, 2011 at 10:00 am

    They’re so beautiful: I fall in love with the heart shaped one!!!

    B.

  10. Fiona - straighttalkingmama says:
    April 5, 2011 at 7:09 am

    They look great don’t they! Fortunately I bought mine before they got astronomical in price even though mine still weren’t cheap!

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