Glitzy 1980s evening bag with ornate beaded decoration

1980s evening bag with multi coloured embroidery and beading CONDITION: good vintage condition with acceptable wear SIZE: 4 ins x 7 ins h x 2 ins (10 x 18 x 5 cm) APPROXIMATE DATE: 1980s MATERIALS: fabric, beads DESCRIPTION: Here is a wonderful evening handbag with is the very epitome of the glitzy 1980s. It has a black fabric foundation of which almost the entire surface is covered in richly encrusted embroidery. Large floral elements. The bag has a double carrying strap with is also elaborately beaded. It fastens with a metallic clasp placed underneath the central floral element. FURTHER INFORMATION: The costume jewellery and fashion industries flourished in the 1980s. Women experienced a new freedom and confidence to wear frankly fake fashion jewellery and eye catching clothes. In fact, the bigger and glitzier the better! In the USA glamour came in the far reaching influence of Television shows like Dallas and Dynasty, which were watched by millions of viewers around the world. The shows epitomized an era of glamour and decadence that later became the hallmark of the American primetime soap operas of the 1980s. The fashion hallmarks of the decade were big shoulders, big hair and co-ordinating costume jewellery and accessories