wilardy
American mid-century accessory brand known for its highly collectible, sculptural Lucite box handbags.
ORIGIN
United States
PRICE TIER
premium
Founded in 1946 in New York by father-and-son team Charles William and William Hammond Hardy, Wilardy (often branded as Wilardy Originals) pioneered the postwar trend of acrylic accessories. Will Hardy, who initially repurposed discarded airplane cockpit noses made of Lucite for his father's metal specialty company, transformed the material into a luxury fashion staple. The brand quickly became the gold standard of 1950s sculptural fashion, celebrated for its luxurious molded Lucite box handbags.
Featured Items
Vintage c. 1955-1959 Large Tortoise Lucite Rhinestone Panel Handbag
$565.00
Vintage c. 1952 Blue & Copper Iridescent Lucite Double Decker Handbag
$735.00
Vintage c. 1955-59 Ultra Rare Tiger Stripe Lucite Lunchbox Handbag
$1,795.00
Vintage 1950s Marbled Marine Blue Lucite Large Handbag
$645.00
Vintage c. 1955-1959 Large Tortoise Lucite Rhinestone Panel Handbag
$565.00
Vintage c. 1952 Blue & Copper Iridescent Lucite Double Decker Handbag
$735.00
Vintage c. 1955-59 Ultra Rare Tiger Stripe Lucite Lunchbox Handbag
$1,795.00
Vintage 1950s Marbled Marine Blue Lucite Large Handbag
$645.00