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A minaudière is a women's fashion accessory, generally considered a jewelry piece, intended to substitute for an evening bag. A case with compartments, it allows storage for several items in a small space, such as a makeup compact, lipstick, watch, reading glasses, or keys. The minaudière appeared during the 1930s. Its invention is attributed to Charles Arpels, of Van Cleef & Arpels, but many jewellers and Haute Couture designers have created their own models. == Description == Generally metal plated and in an oblong shape, sized small enough to be held within the hand, a minaudière is a dainty accessory. The materials used to make it are most frequently rigid, with a metallic finish such as gold or silver.〔Certaines minaudières sont toutefois fabriquées en matériaux moins onéreux tels l'argent ou le styptor, alliage d'argent et d'étain créé dans les années trente par Van Cleef & Arpels. Cf. Jean-Jacques Richard, ''L'Histoire des Van Cleef et des Arpels'', Books on demand, 2010.〕 The exterior may be detailed with precious or semi-precious stones, or decorated with lacquer or mother of pearl. However, designs also exist in textile versions, with cloth overlaying a frame or flexible and supple, using velour, silk or brocade fabric, embroidered or not. Some minaudières include a lanyard or chain that to place over the wrist. Other designs have a satin or velour pouch to hold the minaudière.〔Catherine Cariou, « La Minaudière de Van Cleef & Arpels », ''Paris Joaillerie'', 5 mars 2007, (lire en ligne ) (page consultée le 16 juin 2011)〕 The interior can reveal the ingenuity of the designer. A minaudière contains several small compartments, carefully designed to organize the owner's personal items for maximum utility. According to fashion journalist Lloyd Boston, a minaudière constitutes an "essential" part of an evening wardrobe, a small object with no limit to its usefulness, and a "fabulous character".〔 Lloyd Boston, ''The Style Checklist : The Ultimate Wardrobe Essentials for You'', p. 189, Atria Books, 2010, (lire en ligne ) (page consultée le 16 juin 2011)〕 ». 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Minaudière」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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