Mino Montreal White Handbag

Vintage MINO MONTREAL "Maxime Original" White Accordion Crossbody Bag - NOS Deadstock with Tags (Style WL465) Up for auction is a pristine, deadstock piece of vintage Canadian fashion history. This mid-century/retro white crossbody handbag was manufactured by Mino Montreal under their coveted "Maxime Original" line. This bag is an incredible find for collectors, remaining in unworn New Old Stock (NOS) condition with its original factory paper hangtag still securely attached, featuring the authentic stamped style code: WL465. Design & Hardware Highlights: The exterior features an eye-catching, art-deco-inspired infinity hardware clasp in polished gold and silver tones, accented with diamond-cut pavé texturing that beautifully catches the light. It hangs from a classic, matching interwoven gold-tone chain-link and faux-leather crossbody shoulder strap. The Ultimate Organization (Triple Accordion Design): The bag opens incredibly wide into an advanced, highly structured triple-compartment layout: • The Outer Flap: Secures with a heavy-duty magnetic snap and opens to reveal a built-in horizontal privacy vanity mirror embedded right on the underside of the flap (perfect for quick touch-ups!). • Front Section: A spacious, wide-open accordion pocket for easy-access items. • Center Section: A fully independent main compartment protected by its own secondary interior magnetic snap flap closure. • Rear Section: A roomy third compartment featuring an embedded, zippered security pocket. SPECIFICATIONS & DETAILS • Brand / Maker: Mino Montreal ("Maxime Original") • Manufacturing Location: Montreal, Canada • Style Number: WL465 • Era: Vintage 1980s / 1990s • Color: Clean White / Off-White • Material: Structured Faux Leather (Vinyl/Polyurethane) & Gold-Tone Metal Hardware • Dimensions: 9" (Width) × 7" (Height) × 3" (Depth) • Strap Style: Interwoven gold chain & faux leather crossbody strap • Closures: Dual Magnetic Snaps (Outer flap + Inner compartment flap) & 1 Interior Zipper CONDITION REPORT • Overall Rating: Excellent Vintage Condition / Deadstock (With Original Tags). • Exterior: The structured white material is exceptionally clean with perfectly intact stitching and no major scuffs. • Hardware: The iconic front metal clasp retains its high-polish shine with minimal to no vintage tarnishing. • Interior: Completely clean and tidy. There is a very minor hint of light, natural vintage age-discoloration near the upper left inside corner fold from decades in storage. • Mirror: The built-in glass vanity mirror is completely clear, intact, and damage-free Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Stelees Avenue