The Brocade Evening bags feature the Marian bow shoulder bag, named for Marian Anderson, the first African American opera singer to break the color barrier to perform in venues both in the United States and in Europe. The collection also includes the lovely Maria draped handle bag, named for the famous Greek American diva, Maria Callas, one of the most influential opera singers of the 20th century. The Brocade Marian bow shoulder bag can also be worn without its detachable chain as a clutch. The Maria draped bow handle bag, like the Marian, is available in three colors with black and are the perfect bags for a little black dress.