IPBA IPBA's 38th Annual Convention

Perfume Bottles & Vintage Vanity Show & Sale This is the absolute highlight of our convention—you simply can’t miss it! Step into a dazzling marketplace where you’ll find unique antique, vintage, and contemporary treasures from vendors near and far. Wander through showcases brimming with rare perfume bottles, exquisite compacts, one-of-a-kind vanity items, intriguing paper ephemera, nostalgic advertisements, sparkling perfume jewelry, chic vintage purses, perfume factices, and so much more. The variety is truly endless— with something for every collector and enthusiast.

If you’ve ever dreamed of being part of this vibrant scene as a dealer, now is your chance! A few dealer spaces remain. To secure your spot, reach out to our 2026 Show Chair, Andra Behrendt, at 708.246.2676, or email [email protected]. Don’t forget—the deadline for dealer registration is March 28, 2026. Make plans now to be where all the action and excitement unfold!

Perfume Passage is ever expanding and evolving, providing an experience that captivates and surprises at every turn. Step into a living museum, where exhibits and displays of perfumes and vanity items are always being refreshed — revealing new wonders and treasures. Expert IPBA members will mingle throughout the galleries, ready to share behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating details. The Vault has expanded with a selection of spectacular and rare items.

Behind the Boudoir Door: Lingerie and Beauty Through the Decades, presented by Bette Sherman. For over a century, what women wore beneath their clothing told a story beyond fashion. From the tight-laced corsets of the Victorian /Edwardian age to the freedom of 1960’s, lingerie has mirrored society’s evolving views. Cosmetics went from a society “no no” in the Victorian Age to a multi-million-dollar industry in the 1960’s. Come with me behind the boudoir door and see what’s been kept out of sight in ladies drawers and the cosmetics displayed on their vanity table.

Compacts from the High Art Deco Era, presented by Howard W. Melton and Anne de Thoisy-Dallem. The presentation continues and supplements the American Compacts book, with a substantial section of European compacts from this era.

Palais Royal, facilitated by Monica Magnani. “Palais Royal” are two words that evoke wealth, luxury, and nobility, and indeed the objects produced in this exclusive location were highly sought-after and the privilege of a select few. The scent bottles, made to arouse wonder, not just to contain perfume, are no exception — let’s discover them together!

Karl Lagerfeld, facilitated by Terri Chappell Boyd. Designer Karl Lagerfeld launched his first fragrance, “Chloe”, in 1975. Please join me as we explore his first four Fragrances, and the man behind them.

Tour A: Halim Time & Glass Museum / Merz Apothecary.
Wednesday, April 22nd. Full Day. 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Tour Guide Paul van Halteren will keep you informed and entertained along the way. The Museum includes Louis Comfort Tiffany lamps & windows, historic timepieces and American Brilliant Cut Glass. Merz Apothecary opened in 1875 and offers unique and natural perfumes and beauty products.

Tour B: Fragrance Discovery & Lalique. Wednesday, April 22nd. 10:30 am – 1:45 pm. Perfumer and Associate Convention Chair Jen Siems will tour several upscale boutiques with a small group to experience each boutique’s signature fragrances, culminating with a tour of the Lalique boutique.

Tour C: Lalique & Fragrance Discovery. Wednesday, April 22nd. 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm. Starting with the Lalique boutique, perfumer and Associate Convention Chair, Jen Siems with a small group, will visit the fragrance counters at a Chicago department store.

Tour D: Promenade with Paul. Guided Walking Tour. Wednesday, April 22nd. 4:45 pm – 6:15 pm. Explore the area with professional guide and Honorary Consul of Belgium, Paul van Halteren.