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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
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20th Century Italian Handbags and Purses
1970s French Belts
1980s French Belts
2010s French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
1990s Italian Sunglasses
2010s French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
1980s French Belts
1970s Italian Handbags and Purses
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
2010s European Structured Shoulder Bags
2010s French Top Handle Bags
2010s French Top Handle Bags
2010s Italian Sunglasses
1990s Italian Sunglasses
21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1980s Handbags and Purses
1980s Italian Belts
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Sunglasses
Early 2000s Italian Sunglasses
21st Century and Contemporary British Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
2010s Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1950s American Belts
21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags
2010s Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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Finding the Right Handbags and Purses for You
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Hermès hardware is real gold depends on the bag and hardware type. Generally, gold-finish hardware features 18-karat or 24-karat gold plating. Silvertone hardware is usually palladium. Typically, Hermès hardware shows off a glossy polished finish, but the designer has also created bags with matte brushed metals over the years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Hermès bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, some Prada bags do have gold hardware. However, the Italian luxury fashion house also produces handbags with silver hardware. All of the hardware on the brand’s accessories should be either all silver or all gold, including the zippers, clasps, grommets and the feet on the bottom. If you see a bag that has a mix of gold and silver hardware, or hardware that’s neither silver nor gold, there is a chance that it is a fake Prada bag. Shop a collection of Prada from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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