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Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis silver mesh clutch with matching change purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
clutch comes with a matching silver mesh change purse. Both items have the signature "Whiting & Davis
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1970s American Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Figural Face Flower Frame Mesh Chainmail Gold Purse Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare vintage Whiting & Davis Co. gold mesh chainmail purse with frame that features a centralized
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

1980s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous Whiting and Davis mini bag from the 1980s. The iconic Whiting and Davis gold metal mesh
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1980s American Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Alford, MA
Petite gold mesh bag by Whiting & Davis with wrist strap and curved gold metal frame itch engraved
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1950s American Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis - 3 Piece Set - 1930s Purse + 1980s Bag & Lipstick Case
By Whiting & Davis
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: Whiting & Davis Co - Gold Mesh Chain - 3 Piece Set - 1980s Vintage, Slouch Bag
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1970s American Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Black Floral Print Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag W/ Black Leather Trim
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
Whiting & Davis metal mesh shoulder bag in a stylized floral pattern in black, red, blue, green and
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1990s American Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

1950s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Jewel Closure Evening Clutch with Coin Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the mid-late 1950s, a gold mesh evening clutch made by Whiting and Davis, the company who
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Mid-20th Century American International Style Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

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Crystal, Metal

Vintage Whiting & Davis Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A perfect elegant vintage American evening bag! All beaded by Whiting & Davis Co. - For You, now
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

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Acrylic

 Retro Whiting & Davis Evening Bag
 Vintage Whiting & Davis Evening Bag
H 3.35 in W 9.45 in D 3.35 in
Enamel Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag
By Whiting Davis
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag made probably by Whiting Davis in the 1970's. Enamel in Deco style
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1970s American Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

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An embroidered floral silk and ivorine framed small handbag, English, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
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Christian Dior by John Galliano purple velvet and crystal mini bag, c. 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
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Judith Leiber Pink Swarovski Crystal Minaudière Clutch Evening Bag Purse
By Judith Leiber
Located in Studio City, CA
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1920s Grey Beaded Beggar Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
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Unworn Vintage Pink & Silver 1920's Style Silk Evening Dress w Beads & Sequins
Located in Portland, OR
This is a stunning vintage pink flapper style evening dress with silver, pink and sequins and silver bugle beads. We love that the pattern of the beading and sequins creates a sunbur...
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1980s Indian Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s French celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of original black patterned silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame imitates ...
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Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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John Galliano teal bias cut silk evening dress with brocade corset, ss 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
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A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...
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Vintage 1980s Jean Claude Jitrois Teal Green Suede Wristlet Evening Bag
By Jean Claude Jitoris
Located in Portland, OR
This fun 1980's vintage Jean Claude Jitrois green suede bag has a wrist loop handle that is attached to a gold link chain. The chain has chunky gold balls on the end, making it almos...
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Walborg Hand-Beaded Micro Seed & Hand-Embrodiered "Floral & Leafs" Clutch
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage Gold Two-Way Minaudiere 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Gold Minaudiere Bag. Featuring a hard case purse designed in the style of a fabric purse and embellished with tiny applied crystals that co-ordinate with the silver tone me...
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Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Topanga, CA
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Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Topanga, CA
Whiting and Davis gold domed mesh fold over frame clutch with peach colored grosgrain lining.
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Whiting and Davis Enameled Gold Mesh Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Topanga, CA
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1980s American Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

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By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
A sweet and slightly psychedelic Whiting and Davis metal mesh bag in sliver with lime colored
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1960's Whiting & Davis White Enameled Mesh Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
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1960s Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Bag with Lime Flowers
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
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1950's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Handbag-Rhinestone Clasp
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
-shaped rhinestone surrounded by tiny clear rhinestones in a gold toned mounting. Whiting & Davis is
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Whiting & Davis Deco Colorful Mesh Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York City, NY
Whiting & Davis colorful art deco mesh evening bag. Clasp works well, links line up and lay flat
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Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Purse
Located in Topanga, CA
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By Whiting & Davis, Leo Narducci
Located in Topanga, CA
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
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1930'S Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Wristlet Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Topanga, CA
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Fransisco, CA
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in Port Hope, ON
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
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Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Tote
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Alford, MA
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Whiting and Davis Color Block Metal Mesh Bag 1970s
By Whiting Davis
Located in Water Mill, NY
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C.1950 Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Clutch Evening Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in Paris, FR
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Whiting & Davis Gilded Gold Hardware Mesh Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Whiting & Davis wonderfully elegant gilded gold hardware mesh evening bag is accented with a
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Classic 1950’s Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Evening Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Chain Mail Fringe Handbag, 1960's
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in London, GB
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1960s Whiting & Davis Clutch and Coin Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Port Hope, ON
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in London, GB
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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Whiting & Davis 1970s Metal Mesh Leopard Print Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
toned hardware and Whiting & Davis's signature metal mesh material in a red, orange and gold leopard
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Gold Mesh Whiting & Davis Evening Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Paris, FR
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in Aci Castello, IT
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
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1950’s Whiting & Davis Gunmetal Black & Gold Mesh Evening Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully petite Whiting & Davis white & gold hardware mesh handbag is accented with a
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New Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Billfold Wallet – Original Box, 1950s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Tucson, AZ
¼” tall x ¾” deep label: Whiting & Davis
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Whiting & Davis Fully Lined Gilded Gold Hardware Mesh Drawstring Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
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1960's Anonymous Tri Colour Metal Mesh Crossbody Bag
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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Whiting & Davis 1970s Vintage Gold Mesh Evening Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in London, GB
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Whiting & Davis 60s mesh flip clutch.
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whiting & Davis 60s black / bronze mesh flip clutch. Bronze trim. Flip round button flower clasp
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Whiting and Davis Silver metal mesh and Rhinestone Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Topanga, CA
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ME Whiting & Davis 1970s Vintage Gold Tone Mesh Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in London, GB
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in Topanga, CA
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Located in Topanga, CA
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1970s Whiting and Davis Floral Enamel Gold Art Deco Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
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Mid-20th Century Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh "Beggars" Purse-Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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1950s Whiting and Davis Black Diamond Mesh Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Black diamond shape mesh purse with goldtone frame top closure. Short diamond mesh handle. Original
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Whiting & Davis White Metal Mesh Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whiting & Davis Evening Bag 14" long strap
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Whiting and Davis Tricolor Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Vintage mesh signed Whiting and Davis convertible handbag clutch featuring three colors; light
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1970s Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh and Crystal Rhinestone Clutch Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Whiting & Davis silver mesh metal clutch style handbag. Features a silver metal
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

Vintage WHITING & DAVIS Gold metal mesh evening bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, vintage WHITING & DAVIS Gold metal mesh evening bag. Gorgeous, metal
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1970s American Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse

Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Wristlet Hand Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting & Davis wristlet style gold metal mesh handbag. The interior Whiting & Davis
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1930'S Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Wristlet Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930'S Whiting & Davis Coveted Gold Metal Mesh "Wristlet" Evening Bag. Features a gold brass smooth
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Whiting and Davis Vintage Rainbow Disco Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Vintage circa late 70s-80s kaleidoscope of colored metal mesh bag. Original, excellent with tag and
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Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary retro whiting and davis mesh purse you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have black and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a retro whiting and davis mesh purse from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Whiting & Davis and Whiting Davis are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Retro Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse?

Prices for a retro whiting and davis mesh purse can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $96 and can go as high as $675, while, on average they fetch $414.

Whiting & Davis for sale on 1stDibs

You might not expect chain-mesh bags to predate sliced bread by three decades, but it’s true. The very first mesh purse was created by Charles Whiting (1864–1940) in 1892 while working for the jewelry manufacturer Wade Davis & Company in Plainville, Massachusetts. Whiting joined the company at the age of 16, and by 1896 he formed a partnership to purchase it, renaming it the Whiting & Davis Company.

While the original Whiting & Davis mesh purse was made entirely by hand — artisans hammered out the links and wove them together — the company developed a machine to automate fabrication in 1912. With the ability to produce more rapidly and prolifically, Whiting & Davis became a veritable mesh empire, creating handbags and purses in all shapes, styles and colors, including ones made from precious metals, painted with Art Deco designs and silk-screened with Impressionistic images. The purses became status icons for the stylish elite, particularly with the flappers of the 1920s.

Over the years, Whiting & Davis struck up partnerships with some of the most talented designers of the time, including Paul Poiret, Elsa Schiaparelli and Elsa Peretti, who used their mesh in elegant pieces for Tiffany & Co., propelling their popularity even further. After a brief hiatus during World War II, when Whiting & Davis produced radar equipment rather than handbags, the brand continued to develop an ever-expanding line of products that included clothing.

In the 1970s, Whiting & Davis accessories and clothing were the rage of the disco scene. By the early 2000s, everyone from Paris Hilton to Lady Gaga donned the brand’s mesh handbags.

Recent innovations to their offerings include color mesh and fine mesh, with the brand refocusing on fashion jewelry with the launch of a new collection in 2013 featuring a revamped vintage snake-bracelet design. The company has been based in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, since 1995, also supplying its renowned chain mesh for industrial uses like work gloves and protective applications such as shark suits for divers.

Find vintage Whiting & Davis mesh handbags, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right handbags-purses-bags 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 bagBirkin, 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.