1930's ROYAL/GUNMETAL BEADED PURSE
Located in Alford, MA
Beaded pouch purse in royal blue beads with loop beaded fringe and overlay beading in gunmetal
1930's ROYAL/GUNMETAL BEADED PURSE
Located in Alford, MA
Beaded pouch purse in royal blue beads with loop beaded fringe and overlay beading in gunmetal
1930's Hattie Carnegie Black Oversized Bugle Beaded Clutch
By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie
Located in New Hope, PA
This is a stunning beaded clutch from the 20th century American designer Hattie Carnegie. The bag
Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Wilmslow, GB
including a mirrored lid and original separate purse. Nettie Rosenstein creations are highly prized for
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s
By Bags by Josef
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous white caviar beaded evening bag with an over-the-top jewel set frame by Hobe. The bag is
1930's Czechoslovakian Multi-Colored Wooden Beaded Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a charming and whimsical 1930's vintage, multi-colored wooden beaded bag with a zipper for
Black Antelope Suede with Deep Red Glass Bead Encrusted Brass Frame Bag, 1930s
Located in London, GB
/MATERIAL – Antelope Suede – Silk Satin Lining COLOUR – Black, Deep Red Glass Bead DATE - 1930s
Silk Brocade and Green Jade Colour Glass Beads Jeweled Frame Evening Bag, 1930s
Located in London, GB
This striking 1930s bag, , is in silk and metal brocade in dull gold, blue , pink and yellow. The
1930's French Art Deco Beaded Clutch
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector and Made in France in the 1930's, this stunning Art Deco clutch is
1930's French Embroidered Beaded Clutch Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
decorate the front of this white caviar beaded bag, Made in France in the 1930's. The back of the bag has a
Large Micro Beaded Floral Handbag, 1930's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930's beaded handbag in an unusually large size with an amazing mosaic of micro and seed glass
Huge 1930's Art Deco Beaded Clutch Bag Oversized Pristine
Located in New Hope, PA
A spectacular multi-color, oversized, 1930's beaded clutch in pristine condition is a very rare
Art Deco 1930's Silver Sequin & Beaded Dance Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Czechoslovakian 1930's era silver sequin and beaded petite handbag with a glamorous Art Deco
1930s Red and Blue Beaded Purse
Located in Alford, MA
Unusually beaded evening bag of vibrant red and blue beads in a wave pattern outlined in black with
1930's French Chinoise Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Sharon, CT
French Chinoise Beaded Hand Bag. Embroidered with silk and gold metallic threads are Butterflies
1930s Micro Beaded Clutch
Located in New York, NY
. 1930's. 5.5" x 7.5" x .5". Excellent condition.
1930s Ivory Satin Beaded Floral Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
Original 1930s ivory satin clutch bag, possibly made for a bridal wear collection. This would have
1930's French Caviar Beaded Evening Bag with Enamel Frame, Saks Fifth Avenue
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New Hope, PA
This beautiful beaded French evening bag has a pastel pink floral design, edged in silver beads
1930s Cream and Green Ivory Fully Beaded Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1930s fully beaded evening bag with chain link handle with inner picket and a separate kiss
Chrome and metallic bead 'patchwork' handbag, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
, some shiney, some textured - with beading interspersed between these panels, and with a beaded and
Art Deco Pastel Beaded Small Clutch Handbag, 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This diminuitive beaded clutch handbag is as sweet as the pastel candy colors it displays so
Late 1920s or Early 1930s Art Deco Cream and Gold Beaded Bag
Located in London, GB
Late 1920s or early 1930s cream and gold beaded handbag. The most striking feature about this bag
Josef Mid Blue Beaded Bag with Lucite and Rhinestones Clasp circa 1930s
By Josef
Located in London, GB
Lovely Josef mid blue beaded bag with an unusual silver plated, clear lucite and rhinestones clasp
Vintage 1930's era Bakelite floral printed hand beaded purse
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage 1930's era floral printed hand beaded bakelite purse
30s Black Hand-Beaded Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s black beaded purse. Solid flat base. Beaded ball-shaped zipper pull. Satin lining, one side
1930's French Beaded Evening Bag with Ornate Frame
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite French beaded and embroidered evening bag with green stones in the frame. The hand
1930s Koret Tresor Beaded Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual beaded bag in that the beads have a matte finish. Even though it is a beaded bag, due
French 1930's Black Beaded Evening Clutch with Jeweled Frame
Located in New York, NY
Black beaded evening bag with glossy beads. The brass frame has carnelian and turquoise stones. I
Vintage 1930s Black Beaded Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
This 1930s black bead evening bag is the perfect size to carry to a fancy affair. (No, your cell
1930s French Micro Beaded Evening Hand Bag
Located in Phoenix, AZ
silk lined with single open pocket & original matching loose coin purse. Matching fully beaded handle
1930's Ivory Hand-Beaded Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930's ivory hand-beaded purse with beaded snowball zipper-pull and wrap-around handle
1930s Black Beaded Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Beaded Purse. Wristlet strap unloops to open purse. Hidden metal zipper. Satin lining
1930s French Beaded Handbag
Located in Litchfield County, CT
intricate softer metal and unique. The bead pattern includes flecks of golden brown. Clean, little use
1930s French Beaded Bag with Beauvais Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
Excellent example of a vintage beaded and embroidered evening bag made in France in the 1930s. This
Vintage Art Deco 1930s French Beaded Tapestry Handbag
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco 1930s French handbag features a colorful floral tapestry design in pink, yellow and
1930s French Black Silk Grosgrain & Enamel and Beads Jeweled Frame Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
This 1930s evening bag is of exquisite simple but effective design. The black silk grosgrain, which
Sold|$995
Size: Best fits S, see measurements
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
Victorian Circa 1880s 1890s Black Chantilly Lace Cape With Pleated Satin Collar
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Original Victorian Circa 1880s 1890s Black Lace Cape with Satin Collar This is an authentic Victorian-era cape, made from ...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Valentino New Silk Cape Gown
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous pink silk cape dress from Valentino. It is a sleeveless body skimming dress with a panel draping over the shoulders forming a cape in the back. The bust is lined in the s...
Vintage Art Deco Black Suede Handbag
Located in London, GB
A chic hexaganol shape Art Deco handbag in black suede. The bag has a decorative art deco clasp and is lined in fabric with one internal pouch pocket and integrated purse. Measuremen...
Vintage Art Deco Handbag
Located in London, GB
The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Gucci New Silk Ruffle Dress S/S 2018
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning yellow silk dress by Alessandro Michele for Gucci. It is gorgeous with asymmetrical rows of finely pleated ruffles comprising the skirt, puff 3/4 length sleeves with ties...
$490Sale Price|30% Off
Ferragamo Black Evening bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Brisbane, QLD
FERRAGAMO SALVATORE. Black evening bag.. Vintage elegant evening bag in black suede, to be worn hanging on the wrist, arm or hand with a clutch effect thanks to the particular blac...
Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Flapper Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Minaudiere. Black Celluloid with blue bakelite fittings and sapphire crystal inlay. Large black silk tassel conceals lipstick holder. Lid opens to reveal po...
1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic 1960s vintage cocktail dress with short sleeves and box pleats. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures...
$225
H 4.5 in D 2.25 in L 7 in
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black Satin Egg Shaped Versatile Clutch - Shoulder Bag c 1980s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black matte satin egg shaped clutch - shoulder bag c 1980s The elegant black satin evening bag is adorned with a cluster of clear diamante' crystals encrusted in ...
Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare and unique piece to behold, this original vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Coat, Rendered in a cream wool and lined in silk, is just the piece to add to your couture collecti...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
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.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.