Vintage Elsa Peretti 1981 Tiffany & Co Black Silk Tassel & Silver Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Created in 1981 by legendary designer Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. this exceptional horsewhip necklace represents one of the most sculptural and collectible periods of Peretti...
Vintage Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 1981 Woven Silk & Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Created in 1981 by legendary designer Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. this exceptional cuff bracelet represents one of the most sculptural and collectible periods of Peretti’s car...
$489Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage DOONEY & BOURKE Calvary Mini Crossbody Bag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dooney & Bourke debuted its first women's handbags in the 1981 launch of the All-Weather Leather collection.
Hermes Vintage 1981 Black Box Leather 27cm Drag Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
27cm Drag bag style with two rolled leather handles Black smooth Box leather Goldtone hardware Front flap secures with two "H" snaps Four protective feet at base Black Chevre le...
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H 11.42 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
At Xupes we know that purchasing a pre-owned handbag online can be daunting. We aim to make your experience as seamless as possible, alleviating any concerns you may have when purcha...
Hermes Vintage Tan Leather and Horsehair Crinoline shoulder bag, 1981
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Vintage textured tan Leather and horsehair crinoline shoulder bag dated K in a circle 1981. Stitched in cream. Envelope shape bag has a shaped flap with a leather covered bar ...
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H 11.42 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
At Xupes we know that purchasing a pre-owned handbag online can be daunting. We aim to make your experience as seamless as possible, alleviating any concerns you may have when purcha...
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H 11.42 in W 19.69 in
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
At Xupes we know that purchasing a pre-owned handbag online can be daunting. We aim to make your experience as seamless as possible, alleviating any concerns you may have when purcha...
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Samur 356
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
At Xupes we know that purchasing a pre-owned handbag online can be daunting. We aim to make your experience as seamless as possible, alleviating any concerns you may have when purcha...
Vintage Hermes Rouge Box Calf 32 cm Kelly Handbag
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hermes Rouge Box Calf 32 cm Kelly Handbag - GHW - Circa 1981. This bag is in excellent condition for its age.
1981 Hermes Navy Blue Trim I Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Originally sketched in 1958, the concept of Hermès’ Trim shoulder bag was a larger pouch that could be easily carried around. With a single shoulder strap and gold-tone clasp fasteni...
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Size: Height: 6.5 cm,Length: 7 cm,Widt
Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Leather Micro Mini Flap Bag 1981
By Chanel
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Exceptional RARE Vintage 1981 Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Micro Mini Flap Bag. Own a true piece of fashion history with this ultra-rare Chanel Micro Mini Flap Bag from 1981 — a coll...
Hermès 1981 Sac Kelly 35 Burgundy Dark Red Leather Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model bag, size 35, in burgundy "box" leather and gold metalwork, interior in coordinated leather with 1 zipped pocket and 1 double patch pocket, padlock, keys, year 198...
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H 6.5 in W 9 in D 2 in
Gorgeous 1981 Hermes Constance in Camel Epsom Leather 23cm + Box and Dust Cover
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
This lovely and rare 1981 (K) handbag was sent to France for refurbishment in 2013.
Hermès The "Lift" Model 1981
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful red Hermès vintage handbag, The model "Lift" created in 1981. Red calf leather, brass.
1981 Hermes Burgundy Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
1981 Hermes Leather Shoulder Bag Burgundy - Good condition, shows slight wear and tear over time - Smooth leather Hermes Burgundy shoulder bag, braided on the front, golden press stu...
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H 6.5 in D 3 in L 10.5 in
1980-1981 Chanel Black Lambskin Double Flap 2.55 Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
The most iconic of all Chanel handbags in the most classic of materials. The Chanel 2.55 was designed for elegance and versatility. It was designed for luxury as well as practicality...
1981 Vintage Hermes Jige GM Clutch in Brown Dark Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice vintage Joge clutch in brown Calf Box leather. Good vintage conditon, some lights of use but overall good condition. Clutch from 1981 Size 29*20
Hermès Croc Mini Kelly (20cm) Vintage 1981
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Croc Kelly by Hermes 1981 (K circle) Black patent croc Gold-tone hardware Rare long handle strap Feet on bottom Single interior pocket Condition: Great vintage condition....
1981 Hermes Vintage 80's Fonsbelle Navy Box Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice hard to find Hermes 1981 Fonsbelle bag in navy The stap can be doubled so It could be worn hand or shoulder ( just crossbidy for someone of small size) Bag in relaly goo...
Stunning Hermes 'Lock' Handbag 1981
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Exceptional Hermes Vintage 'Lock' Model in green crocodile leather Handbag, gold hardware finishing. Very limited edition of the early 80s.
Amazing Hermes Drag porosus crocodile handbag 1981
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Just divine color for this Hermès Drag handbag of 1981. Made of beige/sand porosus crocodile leather and gold hardware finishing.
$6,500
Size: One-Size-Fits-All
1990s Custom Made Valentino Dyed Lavender Fox Fur Stole & Matching Handbag
By Valentino
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Custom Made Valentino Dyed Lavender Fox Fur Stole & Matching Handbag: Valentino-Attributed, unmarked custom-made for couture client, this shade of luxurious lavender is seamles...
$4,011Sale Price|25% Off
H 5.12 in W 12.21 in
CHANEL Long Boy in Petrol Green Quilted Leather with Logo on the Back
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic Chanel Boy Bag in Large version, made of petrol green quilted leather with decorative exposed stitching and ruthenium hardware. The model is embellished with the rare embosse...
$400Sale Price|50% Off
W 0.19 in D 0.13 in L 2.2 in
Silvorra 1.6 CT Natural Emerald Bangle Bracelet in 925 Sterling Silver for Women
Located in New York, NY
The Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver bracelet studded with 15 vibrant round emerald gemstones, each measuring 3 x 3 mm, for a total gemstone weight of 1.6 carats. The rich green brillian...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2001 Ralph Lauren Collection Runway Paisley Velvet Maxi Dress
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
This beautiful gown was designed for Ralph Lauren’s Fall 2001 Collection - the House's most luxurious runway line with its sumptuous purple label. On the runway the brand showed a ma...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
$12,920
H 12 in W 16 in D 3 in
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: Fall 2004 Gold accent Black suede book motif Diamond quilted Signature CC patch Tassel detail In...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
Opulent Mocha Brown Brocade Evening Coat c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mocha brown brocade evening coat by Montaldo's c 1960s The elegant opera coat is designed with thick structured brocade panels The luminous mocha brown brocade fabric is illu...
$2,978
W 2.17 in L 3.55 in
Hermès 20th Century Silver Chainmail Coin Purse Spurs Shaped Gaetan de Percin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse Vintage Item from Mid-20th Century Made of silver flowing meshes (crab hallmark) Spurs shaped clasp "HERMÈS" and crab hallma...
Fendi Vintage Mama Baguette Circa 1999 Brown Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Rare vintage Fendi Mama Baguette crafted in glossy brown crocodile leather with gold-tone FF hardware. An iconic early 2000s shoulder bag and highly collectible Y2K investment piece....
Chanel Vintage Pink Crocodile Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Alligator Top Handle Flap Bag Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Material: Alligator Color: Salmon Pink Hardware: Gold-Tone Series: 5-Series (1997–1999) Dimen...
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
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.