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Nina Ricci Evening Bag in Printed Satin, circa 1985-1990s
Nina Ricci Evening Bag in Printed Satin, circa 1985-1990s

Nina Ricci Evening Bag in Printed Satin, circa 1985-1990s

By Nina Ricci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Nina Ricci (Made in Austria) Evening bag in satin printed with small bags pattern. It features a gilded metal chain and a pink satin lining.

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1980s Austrian Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Chanel quilted lambskin bag, red, 1985 and Carte E'Authenticite
Vintage Chanel quilted lambskin bag, red, 1985 and Carte E'Authenticite

Vintage Chanel quilted lambskin bag, red, 1985 and Carte E'Authenticite

By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Iconic Chanel bag, lambskin in red with a very early 6 digit ID number. 0672501 and ID card. The CARTE E'AUTHENTICITE was started in 1984 with the 6-digit numbers! Measurements Heig...

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

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Chanel Classic Black 2.55 Shoulder Bag 1985
Chanel Classic Black 2.55 Shoulder Bag 1985

Chanel Classic Black 2.55 Shoulder Bag 1985

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H 5.9 in D 2.76 in L 9.84 in

Chanel Classic Black 2.55 Shoulder Bag 1985

By Chanel

Located in Vienna, AT

The ever classic Chanel 2.55 Shoulder Bag in Black Leather with Gold-tone Metal Hardware in very good condition. Wear it with both straps in a classic way or with one long strap for ...

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Around 1985-1990 Made V Flap CC Mark Plate Chain Bag in Black
Chanel Around 1985-1990 Made V Flap CC Mark Plate Chain Bag in Black

Chanel Around 1985-1990 Made V Flap CC Mark Plate Chain Bag in Black

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Around 1985-1990 Made V Flap Cc Mark Plate Chain Bag Black Additional information: Measurements: H 15 x W 20 x D 6 cm Shoulder drop: 110 cm This item has been used and may ...

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Vintage Shoulder bag BEIGE
Chanel Vintage Shoulder bag BEIGE

Chanel Vintage Shoulder bag BEIGE

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H 7.09 in D 3.55 in L 9.85 in

Chanel Vintage Shoulder bag BEIGE

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Informations : Brand: Chanel Model : Vintage Year : Before 1985 Type : Shoulder bag Fabric : Leather Color: beige Dimensions : H 18 cm x W 25 cm x D 9 cm.

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Dark Brown Shiny Crocodile Kelly 28 cm With Gold Hardware
Hermes Dark Brown Shiny Crocodile Kelly 28 cm With Gold Hardware

Hermes Dark Brown Shiny Crocodile Kelly 28 cm With Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Offered here is a vintage Hermes Kelly 28 cm in a rich dark brown shiny crocodile from 1985. This bag is in mint condition. The color is so dark it appears black.

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1980s Top Handle Bags

Handmade Vintage Turkish Yastik Salt Bag 1.9' x 3.6', 1985 - 1K17
Handmade Vintage Turkish Yastik Salt Bag 1.9' x 3.6', 1985 - 1K17

Handmade Vintage Turkish Yastik Salt Bag 1.9' x 3.6', 1985 - 1K17

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Elevate your decor with our Handmade Vintage Turkish Yastik Salt Bag from 1985. This exquisite piece, measuring 1.9' x 3.6', showcases the artistry and tradition of Turkish textile c...

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Vintage 1980s Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

CHANEL Vintage Timeless Classic Red Quilted Double Flap Leather Bag 1985
CHANEL Vintage Timeless Classic Red Quilted Double Flap Leather Bag 1985

CHANEL Vintage Timeless Classic Red Quilted Double Flap Leather Bag 1985

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in London, GB

CHANEL Vintage Timeless Classic Red Quilted Double Flap Leather Shoulder Bag 1985 W/Box Wow! an amazing RARE Chanel red timeless double flap 1985 shoulder bag.

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1985 Hermes HAC Sac Voyage Haut a courroies 50 Travel Bag
1985 Hermes HAC Sac Voyage Haut a courroies 50 Travel Bag

1985 Hermes HAC Sac Voyage Haut a courroies 50 Travel Bag

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès Haut a courroies model bag, width 50 cm, in natural leather and ecru canvas, gold-plated brass metalwork, keys, padlock, zipper and bell, year 1985.

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1980s French Luggage and Travel Bags

Chanel Quilted Lambskin Waist Belt Bum Bag with Gold Hardware, 1985.
Chanel Quilted Lambskin Waist Belt Bum Bag with Gold Hardware, 1985.

Chanel Quilted Lambskin Waist Belt Bum Bag with Gold Hardware, 1985.

By Chanel

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Chanel Quilted Lambskin Waist Belt Bum Bag with Gold Hardware, 1985. After decades of success for the iconic fashion house, the 1980's sought a new modern approach for the Chanel bra...

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1980s French Pouches and Wristlets

Hermès Sac Constance 24 Beige circa 1985 Precious Leather Shoulder Bag Hermes
Hermès Sac Constance 24 Beige circa 1985 Precious Leather Shoulder Bag Hermes

Hermès Sac Constance 24 Beige circa 1985 Precious Leather Shoulder Bag Hermes

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès Constance bag in camel beige exotic leather (Porosus), 24 cm double gusset, soft leather interior with a matching slip pocket and a zipped pocket, clasp with the famous H moti...

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1985 Chanel Haute Couture Timeless Classique Black Tote
1985 Chanel Haute Couture Timeless Classique Black Tote

1985 Chanel Haute Couture Timeless Classique Black Tote

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel Haute Couture bag circa 1985 in black quilted leather, large CC logo covered in black leather on one side, burgundy leather interior with a large zipped pocket and another pat...

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Christian Dior Couture Long Black Satin Gown, Circa 1985
Christian Dior Couture Long Black Satin Gown, Circa 1985

Christian Dior Couture Long Black Satin Gown, Circa 1985

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a long black satin, one-shoulder gown by Christian Dior Couture, from 1985. The gown has a large bow on the front side bust, and an open slit down the front.

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Chanel Black Quilted Satin Vintage XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag
Chanel Black Quilted Satin Vintage XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag

Chanel Black Quilted Satin Vintage XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Chanel Black Quilted Satin Vintage XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1659 Brand: Chanel Model: XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag Type: Crossbody, Shoulder Serial...

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

BOTTEGA VENETA  woven leather and suede convertable clutch
BOTTEGA VENETA  woven leather and suede convertable clutch

BOTTEGA VENETA woven leather and suede convertable clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous rich brown woven leather and suede bag from Bottega Veneta. Ca. 1985. This bag has such a beautiful patina!

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1980s Italian Clutches

Hermes Red Jige
Hermes Red Jige

Hermes Red Jige

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H 10.63 in W 13.39 in D 0.6 in

Hermes Red Jige

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous Hermes dark Red Epsom Leather Jige Long Clutch Bag from 1985 is the most elegant way to organize your essentials like your bills, currency, credit cards and is great fo...

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20th Century French Clutches

1985 Hermes Market Leather Bucket Tote Bag
1985 Hermes Market Leather Bucket Tote Bag

1985 Hermes Market Leather Bucket Tote Bag

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H 10.6 in W 5.5 in L 20.1 in

1985 Hermes Market Leather Bucket Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

A white swift leather Market bag. Gilt metal hardware, drawstring closure and an adjustable shoulder strap. Blindstamp is O in a circle. The bag has seen some use although a limit...

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1980s French Tote Bags

Circa 1985 J & M Davidson Printed Carpet Bag
Circa 1985 J & M Davidson Printed Carpet Bag

Circa 1985 J & M Davidson Printed Carpet Bag

Located in Toronto, Ontario

J & M Davidson mid 1980's floral printed carpet bag with overall floral design on natural canvas. In excellent condition, a perfect weekend bag for the country, plenty of space insid...

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1980s British Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

CHANEL CLASSIC 2.55 DOUBLE FLAP BAG,  navy quilted lambskin, medium 1985
CHANEL CLASSIC 2.55 DOUBLE FLAP BAG,  navy quilted lambskin, medium 1985

CHANEL CLASSIC 2.55 DOUBLE FLAP BAG, navy quilted lambskin, medium 1985

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Coco Chanel designed this bag model in February 1955. This resulted in the model name for this bag, the '2.55'. It was very important to also carry the bag over the shoulder to have ...

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Balenciaga Distressed BonBon Pink Leather Giant 12 City Bag SHW RT. $1985
Balenciaga Distressed BonBon Pink Leather Giant 12 City Bag SHW RT. $1985

Balenciaga Distressed BonBon Pink Leather Giant 12 City Bag SHW RT. $1985

By Balenciaga

Located in New York, NY

-Made in Italy -Materials: leather, silvertone hardware, fabric lining. -Features distressed pink leather tote bag. Two braided handles and one longer leather strap that attaches v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses

HERMES c.1985 Black Calf Skin Leather Tie Belt Waist Bag With Box
HERMES c.1985 Black Calf Skin Leather Tie Belt Waist Bag With Box

HERMES c.1985 Black Calf Skin Leather Tie Belt Waist Bag With Box

By ERIC BERGERE, Hermès

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage Hermes c.1985 black calf skin leather waist bag. Double gold snap closure embossed with "Hermes Paris".

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1980s French Belt Bags

Original Keith Haring Pop Shop bag (Haring 1980s Pop Shop)
Original Keith Haring Pop Shop bag (Haring 1980s Pop Shop)

Original Keith Haring Pop Shop bag (Haring 1980s Pop Shop)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Medium: Offset lithograph on whiter paper bag. c.1985. Approximately 8.5 x 11 inches. Far condition; scattered creasing and age related wear (no, rips, tears etc).

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1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Original Keith Haring Pop Shop bag (Haring 1980s Pop Shop)
Original Keith Haring Pop Shop bag (Haring 1980s Pop Shop)

Original Keith Haring Pop Shop bag (Haring 1980s Pop Shop)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Medium: Offset lithograph on whiter paper bag. c.1985. Approximately 8 x 10 inches. Scattered creasing and fold-line; otherwise good to very good overall condition.

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1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Brown Kieselstein Cord Shoulder Bag with Dog Plaque
Brown Kieselstein Cord Shoulder Bag with Dog Plaque

Brown Kieselstein Cord Shoulder Bag with Dog Plaque

By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1

Located in New York, NY

Date on hardware is 1985. Bag is lined in brown fabric and has a zipper compartment.

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Late 20th Century Shoulder Bags

1985 Vintage Hermès Kelly Bag 32 Burgundy
1985 Vintage Hermès Kelly Bag 32 Burgundy

1985 Vintage Hermès Kelly Bag 32 Burgundy

By Hermès

Located in Baarn, NL

Between 1945 and 1970 only a character was used, later on they have put an additional circle or square to it. This bag has stamp O with a circle, which tells us it’s from 1985.

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Chanel Velvet Shoulder Bag
Chanel Velvet Shoulder Bag

Chanel Velvet Shoulder Bag

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H 5.91 in D 2.37 in L 7.88 in

Chanel Velvet Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Chanel, Ready to Wear Collection, CIRCA 1985 Small evening bag with flap, chenille velvet and leather lamb green fir.

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1980s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Navy Lambskin shouldr Bag
Chanel Navy Lambskin shouldr Bag

Chanel Navy Lambskin shouldr Bag

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Chanel, Ready to Wear Collection, CIRCA 1985 flap bag, shoulder strap, leather lamb, golden metal.

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Wallet on Chain Crossbody Bag
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Wallet on Chain Crossbody Bag

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Wallet on Chain Crossbody Bag

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel Vintage bag in Lambskin Leather and golden hardware. Swarovski crystals in the leather Really good condition Chain in really good cndition No hologram cause bag from befor...

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1970s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1980s Hermes Brown Box Calf Lydie 2way Clutch Shoulder Bag Rare
1980s Hermes Brown Box Calf Lydie 2way Clutch Shoulder Bag Rare

1980s Hermes Brown Box Calf Lydie 2way Clutch Shoulder Bag Rare

By Hermès

Located in Hiroshima City, JP

This Hermes Lydie bag is the super gorgeous vintage handbag from 1985.

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Rare Vintage Runway Chanel Black and White Handbag
Rare Vintage Runway Chanel Black and White Handbag

Rare Vintage Runway Chanel Black and White Handbag

By Chanel

Located in Teaneck, NJ

Chanel rare Runway bag, Pre-1985. In excellent vintage condition.

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Late 20th Century French Handbags and Purses

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$5,763

H 3.15 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in

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By Chanel

Located in Roosendaal, NL

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$4,307

H 5.91 in W 10.63 in D 2.37 in

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By Fendi

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By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

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By Bob Mackie

Located in Leonardo, NJ

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By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Port Hope, ON

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By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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By Herve Léger

Located in Leonardo, NJ

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Chanel 1991 VIntage Timeless Limited Edition Naked Clear Purse Transparent Tote
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By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

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$24,999

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1985 Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1985 bag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, pink, blue and more. If you’re looking for a 1985 bag 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 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and Nina Ricci are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1985 Bag?

On average, a 1985 bag on 1stDibs sells for $3,466, while they’re typically $508 on the low end and $16,598 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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