$410Sale Price|28% Off
Judith Leiber Quilted Champagne Silk Bag with Faux Coral Clasp, 1980's
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
Highly unusual Judith Leiber champagne silk handbag with trapunto embroidery forming wavelike rows that give this piece an interesting quilted effect. The closure is truly remarkabl...
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Jay Herbert Yellow Quilted Leather Mini Flap cross body Chain Strap Bag Vintage
By Jay Herbert
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Jay Herbert mustard yellow quilted soft leather, mini flap front, chain strap shoulder bag. Cute bag in an unusual and bright colour. Long gold chain woven with yellow leathe...
1980s Maud Frizon Gold Leather and Black Suede Wrist Bag in Cockade Design
By Maud Frizon
Located in Gresham, OR
An adorable 1980s Maud Frizon gold leather and black suede wrist bag. Inspired by military cockades, this purse has a zip closure on the back.
HERMES c.1980's 2pc Navy & White Horse Bit Beach Towel Drawstring Bucket Bag Set
By Hermès, ERIC BERGERE
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare Vintage Hermes c.1980's exclusively for Bonwit Teller; two piece navy blue and white horse bit motif beach towel and bucket bag set. White horse bit hexagon motif on navy blue b...
Chanel Red Lambskin Leather Vintage Micro Fringe Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red Lambskin Leather Vintage Micro Fringe Timeless Shoulder Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6095 Brand: Chanel Model: Micro Fringe Timeless Shoulder Bag Type: Shoulder, Cros...
Chanel Red Quilted Jersey Fabric & Lambskin Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Platform Listing Dashboard Xupes Platform Listing Dashboard 100% A107:F156 Chanel Red Quilted Jersey Fabric & Lambskin Leather Medium Classic Single Flap Bag ...
Chanel 1991 Vintage Drawstring Black Lambskin Mini Bucket Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Drawstring Black Lambskin Mini Bucket Crossbody Shoulder Bag Year: 1989-1991 Chanel's iconic bags have unique traits, ones only an authentic piece could have.
Chanel 1991 Classic Flap Red Burgundy Quilted Caviar Waist Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Flap Red Burgundy Quilted Caviar Waist Belt Bag 1989-1991 Vintage 30 Years Gold hardware Quilted caviar leather Flap closure CC Gold turnlock closure Zippered interio...
Chanel Navy Blue Lambskin Small Square Vintage 90s Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Navy Blue Lambskin Small Square Vintage 90s Classic Flap Bag Year: 1989-1991 Gold hardware CC Turn Lock Closure Classic Interwoven Chain Single Shoulder Strap Navy Blue La...
Chanel Rare 1990 Vintage Small Mini Shoulder Quilted Crossbody Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare 1990 Vintage Small Mini Shoulder Quilted Crossbody Camera Bag Circa 1989-1991 {33 Years Vintage} Gold hardware Black quilted leather Featuring an exterior front and ba...
Chanel 1991 Multicolor Mini Vintage Tote Bag Rare Pink Orange Black Straw Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Multicolor Mini Vintage 90's Rare Tote Bag Year: 1989-1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware Interwoven straw and canvas exterior Leather lined interior Interior zippered pock...
Chanel Small Camera 80's So Black Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag Year: 1989 {VINTAGE 35 Years} Rope strap CC beaded black logo at front Gold-tone hardware Zip top tass...
Chanel Vintage 90's Micro Mini Metallic Charcoal Grey Quilted Lambskin Flap
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Micro Mini Metallic Charcoal Grey Quilted Lambskin Flap Bag Year: 1989-1991 Chain-link And Leather Strap CC Turnlock Closure Lambskin Leather Leather Lining Gold...
JUDITH LEIBER Green Lizard Skin Wallet with Gold Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber green lizard skin wallet with gold metal clasp. This wallet is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There are no significant flaws or wear areas to consider with this lovely wallet...
Vicky Tiel Black Strapless Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sexy black strapless cocktail dress by Vicky Tiel, from the 1980's. It has a detailed bodice, a knot on the side hip, and a zipper up the back. Elizabeth Mason The Pa...
Fendi 365 Black and White Checked Day Dress with hidden skirt, 1980's
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black and white checked day dress by Fendi 365, from the 1980's. The dress signature "Fendi" buttons up the front, puffed and cuffed short sleeves,a fitted waist, and a pin...
Victor Costa Black and Pink Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980s
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is black silk cocktail dress with a hot pink underlay by Victor Costa, from the 1980's. The dress is strapless with a structured bodice, a bow on the side hip, and a zipper up t...
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Large Classic Round Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Large Classic Round Shoulder Tote Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6086 Brand: Chanel Model: Large Classic Round Shoulder Tote Type: Tote, ...
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Quilted Two Tone Light Blue Lambskin Leather Hobo
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Quilted Two Tone Light Blue Lambskin Leather Hobo Bag circa 1989 blue leather/cotton quilted drawstring fastening draped tassel detailing adjustable shoulde...
Chanel Pink Orange Black Multicolor Mini Straw Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Multicolor Mini Vintage 90's Rare Tote Bag Year: 1989-1991 {VINTAGE 35 Years} Gold hardware Interwoven straw and canvas exterior Leather lined interior Interior zippered pock...
$417Sale Price|29% Off
Sonia Rykiel Paris printed Embossed Leather Hand Bag
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Classic vintage Sonia Rykiel embossed leather bag. We offer more vintage items, view our frontstore Details: - edgy and chic It closes with a magnetic press stud one pocket inside....
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