Aigner 1980s Vintage Women's Red Brown Leather Top Handle Bag
By Aigner
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
This exceptional 1980s Aigner bag is a rare collector’s piece, crafted from high-quality smooth leather in a rich red-brown (“oxblood”) hue.
Aigner Black Patent Leather Vintage Bag
By Aigner
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Etienne Aigner vintage 90s shoulder bag in patent leather.
Etienne Aigner Burgundy Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s
By Aigner
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Etienne Aigner vintage 80s bag. Shoulder bag, burgundy color with gold details.
Etienne Aigner Burgundy Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s
By Aigner
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Etienne Aigner vintage 80s bag. Shoulder bag, burgundy color with gold details.
ETIENNE AIGNER Sienna Leather Saddle Bag
By Etienne Aigner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ETIENNE AIGNER Sienna Leather Saddle Bag Strap hangs 11" from shoulder to top of purse 3 pockets on the inside, two flat and one 4" in diameter when stretched
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H 7.09 in W 3.15 in L 9.45 in
1970s Etienne Aigner Evening Shoulder Bag Blue in Crocodile Print Leather
By Etienne Aigner
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Vintage Etienne Aigner 70s bag. Small model with shoulder strap, blue color, 100% leather.
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H 8.47 in W 9.65 in D 2.76 in
Etienne Aigner of Paris - Black Patent Leather Shoulder & Cross-body Bag
By Etienne Aigner
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
This very smart black patent leather bag by Etienne Aigner is a real 'special event' bag.
Etienne Aigner Leather Black Shoulder Bag
By Aigner
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Etienne Aigner vintage 70s shoulder bag. Black, 100% leather.
1950s Dark Brown Crocodile Handbag with Gold-Tone Hardware - Leather Lined
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Dark Brown Crocodile Handbag with Gold-Tone Hardware - Leather Lined: A great size brown crocodile handbag with enough room for all the essentials! Curved large outer front poc...
Gucci Vintage 1970s Beauty Train Case Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Take a step back in time with this stunning vintage Gucci beauty case from the 1970s. Meticulously crafted in Italy, this exquisite travel bag combines functionality with classic sty...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
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...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
Avant Garde Brutalist Mixed Metal Artisan Handbag ca 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Avant garde brutalist mixed metal artisan handbag ca 1970s The unique handmade shoulder bag is adorned with sinuous three dimensional mixed metal work designs on the black leather f...
Vintage Dark Brown Exotic Leather Handle Bag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exquisite rare vintage kelly style handbag made of quality exotic leather with gold hardware. We offer more exclusive items, view our frontstore It's in preloved vintage condition ...
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge and belt. Snap closure on the middle front + one ribbon inside SIZE L
Vintage Judith Leiber Red & Gold Obi Silk Convertible Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A regal creation from the legendary Judith Leiber, this vintage evening bag is crafted from exquisite Japanese obi silk—an opulent textile traditionally used in ceremonial kimonos. ...
1970s Vintage GUCCI GG Monogram Jacquard Boston Bag Black Brown 34
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Gucci boston bag is crafted of black GG monogram jacquard trimmed with brown smooth calfskin leather featuring rolled leather handles and gold toned hardware. Front flap...
$385Sale Price|30% Off
H 6 in W 2.5 in L 9 in
1970s Vintage GUCCI Leather Shoulder Bag Kiss-Lock Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI shoulder/crossbody bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware and a double leather strap. Top kiss-lock closure opens to a be...
1997 Balenciaga Sz 0 XS Black Dress Vintage Thimister Final Runway Collection
By Josephus Thimister, Balenciaga
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size 0 / XS Extra Small Measurements: 16 inches from underarm to underarm (strapless) 24 inch waist 40 inch hips 48 inches in length The gown did not zip up on the mo...
Dior Navy Blue Monogram Trotter Boston Bag 812da5
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
Dior Navy Blue Monogram Trotter Boston Bag 812da5
Gucci Rare Midnight Blue Equine Emblem Shoulder Bag c1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Rare midnight blue suede equine emblem shoulder bag c 1970s The luxurious gucci handbag is covered with plush doeskin suede Adorned with a sleek gilt metal horse head medallio...
Gucci Green Shoulder Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Gucci green leather shoulder bag featuring gold-tone claps opening, detachable shoulder strap (1.5cm X 112cm), inside zipped pocket with logo charm zip puller, suede leather lining a...
$325,000
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
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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.