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Alexander McQueen Mini ‘Heroine’ Snakeskin Cross Body Bag
Alexander McQueen Mini ‘Heroine’ Snakeskin Cross Body Bag

Alexander McQueen Mini ‘Heroine’ Snakeskin Cross Body Bag

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and luxurious snakeskin ‘Heroine’ handbag by Alexander McQueen. The mini ‘Heroine’ bag

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Alexander McQueen Heroine 21 Dark Red Italian Satchel Ladies Bag
Alexander McQueen Heroine 21 Dark Red Italian Satchel Ladies Bag

Alexander McQueen Heroine 21 Dark Red Italian Satchel Ladies Bag

By Alexander McQueen

Located in New York, NY

Minimalistic tote defined by signature logo tag Double top handles Removable, adjustable shoulder strap Protective metal feet Two inside slip pockets Two inside open compartments Lea...

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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black leather HEROINE Flap Shoulder Bag
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black leather HEROINE Flap Shoulder Bag

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black leather HEROINE Flap Shoulder Bag

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Zürich, CH

Alexander McQueen 'Heroine' shoulder bag in black textured leather. Lined in black suede with two

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Alexander McQueen Red Leather Heroine Open Handbag
Alexander McQueen Red Leather Heroine Open Handbag

Alexander McQueen Red Leather Heroine Open Handbag

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

used Alexander McQueen designer resale item. Details Model: Heroine Red Leather Medium handbag

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21st Century and Contemporary British Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Black Leather Heroine Bag RT$2595
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Heroine Bag RT$2595

Alexander McQueen Black Leather Heroine Bag RT$2595

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Alexander McQueen Black Leather Heroine Bag RT$2595 Materials: black smooth leather, grey

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses

Alexander McQueen Heroine Clutch Leather
Alexander McQueen Heroine Clutch Leather

Alexander McQueen Heroine Clutch Leather

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H 7.5 in W 12 in D 2.5 in

Alexander McQueen Heroine Clutch Leather

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Clutch Leather is all about minimalism. Crafted from gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large, crafted from black leather, features dual rolled

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large, crafted from black leather, features dual rolled

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large, crafted from black leather, features dual rolled

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini, crafted in yellow leather, features dual rolled

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini, crafted in yellow leather, features dual rolled

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large, crafted from yellow leather, features dual

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini, crafted in feminine blue leather, features dual

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Medium Leather Tote
Alexander McQueen Heroine Medium Leather Tote

Alexander McQueen Heroine Medium Leather Tote

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen Heroine Medium Leather Tote - Black leather (Calf) - Two top handles - Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Clutch Studded Leather
Alexander McQueen Heroine Clutch Studded Leather

Alexander McQueen Heroine Clutch Studded Leather

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Clutch Studded Leather showcases a minimalist style with

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Alexander McQueen Heroine Open Tote Leather
Alexander McQueen Heroine Open Tote Leather

Alexander McQueen Heroine Open Tote Leather

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Open Tote Leather, crafted in purple leather, features dual rolled

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Patent Medium
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Patent Medium

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Patent Medium

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Patent Medium combines edgy style with luxurious

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Python Large
Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Python Large

Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Python Large

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Python Large mixes sartorial edge with exotic

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large combines edgy style with luxurious

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Leather Large
Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Leather Large

Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Leather Large

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Leather Large will definitely add a touch of

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Leather Large
Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Leather Large

Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Leather Large

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Leather Large from the brand's Spring/Summer 2013

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Large is combines edgy style with luxurious

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Open Tote Leather
Alexander McQueen Heroine Open Tote Leather

Alexander McQueen Heroine Open Tote Leather

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Open Tote Leather combines functional style with luxurious

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather Mini combines functional style with luxurious

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Bowling Bag Leather Medium
Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Bowling Bag Leather Medium

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Bowling Bag Leather Medium

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Bowling Bag Leather Medium, crafted in black leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Printed Calf Hair Mini
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Printed Calf Hair Mini

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Printed Calf Hair Mini

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Printed Calf Hair Mini, crafted in pink printed calf hair

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Crocodile Embossed Leather Mini
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Crocodile Embossed Leather Mini

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Crocodile Embossed Leather Mini

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Crocodile Embossed Leather Mini, crafted in black crocodile

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Printed Leather with Python Mini
Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Printed Leather with Python Mini

Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Printed Leather with Python Mini

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Printed Leather with Python Mini, crafted from black and red

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Crocodile Embossed Leather 35
Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Crocodile Embossed Leather 35

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Crocodile Embossed Leather 35

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Crocodile Embossed Leather 35, crafted in black

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Open Tote Honeycomb Patent Leather Large
Alexander McQueen Heroine Open Tote Honeycomb Patent Leather Large

Alexander McQueen Heroine Open Tote Honeycomb Patent Leather Large

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Open Tote Honeycomb Patent Leather Large combines

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Watersnake and Pony Hair Mini
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Watersnake and Pony Hair Mini

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Watersnake and Pony Hair Mini

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Python and Pony Hair Mini combines edgy style with

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Laser Cut Calf Hair and Leather East West
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Laser Cut Calf Hair and Leather East West

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Laser Cut Calf Hair and Leather East West

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Laser Cut Calf Hair and Leather East West combines

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Laser Cut Calf Hair and Leather East West
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Laser Cut Calf Hair and Leather East West

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Laser Cut Calf Hair and Leather East West

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Laser Cut Calf Hair and Leather East West combines

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Leather Large
Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Leather Large

Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel Leather Large

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Alexander McQueen Model: Heroine Satchel Leather Large Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen  Heroine Leather Tote Bag
Alexander McQueen  Heroine Leather Tote Bag

Alexander McQueen Heroine Leather Tote Bag

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H 13 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in

Alexander McQueen Heroine Leather Tote Bag

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Heroine Satchel Bag with Tote Handles and Four Inch Drop. Expandable Zip Sides

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30
Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 11", Width 12", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 19-20" Designer: Alexander McQueen

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30
Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

19-20" Designer: Alexander McQueen Model: Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30 Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30
Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

12", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 19-20" Designer: Alexander McQueen Model: Heroine Convertible Tote

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Wallet on Chain Leather
Alexander McQueen Heroine Wallet on Chain Leather

Alexander McQueen Heroine Wallet on Chain Leather

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

15" Designer: Alexander McQueen Model: Heroine Wallet on Chain Leather Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather East West
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather East West

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather East West

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Alexander McQueen Model: Heroine Tote Leather East West Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Studded Leather Mini
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Studded Leather Mini

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Studded Leather Mini

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

Drop 3", Height 8", Width 7", Depth 4", Strap Drop 22-24" Designer: Alexander McQueen Model: Heroine

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30
Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 4.5" Designer: Alexander McQueen Model: Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30 Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Bowling Bag Leather Medium
Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Bowling Bag Leather Medium

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Bowling Bag Leather Medium

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 5", Strap Drop 16-19" Designer: Alexander McQueen Model: Heroine Convertible Bowling Bag Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Bowling Bag Leather Medium
Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Bowling Bag Leather Medium

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Bowling Bag Leather Medium

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 5", Strap Drop 16-19" Designer: Alexander McQueen Model: Heroine Convertible Bowling Bag Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather with Grommet Fringes Mini
Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather with Grommet Fringes Mini

Alexander McQueen Heroine Tote Leather with Grommet Fringes Mini

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Alexander McQueen Model: Heroine Tote Leather with Grommet Fringes Mini Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Crocodile Embossed Leather 21
Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Crocodile Embossed Leather 21

Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Crocodile Embossed Leather 21

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

: Handle Drop 3", Height 8", Width 8", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 18-21" Designer: Alexander McQueen Model

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30
Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30

Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30

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H 10 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30

By Alexander McQueen

Located in NY, NY

This Alexander McQueen Heroine Convertible Tote Leather 30, crafted from black leather, features

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Black Leather Heroine Tote
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Heroine Tote

Alexander McQueen Black Leather Heroine Tote

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H 9.06 in W 5.52 in L 9.45 in

Alexander McQueen Black Leather Heroine Tote

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Every woman needs a bag that is pretty and functional, just like this tote bag from Alexander

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Yellow Leather Medium Heroine Satchel
Alexander McQueen Yellow Leather Medium Heroine Satchel

Alexander McQueen Yellow Leather Medium Heroine Satchel

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Treat yourself to this Heroine satchel from Alexander McQueen. Crafted from yellow leather, the bag

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Alexander McQueen Grey Leather Small Heroine Satchel
Alexander McQueen Grey Leather Small Heroine Satchel

Alexander McQueen Grey Leather Small Heroine Satchel

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Treat yourself to this small Heroine bag from Alexander McQueen. Crafted from leather, the bag is

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Alexander McQueen Black Leather Mini Heroine Bag
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Mini Heroine Bag

Alexander McQueen Black Leather Mini Heroine Bag

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H 7.88 in W 4.34 in L 7.29 in

Alexander McQueen Black Leather Mini Heroine Bag

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Treat yourself to this mini Heroine bag from Alexander McQueen. Crafted from leather, the bag is

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Alexander McQueen Multicolor Leather Mini Heroine Bag
Alexander McQueen Multicolor Leather Mini Heroine Bag

Alexander McQueen Multicolor Leather Mini Heroine Bag

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Treat yourself to this mini Heroine bag from Alexander McQueen. Crafted from leather, the bag is

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Alexander McQueen Multicolor Leather Mini Heroine Bag
Alexander McQueen Multicolor Leather Mini Heroine Bag

Alexander McQueen Multicolor Leather Mini Heroine Bag

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

make this Alexander McQueen Mini Heroine bag one of a kind. Its a fabulous accessory to carry on your

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2010s Shoulder Bags

Alexander McQueen Brown Leather Medium Heroine Tote
Alexander McQueen Brown Leather Medium Heroine Tote

Alexander McQueen Brown Leather Medium Heroine Tote

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This classy bag from the house of Alexander McQueen is lovely! Crafted in elegant brown leather

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2010s Tote Bags

Alexander McQueen Pink Leather Small Heroine Satchel
Alexander McQueen Pink Leather Small Heroine Satchel

Alexander McQueen Pink Leather Small Heroine Satchel

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

style and the better the bag, the more confidence she gets when she holds it. Alexander McQueen brings

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2010s British Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen Burgundy Leather Mini Heroine Bag
Alexander McQueen Burgundy Leather Mini Heroine Bag

Alexander McQueen Burgundy Leather Mini Heroine Bag

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Every woman needs a bag that is pretty and functional, just like this Heroine bag from Alexander

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

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Alexander Mcqueen Heroine For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary alexander mcqueen heroine for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Pink, Beige and more in stock now. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Alexander Mcqueen Heroine?

On average, a alexander mcqueen heroine on 1stDibs sells for $730, while they’re typically $324 on the low end and $2,043 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Alexander McQueen for sale on 1stDibs

British fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen, the original creative engine behind the Alexander McQueen label, was beloved for his expert tailoring and theatrical runway shows. After his suicide in 2010, fans left tributes to the man and his talents outside Alexander McQueen boutiques worldwide. Record-breaking crowds visited the posthumous retrospective of the designer’s work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Victoria and Albert in London.

The inspirations for vintage Alexander McQueen bags, dresses, jackets and other items came from many quarters — film, music, current events, history, his heritage and fashions of the past. The designer's runway presentations were not just displays of clothing but were personal expressions of the zeitgeist, often touching on our cultural anxieties and concerns. McQueen’s own thoughts and feelings about love, death, gender, genocide, colonialism, global warming and the extinction of species all appear in his pieces.

McQueen certainly shook up fashion; he was a born Rottweiler. His upbringing on a council estate in north London played a part, but his family was close and supportive, not dysfunctional. He was proud of his Scottish heritage: He was a defiant fashion warrior. His historical themes and shows — such as “Highland Rape,” 2002, which was inspired by England’s “rape of Scotland,” as McQueen called it — always invoked powerful reactions from his audience of fashion pros.

“What you see in the work is the person himself. And my heart is in my work,” McQueen told Harper’s Bazaar in 2007.

It is perhaps this heart, and the heart’s exposure, that drew the crowds and made McQueen's creations both popular and emotionally resonant. Because the work was personal and thus layered with feeling, the motifs — decorative embellishments and fabric choices — have meaning. In other words, in McQueen’s oeuvre, plaid is more than simply a pattern.

Find vintage Alexander McQueen fashion and accessories — including the designer's coveted bags and comfortable, stretchy jersey knit dresses and gowns — on 1stDibs.

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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 bagBirkin, 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.