$475
H 9.5 in W 13.25 in D 3 in
Modernist Mahogany Gloss Geometric Center Cut Medium Alligator Handbag, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
alligator handbag with self-covered top frame and single covered top handle; oiled brass corner points
1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetric Closure
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetrical Closure. Inner lining and
$395
H 8 in W 14.5 in D 3 in
Brown Matte Alligator Top Handle Hourglass Purse with Comb and Mirror, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A ladylike staple accessory and a sign of good breeding, an alligator top handle bag remains as
Classic Brown Alligator Top Handle Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 1950's classic brown alligator handbag prefect for an Alfred Hitchcock heroine ... think Grace
1950s Vasser Black Alligator Handbag
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Vasser Black Alligator Handbag This bag is a great larger size while retaining a very
Bellestone Top Handle Alligator Bag with Mirror and Coin Purse, 1950s
By Bellestone
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This pretty vintage alligator bag was made by BELLESTONE, most likely in the late 1950s. Made from
Classic 1950’s Bellestone Brown Alligator Handbag
By Bellestone
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1950’s Bellestone brown alligator handbag would be perfect for an Alfred Hitchcock heroine
Classic 1950’s Bellestone Black Alligator Handbag
By Bellestone
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1950’s Bellestone black alligator handbag would be perfect for an Alfred Hitchcock heroine
Classic 1950's Alligator Doctor's Bag Handbag With Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fashion follows function with this classic 1950's bordeaux alligator top handle 'Doctor's bag
Sleek Ebony Alligator Vintage Handbag c 1950s
Located in University City, MO
Sleek ebony alligator vintage handbag c 1950s The elegant retro handbag is designed with black dyed
Alligator box bag Lucille de Paris 1950s
By Lucille de Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Glazed black alligator box style handbag, gold hardware, fully lined in black leather, with two
Vassar Jackie O Black Alligator Handbag 1950s
By Lana Marks
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black alligator handbag by Vassar. It has a top strap handle, a gold clasp and
1950s Koret Brown Alligator Structured Handbag w Gold-Tone Clasp
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A classic tailored 1950s Koret brown alligator structured handbag with gold-tone clasp and smooth
1950s Art Deco Brown & Brass Alligator Evening Bag Cosmetic Case
Located in University City, MO
1950s Art Deco brown alligator evening bag - compact case The elegant evening bag is covered with
1950s Black Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Alligator Handbag L 10.5 H 7 D 3
1950s Black Alligator Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Alligator Purse. Gold tone hardware, decorative swirled clasp.
1950s Brown Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Brown Alligator Handbag. Gold toned hardware and tan leather lining. Comes with small mirror.
1950s Black Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Alligator Handbag. Gold hardware closures flip open at sides for extra security
1950s Dark Brown Alligator Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Dark Brown Alligator Purse. Ridged front of purse. Cognac leather interior.
1950s Black Alligator Rendl Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Alligator Rendl Handbag Leather Lined L 9 H 6 D 4
1950s Bellestones Black Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Bellestones Black Alligator Handbag This bag is lined in red leather and comes with
1950s Lucille de Paris Alligator Handbag
By Lucille de Paris
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous glossy A-frame top handle handbag by Lucille de Paris! This black alligator handbag has a
Luxurious 1950s Vintage Gucci Alligator Satchel With Crystals
By Gucci
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Luxurious 1950s Vintage Gucci Alligator Satchel With Crystals shows why this house has been on the
1950s Alligator Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s alligator purse. Original coin purse and hand mirror included! Measurements: Opening: 8
1950s Black Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Alligator Handbag Genuine Alligator mark on inside. L 11 H 9 D 3
1950s Black Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Alligator Handbag L12 H 9 D 3.5
1950s Black Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Alligator Handbag L 11.5 H 7.5 D 3.5
1950s Alligator Brown Structured Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Alligator Brown Structured Handbag. Brown Alligator structured handbag with brass hardware, 3
1950s Dark Brown Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Dark Brown Alligator Handbag L 10 H 7 D 3
1940/1950s Black Alligator Handbag with Brass Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940/1950s Black Alligator Handbag with Brass Frame and tan interior lining.
Koret Vintage Genuine Alligator Handbag Coin Purse Mirror 1950s
By Koret
Located in Portland, OR
You'll love this beautiful 1950's genuine alligator Koret vintage handbag with original coin purse
Lucille de Paris Rare Vintage Alligator Handbag Satchel 1950s Black
By Lucille de Paris
Located in Portland, OR
Gorgeous Lucille de Paris vintage alligator handbag with alligator skin covered handle and slide
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
Chanel Denim Mini Quilt Flap Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Denim Quilted Flap Bag features a soft quilt denim and a gold chain link threaded shoulder strap and CC turn lock. Interior has one Zipper pockets and patch pockets. Shoul...
Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta brown pencil dress with raw edged ruffle trim. Grosgrain trim circles the bodice. Boned at bodice for shape. Back zip and hook and eye. Seen in another color in L...
Alexander McQueen Rare New with Tags Embroidered Split Hem Jeans SS 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Incredible embroidered blue jeans by Alexander McQueen from one of his early notable early collections. They are mid rise with straight legs and fabulous, intricately detailed, colo...
Chanel Coco Beach Ball Minaudière Clutch Bag 2019
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This is a limited edition see-through crossbody minaudière designed in the shape of a beach ball. It's a stunning piece from the Spring/Summer 2019 runway collection. The clutch feat...
$198Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Valentino one shoulder top with ruffle and bow trim in silk. Black knit fitted top. Double layer black silk ruffle trims 'neckline'. Signature bow detail at the s...
$235Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 1 in
Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a g...
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
1950s Suede Minaudiere Compact Evening Bag with Medallion Front
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black suede minaudiere compact wallet evening bag. It has a top handle with suede fringe tassels on the ends, a gold metal top snap button closing and frame, and a detai...
$6,995
Size: 38 / US 6-8
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2003 Runway Black Silk Chiffon Gown Size 38
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational collectible vintage Fall 2003 YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche by TOM FORD black silk chiffon long sleeve runway evening gown ! Features a plunging neckline that can be wo...
VIintage Prada Clutch in Carved Leather Suede and Swaroski crystals
By Prada
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Prada Vintage bag with beaded detail and crocodile leather closure. Width: 34 cm/ 13,38 inches Height: 17 cm/ 6,69 inches Depth: 7 cm/ 2,75 inches Color: Brown Authenticity card: No ...
$18,617
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano foiled black open-knit evening dress, fw 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Constructed from black foiled open-knit viscose ▪ Large turn-over collar which can be draped in multiple ways ▪ ...
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS - Medium
1970s Bill Blass Brown White One Shoulder Vintage One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s BILL BLASS chocolate brown and white one shoulder swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a sloped with stripe at waistband, and above the bust. Built in interior support at bust. Gr...
$6,205
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - IT 42
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and pants ensemble, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and flared pants ensemble. Spring-Summer 1999
Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from.
Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.
On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.
The wait for an Hermes alligator or crocodile bag can be up to several years. It is impossible to be offered the opportunity to purchase one at the Hermes store without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in advance.
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.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.