Modernist Mahogany Gloss Geometric Center Cut Medium Alligator Handbag, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Gina Lollobrigida. 57 Chevys. Boomerang coffee tables. There was a time in the 50s when round was square and points meant progress. An icon of mid-century style, this classic geometr...
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 original coin purse is Koret signature red leather. Upper right hand corner is cu...
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 relevant today as it was a half-century ago. Pairs as effortlessly with denim and a tr...
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 Kelly, Tippi Hedren or Kim Novak. The classic top handle silhouette has a brass frame...
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 feminine silhouette. Fully Leather Lined
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 a glossy brown alligator hide, it features a gold decorative clasp and is lined in...
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 ... think Grace Kelly, Tippi Hedren or Kim Novak. The classic top handle silhouette ha...
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 ... think Grace Kelly, Tippi Hedren or Kim Novak. The classic top handle silhouette h...
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' style handbag.
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 leather alligator skin The art deco orb clasp mechanism is gilt metal accented w...
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 inside compartments one with a small leather change purse and the other with the origi...
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 gold frame. The inside is lined in black leather and has 4 inner pockets, one snaps c...
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 leather lining.
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 brown alligator panels Designed with brass elongated cylinders that frame the side...
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. Leather interior.
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 original compact and coin purse. L 10.5 H 6.5 D 3.5
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 structured body, rigid top handle strap, and alligator with gold - tone top trim an...
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 forefront of fashion for almost a century! Perfect for a lady, this handbag featur...
1950s Alligator Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s alligator purse. Original coin purse and hand mirror included! Measurements: Opening: 8 3/4" Width: 11 1/2" Height: 7 1/2" Bottom: 3" Handle: 15 1/2"
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 pockets in the interior and alligator handle
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 and mirror. This bag closes at the top with a gold clasp and has a 12” handle. The...
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 front closure. Made in the US, this bag measures 12" wide, 9" high and has a 5" high ...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
$1,295
Size: 42 / US 6 - 8
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Dress Size 42 US 6 - 8 Vintage 90s Iconic LBD
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic late 90s DOLCE & GABBAN black bodycon corset dress ! A classic little black dress that is a timeless addition to any wardrobe. Corset style bodice with adjustable str...
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Located in Greer, SC
" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
Vintage Art Deco Handbag
Located in London, GB
The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Runway Structured Silk Military Blazer F/W 2004
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptionally rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche structured silk blazer from the Fall/Winter 2004 runway collection, one of the most iconic seasons of Ford’s tenure ...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$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...
Midnight Black Fully Lined Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Top
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant midnight black fully lined silk chiffon beaded evening top features an invisible side zipper measuring 11 inches with hook & eye. The length measures 2...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Quilted Single Flap Maxi Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Quilted Single Flap Maxi Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2009-2010 Color: Black Hardware: Silvertone Materials: Lambskin leather Lining: Burgund...
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
New W Box Gucci Malika Large Python Clutch Bag in Bronze Pewter Spring 2011
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags & Box A Rare Find New Spring 2011 Runway $3950 Bronze Metallic Pewter Full 100% Python Throughout the Bag Braided Double Straps Wrap Around and Connect ...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size Small
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed...
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.
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.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.