Vintage 1970s Brown Alligator Portfolio Top Handle Tote
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1970s Brown Alligator Portfolio Top Handle Tote in good condition. Dark brown alligator
Vintage 1970s Brown Alligator Portfolio Top Handle Tote
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1970s Brown Alligator Portfolio Top Handle Tote in good condition. Dark brown alligator
Hermes Quirus Briefcase / Portfolio / Attache Ficelle Alligator Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Quirus briefcase / portfolio feature in Ficelle alligator. Gold
BOTTEGA VENETA grey genuine alligator leather bi-fold portfolio wallet
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BOTTEGA VENETA grey genuine alligator leather bi-fold portfolio wallet Reference: KELE/A00013
Prada Black Alligator Style Portfolio Briefcase Tote Bag
By Prada
Located in Philadelphia, PA
STUNNING PRADA black alligator style portfolio tote in excellent condition. Black alligator style
1970s Gucci Black Suede Tiger Clasp Large Vintage 70s Handbag Purse Shoudler Bag
By Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 70s GUCCI black suede leather tiger clasp shoulder bag ! Features black suede with gold hardware. Adjustable strap to make longer or shorter. Painted tiger enamel clasp closure....
$882
H 1.19 in W 0.28 in L 1.07 in
Hermès Curiosity Kelly Bag Charm Pendant Necklace Guilloche Permabrass
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable Authentic Hermès Pendant In shape of a "Kelly" Bag The smallest version ever of the Iconic Kelly Bag It even has the padlock and clochette-tirette ! Made in France Made...
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
$639Sale Price|35% Off
H 4.25 in W 6.88 in D 2 in
Limited Edition Coach Glovetanned Leather Box Clutch
By Coach House
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a limited edition Coach glovetanned leather box clutch with a brass turn or twist closure. It's part of Coach's special collection of archival Coach silhouettes remade for no...
Unusual Center Cut Alligator Bag
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Amazing center cut alligator bag in deep chestnut brown in an unusual yet modern shape. Dimensional bag has skin covered toggle and padded handles. All hardware is gilded gold with t...
HERMES green FEU2DOU Tote Vert Fonce Feutre & Gulliver leather
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Feu2dou Tote in Vert Fonce Feutre (felt) and Gulliver Leather. Perforated "H" at front and leather tab closure. Unlined with a push button pocket against the ba...
$32,820Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 3.08 in L 9.26 in
Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
There's the Kelly, the Birkin, the Constance, and the PASSE-GUIDE Bag ...! To me, the most beautiful Purse Ever! Here is a rare opportunity to get an exceptional Authentic Hermès P...
Hermes Picotin 18 Vert Jade with Gold Hardware U Stamp
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermès Picotin 18 Vert Jade with Gold Hardware U Stamp The Hermès Picotin 18 in Vert Jade is a refined expression of effortless elegance. Its soft green color offers a calm and luxu...
Céline Pochette Enveloppe 1985s Leather Denim Navy Diamond Clutch Celine
By Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
Céline clutch circa 1985 Diamond Clutch (or Envelope) shape in blue denim-style canvas trimmed with navy blue leather, beige canvas interior, gold metal tilting Céline clasp. Width 2...
$5,295
Size: Extra Large
Vintage 1990s Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse Gold CC Charm
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Discover this Vintage 1990s Authentic Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse with iconic gold CC charm — the ultimate statement for any Chanel collector or luxury lover. ...
Hermes Birkin 35 Ebene Barenia Faubourg Bag Palladium Hardware Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin bag featured in Ebene Barenia Faubourg. Beyond chic the finish and texture to this exquisite Barenia leather requires a highly s...
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile leather is in excellent condition, metal front H has minor scuffs. Shoulder drop 8....
Hermès Vintage Vanity Case
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Brown Gold-tone hardware Single wooden top handle Adjustable detachable shoulder strap Adjustable shoulder strap Main compartment Internal zip-fastening pocket Internal elasticated s...
Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and caramel velvet, gold tone hardware. Dates back to the 50s , pre date stamp. Handle drop...
Lana Marks Black Alligator Pochette Clutch
By Lana Marks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lana Marks Black Alligator Clutch Of sleek and elegant design, this refined clutch by Lana Marks is rendered in polished black alligator. The rectangular flap is secured by a snap cl...
HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather CONSTANCE 23 Bag w Gold VINTAGE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Constance 23 shoulder bag in Rouge H Veau Box leather featuring gold-plated hardware. Vintage from 1976. Lined in burgundy lambskin with one zipper pocket again...
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 bag — Birkin, 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.
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.