Balenciaga Blackout City XL Travel Tote Bag SS17 Smooth Black Leather Authentic
By Balenciaga
Located in San Diego, CA
Balenciaga's City XL Blackout tote is crafted from supple Italian leather, punctuated by contemporary perforation in lieu of the brand's iconic studs.
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H 9.85 in W 14.97 in D 6.3 in
new BALENCIAGA Blackout navy blue pebble leather stud-free shadow moto city bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Blackout navy blue pebble leather stud-free shadow moto city bag Reference: WEWN/A00016 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Gvasalia Model: Blackout Moto Material: ...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Small, crafted in purple leather, features dual rolled leather handles with magnetic base, perforated trim and silver-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium, crafted in purple leather, features dual leather handles and matte silver-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium, crafted in gray leather, features dual rolled leather handles with magnetic base, perforated trim and silver-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Small, crafted in orange leather, features dual rolled leather handles with magnetic base, perforated trim and brass-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Mini, crafted in black leather, features dual leather handles and aged gold and antique brass-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium, crafted in neutral leather, features dual leather handles and brass-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium, crafted in gray leather, features dual leather handles and antique brass-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium, crafted in gray leather, features dual leather handles and brass-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Printed Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Printed Leather Small, crafted in black printed leather, features dual leather handles and brass-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Blackout City AJ Handbag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Blackout City AJ Handbag Leather Small, crafted in beige leather, features dual-rolled leather handles with magnetic base, detachable strap, perforated trims, and sil...
Balenciaga Blackout A4 Zip Around Tote Leather Large
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Blackout A4 Zip Around Tote Leather Large, crafted in black leather, features slim handles, zip sides that allows the bag to expand, and aged gold-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Blackout A4 Zip Around Tote Leather Large
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Blackout A4 Zip Around Tote Leather Large, crafted in black leather, features slim handles, zip sides that allows the bag to expand, and aged gold-tone hardware.
Balenciaga Blackout City AJ Handbag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Blackout City AJ Handbag Leather Small is stylish bag perfect for your everyday use.
Balenciaga Blackout City AJ Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Blackout City AJ Handbag Leather Mini is stylish bag perfect for your everyday use.
Balenciaga Blackout City AJ Handbag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Blackout City AJ Handbag Leather Mini is stylish bag perfect for your everyday use.
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 7.5", Width 11.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Small Exterior ...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9.5", Width 14.5", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Medium Exterior M...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 7", Width 11.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 22-24" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Sm...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 15", Depth 6", Strap Drop 17-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Medium Exterior...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 7.5", Width 11.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Small Exterio...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 15", Depth 5", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Medi...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Mini Exterior...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 7.5", Width 11.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Small...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 15", Depth 6", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Medium Exterior...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 15", Depth 6", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Medium Exterior...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 44", Height 7", Width 11.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 20-23" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather S...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 7.5", Width 11.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather S...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 7.5", Width 11.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather S...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 15", Depth 5", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Medium Exterior...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 15", Depth 5", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Medium Exterior...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather XL
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Detachable Strap, Mirror, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 14.5", Width 20", Depth 8", Strap Drop 11-13" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leath...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 15", Depth 6", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Medium Exterior...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 6.5", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Mi...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 15", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Med...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 15", Depth 5", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Mediu...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 9.5", Width 15", Depth 6", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Me...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 7.5", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Small Exterior Ma...
Balenciaga Blackout A6 Zip Around Tote Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Detachable Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 7", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout A6 Zip Around Tote Leather Exterior...
Balenciaga Blackout City Bag Printed Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9", Width 15", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Printed Leather Medium Exterior ...
Balenciaga Beige Leather Blackout Zip Pouch
By Balenciaga
Located in Irvine, CA
Beige leather Balenciaga pouch with palladium hardware, black leather trim, black canvas lining interior, single slit pocket at interior wall and zip closure at top. 45400MSC
Balenciaga Beige Leather Blackout Zip Pouch
By Balenciaga
Located in Irvine, CA
Beige leather Balenciaga pouch with palladium hardware, black leather trim, black canvas lining interior, single slit pocket at interior wall and zip closure at top. 45400MSC
Balenciaga Black Leather Blackout City Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This alluring tote bag for women has been designed to assist you on any day. Convenient to carry and fashionably designed, the tote is cut with skill and sewn into a great shape. It ...
Balenciaga Burgundy Leather Small Blackout City Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Balenciaga brings to you a classy design that can be flaunted with all your ensembles with equal élan. tailored from burgundy leather, this Blackout City bag comes with a rolled top ...
Balenciaga Burgundy Leather Medium Blackout City Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This stunning bag by Balenciaga is one of a kind. Crafted from leather, it comes in a lovely shade of burgundy.
Balenciaga Burgundy Leather Blackout Classic City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Balenciaga Burgundy Leather Blackout Classic City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Balenciaga Gris Glace Leather Blackout Classic City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Balenciaga City bag is a result of blending high crafting skills with a practical design. It arrives with a durable exterior completed by luxe detailing. It is an accessory that...
Balenciaga Black Leather Motocross Blackout City S Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This stunning bag by Balenciaga is one of a kind. Crafted from leather, it comes in a classic shade of black. It features perforated accents and has a structured silhouette. It comes...
Blackout City Bag Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 7.5", Width 12", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Blackout City Bag Leather Small Exterior ...
City Blackout in blue leather
By Balenciaga
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: BALENCIAGA - Model: City - Condition: Very good condition. Sign of wear on base corners - Accessories: Dustbag - Measurements: Width: 23.5cm, Height: 15cm, Depth: 7cm, St...
City Blackout in blue leather
By Balenciaga
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: BALENCIAGA - Model: City - Condition: Very good condition. Sign of wear on base corners - Accessories: Dustbag - Measurements: Width: 23.5cm, Height: 15cm, Depth: 7cm, St...
BALENCIAGA Tote Silver Hardware Perforated S City Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic BALENCIAGA Calfskin Blackout Hardware Perforated S City Bag RATING: A..excellent, near mint, only slight signs of wear MATERIAL: calfskin leather STRAP: lea...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Gemeaux Tote Bag 913lv9
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0011 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 4.2" Height: 12" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accesso...
Hermes Picotin Lock 18 Tote Bag Black Clemence Tote Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Picotin Lock 18 Black bag. Classic neutral tote in clemence leather. This roomy little Hermes tote bag is the perfect go to bag, and is gaining popularity...
Hermes Black Picotin Togo Leather Tote
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Black Hermes Picotin Togo Leather Tote. The Picotin Togo tote features a leather body, silver-tone hardware, and dual flat top handles. 13" L x 8" H x 7.5" D, 6" han...
Balenciaga 2025 Sac Cuir Bel Air Medium Black Leather Hand Bag Carry all New
By Balenciaga
Located in PARIS, FR
Balenciaga Bel Air Medium bag (version 1, now reissued in other sizes) in matte black leather and gold-tone hardware. Features adjustable straps and snap closures to change the bag's...
Black leather bag with double handle Givenchy
By Givenchy
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather bag ( crocodile aspect) with double handle. The longest handle is detachable and zipped on one side ( length: 60 cm) , the other is not ( length: 46 cm). Size: 50 cm...
THE ROW black grained leather SOFT MARGAUX 15 Tote Bag
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic The Row Soft Margaux 15 tote bag in matte black grained leather is a refined balance of structure and softness. Featuring adjustable belts on the gussets, it allo...
The Row Margaux 15 Black Calfskin Tote Bag with Gold Hardware
By The Row
Located in London, GB
- Black - Matte-grained calfskin leather - Gold-tone hardware - Softly structured bag design - Belted side detailing - Interior toggle closure - Buckled side fastenings - Top handles...
Balenciaga Rodeo Large Black Calfskin Leather Two Way Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Balenciaga Rodeo Large Black Calfskin Leather Two Way Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: EXCELLENT Light rubbing around the opening an...
1990's Chanel Vintage Black Leather Unisex Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 90's unisex butter lambskin small black weekender bag. Handle drop 5.5". Shoulder drop 15.25". Comes with hologram, id card and generic dust cover.
Bottega Veneta Cabat Large Intreccio Leather Tote Bag Black 40cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Cabat Large Intreccio Leather Tote Bag Black 40cm These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Discover the sophisticated luxury of the Botteg...
Old Céline Tri-Fold Shoulder Bag Black Grained Leather Authentic Phoebe Philo
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Diego, CA
Authentic Phoebe Philo Old Céline Tri-Fold Bag The ultimate Phoebe Philo era staple. This Céline Medium Tri-Fold is roomy enough for your laptop and daily essentials, it’s the perfe...
$750
H 10.5 in W 17 in D 6.75 in
Prada Galleria Saffiano Leather Large Double Handle Tote Bag Black - Preowned
By Prada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prada Galleria Saffiano Leather Large Double Handle Tote Bag Black - Preowned A timeless and highly practical Prada icon -- the Galleria tote crafted in the House's signature black ...
BALENCIAGA 2017 Arena Round Air S Hobo black leather cylinder crossbody bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2017 Arena Round Air S Hobo black leather cylinder crossbody bag Reference: ECLO/A00161 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Model: Arena Round Air S Hobo Collection: SS2017 ...
Bottega Veneta Black Leather Handbag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bottega Veneta smooth and intrecciato combination black leather handbag. Spacious with two interior compartments plus a center zipped one. Tan suede interior. Handle drop, 7.5"L. Com...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Leather Gemeaux Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your collection with this elegant Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Gemeaux Tote Bag. Crafted in France in March 2000, this timeless piece features luxurious black Epi leather and sl...
Prada Fall 2000 Black Leather Zip Base Doctor's Bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in London, GB
Incredibly rare Prada doctor’s bag from the AW00 collection. This is an absolute grail piece for Prada collectors and price reflects this. If you know, you know! Made from thick blac...
$12,920
H 10.5 in W 19 in L 6 in
Chanel Limited Edition Vintage Duffel Tote Black and White Leather Weekend Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized Chanel quilted logo letters duffel bag leather travel tote. 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple black lambskin Tw...
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
New With Tags Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Leather Monogram Duffle Bag $2850
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Conroe, TX
Salvatore Ferragamo Brand New With Tags $2850 Charcoal and black leather and acetate Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Duffle Bag Zips across the top from both sides Dual Flat Logo Handles...
Gucci Softbit Maxi Shoulder Bag Black Calfskin Leather
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Softbit Maxi Shoulder Bag Black Calfskin Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: NEVER WORN Purchased at a private sale. Logo mar...
Printed velvet and leather "Tribeca" bag with bamboo chain GUCCI
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed velvet and leather "Tribeca" bag with bamboo chain Snap closure under the flap. Jewellery dragon buckle with rhinestone and pearl embellishment on the top of the flap. Burgun...
Gucci Python Pelham Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gucci Python Pelham Shoulder Bag in very good condition. natural python exterior with cream leather trim and gold hardware. beige canvas lined interior with one side zipped pocket. l...
Hermès Constance Slim Wallet Quebracho Evercolor PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Brown - Palladium hardware - PVC on hardware - Top-stitching - Interior zip pocket - Slim silhouette - Removable change purse with zip closure - Two credit card slots - Belt loop -...
$1,748
Size: 20" x 5" x 14"
1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A decadent, luxury 1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR suitcase with art deco 'CD' detail buckle. A sturdy, yet elegantly constructed Christian Dior case made from rich, Smooth Chocolate brown lea...
$6,500
Size: Extra-Large
1960s Judith Leiber Albino-Color Alligator Box Bag or Travel Case w Top Handle
By Judith Leiber
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Judith Leiber Albino-Color Alligator Box Bag or Travel Case w Top Handle: This extremely rare structured handbag/travel case is quite streamline in its design. By the incompar...
Hermes Haut à Courroies Hac 60 Black Ardennes GoldCarry On Birkin Vintage 1991
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Black Leather Exterior - Silver Hardware - Stamped circle U (1991) Measurements (approximately in inches) : L: 26.5 " H: 18.8 " W: '12 " Description: This bag is truly in...
$6,934
H 14 in W 10 in L 18.5 in
Hermes Drag De Voyage Travel Bag Tan Brown Leather Carry On Luggage Top Handle
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Brown leather exterior - Silver colored hardware - No dustbag Condition: The bag is in overall great condition, has some minor discoloration on the piping throughout t...
Hermes Limited Edition Tote Bag Fauve Leather Removeable Toile Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Tote featured in Fauve. Tote has a detachable Toile insert with canvas shoulder strap. The bag has Fauve leather handles and Palladium...
BOTTEGA VENETA Ash taupe 2008 WAXED PYTHON TOP HANDLE Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta clutch in Ash grey waxed python, showcasing the natural beauty of exotic scales in a softly structured silhouette. The design features a slim top handle...
PRADA Bruciato brown leather 2010 STUDDED SHEARLING LINED Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada shoulder bag in Bruciato brown distressed leather, exquisitely trimmed in rich dark brown shearling and finished with silver rivets along the base for a subtle u...
Starting as a modest boutique, Balenciaga evolved to transform the landscape of women’s fashion with shapes and contours during the middle of the 20th century that were nothing less than groundbreaking. Today, the brand is as venturesome as ever and is well known for its shoes, handbags, sneakers, streetwear and other clothing and accessories.
Though he was born in the quiet fishing village of Getaria in Spain’s Basque region, Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972) was destined to reshape modern fashion. As a child, he worked alongside his seamstress mother. Showing immense talent, he earned commissions as a teenager from local patron Marquesa de Casa Torres, who paid for his tailoring education in Madrid. In 1917, he established his first haute couture house — named Eisa, for his mother — in the trendy resort town San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family.
When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937. There, Balenciaga rubbed elbows with fashion greats like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli and quickly won over clients like Gloria Guinness, Pauline de Rothschild and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.
As a couturier, Balenciaga drew from his Spanish heritage for ideas, riffing on everything from matador costumes and flamenco dresses to the paintings of Diego Velázquez, whose portraits of Spanish princesses famously inspired Balenciaga’s Infanta gown.
An expert tailor, he experimented with sculptural silhouettes that didn’t follow the body. Some of his notable designs include the 1953 balloon jacket, and from 1957, the cocoon coat, the baby-doll dress and the sack dress, which he popularized with his good friend designer Hubert de Givenchy. All of these could be considered not just the masterpieces of haute couture, but also objets d’art in their own right, leading to Balenciaga’s nickname, “The Master.”
Balenciaga continued designing until 1968, when he retired after three decades of influential work and his fashion house went dormant. The rights to Balenciaga were acquired by Jacques Bogart S.A. in 1986. Under designer Michel Goma, who focused on ready-to-wear, the brand experienced a resurgence, with his first collection introduced in 1987.
The brand returned to high fashion with the arrival of designer Josephus Thimister in 1992. It has since been led by a series of creative directors who have paid homage to Balenciaga’s iconic designs, including Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and, most recently, Demna Gvasalia. In 2011, a museum celebrating Balenciaga’s legacy opened in his hometown in Spain, commemorating where it all began.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga crossbody bags, tote bags, day dresses, shirts and more.
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.