Balenciaga Women Mini Hourglasss XS Nano Bag Red Crocodile Embossed Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in Miami, FL
- Red croc embossed exterior - Magnetic closure - Comes with strap Condition: The bag is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximate...
Balenciaga Le Cagole Small Pink Crocodile Embossed Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Antwerp, BE
The most recent It Bag from Balenciaga, made in Sweet Pink crocodile-effect leather, Balenciaga's Le Cagole Small bag revisits the iconic Balenciaga City design.
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H 8 in W 10 in D 2 in
Balenciaga OrangeLe Cagole XS Shoulder Bag Crocodile Embossed Studded Crossbody
By Balenciaga
Located in Sanford, FL
Balenciaga - New - Orange Le Cagole XS Shoulder Bag Crocodile Embossed Studded shoulder bag - Orange - Handbag Description Orange leather Embossed crocodile effect Stud embellishme...
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H 7 in W 2 in L 18.1 in
NEW Balenciaga Black Cloud XL Crocodile Pattern Leather Clutch Crossbody Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in San Marcos, CA
New Balenciaga Black Cloud XL Crocodile Pattern Leather Clutch Crossbody Bag Authenticity Guaranteed DETAILS Brand: Balenciaga Condition: Brand new Gender: Women Category: Crossbod...
Balenciaga Black Crocodile Weekender Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Balenciaga Black Crocodile Weekender- PRISTINE: appears never carried The iconic moto inspired design elements are all present in this incredible unisex travel bag.
Balenciaga Red Matte Crocodile City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Balenciaga Red Crocodile City Bag- PRISTINE; Appears Never Before Carried Rarely seen in crocodile skin, the classic Balenciaga style maintains all the moto inspired details that hav...
Balenciaga Crocodile Embossed Hourglass Bag - '20s
By Balenciaga
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Crafted from grey, shiny crocodile embossed calfskin, this Balenciaga handbag features a curvilinear base, one top handle, and a studded magnet closure for a chic and modern touch.
Balenciaga Crocodile Embossed Hourglass XS Bag - '20s
By Balenciaga
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Crafted from black, shiny crocodile embossed calfskin, this Balenciaga handbag in XS format features the iconic curvilinear base, one top handle, and a studded magnet closure for a c...
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H 4.5 in D 3 in L 7.5 in
Balenciaga Black Embossed Crocodile Hourglass XS Top Handle Crossbody Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Black Embossed Crocodile Hourglass XS Top Handle Crossbody Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2021-2022 Color: Black Hardware: Aged goldtone Materials: Crocodile embo...
Balenciaga Bazar Black Crocodile Leather Ladies Medium Shopper Tote Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga croc embossed leather tote bag. A timeless black hue and top handles, all very cleverly assembled to look the part of the bazar bags you see in the market. A zipper secure...
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H 4.5 in W 2 in L 7.5 in
Balenciaga Dark GreyShiny Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Hourglass Chain Bag 29ba83
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 656050-1015-S-535228 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 2" Height: 4.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 21" OVERALL LIKE NEW CONDITION ( 9.75/10 or ...
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H 4.5 in W 2 in L 7.5 in
Balenciaga Shiny Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Hourglass Chain Bag Gold 27ba83s
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 656050 8005 R 493075 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 2" Height: 4.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 21" OVERALL LIKE NEW CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or SA...
BALENCIAGA black CROCODILE CLASSIC CITY Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga Classic City bag in black matte crocodile.
Balenciaga Papier A4 Classic Studs Bag Crocodile
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Papier A4 Classic Studs Bag Crocodile, crafted in genuine brown crocodile, features dual rolled slim handles, front zip pocket, studs and buckle details, and aged sil...
Balenciaga Lock Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Wear and scuffs in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 6", Width 10", Depth 2", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Lock Ba...
Balenciaga Lock Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Keys, Dust Bag, Lock Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Lock Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Small Exterior Ma...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Light scuffs on interior base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 40-44" Designer: Bal...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Minimal wear on exterior, handles and strap, moderate scuffs and glitter in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height ...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Minor scuffs, indentations and marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-23" Design...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Minor scuffs, indentations and marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-23" Design...
Balenciaga Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock, Keys, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8.5", Width 10", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Ville Bag Crocodile E...
Balenciaga Everyday Waist Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 15", Depth 2", Strap Drop 4-15" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Everyday Waist Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Exterior Material...
Balenciaga Gossip Flap Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 20", Height 4.5", Width 7", Depth 2" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Gossip Flap Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XS ...
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Small nick on front handle base, indentations in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", S...
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Small nick on front handle base, indentations in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", S...
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Wear on base corners and handles, slight cracking on zipper pull wax edges, heavy scuffs and indentations on opening trim and interior base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust ...
Balenciaga Sharp Chain Crossbody Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Light wear on exterior, minor wear, scuffs, small indentations and marks underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Heigh...
Balenciaga Gossip Flap Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Creasing underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 4", Width 7.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Gossip Flap Bag Cro...
Balenciaga Gossip Flap Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Minor darkening on exterior wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 4.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Goss...
Balenciaga Gossip Flap Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Slight creasing on exterior and strap, minor scuffs in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 5", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap D...
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Minor darkening and wear on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 10", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 19-25" Designer: Balenci...
Balenciaga Graffiti Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Slight creasing on strap, scuffs and indentations in interior, scratches and slight tarnish on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 5.5", ...
Balenciaga Graffiti Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Minor wear and scuffs on base, wear, scuffs and small indentations in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 6", Widt...
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Light odor, wear and scuffs in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 6", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 22-25" Desig...
Balenciaga Everyday Camera Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 4.5", Width 7", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 9-27" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Everyday Camera Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XS Exterior M...
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Minor darkening and wear on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 10", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 19-25" Designer: Balenci...
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Moderate wear, scuffs and small marks on exterior, handles and in interior, slight peeling on rear handle and interior pocket opening edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust ...
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Nano
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 1.5", Height 4", Width 4.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 23.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Na...
Balenciaga Vanity Round Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16-23" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Vanity Round Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather X...
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Moderate wear, scuffs and small marks on exterior, handles and in interior, slight peeling on rear handle and interior pocket opening edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust ...
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21.5-24.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS...
Balenciaga Gossip Flap Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 5", Width 9.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Gossip Flap Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Sm...
Balenciaga Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 23.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Logo Ville Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XXS Ex...
Balenciaga Hourglass Top Handle Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 3", Width 4.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 8-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Hourglass Top Han...
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Faint scuffs in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 9", Width 15", Depth 6", Strap Drop 17.5-22" Designer: Balen...
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Slight creasing on exterior, small indentation on rear, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 5", Width 8.5", Depth 4", Stra...
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Light scuffs and marks on exterior and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10", Width 15.5", Depth 6", Strap ...
Balenciaga Hourglass Top Handle Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Small indentations on interior base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 4.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 8.5-23" Desi...
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Creasing on exterior, light cracking on opening corner wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 5", Width 8.5", Depth ...
Balenciaga Hourglass Top Handle Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Small indentations on interior base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 4.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 8.5-23" Desi...
Balenciaga Sharp Top Handle Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Slight creasing underneath flap, light scuffs in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 6" D...
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Nano
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Minor discoloration on exterior, small marks on base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 4.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 14-20" Design...
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Nano
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Minor discoloration on exterior, small marks on base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 4.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 14-20" Design...
Balenciaga Sharp Top Handle Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Light wear on exterior, minor wear, scuffs and small indentations underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop ...
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Creasing and minor scuffs on exterior and strap, wear and scuffs in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 8", Widt...
Balenciaga Touch B. Crossbody Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Crossbody Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material: Leather Interior Color: Black Hardware Color: Gun Metal Item Number:...
Balenciaga Hourglass Top Handle Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 3.5", Width 4.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 15-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Hourglass Top Handle Bag Crocodile Embossed Lea...
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Nano
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Light wear and small glue stains on handles, minor bubbling in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 4.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap...
Balenciaga Neo Classic City Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Small marks, scuffs and indentations in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 8", Width 15", Depth 5", Strap Drop ...
Balenciaga Hourglass Top Handle Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Darkening and wear on base corners, minor peeling underneath flap, light cracking on flap opening and side opening wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap...
Balenciaga Ghost Sling Shoulder Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Minor wear on exterior, wear, scuffs and marks underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 5-11", Height 6", Width 9.5", D...
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Museum Chanel Spring 1996 Micro bikini
By Chanel
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Chanel Spring 1996 CC logo Micro bikini. Size FR 38. Condition: Good/really good.
$50,085
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
Investment Piece and Great Deal SKU 33301488 Comes With Hermès Dust Bag, Keys,Padlock,Clochette Date 2007 Model Birkin 35 Serial Number [K] Metal Palladium Materials Crocodile Leath...
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 leather exterior trimmed with gold and silver hardware. Unique front hardware closure ...
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.