Balenciaga Lagon Blue Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware City 13ba44
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Corners: Minor Fading Edges: Minor Fading Hardware: Minor Scratches Odor: None SKU : 13ba44
Balenciaga Lagon Blue Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware City 13ba44
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Corners: Minor Fading Edges: Minor Fading Hardware: Minor Scratches Odor: None SKU : 13ba44
Balenciaga Lagon Blue Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware City 1BA613a
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Corners: Minor Fading Edges: Minor Fading Hardware: Minor Scratches Odor: None SKU : 1ba613a
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H 9.5 in W 4 in L 14.5 in
Balenciaga Cream Agneau Leather Giant 21 Silver Hardware City Bag 1BAL1020
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Marks Hardware: Some Scratches, Minor Tarnish Odor: None SKU: 1bal1020
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H 6 in W 3.5 in L 9.4 in
Balenciaga Green Matte Calfskin Patent Giant 12 Silver Hardware Mini City 20ba83
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
AB ) Accessories: Balenciaga, Mirror Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Very Minor Fading
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H 6 in W 3.5 in L 9.4 in
Balenciaga Green Matte Calfskin Patent Giant 12 Silver Hardware Mini City 20ba83
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
AB ) Accessories: Balenciaga, Mirror Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Very Minor Fading
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H 10 in W 5 in L 14.5 in
Balenciaga Grey Gris Pyrite Agneau Gold Giant 12 Gold Hardware City Bag 1231ba22
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Fading, Very Minor Scuffing Edges: Very Minor Fading Hardware: Minor Scratches Odor: None SKU
1990s Balenciaga Dark blu envelope bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Balenciaga Dark blu clutch envelope with gold tone hardware Balenciaga Giant Rose Gold
Balenciaga Arena Giant Hardware Envelope Clutch
By Balenciaga
Located in Antwerp, BE
Balenciaga Arena giant hardware envelope clutch in black. The clutch features a wrinkled flap front
Balenciaga Pink Giant Envelope Clutch with Gold Hardware
By Balenciaga
Located in San Francisco, CA
The most wonferful peony pink makes this Balenciaga so much fun! This Giant Envelope clutch
Balenciaga Magenta Leather RTT Silver Giant Hardware Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Balenciaga RTT bag is perfect for everyday use. Crafted from leather in a gorgeous magenta hue
Balenciaga Magenta Leather RTT Silver Giant Hardware Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Balenciaga RTT bag is perfect for everyday use. Crafted from leather in a gorgeous magenta hue
Balenciaga Black Anthracite Leather Giant Hardware Midday Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A popular bag among celebrities, this Midday bag by Balenciaga will never leave you unnoticed! It
Balenciaga Red Leather Giant Hardware Part Time Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The exterior of this Balenciaga Part Time tote is made chic and highly fashionable with gold tone
Balenciaga Black Leather Giant Hardware 21 Midday Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A popular bag among celebrities, this 21 Midday bag by Balenciaga will never leave you unnoticed
Balenciaga Noix Leather Giant Hardware 21 Midday Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A popular bag among celebrities, this GSH 21 Midday bag by Balenciaga will never leave you
Balenciaga Brown Leather Giant 21 Hardware SGH Brief Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
When in doubt, trust the classics. This Balenciaga Giant 21 Hardware SGH Brief leather bag is
Balenciaga Black City Giant 21 Work Bag Silver Hardware
By Balenciaga
Located in Toronto, ON
Balenciaga Black City Giant 21 Work Bag Silver Hardware. Original retail $2095 USD. Double rolled
Balenciaga Red Leather Giant 21 Gold Hardware RTT Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Balenciaga RTT bag is perfect for everyday use. Crafted from leather in a gorgeous red hue
Balenciaga Cream Leather Giant 21 Silver Hardware Work Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Carry everything you need in style thanks to this Balenciaga leather tote. Crafted from the best
Balenciaga Burgundy Leather Giant 12 Gold Hardware City Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This designer tote from the House of Balenciaga is super classy and functional, perfect for
Balenciaga Mint Green Leather Giant Silver Hardware Folder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Balenciaga leather bag is a timeless piece that can last you season after season. The bag
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H 7.09 in W 0.99 in L 12.01 in
Balenciaga Bordeaux Leather Giant 12 Gold Hardware Envelope Clutch
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Finely crafted and high in appeal is this beautiful envelope clutch by Balenciaga. It has been
Balenciaga Yellow Leather Giant 21 Gold Hardware Work Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from quality materials, your wardrobe is missing out on this beautifully made designer bag. Look your fashionable best in any outfit with this stylish bag that promises to el...
Balenciaga Brown Leather Giant 21 Silver Hardware Work Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from quality materials, your wardrobe is missing out on this beautifully made designer bag. Look your fashionable best in any outfit with this stylish bag that promises to el...
Balenciaga Anthracite Grey Leather Giant 21 Hardware RGH Velo Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This RGH Velo tote from Balenciaga flaunts an exclusive leather exterior with contrasting rose-gold
Balenciaga Sand Beige Leather Rose Gold Giant Hardware Work Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
For daily usage, this Balenciaga Work tote is ideal. Crafted from leather in a sand beige shade
Balenciaga White Leather Giant 21 Silver Hardware Part-Time Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Carry everything you need in style thanks to this Balenciaga tote. Crafted from the best materials
Balenciaga Dark Grey Leather Giant 12 Gold Hardware City Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The house of Balenciaga offers this beautiful creation to help you create timeless style edits
Balenciaga Black Leather Giant 12 Gold Hardware Mini City Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A creation that is both highly functional and appealing is this tote by Balenciaga. Crafted from
Balenciaga Curry Leather Giant 12 Gold Hardware Part Time Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Balenciaga bag is crafted from leather and designed with two top handles, a shoulder strap and a top zipper
Balenciaga White Leather Giant 21 Silver Hardware Part-Time Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Be it your daily commute to work, shopping sprees, and vacations, a tote bag will never fail you. This designer creation is made to last and assist you in your fashion-filled days. ...
Balenciaga Blue Leather Giant 21 Rose Gold Hardware Work 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 ...
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H 10.63 in W 6.3 in L 17.72 in
Balenciaga Black Lambskin Leather Giant 21 Rose Gold hardware Work Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Casual and chic, the Balenciaga Giant Work bag is the perfect accomplice throughout the day. This
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H 9.06 in W 7.49 in L 16.54 in
Balenciaga Light Green Leather Giant 21 Silver Hardware Part-Time Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. This Balenciaga bag is made to last and assist you for a long time. Includes Original Dustbag
Balenciaga Dark Green Leather Giant 12 Rose Gold Hardware Town Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This designer bag for women is super classy and functional, perfect for everyday use. We like the simple details and its high-quality finish. Includes: Mirror, Detachable Strap
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H 9.06 in W 7.09 in L 16.54 in
Balenciaga Mint Green Leather Giant 21 Gold Hardware Part Time Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Handbags are more than just instruments to carry one's essentials. They essay one's sense of style, and the better the bag, the more confidence we get when we hold it. This designer ...
Balenciaga Town Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
details and iconic Balenciaga giant silver hardware studs. Its top zip closure opens to a spacious black
Balenciaga First Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
details, front zip pocket and iconic Balenciaga silver giant hardware studs. Its top zip closure opens to
Balenciaga First Giant Studs Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
fringe details, front zip pocket and iconic Balenciaga gold giant hardware studs. Its top zip closure
Balenciaga Work Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
handles, long fringe details, front zipped pocket, iconic Balenciaga giant studs and gold-tone hardware
Balenciaga Work Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
zipped pocket, buckle details, iconic Balenciaga giant studs and silver-tone hardware accents. Its top
Balenciaga Balhand Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
, front zipped pocket, buckle details, iconic Balenciaga giant gold-tone hardware accents. It opens to a
Balenciaga Work Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
details, front zipped pocket, buckle details, iconic Balenciaga giant studs and gold-tone hardware accents
Balenciaga Town Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
zipped pocket, buckle details, iconic Balenciaga giant gold studs hardware. Its top zip closure opens to
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Leather Mini
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
zipped pocket and iconic Balenciaga giant gold hardware studs, buckle details and gold-tone hardware
Balenciaga Town Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
zipped pocket, buckle details, and iconic Balenciaga giant gold studs hardware. Its top zip closure opens
Balenciaga Giant Studs Rope Backpack Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Balenciaga giant gold hardware studs, buckle details and gold-tone hardware accents. It opens to a black
Balenciaga Chic Giant Studs Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Chic Giant Studs Leather Small presented in the brand's Fall 2008
Balenciaga First Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
zipped pocket, buckle details, iconic Balenciaga giant studs and silver-tone hardware accents. Its top
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
handle straps, long fringe accents, a zipped front pocket and iconic Balenciaga gold giant hardware studs
Balenciaga City Giant Studs Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
zipped pocket and iconic Balenciaga giant silver hardware studs. Its top zip closure opens to a spacious
Balenciaga First Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
pocket, buckle details, iconic Balenciaga giant studs and silver-tone hardware accents. Its top zip
Balenciaga First Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
zipped pocket, buckle details, iconic Balenciaga giant studs and silver-tone hardware accents. Its top
Balenciaga First Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
pocket, buckle details, iconic Balenciaga giant studs and silver-tone hardware accents. Its top zip
Balenciaga Work Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Work Giant Studs Handbag Leather is true to the brand's easy, luxe
Balenciaga First Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
pocket and iconic Balenciaga silver giant hardware studs. Its top zip closure opens to a black fabric
Balenciaga Town Giant Studs Handbag Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
zipped pocket, buckle details, iconic Balenciaga giant gold studs hardware accents. Its top zip 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.