A cream beaded evening bag, with a fabulous jewelled frame, Josef, USA, 1940s.
By Bags by Josef
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
European and American skill and craftsmanship, creating bags made for day wear, as well as heavily beaded
A cream beaded evening bag, with a fabulous jewelled frame, Josef, USA, 1940s.
By Bags by Josef
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
European and American skill and craftsmanship, creating bags made for day wear, as well as heavily beaded
Hand Made Pink Beaded Clutch with a Bubblegum Pink Beaded Flower Applique
Located in New Hope, PA
completely covered with hand sewn pink caviar beads. The front flap has a bubblegum pink raised flower with a
Walborg 1950s Hand Beaded Companion Poodle Purse
By Walborg
Located in New York, NY
Collectible, Walborg Hand Beaded French Cut Poodle purse from the 1950's. This bag is completely
1970s Black beads gold tone shoulder bag
Located in Capri, IT
1970s Black beads gold tone shoulder bag
Sold|$375
Walborg Beaded Top Handle Bag
By Walborg
Located in New York, NY
Walborg Beaded Top Handle Bag from the 1960's. Lined in gold metallic textile. Entire bag is hand
Sold|$1,250
Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag, Lined in peach satin with matching enamel plaques and seed pearl
1990s Mary Frances multicoloured handbag with beads
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Mary Frances multicoloured handbag with beads. Never used still with tags
Sold|$1,022
Fendissime beaded evening bag Fendi
By Fendissime, Fendi
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Mini Fendissime beaded bag with beaded strap ( detachable) Navy blue silk and navy blue satin
Sold|$375
Hand Beaded 1960s Handbag Clutch
Located in Water Mill, NY
beaded abstract pattern on both sides. It has a top gold metal ball clasp and frame plus a mesh snake
Pair of Beaded Bandolier Bags, Winnebago/Chippewa 'Ojibwa', 19th Century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
) circa 1870 by a skilled Winnebago/Hochunk (Native American Indian) artist. Intricately beaded with
Beads
Sold|$300
Black Beaded Evening Bag, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
1960s Black beaded evening small tote bag featuring a beaded design pattern, a detachable chain
Valentino Garavani Hobo Piccola Sequins Beaded Shoulder Bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Indianapolis, IN
*NO COMPS ONLINE The Valentino Garavani Sequins Beaded Shoulder Bag is a dazzling and whimsical
Vintage 1950's Beaded Evening Bag 1950's Black Micro Beaded Cocktail Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
This intricately made 1950's evening bag, embellished with black glass seed beads and small bugle
Vintage 1940's bronze beaded box bag evening bag original 1940s beaded wristlet
Located in Nashville, TN
bucket shape of the bag, boasts an exterior of bronze glass faceted beads woven on a knotted cotton base
Sold|$325
1960s Jolles Beaded Needlepoint Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Large 1960s bag in floral needlepoint design, the front totally beaded and further embellished with
Sold|$336
1950s Evening Beaded Clutch Bag
Located in Paris, FR
Gold-tone evening "Boîte de Nuit" by Werber clutch bag featuring strass and beads decor, inside
Art Deco Bag with Blue and Pink Pastel Beads, and White and Bronze Beads
Located in London, GB
Art deco bag with blue and pink pastel beads, and white and bronze beads. Max. width approx. 18cm
1950's Beaded & Wicker Floral Basket Novelty Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic white encrusted and beaded wicker basket style handbag. Double woven handles accent a
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the
Glass Beaded Wicker Horse Theme Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Glass beaded wicker horse theme handbag c 1960 The stylish retro handbag is designed with a
Valentino Beaded Gold and Bronze w/ Floral Embellishments
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Beaded Gold and Bronze w/ Floral Embellishments This gorgeous Valentino evening bag is
Coppola e Toppo Italian Beaded Hand Bag Vintage
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in North Miami, FL
beads of a graphic design set against a white plastic beaded background. The slide closure is of a ring
White Whicker Basket with Carpet and Bead Detail
Located in London, GB
a carpet like fabric on the front with bead detail. It is fully lined internally and has one zip
VALENTINO black & multi BEADED Hip Pack Belt Bag
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino fanny pack embellished with multicolor beads on black canvas and leather featuring front
Sold|$1,461
Gucci By Tom Ford Beaded Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci By Tom Ford Beaded Bag Livid grey bag designed with python skin pattern featuring bead
Sold|$300
1920's French Beaded Evening Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
beads and boteh shaped designs made form silver and green bugle beads. The sides and bottom of the bag
Sold|$325
1930s Red and Blue Beaded Purse
Located in Alford, MA
Unusually beaded evening bag of vibrant red and blue beads in a wave pattern outlined in black with
Bottega Veneta Ruby Red Beaded Handbag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New Hope, PA
This is literally a jewel of a bag, made from hundreds of deep ruby red beads, the bag even has a
Sold|$385
Beaded Evening Bag with Leaf Motif
Located in Alford, MA
An unusual micro-beaded bag featuring a white ground decorated with two-tone green leaves and
BEAVALDES Sequined/Beaded Satin Evening Bag
By Bea Valdes
Located in San Francisco, CA
hand beaded with silver and violet sequin and dangling crystals and beads. A beautiful accessary for an
Sold|$220
1920’s Cream Beaded Fan Handbag
Located in London, GB
This adorable little bag features a beaded ring handle and coloured beading detail used to
Sold|$650
1950's French Beaded Clutch Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector and Made in France, this beaded evening bag was retailed by Saks
Sold|$2,800
1999 Valentino Red Beaded Tote Bag
By Valentino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A beautiful and rare Valentino embroidered and beaded tote handbag designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri
Vintage CHLOE Beaded Leather Bracelet Bag
By Chloé
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHLOE Beaded Leather Bracelet Bag Measurements: Bag Height: 7.48 inches (19 cm) center
Gold-beaded and Rhinestone Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
integrated handle and composed of small gold beads outlined on edge with rhinestone strips and fringe. Lined
Sold|$300
1920's Art Deco Beaded Clutch
Located in New Hope, PA
beautiful example that I felt it was worth including in the collection. The body of the bag is copper beads
Sold|$625
Miu Miu Bamboo Orange Beaded Handbag
By Miu Miu
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Miu Miu Bamboo Orange Beaded Handbag, a miniature top handle bag that's
Sold|$1,200
Gucci Tom Ford Beaded Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in Athens, GA
Gucci evening bag designed by Tom Ford. Handmade and beaded purse with exquisite details. The
Fendi Black Embroidered Fringe Beaded Baguette
By Fendi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fendi Black Embroidered Fringe Beaded Baguette in excellent condition. Black embroidered canvas
Ivory Whiting & Davis Beaded Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Paris, FR
1920s Whiting & Davis ivory mini-evening small beaded bag featuring gold tone top closure, small
White Beaded Bag with Crystals, France
Located in Alford, MA
Microbeaded of tiny pearl seed beads, this evening bag is further embellished front and back with
Sold|$1,499
Vintage Bottega Veneta Green Beaded Mini Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite vintage Bottega Veneta handbag is a rare collector’s piece. The intricate beaded
Sold|$1,250
Prada Pink Silk Jewel Beaded Bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
and beads. A knotted top handle to carry on your arm, perfect for daytime or an evening bag. In very
Renaud Pellegrino Yellow Satin Flap Bag with Beaded Handle
By Renaud Pellegrino
Located in Austin, TX
Renaud Pellegrino yellow satin flap bag with beaded handle. Condition: Very good. 8" W x 6.5" H x
Mary Frances Gold Bead Embellished Novelty Minaudiere
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
minaudiere style evening clutch! Black velvet hard casing is accompanied by a plethora of gold beaded
Beaded antique pompadur bag biedermaier Germany
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very nice pompadur bag from the late biedermaier period. Imagine the bag has been knitted (unbelievable) with a cord with berries! The bag is lined with light, a pearl tassel hangs...
Bright confetti glass beaded evening bag 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bright confetti glass beaded evening bag 1950s...Cream silk satin is heavily embroidered with
Sold|$1,796
Fendi Baguette Shoulder bag with Cream Beads
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Shoulder bag with Cream Beads These are professional photos of the actual bag
Graphic 1960's Micro Beaded Drawstring Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
This handbag is reminiscent of the micro beaded drawstring handbags of the early 1900's but with a
Fendi Baguette Vintage Chocolate Brown Glitter Beads
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Vintage Chocolate Brown Glitter Beads These are professional photos of the actual
1930's French Chinoise Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Sharon, CT
French Chinoise Beaded Hand Bag. Embroidered with silk and gold metallic threads are Butterflies
Sold|$1,350
Vintage Chloe Gray Satin Beaded Bracelet Bag
By Chloé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chloe Gray Satin Beaded Bracelet Bag in excellent condition. Gray satin with silver metal
Fendi Black & Yellow Beaded Floral Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi Black & Yellow Beaded Floral Baguette Features green lizard top handle Made In: Italy Color
1960's Gold Beaded Sequin Evening Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Add a touch of 1960's swinging style to an evening ensemble with this gold sequin and beaded
1920s Folk art americana Beaded Flapper bag
Located in Wallkill, NY
Totally beaded 1920s handbag Folk art motif *beaded fringe *Floral motif on frame *silk lined
Elsie Tu Elaborately Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white glass beaded handbage with a gold metal filagree clasp closure and top chain
Pierre Cardin micro-beaded gilt bag, 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Metallic, micro-beaded clutch with geometric design and gilt chain link strap from Pierre Cardin
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.
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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.”
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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.
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Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.