Bottega Veneta Roma Burgundy Intrecciato Nappa Leather Large 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Burgundy Intrecciato Nappa Leather Large 35cm These are professional photos of
Bottega Veneta Roma Burgundy Intrecciato Nappa Leather Large 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Burgundy Intrecciato Nappa Leather Large 35cm These are professional photos of
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Dark Brown 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Dark Brown 35cm These are professional photos
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Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Grey Small 30cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: EXCELLENT Cracks on the wax along the edges. DETAILS BOTTEGA VENETA ROMA
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Large 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Large 35cm These are professional
Bottega Veneta Brown Intrecciato Woven Leather Roma Tote Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
The Bottega Veneta Roma tote is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, representing a perfect
Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Roma Tote
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
* Light beige leather * Textured intrecciato finish * Single circular top handle * Detachable shoulder strap * Strap closure and push-lock fastening * Partitioned compartment * Inter...
Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Roma Small Top Handle Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Roma Small Top Handle Bag, designed by expert craftsmen
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Bottega Veneta New Roma Mini Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Mini 25cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta New Roma Mini Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Mini 25cm These are
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Bottega Veneta Small Roma 2way 4mz0828 Pink Leather Cross Body Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Forest Hills, NY
OVERALL LIKE NEW CONDITION ( 9.75/10 or SA ) Includes Dust Bag and Strap Retail $3750 Signs of Wear: Exterior: No significant wear Interior: No significant wear Interior Pocket: No s...
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Grey 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Grey 35cm These are professional photos of the
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Dark Brown 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Dark Brown 35cm These are professional photos
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Chocolate Brown 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Dark Brown 35cm These are professional photos
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Grey 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Grey 35cm These are professional photos of the
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Dark Brown 37cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Dark Brown 37cm These are professional photos
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Small 30cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Small 30cm These are professional
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Navy Small 30cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Navy Small 30cm These are professional photos
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Dark Brown 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This Bottega Veneta Roma Bag is an exceptional piece of luxury, crafted from iconic dark brown
Bottega Veneta Roma Mini Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Pink 25cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
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Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Grey Small 30cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
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Bottega Veneta Roma Tote Intrecciato Lambskin Leather Dark Green 40cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
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Bottega Veneta Roma Intrecciato Nappa Leather Wine Burgundy Large 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
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Bottega Veneta Roma Intrecciato Nappa Leather Beige Light Brown Small 30cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
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Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Chocolate Brown Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
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Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Chocolate Brown Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Chocolate Brown Small 30cm These are
Bottega Veneta Roma Tote Intrecciato Lambskin Leather Dark Chocolate Brown 40cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Tote Intrecciato Lambskin Leather Dark Chocolate Brown 40cm These are
Bottega Veneta Roma Intrecciato Nappa Leather Green With Strap Small 30cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Intrecciato Nappa Leather Peacock Green With Strap Small 30cm These are
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Large 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Large 35cm These are professional
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Beige Large 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Beige Large 35cm These are professional
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Brown Tan 35cm No Strap
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Caramel Brown Tan 35cm No Strap These are
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Burgundy Medium 30cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Burgundy Medium 30cm These are
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Large 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Large 35cm These are professional
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Burgundy Small 30cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Burgundy Small 30cm These are
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Grey Large Mini 25cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Grey Large Mini 25cm These are
Bottega Veneta Chocolate Roma Intrecciato Medium Tote
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
top edges on this used Bottega Veneta designer resale item. Comes with dustbag. Details Chocolate
Bottega Veneta Women's Chocolate Roma Intrecciato Medium Tote
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
top edges on this used Bottega Veneta designer resale item. Comes with dustbag. Details Chocolate
Bottega Veneta Stone Roma Intrecciato Handbag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
This timeless piece makes for the ultimate day look. The expertly designed leather handbag features gold-plated hardware, spacious compartments, internal zip-pocket, and a lock with ...
BOTTEGA VENETA burgundy Intrecciato leather ROMA MEDIUM TOTE Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Medium Roma Tote Bag in burgundy signature Intrecciato nappa leather
2015 Bottega Veneta Blue Woven Calfskin Leather Mini Roma
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
BOTTEGA VENETA Blue Woven Calfskin Leather Mini Roma Xupes Reference: HB2989 Serial Number
BOTTEGA VENETA dark brown leather INTRECCIATO ROMA SMALL Tote Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Small Roma Tote Bag in espresso brown signature Intrecciato nappa
Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Bag Small Roma Leather Tote Detachable Shoulder Strap
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Bottega Veneta iconic intrecciato butter soft calf leather tote shoulder small
BOTTEGA VENETA dusty pink 2017 ROMA SMALL EMBROIDERED INTRECCIATO & AYERS Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta 2017 Roma Small Bag in framboise Intreccito nappa leather and ayers
Bottega Veneta Small Roma 2way 4mz0828 Pink Leather Cross Body Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Dix hills, NY
OVERALL LIKE NEW CONDITION ( 9.75/10 or SA ) Includes Dust Bag and Strap Retail $3750 Signs of Wear: Exterior: No significant wear Interior: No significant wear Interior Pock...
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Large Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black 35cm These are professional photos of the
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Chocolate Brown Large
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Chocolate Brown Large 35cm These are
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Mini 25cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Mini 25cm These are professional
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Large 35cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Black Large 35cm These are professional
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Burgundy Small 30cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Bag Intrecciato Nappa Leather Burgundy Small 30cm These are
Bottega Veneta Teal Nappa Ayers Small Roma Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bottega Veneta Teal Nappa Ayers Small Roma Bag in excellent condition. Teal woven and smooth
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Small, crafted in red intrecciato nappa leather
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium, crafted in pink intrecciato nappa
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium, crafted in red intrecciato nappa leather
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium, crafted in purple intrecciato nappa
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium, crafted in brown intrecciato nappa
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium, crafted in brown intrecciato nappa
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium, crafted in blue intrecciato nappa
Bottega Veneta Roma Intrecciato Nappa Large
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Roma Intrecciato Nappa Large in ivory is a finely crafted tote that
Bottega Veneta Roma Intrecciato Nappa Large
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Roma Intrecciato Nappa Large in Pale Pink is a finely crafted tote
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium, crafted in red intrecciato nappa leather
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Small, crafted in light blue intrecciato nappa
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium, crafted in black intrecciato nappa
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium, crafted in brown intrecciato nappa
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium, crafted in black intrecciato nappa
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Crocodile Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Crocodile Small is a finely crafted tote that exudes an
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium is a finely crafted tote that
Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Bottega Veneta Roma Handbag Intrecciato Nappa Medium is a finely crafted tote that
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
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...
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
$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...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle. Approximate Measure...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heels Sz 36.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New as seen on Demi Moore * Stunning Black Satin Corset * Tom Ford's Final Years w/ YSL * Euro Size: 36.5 * Ribbon Secure Around Ankle * Leather Insole ...
CHANEL black vinyl 2003 03P COCO WINDOW POCHETTE Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel clear and black vinyl Coco Window pochette. Opens with a zipper on top and features a black plastic chain strap and whimsical window scene design. Unlined. Come...
FENDI Embroidered Baguette Handbag Flap Bag Clutch - Full Set
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Special Piece, ultrarare collector's Baguette bag by FENDI Wonderful rare Fendi Baguette Bag Hand-embroidery on front and back Black exotic ostrich leg leather trimmings Adjustable ...
$2,049Sale Price|25% Off
Bottega Veneta Cabat Tote Small/Medium Intreccio Blue Green Leather
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Cabat Tote Small/Medium Intreccio Blue Green Leather and Suede Lining 32cm These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Discover the sophistic...
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Green Karung Snakeskin Silver Bar Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Fall/Winter 1999 Gucci shoulder bag, designed by Tom Ford, is crafted from green karung snakeskin with a natural ombré effect in earthy tones. It features a structured silver-ton...
BOTTEGA VENETA Limited Edition Large Cabat Woven Tote Shoulder Shopper Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Switzerland, CH
Just Gorgeous! Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Cabat Bag A rare piece produced in a very limited edition Special color & material combination Details: A Bottega Veneta signature pi...
Bottega Veneta purple intrecciato shoulder handle bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Bottega Veneta classic intrecciato weave handle bag. Featuring purple velvet and leather shoulder strap handle. - The contrast of using an exterior leather pocket is such a good...
Ornate Brass Metal Cherub Emblem Black Cloth Evening Bag c 1950s
Located in University City, MO
Ornate brass metal cherub emblem black cloth evening bag c 1950s The elegant midcentury evening bag is adorned with a brass repousse plaque with a pair of winged cherubs and a youn...
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...
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
Hermes Cabag Purple Canvas Tote w/ Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Hermes Cabag is a simple & elegant tote that is perfect for everyday luxury. The fuchsia-colored canvas exterior is complemented by hunter leather straps sets of short handles & ...
Bottega Veneta has garnered acclaim over the course of its long history for impeccable quality and unassuming elegance. Known for its signature intrecciato weave as well as the overall superb craftsmanship that characterizes its handbags, jackets, shoes and other items, the Italian luxury fashion house is revered all over the world.
Bottega Veneta was launched in 1966 in Vicenza, Italy, by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro. Its artisans worked to produce by hand what were primarily leather goods, and from the start, the label’s focus on traditional craft techniques became integral to its now-global reputation for exceptional design.
Developed by Bottega Veneta in the late 1960s, the intrecciato weaving technique gives the brand’s bags their suppleness and strength. The northeastern Italian region where the label was founded was largely associated with clothing back then, and sewing machines at the local ateliers weren’t intended to be used with the strong leather with which Bottega’s artisans were working in order to create the house’s coveted bags, wallets and other accessories.
The precise weaving technique, which sees strips of fine leather woven by hand into a durable and robust pattern, was a practical solution. The resulting style has become a Bottega Veneta signature, making products such as its iconic Intrecciato Hobo handbag instantly recognizable.
Zengiaro left Bottega Veneta during the late 1970s, and Taddei then turned the brand over to his ex-wife, Laura Moltedo, and her second husband, Vittorio Moltedo. Designs took on a bolder look and the traditional craft approach was prioritized. The brand found success in the United States and expanded rapidly throughout the 1980s, becoming popular with celebrities and the cultural elite. American artist Andy Warhol often frequented the house’s Manhattan boutique and even made a short film for the company.
As competition increased during the 1990s, Bottega Veneta’s popularity declined. The company began to see an upswing after Gucci, which is owned by luxury group Kering, acquired them in 2001. Tomas Maier was appointed creative director by Gucci’s Tom Ford and worked to return to the understated beginnings that had defined the brand’s design ethos.
Maier’s celebrated Knot clutch, which was based on a 1978-era design and debuted in 2001, was a result of his enthusiasm for pared-back design as well as his efforts to showcase the house’s legacy of meticulous craftsmanship. In 2006, Bottega opened Scuola della Pelletteria to train the next generation of leatherworking artisans.
In 2018, British designer Daniel Lee took the role of creative director and earned a number of awards and accolades for the label. Before he left in 2021, Lee introduced an array of universally lauded designs such as Bottega Veneta Tire boots, the Cassette bag and the Mini Jodie, which is named after actress Jodie Foster. Matthieu Blazy was named creative director in 2021 following a history of design work for Celine, Maison Martin Margiela, Calvin Klein and other brands.
Find vintage Bottega Veneta footwear, accessories and clothing on 1stDibs.
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.