Burberry Vintage Leather Bridle House Check Canvas Satchel
By Burberry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Burberry Dark Tan Bridle House Check Canvas Satchel Bag features belted details that create an effortlessly stylish look that will elevate any look.
Burberry Black Leather Gosford Bridle Hobo Shoulder Bag Tote
By Burberry
Located in Rome, Rome
Transport yourself to the 2010s with this stunning Burberry Gosford Bridle Hobo Shoulder Bag, a true testament to Italian craftsmanship and timeless style.
Bridle House Check Gosford Large Brown Leather Canvas Hobo Bag
By Burberry
Located in New York, NY
Burberry Bridle House Check Gosford Large Brown Leather Canvas Hobo Bag The founder of this timeless and highly popular luxury label was draper Thomas Burberry, who opened his own ou...
Burberry Prorsum Beetroot Bridle Patent Structured Hard Saddle Bag
By Burberry Prorsum, Burberry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bold color is essential for the new season, and Burberry Prorsum's beetroot patent-leather saddle shoulder bag is a chic way to work it. Wear this glossy style bag with leather pants...
Burberry Bridle Handbag Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 10", Width 10", Depth 7", Strap Drop 19-21.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Handbag Leather Medium Item Number: 44447/3
Burberry Bridle Handbag Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 10", Width 10", Depth 7", Strap Drop 19-21.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Handbag Leather Medium Item Number: 44447/3
Burberry Bridle Handbag Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Handbag Leather Medium is a classic piece from the coveted British brand made for everyday excursions.
Burberry Bridle Salisbury Tote Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Salisbury Tote Leather Medium is perfect for casual wear.
Burberry Bridle Lynher Tote Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Lynher Tote Leather Medium is an effortlessly styled tote that will elevate any look.
Burberry Bridle Salisbury Tote Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Salisbury Tote Leather Medium is perfect for casual wear.
Burberry Bridle Salisbury Tote Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Salisbury Tote Leather Medium is perfect for casual wear.
Burberry Bridle Gosford Hobo Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Gosford Hobo Leather Medium is a classic piece for everyday excursions.
Burberry Bridle Whipstitch Convertible Tote Leather Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This Burberry Bridle Whipstitch Convertible Tote Leather Small, crafted in black leather, features dual rolled leather handles, protective base studs, adjustable buckled tabs, and go...
Burberry Bridle Handbag Leather and Haymarket Check Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Extra Strap, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 9.5", Width 9.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 18-20" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Handbag Leather and Haymarke...
Burberry Bridle Brown Beige Leather Cotton House Check Hobo Bag
By Burberry
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Burberry Bridle 2000s hobo bag. Beige and brown color with typical check pattern of the fashion house.
Burberry Bridle Salisbury Tote House Check Canvas Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 10", Width 16", Depth 6" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Salisbury Tote House Check Canvas Medium Item Number: 437...
Burberry Bridle Gosford Hobo House Check Canvas Large
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 15", Width 18", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Gosford Hobo House Check Canvas Large Item Number: 42382/1
Burberry Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 5.5", Height 9", Width 13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 21.5-24.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Small Item Number: 39558/01
Burberry Bridle Wilton Tote Stitched Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Wilton Tote Stitched Leather Medium is ideal for everyday casual looks or for on-the-go moments.
Burberry Bridle Salisbury Tote House Check Canvas Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Salisbury Tote House Check Canvas Small is perfect for casual wear.
Burberry Bridle Chester Convertible Bowler Bag Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Chester Convertible Bowler Bag Leather Medium is ideal for everyday casual looks or for on-the-go moments.
Burberry Bridle Dutton Hobo House Check and Leather
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Dutton Hobo House Check and Leather is a marvelous hobo, ideal for everyday use.
Burberry Bridle Dutton Hobo House Check and Leather
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Dutton Hobo House Check and Leather is a marvellous hobo, ideal for everyday use.
Burberry Bridle Handbag Leather and Haymarket Check Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Handbag Leather and Haymarket Check Medium is a classic piece of the coveted British brand made for everyday excursions.
Burberry Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Small has an elegant and simplistic design with a compact silhouette that is ideal for everyday use.
Burberry Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Medium has an elegant and simplistic design with a compact silhouette that is ideal for everyday use.
Burberry Bridle Salisbury Tote Leather and House Check Canvas Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This Burberry Bridle Salisbury Tote Leather and House Check Canvas Small, crafted from black leather, features dual thin-rolled leather top handles, Burberry's signature house check ...
Burberry Bridle Handbag Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 10", Width 8.5", Depth 8", Strap Drop 19-21.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Handbag Leather Medium Exterior Materia...
Burberry Bridle Handbag Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 10", Width 8.5", Depth 8", Strap Drop 19-21.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Handbag Leather Medium Exterior Materi...
Burberry Bridle Handbag Leather Large
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 13", Width 10.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-23" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Handbag Leather Large Exterior Material: Leathe...
Burberry Bridle Square Satchel Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 7", Width 8.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-22" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Square Satchel Leather Medium Exterior Material: L...
Burberry Bridle Saddle Bag Leather Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 9.5", Width 8.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-23" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Saddle Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Leat...
Burberry Bridle Square Satchel Alligator Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 7", Width 8.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18-22" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Square Satchel Alligator Medium Exterior Material:...
Burberry Bridle Square Satchel Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 7", Width 8.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20-21" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Square Satchel Leather Medium Exterior Material: L...
Burberry Bridle Lynher Tote Leather Large
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 13", Width 14", Depth 4", Strap Drop 19-22" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Lynher Tote Leather Large Exterior...
Burberry Bridle Gosford Hobo Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 15", Width 15", Depth 4", Strap Drop 12.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Gosford Hobo Leather Medium Exterior Material...
Burberry Bridle Gosford Hobo Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 15", Width 15", Depth 4", Strap Drop 12.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Gosford Hobo Leather Medium Exterio...
Burberry Bridle Gosford Hobo Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 15.5", Width 14.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Gosford Hobo Leather Medium Exterior Mate...
Burberry Bridle Gosford Hobo Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 15", Width 15", Depth 4", Strap Drop 12.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Gosford Hobo Leather Medium Exterio...
Burberry Bridle Satchel Crossbody Bag Alligator Micro
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 4", Width 4.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-5-23" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Satchel Crossbody Bag Alligator Micro Exterior Materia...
Burberry Bridle Satchel Crossbody Bag Alligator Micro
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 4", Width 4.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-5-23" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Satchel Crossbody Bag Alligator Micro Exterior Materia...
Burberry Bridle Saddle Bag Studded Leather Baby
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 21-23" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Saddle Bag Studded Leather Baby Exterior Material: Leather...
Burberry Bridle Square Satchel Studded Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17-18.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Square Satchel Studded Leather Medium Exterior Material: Lea...
Burberry Bridle Whipstitch Convertible Tote Leather Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 11", Width 11", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Whipstitch Convertible Tote Leather Small E...
Burberry Bridle Square Satchel Studded Leather Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 7", Width 8.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-20" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Square Satchel Studded Leather Medium Exterio...
Burberry Bridle Satchel Crossbody Bag Lizard Mini
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 6.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Satchel Crossbody Bag Lizard Mini Exterior Mat...
Burberry Bridle Brown Medium Cube Duffle Bag
By Burberry
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A cute duffle bag can assist you with many outings and can be styled with most of your attires. Burberry's Cube bag is an example of the label’s penchant for creating staple pieces. ...
Burberry Bridle Brown Medium Cube Duffle Bag
By Burberry
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A cute duffle bag can assist you with many outings and can be styled with most of your attires. Burberry's Cube bag is an example of the label’s penchant for creating staple pieces. ...
Burberry Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canvas (Plain), Leather Exterior Color: Brown Interior M...
Burberry Bridle Handbag Leather and Haymarket Check Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Extra Strap, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 9.5", Width 10", Depth 6", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Handbag Leather and Haymarke...
Burberry Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5.5", Height 10", Width 14", Depth 6", Strap Drop 21.5-24.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Small E...
Burberry Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 9", Width 12", Depth 5" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Small Exterior Material: Canvas (...
Burberry Bridle Handbag Leather With Pony Hair Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Extra Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 9", Width 10", Depth 5", Strap Drop 18-20" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Handbag Leather with Pony Hair Medium Exte...
Burberry Bridle Whipstitch Tote Suede with Leather Large
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5", Height 15.5", Width 16.5", Depth 6.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Whipstitch Tote Suede with Leather Large Exterior M...
Burberry Bridle Peyton Crossbody Bag House Check Canvas
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 9.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Peyton Crossbody Bag House Check Canvas Exterior...
Burberry Bridle Gosford Hobo House Check Canvas Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 15", Width 14.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Gosford Hobo House Check Canvas Med...
Burberry Bridle Lynher Tote House Check Canvas Medium
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 10", Width 14", Depth 6" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Lynher Tote House Check Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Ca...
Burberry Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5.5", Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 21-25" Designer: Burberry Model: Bridle Orchard Bag House Check Canvas Small Ext...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
$895
Size: 40 ( US 10 )
1990s Givenchy Size 10 / 40 By Alexander McQueen Silver Logo Kitten Heels Shoes
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare GIVENCHY by Alexander McQueen vintage 90s silver embossed kitten heels in hard to find Size 10 / 40! Features silver embossed leather with silver metal Givenchy logo at each toe...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
$1,267Sale Price|35% Off
Size: 38.5
New Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Collectible Heels Sz 38.5
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size: 38.5 * Tom Ford Era Final Collection Heels This Collection was Featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art * Metallic Covered Heel * Double...
Chanel The Metropolitan Museum of Art Hardcover Book circa 2005
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel The Metropolitan Museum of Art hardcover book c 2005 A beautiful collection of Chanel's luxurious garments; with fine and costume jewelry designs Showcases the exquisite co...
Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Suede Ad Boots Sz 10.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Suede Mink Boots RARE & Brand New! * Chocolate Brown Suede * U.S. Size: 10.5 * Mink Lined * Rubber Heel & Sole * .75" Front Platform * 4.75" Heel * Gucci W...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Pink Signature Print One-Piece Bathing Swimsuit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Pink Signature Print One-Piece Bathing Swimsuit Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci / Lord & Taylor Style: One-piece bathing swimsuit Color(s): Shades of ...
$1,450
Size: Marked Size: 38.5 Fits Sise 38 (
New Rare Yves Saint Laurent New YSL Eva Lips Heels Sz 38.5 U.S. 8
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Marked Size: 38.5 Fits Sise 38 (U.S. 8) * Stunning Olive & Cream Lips! * Leather Insole * Adjustable Ankle Strap * Gold Hardware * 4.5" Heel * .5"...
Hermes Burgundy Cotton Canvas Striped Tote
Located in New York, NY
Hermes wonderfully detailed burgundy cotton canvas striped tote is accented with multi-striped on both front and back along with the double handles which measures 4" in height. T...
$9,920
H 7.9 in W 17.7 in L 4.3 in
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag W 17.7 x H 7.9 x D 4.3 " Handle Drop. 11.8 " Similar bag from the same collection (slightly smaller and...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Design...
NWT Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black Lace Patent Leather Ankle Boots It. 38 US 8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Black Lace Patent Leather Ankle Boots Italian size 38 - US 8 2008 Collection A little lace goes a long way, so make these Roberto Cavalli boots your nod to one of...
$8,920
H 5 in W 6.75 in D 2.25 in
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag Year: 1991-1994 {Vintage 20+ Years} Gold hardware Bijoux chain link strap Diamond quilted lambskin l...
Vivienne Westwood Spring-Summer 1992 brown leather corset and mini skirt
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood Spring-Summer 1992 brown leather corset with boning, zip fastening and two long tie-up sashes at the front. High waisted mini skirt with slit at the rear.
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Gris Tourterelle Tri Colour Special Order Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 HSS bag featured in coveted Gris Tourterelle accentuated with purple top stitch. Gorgeous Blue Paon interior completes this unique Special Orde...
$12,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Rabbit Muff CC Logo Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black satin lining Chain drop: 19" inches Made in Italy
Burberry, a luxury British fashion house with origins in battlefield gear and outfitting real-life explorers, is universally renowned for its vintage trench coats, jackets, footwear and handbags. The brand has undergone several transformations since its inception in the 19th century.
When the 21-year-old apprentice draper Thomas Burberry (1835–1926) opened a small clothing outfitter in Basingstoke, Hampshire, in 1856, he catered to the needs of the local population, focusing on weatherproof clothing designed for outdoor activities like hunting, riding and fishing.
Building on his success, Burberry researched more fabrics that would be suitable for these country pursuits. In 1888, he patented gabardine, a durable, breathable fabric that was ready for any British weather. The material was groundbreaking for rainwear, which previously had been bulky and heavy. Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen wore it on his 1893 North Pole expedition and Burberry later outfitted Sir Ernest Shackleton on his Antarctic expeditions. These high-profile demonstrations of its design for extreme conditions fueled Burberry’s growth as a trusted brand.
The Tielocken coat — a forerunner to the trench coat — was patented in 1912, featuring just a button at the collar and a single strap. Higher-ranking British officers during World War I donned trench coats designed by the likes of Burberry, Aquascutum and other firms.
The design of Burberry’s classic trench demonstrated a consideration of the demand for both weather protection and function on the battlefield, with every element having its purpose, whether it was the epaulets for an officer’s rank or the gun flap at the breast. When the now-familiar check — a plaid check with black, white and red stripes on a background of beige — was added as a lining during the 1920s, a fashion icon was born. Scarves and other items featuring the pattern rendered the Burberry plaid an instantly recognizable hallmark of the house around the globe.
The brand continued to gain popularity throughout the 20th century, but by the 1990s, it was in dire need of a refresh. By the time Christopher Bailey was named design director at Burberry in 2001, the check was so ubiquitous through rampant knockoffs that it had become a reference for kitsch rather than quality.
Drawing on its heritage of craftsmanship with a new streetwear edge, Bailey helped rebuild Burberry’s relevance as a reputable fashion brand. Key to this reimagining was developing an understanding of how to democratically market high-end luxury fashion. Milestones in this regard materialized in 2010, when Burberry became the first brand to livestream a fashion show (and did so using 3D technology), and in 2020, when the house brought its London Fashion Week presentation to Twitch, a popular American livestreaming service. The international visibility brought with it renewed interest in the brand, which eventually revived its tartan after dropping it from many of its clothes, including in a 2018 collaboration with Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy that swathed shirts, dresses, coats and bags in the check.
Although tastes have changed, the signature trench coats that date back to Burberry’s beginnings remain at the brand’s core, with new fabrics and fits continuing to adapt this British style classic to contemporary trends.
Find vintage Burberry trench coats, shoes, handbags and other outerwear and accessories 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.