$2,840Sale Price|20% Off
Fendi Baguette Cargo Multipocket Black Nylon 3-way Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
straps, this bag can be worn as a shoulder bag, crossbody bag, or belt bag. CONDITION: NEVER WORN WITH
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
Fendi Baguette Cargo Multipocket Pink Nylon 3-way Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
bag can be worn as a shoulder bag, crossbody bag, or belt bag. CONDITION: EXCELLENT Very light
$2,840Sale Price|20% Off
Fendi Baguette Cargo Multipocket Black Nylon 3-way Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
straps, this bag can be worn as a shoulder bag, crossbody bag, or belt bag. CONDITION: NEVER WORN WITH
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
Fendi Baguette Cargo Multipocket Pink Nylon 3-way Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
straps, this bag can be worn as a shoulder bag, crossbody bag, or belt bag. CONDITION: EXCELLENT Very
Prada Vintage 1990's Cargo Leather Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990's tan leather shoulder bag. Features a tan leather body, Four front pockets , two
Prada Women's Black Cargo Convertible Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very Good. Minimal wear to bag is evident. Minimal wear to the lining, front and back
Vintage Prada c. 2001 Cargo parachute bag
By Prada
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Vintage beige Prada sport bag with parachute detailing. Two pockets on the front and side. Light
Fendi Baguette Cargo Multipocket Green Nylon 3-way Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
straps, this bag can be worn as a shoulder bag, crossbody bag, or belt bag. CONDITION: NEVER WORN WITH
Fendi Baguette Cargo Multipocket Green Nylon 3-way Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
straps, this bag can be worn as a shoulder bag, crossbody bag, or belt bag. CONDITION: NEVER WORN WITH
Fendi Baguette Cargo Multipocket Black Nylon 3-way Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
straps, this bag can be worn as a shoulder bag, crossbody bag, or belt bag. CONDITION: NEVER WORN WITH
Vintage Dior 2003 'Victim' Columbus Avenue Cargo Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage John Galliano for Christian Dior Columbus Avenue Bag with 'Victim' print cargo pocket
A/W2003 Dolce & Gabbana cargo chain shoulder bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Dolce & Gabbana shoulder bag from 2003 showcases the brand’s early-2000s experimental, utility
PRADA black nylon CARGO BOWLING Bag BR2521
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Prada bowling bag is crafted from black nylon and features black leather trim
CELINE HORSE CARRIAGE CARGO FLAP BAG BURGUNDY
By Celine
Located in Antwerp, BE
BURGUNDY CELINE HORSE CARRIAGE CARGO FLAP BAG Authentic CELINE Vintage Gold Black Horse Carriage
Prada Cargo Top Handle Bag Nylon
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
-19" Designer: Prada Model: Cargo Top Handle Bag Nylon Exterior Material: Nylon Exterior Color: Black
Hermes Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 7", Width 7", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Cargo Picotin Lock Bag
Hermes Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 7", Width 7", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Cargo Picotin Lock Bag
Hermes Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Hermes Model: Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM Exterior Material: Canvas Plain, Leather
Hermes Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Hermes Model: Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM Exterior Material: Canvas Plain, Leather
Hermes Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Slight pilling on exterior and in interior. Accessories: Dust Bag, Lock, Keys
Hermes Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 7", Width 7", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Cargo Picotin Lock Bag
Hermes Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Slight pilling on exterior and in interior. Accessories: Dust Bag, Lock, Keys
Hermes Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM Exterior Material: Canvas
Hermes Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Height 7", Width 7", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM Exterior
Hermes Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Height 7", Width 7", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Cargo Picotin Lock Bag Canvas and Swift PM Exterior
Hermes Raisin/Cassis Toile Goeland and Swift Leather Cargo Picotin Lock 18 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience luxury with this authentic Hermes Picotin Lock 18 bag. Meticulously crafted with the
FENDI Sparkling Silver Metallic FF Zucca Logo Baguette Handbag
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Rare FENDI shoulder bag in the famous Zucca print with a twist - in shiny lurex! Details: Fendi Baguette with the famous FF Zucca logo print Fendi FF Zucca canvas with a glitter ef...
FENDI Baguette White Heart Shaped Sequin Black Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
FENDI Baguette White Heart Shaped Sequin Black Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This FENDI Baguette is a stunning piece, featuring h...
NWT 2005 Versace by Donatella Rhinestone Medusa Backless Lavender Chiffon Gown
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This new-with-tags lavender gown from Versace’s 2005 collection features a structured sheer bodice adorned with tonal piping and allover rhinestone embellishments. The contoured pane...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
FENDI Baguette white mirror embroidery
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI Baguette yellow pink green on white canvas vintage 90s Details in white leather The instructions emphasize: "This item is completely hand-embroidered. It is an artisanal produ...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5. These adorable Manolo Blahnik pumps are in good condition. They show use with small smudges, shown in picture. The bottom of the sh...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
$2,250
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Nude Net and Panné Velvet Tiered Flock of Seagulls Ruffle Dress- XXS, Late 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Fully restored, this breathtaking dress recalls the ethereal evening gowns designed by Jeanne Lanvin and Coco Chanel in the late 1920s. Using a skin-tight nude net body stocking as i...
S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Wet Look Backless Stretch Runway Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Donatella Versace designed this sleek wet-look strapless dress for her Spring/Summer 1998 Gianni Versace collection. This chic, form-fitting dress debuted on the runway, modeled by N...
Alaia by Azzedine Alaia Spring Summer 1992 "Mon Coeur Est A Papa" dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Dating to the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this Azzedine Alaïa mini dress is an iconic and increasingly rare collector’s piece. Crafted from Alaïa’s signature stretch knit, it feat...
Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather lace up pants, fw 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather pants with open lace up fastening down the legs and buckle fastenings around knees. Fall-Winter 2003
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.