CELINE Trotteur Messenger yellow marigold half moon crossbody bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Trotteur Messenger yellow marigold half moon crossbody bag Reference: ALCU/A00030 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Trotteur Messenger Material: Leather Color: Yello...
CELINE Trotteur Messenger yellow marigold half moon crossbody bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Trotteur Messenger yellow marigold half moon crossbody bag Reference: ALCU/A00030 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Trotteur Messenger Material: Leather Color: Yello...
CELINE petrol green lizard TROTTEUR Clutch Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline Trotteur flap clutch in pale petrol, olive green and black lizard featuring gold-tone metal clasp. Lined in black lambskin with three credit card slots against ...
Celine Light Blue Leather Small Trotteur Crossbody Bag
By Celine
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Celine 'Trotteur - Small' crossbody bag. Crafted from grained calfskin leather in light blue color. Silver metal hardware. 1 rear open pocket. Adjustable shoulder strap. Fl...
CELINE Trotteur mint green grained leather gold hardware small crossbody bag
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Trotteur mint green grained leather gold hardware small crossbody bag Reference: KYCG/A00157 Brand: Celine Model: Small Trotteur Material: Leather Color: Green, Gold Pattern: ...
Cèline Small Trotteur Black Leather Crossbody Bag
By Celine
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
This beautiful Trotteur small bag in black Celine leather is the perfect city bag. It features a shoulder strap long adjustable and a cute shape in the shape of a saddle bag. The int...
Celine Trotteur Messenger Bag Calfskin Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trotteur Messenger Bag Calfskin Medium, crafted in taupe calfskin leather, features adjustable belted leather strap, exterior back zip pocket, and gold-tone hardware.
Celine Trotteur Messenger Bag Grainy Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trotteur Messenger Bag Grainy Leather Medium, crafted in coral grainy leather, features adjustable belted leather strap, exterior back zip pocket, and silver-tone hardware.
Celine Trotteur Messenger Bag Grainy Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trotteur Messenger Bag Grainy Leather Medium, crafted in coral grainy leather, features adjustable belted leather strap, exterior back zip pocket, and silver-tone hardware.
Celine Trotteur Messenger Bag Grainy Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trotteur Messenger Bag Grainy Leather Medium, crafted in coral grainy leather, features adjustable belted leather strap, exterior back zip pocket, and silver-tone hardware.
Celine Trotteur Messenger Bag Grainy Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trotteur Messenger Bag Grainy Leather Medium, crafted in coral grainy leather, features adjustable belted leather strap, exterior back zip pocket, and silver-tone hardware.
Celine Trotteur Messenger Bag Calfskin Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Trotteur Messenger Bag Calfskin Medium in minimalist yet elegant design is perfect for on-the-go fashionistas.
Celine Trotteur Messenger Bag Grainy Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 10", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 13.5-16.5" Designer: Celine Model: Trotteur Messenger Bag Grainy Leather Medium Exterior Materi...
Celine Orange Leather Trotteur Messenger Bag
By Celine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
How gorgeous and adorable is this Trotteur messenger bag from Celine! It is made from orange leather on the exterior.
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Lizard
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Lizard showcases a minimalist yet elegant design perfect for on-the-go fashionistas. Crafted from genuine blue lizard skin, this saddle-i...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Suede Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Suede Small, crafted from light purple suede, features exterior back slip pocket, adjustable belted leather strap, and silver-tone hardware. Its hi...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Grainy Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Trotteur Crossbody Grainy Leather in minimalist yet elegant design is perfect for on-the-go fashionistas. Crafted in beautiful coral grainy leather, this saddle...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Grainy Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Trotteur Crossbody Grainy Leather in minimalist yet elegant design is perfect for on-the-go fashionistas. Crafted in beautiful coral grainy leather, this saddle...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Grainy Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Trotteur Crossbody Grainy Leather in minimalist yet elegant design is perfect for on-the-go fashionistas. Crafted in beautiful coral grainy leather, this saddle...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Suede Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Suede Small presented in the brand's Pre-Fall 2015 Collection showcases a minimalist yet elegant design perfect for on-the-go fashionista...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Calfskin Small presented in the brand's Pre-Fall 2015 Collection showcases a minimalist yet elegant design perfect for on-the-go fashioni...
Celine Trotteur Lock Crossbody Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Trotteur Lock Crossbody Calfskin Small presented in the brand's Pre-Fall 2015 Collection showcases a minimalist yet elegant design perfect for on-the-go fashion...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Lizard Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Minor wear and lifting of scales on strap, wear and scuffs underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", ...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Moderate scuffs and creasing on exterior, bubbling underneath flap, minimal wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7"...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Small glue stains on side and strap base trim, indentation on rear pocket. Cracking on flap opening corner and strap base wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessor...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Wear on exterior and in interior, small glue stains on side and strap base trim, indentation on rear pocket. Cracking on flap opening corner and strap base wax edges...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Creasing on strap, cracking and glue stains on strap base and flap opening corner wax edges, indentations and creasing underneath flap. Heavy glue stains along inter...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Light scuffs on exterior trim, cracking on strap base and flap opening corner wax edges, minor scuffs underneath flap and in interior. Curling and peeling on interio...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Creasing, moderate wear, scuffs and indentations on exterior, underneath flap and in interior, darkening on exterior, closure trims and strap. Crac...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Creasing, moderate wear, scuffs and indentations on exterior, underneath flap and in interior, darkening on exterior, closure trims and strap. Crac...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Light scuffs on exterior trim, cracking on strap base and flap opening corner wax edges, minor scuffs underneath flap and in interior. Curling and peeling on interio...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Calfskin Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Minor wear and creasing on exterior and strap, wear on rear pocket opening edge, moderate cracking on strap base wax edges. Bubbling and scuffs underneath flap, scuf...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Medium, crafted from white grainy leather, features a frontal flap, exterior back pocket, adjustable leather strap, subtle Celine st...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small, crafted from gray and pink grainy leather, features a frontal flap, exterior zip back pocket, adjustable leather strap, subtl...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small, crafted from yellow grainy leather, features an adjustable leather strap, subtle Celine stamp logo, and gold-tone hardware ac...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small, crafted from yellow grainy leather, features an adjustable leather strap, subtle Celine stamp logo, and gold-tone hardware ac...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Medium, crafted from white grainy leather, features exterior back zip pocket, adjustable belted leather strap, and gold-tone hardwar...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Medium, crafted from black grainy leather, features exterior back zip pocket, adjustable belted leather strap, and gold-tone hardwar...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small, crafted from yellow grainy leather, features a frontal flap, exterior back slip pocket, adjustable belted leather strap, and ...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small showcases a minimalist yet elegant design perfect for on-the-go fashionistas. Crafted from black grainy leather, thi...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small showcases a minimalist yet elegant design perfect for on-the-go fashionistas. Crafted from blue grainy leather, this...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small showcases a minimalist yet elegant design perfect for on-the-go fashionistas. Crafted from blue grainy leather, this...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Bubbling and indentations underneath flap, minor scuffs in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Str...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Bubbling and indentations underneath flap, minor scuffs in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Str...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Small glue stains and slight cracking on flap opening corner wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7", Width 7.5", Dept...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Moderate creasing on strap, cracking on flap opening corners, indentations scuffs and creasing underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessori...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Minor wear on exterior, slight cracking on strap base wax edges, creasing and light scuffs underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measu...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Slight creasing on exterior and underneath flap, light scuffs in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5",...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Creasing and scuffs on exterior and underneath flap, cracking on strap base, side flap and opening wax edges. Small marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Ac...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Minor wear and scuffs on exterior, underneath flap and in interior, indentations on rear pocket. Cracking on side opening wax edges, scratches on hardware. Acce...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Faint wear on exterior wax edges, creasing underneath flap, minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5"...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Moderate wear, creasing and scuffs underneath flap, cracking and splitting on side opening wax edges. Cracking on strap base wax edges, minor wear in interior, scrat...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Estimated Retail Price: $1,950 Condition: Good. Minor wear and discoloration on exterior, scuffs, creasing and wear underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessori...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Touch up on strap wax edges. Minor wear on exterior and strap, cracking on strap base and closure trim wax edges. Bubbling, wear and scuffs underneath flap and in in...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Medium
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
These are professional pictures of the actual bag offered by Rebag. Condition: Great. Light wear on exterior, minor curling on strap, creasing underneath flap. Wear in interior, scr...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Moderate discoloration on exterior and underneath flap, minor darkening and wear on exterior edges, glue stain on front and flap corner. Creasing and bubbling undern...
Celine Trotteur Crossbody Bag Grainy Leather Small
By Celine
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Outlet. Minor odor in interior. Heavy peeling in interior. Moderate wear and scuffs on exterior, underneath flap and in interior, small mark on rear pocket, wear on strap....
Celine Green Leather Small Trotteur Crossbody Bag
By Celine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
If you wish to travel light then this Trotteur crossbody bag will be a worthy investment. Impressive in a classy shade, it has been crafted from textured leather on the exterior and ...
Celine Blue Leather Small Trotteur Crossbody Bag
By Celine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This crossbody bag from Celine is adorable! The blue bag is crafted from leather and features a compact silhouette. It flaunts a front tuck-in flap closure that opens to a leather-li...
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.2 in L 0.26 in
Deep Green Octagon emerald Stud Earrings Set in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Deep Green Octagon emerald Stud Earrings Set in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,054
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1999 “The Overlook” Gray Check Fringe Jacket Skirt Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1999 “The Overlook” Gray Check Fringe Jacket Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 1999 “The Overlook” Designer: Alexander McQueen ...
$19,699
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen beige angora wool and shearling coat, c. 1999-2001
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in London, GB
▪ Givenchy beige maxi coat ▪ Designed by Alexander McQueen ▪ Large shearling collar and cuffs ▪ Double breasted ▪ Center pleat to the back ▪ 65% Angora, 35% Wool ▪ 100% Acetate linin...
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An ethereal and rare Chanel creation from the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, designed under Karl Lagerfeld’s direction. This gown embodies timeless elegance, drawing inspiration from...
Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Paper Flowers Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Paper Flowers Earrings Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.60 grams Measurement: 13mm wide Diamond: round cut diamonds, carat total weight .34 approx. Hallmark:...
Diamond, Platinum
Azzedine Alaia indigo blue denim playsuit, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia indigo blue denim playsuit ▪ 100% Cotton ▪ High waisted mini shorts ▪ Built-in padded bra ▪ Brass buckles ▪ FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8 ▪ Spring-Summer 1991
HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne bag in Gold (camel) Veau Togo leather with gold plated hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with two open pockets against the front and a zip...
Fendi Sac Cuir Noir Taille L Peekaboo Black Leather Hand with strap Bag Pristine
By Fendi
Located in PARIS, FR
Fendi Large Peekaboo model bag in soft black leather, interior in taupe beige leather, one side of which has a large pocket closed with a zip, gold metal swivel clasps, handle for ca...
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
OLD CELINE Medium Classic Box Bag neon pink scaled leather flap crossbody
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Medium Classic Box Bag neon pink scaled leather flap crossbody Reference: TGAS/C01212 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: Classic Box Bag Material: Leather Color: ...
CHANEL black white wool 19K HOUNDSTOOTH LUREX TWEED Coat Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel lurex tweed coat in black and white houndstooth is crafted from a luxurious blend of wool (75%), polyamide (15%), and viscose (10%). As an iconic piece tha...
Now renowned for chic womenswear as well as luxury leather handbags that are often recognized for their iconic gold-tone fastening and hardware, French fashion house Celine got its start in children’s shoes.
In 1945, Céline Vipiana and her husband, Richard, opened a made-to-measure shoe shop for children at 52 rue de Malte in Paris. Designer Céline’s name graced the business, alongside a red elephant designed by French cartoonist Raymond Peynet that served as the company’s first logo.
In 1967, following an expansion into women’s shoes and leather accessories, the Vipianas decided to expand their company’s reach into women’s ready-to-wear, focusing on high-end sportswear. Céline Vipiana, who remained chief designer until her death in 1997, would oversee a range of fashion that would reach an international audience with a pared-down elegance and timeless style.
The company quickly achieved widespread success with its new offerings, most notably its trench coat, which became a staple for the brand. In the 1970s, they expanded outside Paris with boutiques in Monte Carlo, Beverly Hills and Hong Kong. In 1973, Céline Vipiana, inspired by chain links around the Arc de Triomphe, debuted the Blazon Chaîne motif of interlocking C’s. She began using it on a printed canvas and branding as well as accents on accessories, such as the Triomphe bag.
Vipiana’s designs were created to appeal as everyday fashion: Celine skirts, suits, fitted shirts, vests and coats were stylish but rooted in practicality. Quality, too, was paramount; Vipiana’s determination to deliver the best possible leather led to the opening of a studio in Florence, where the brand created its leather goods.
Vipiana died a year after her brand was acquired by Bernard Arnault’s luxury conglomerate LVMH for about $540 million. American designer Michael Kors then took the helm as creative director. Kors, too, was known for practical but chic ready-to-wear. He introduced such luxury staples as cashmere sets, smartly tailored pants and simple slip dresses, plus themed collections around jet-setter locales like Monte Carlo and Tahiti. Following Kors’s departure in 2004, onetime Burberry designer Roberto Menichetti took the job for just a year. He was followed by designer Phoebe Philo, the young British designer who is now credited with establishing Celine’s 21st-century style.
Philo created a distinct, minimal style that channeled the brand’s roots of practical simplicity with luxury materials. (“I just thought I’d clean it up,” she quipped of her debut collection in 2010.) Over the course of ten years, Philo turned the company into a beloved fixture of the fashion industry. In 2018, after Philo’s departure, the house tapped Hedi Slimane, former creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, as its new leader; he caused a stir when he famously removed the accent from the brand name. Controversial though it was, Slimane maintained it was a return to the label’s roots: an exercise in strong simplicity.
Find vintage Celine day dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs.
Stylish and practical, vintage and designer crossbody bags and messenger bags are ideal for all occasions, from lunch dates to errands to sunny afternoons in the park to formal affairs.
Messenger bags are a fashion staple. A shoulder bag that’s designed to be durable and lightweight, messenger bags offer comfort and convenience when carrying heavy items, and while their functionality is comparable to that of standard backpacks, you don’t have to take your bag off to get into its compartments and various zippered pockets. This is a sophisticated accessory — it sits flat against your body and provides easy access to your belongings at all times.
Our love for vintage handbags and purses goes back a long time. For as long as we’ve needed to carry around personal items to and from our homes, handbags of some fashion have been in our lives. Bag design evolved notably during the later Middle Ages to meet the needs of increasingly prosperous, sophisticated and diverse societies. As craftspeople grew in skill, and the choice of materials and dyes increased, the bags’ exteriors were embellished to please the eye and signify status. In our modern era, there is a vast range of iconic handbags and other bags to choose from.
Crossbody bags, which were designed to be worn on one side of the body so that the long strap is looped over the opposite shoulder, have been popular and versatile accessories over time, thankfully improving upon the medieval-era crude leather and silk coin purses that Europeans fastened to their belts as well as the drawstring pouches of the Renaissance, which held money as often as they did flowers and spices. These bags — as well as the stylish messenger bags that have materialized during the 20th century — weren’t bound by gender when they first appeared, and they certainly aren’t today.
For an alluring alternative to a satchel or backpack, luxury houses and various legendary brands such as Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and others offer a wide range of crossbody bags and messenger bags for the discerning bag enthusiast. Find these bags in all shapes and sizes on 1stDibs.