Chanel Black Mesh Chain Mail Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Chain Mail Medium Hobo Bag has a day and night slouchy design
Chanel Black Mesh Chain Mail Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Chain Mail Medium Hobo Bag has a day and night slouchy design
Whiting & Davis Gold Tone Chain Mail Crossbody Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Whiting & Davis Gold Tone Chain Mail Crossbody Bag, a timeless and
Magid Gold Chain Mail Link Handbag, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Get the Midas touch with the 1960's swinging style of a Magid gold chain link handbag. The body of
Swinging 1960's Walborg Gold Chain Mail Evening Handbag
By Walborg
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1960's Walborg chain mail design emulates the Paco Rabanne space age handbags from the same
1920s Opulent Art Deco Whiting & Davis Chain Mail Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
1920s Opulent art deco Whiting & Davis chain mail evening bag The exquisite evening bag is
Chloè Phoebe Philo Banana Print Chain Mail Leather Shoulder Bag, 2004
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
print, this highly collectible Chloé chain-mail hobo bag is accented with white leather, and is tied at
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Chain Mail Fringe Handbag, 1960's
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
represent classic American glamour. The Art Deco style frame, kisslock closure and chain top handle are
Paco Rabanne Vintage Chain Mail Purse
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Paco Rabanne Vintage Chain Mail Purse Features beading at bottom Color: Silver Hardware
Vintage Gold Chain Mail Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
A interesting vintage evening bag in gold chaing mail. Rather unusually there is gathering on the
1970s Gold Chain Link Mail Bag, Italy Raoul Calabra
Located in New York, NY
Gilt chain mail shoulder bag made from a combination of matte gold chain links and high polish gold
Clover Disk Chain Mail Gold Handbag, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A swinging '60's gold handbag with a fun mix of a chain mail look and a lucky four leaf clover
Paco Rabanne Vintage Iconic 1969 Metal Chain Mail Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage iconic 1969 silver toned chain mail bag made of perforated round metal plates
Paco Rabanne Vintage "Le 69" Iconic Metal Chain Mail Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage iconic silver tone chain mail bag "Le 69" featuring perforated oval
Paco Rabanne Vintage "Le 69" Iconic Metal Chain Mail Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage iconic silver tone chain mail bag "Le 69" featuring perforated oval metal
Tiffany & Co. Rare Sterling Silver Chain Mail Evening Bag c 1910
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University City, MO
Tiffany & Co. Exquisite sterling silver chain mail evening bag c 1910 The elegant refined evening
Vintage Art Deco Silver Floral Chain Mail Evening Bag - 1930's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Art Deco Silver Floral Chain Mail Evening Bag - 1930's. This bag is in excellent vintage
Art Deco 1920's Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Chain Mail Flapper Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
but provide 'weights' to maintain form. The sensuous feel of the chain mail makes this bag not only
Iconic 1960's Paco Rabanne Space Age Gold Chain Mail Handbag & Earrings
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed with interlocking gold tone aluminum discs which band together with an industrial sliding chain
1980s Vintage Oroton Gold Chain Mail Metal Mesh Tassel Box Bag Purse Handbag
By Oroton
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, and rare vintage Oroton gold metal chain mail box bag! Complete with metal tassel on
Prada Yellow Leather Chain Mail Cleo Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
with leather, it features a twist-lock and gold-tone hardware, chain mail shoulder strap that gives it
Chanel Coco Mail Clutch with Chain Quilted Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Coco Mail Clutch with Chain Quilted Calfskin Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Chanel Coco Mail Clutch with Chain Quilted Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Coco Mail Clutch with Chain Quilted Calfskin Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Peretti Sterling Silver Chain Mail Handbag
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Sterling silver Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. chain mail evening bag with black silk cord shoulder
Valentino Dusty Pink Leather Small Roman Stud Chain Mail Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
stow your everyday essentials easily and can be carried via the top handle or chain strap. You'll love
Chanel Vintage 1999 Spring Runway Chain Mail Mesh Belt Bag / Fanny Pack
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel vintage 1999 Spring runway collection chain mail mesh belt bag. Rare collectible item in
Chanel Lambskin Quilted Small Chain Mail Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Lambskin Quilted Small Chain Mail Boy Flap Black. This chic baguette is crafted of small
Chanel Resort Summer Denim Diamond Stitch Fringe Beach Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Beach Shopping Tote Bag Pool Resort Fringe Large Travel Shoulder Bag Canvas diamond stitch exterior with fringe detail CC embroidery detail Interior soft terry cloth lining ...
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Wild Stitch Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We are offering this elegant black Chanel handbag. Made in Italy sometime between 2000 & 2002, it is crafted of black leather with quilted stitch work. It has dual black leather ...
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone Beaded Plunge Silver Beige Lace Mini Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible silver embellished Gucci mini dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2000 collection, this stunning dress debuted on the season's runway as 48, mo...
Full beaded see-through flapper dress Circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Full beaded ( beads and sequins) see-through flapper dress. SIZE L
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Safety Pin Cut Out Black Leather Mini Runway Backpack
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare punk-inspired mini backpack designed by Gianni Versace for his Spring/Summer 1994 collection. Multiple variations of this bag were worn in various looks in the seas...
BVLGARI Spiga Diamond Pink Rubellite Heart Yellow Gold 3-Row Adjustable Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Bulgari's iconic Spiga collection features a flexible 3-row design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a heart-shaped pink rubellite and brilliant-cut ro...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,345
Size: 7.5" W x 4" H x 1.5" D
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld limited edition evening mini baguette bag, c. 2000
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
▪ Fendi evening mini baguette bag ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ c. 2000 ▪ Limited edition artisanal piece ▪ Hand woven pvc-coated and silk mesh tassels ▪ Constructed from b...
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 ...
Vivienne Westwood green harris-tweed 'Time Machine' skirt, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Presenting the Vivienne Westwood green Harris tweed 'Time Machine' mini skirt, a remarkable creation from the Autumn-Winter 1988 collection that exemplifies the designer's daring and...
Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Archival FW1995 Coat Houndstooth Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Archival Thierry Mugler Piece, FW1995 Collection. Extremely rare Thierry Mugler Star-Houndstooth Coat. Wearable Art. Legendary Thierry Mugler created his very own version of the cl...
Gianfranco Ferre embellished silk backless evening top, ss 2006
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianfranco Ferre silk halter neck evening top ▪ Floral shaped embellishments in pink, white, gold, and red ▪ Silk string ties to the back ▪ IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 ▪ Spring-Summer ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather corset, skirt and hat ensemble, fw 1991
By Chantal Thomass
Located in London, GB
▪ Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather 3 piece evening ensemble ▪ Felt saucer hat with ostrich feathers around the brim ▪ Velvet bustier corset with beaded tassel trim ▪ Bell ski...
Chanel 2008 Medium Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Rubber CC Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Medium Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Rubber CC Tote Year: 2008 Medium zip around boating tote Silver hardware Rubberized CC logo Glazed boat rope handle Canvas int...
Chanel Lambskin Evening Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
When choosing your next bag, the answer is always vintage Chanel. This bag has all the classic hints of Chanel but different than anything you have seen before. Details include a kno...
Chanel Brown Lambskin Quilted Single Flap Jumbo Classic Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Dark Chocolate Brown Lambskin Leather Quilted Single Flap Jumbo Classic Bag Made In: France Year of Production: 2004-2005 Color: Brown Hardware: Silvertone Materials: Lambski...
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.
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.