Chanel leather distressed silver Reissure 2, 55 maxi double flap bag 2000s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Limited edition maxi Reissure double flap Chanel bag in silver metallic-distressed leather and
Chanel leather distressed silver Reissure 2, 55 maxi double flap bag 2000s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Limited edition maxi Reissure double flap Chanel bag in silver metallic-distressed leather and
CHANEL 2:55 puzzle Shoulder bag in Red Patent leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: 2:55 puzzle - Condition: Very good condition. Stain on the front of the
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 9.45 in D 2.37 in
Chanel 2-55 Purple Satin Shoulder Bag with Crocodile Pattern, 2000s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL (Made in France) Medium-sized 2-55 bag in purple silk satin stitched with a quilted
Chanel leather distressed silver Reissure 2, 55 maxi double flap bag 2000s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Limited edition maxi Reissure double flap Chanel bag in silver metallic-distressed leather
Sold
H 7 in W 10 in D 2.5 in L 28 in
Chanel 2:55 Double Flap w/Re-issue Mademoiselle Chain COA Included
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This black 2.55 double flap medium classic bag is made of diamond quilted lambskin leather. There is an obvious problem with this bag and that is that it was dyed from white to blac...
Chanel, 2:55 in black leather
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Marque: CHANEL - Modèle : 2:55 - Condition : Très Bonne condition. Cuir légèrement marqué
CHANEL 2:55 Edition collector Shoulder bag in White Tweed
By Chanel
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: CHANEL - Model: 2:55 Edition collector - Condition: Very good condition. Exterior
Sold
H 7.68 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in
2000s Chanel 2-55 Jumbo Size Red Leather and Gilt Hardware Handbag
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL (Made in Italy) Red with shades of rust colors quilted leather bag with double flap and gilt
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Unisex type Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and claw set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures ca. 12 mm x 8.5 mm x 2.75 mm deep...
Other, 18k Gold
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
Thierry Mugler Couture Pink Flame Beaded Silk Gown
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Concord, NC
This early 2000’s vintage Thierry Mugler gown features a halter neckline with a plunging V-front. The dress transitions from vibrant fuchsia to deep red, with flame-like cutouts ador...
$12,559
H 6.3 in W 2.96 in L 9.45 in
CHANEL Lucky Charms 2.55 Reissue 225 Flap Bag Black Aged Calfskin 2018
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Lucky Charms 2.55 Reissue 225 Quilted Flap Bag in Black Aged Calfskin with Aged Gold-Tone Hardware 2018- 18K. This stunning bag is in immaculate condition; it still holds its...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
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...
Y2K Thierry Mugler Couture Aqua Lamé Halter Top and Skirt
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in London, GB
This spectacular Y2K lamé top and skirt ensemble were couture crafted by Manfred Thierry Mugler circa 1998 to 2001. Designed by the master of empowering, hyper-feminine tailoring, th...
Versace Fall/Winter 1999 Turquoise Silk Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Norwich, GB
Gianni Versace by Donatella Versace turquoise silk dress, from the Fall/Winter 1999 collection. As seen on the runway. Features floral leaf embroidery to the sides, and an open back ...
Valentino Vintage Black Lace Evening Gown Size 4
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Vintage Black Lace Evening Gown Size 4
$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...
Unavailable|$16,920
H 6 in W 10 in L 4 in
Chanel Classic Flap Brown and Beige Fur Deerskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Pink brown Chanel fur with deerskin interior lining and aged silver hardware 2005 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Interwoven chain Interior center zipper pocket Strap drop: Single 16” Double ...
RARE Chanel Metallic Copper Python 2.55 Double Flap Classic
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Chanel Metallic Copper Python 2.55 Double Flap Classic in excellent condition. Metallic copper python snakeskin exterior trimmed with bronze hardware. 2 charmes upon the chain s...
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Sequin & Bead Embellished Evening Gown Size 42IT
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Sequin & Bead Embellished Evening Gown Size 42IT
Dior Diorissimo pink monogram bikini
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
RARE Christian Dior by John Galliano two-piece swimsuit / bikini in the iconic Diorissimo oblique monogram color pink and white, crystal embellished Dior logo, from 2003/2004 spring/...
Gianni Versace black leather embellished bodysuit, S/S 1998
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace black leather embellished bodysuit Spring-Summer 1998
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.
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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.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.