CHLOE tan leather MARCIE MINI Crossbody Bag
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé Marcie Mini shoulder bag in brown grained leather.
CHLOE tan leather MARCIE MINI Crossbody Bag
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé Marcie Mini shoulder bag in brown grained leather.
NEW Chloe Black Mini Marcie Leather Saddle Crossbody Bag
By Chloé
Located in San Marcos, CA
New Chloe Black Mini Marcie Leather Saddle Crossbody Bag Authenticity Guaranteed DETAILS Brand: Chloe Condition: Brand new Gender: Women Category: Crossbody bag Color: Black Materi...
2016 Chloé Royal Navy Calfskin Mini Marcie
By Chloé
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHLOE Royal Navy Calfskin Mini Marcie This CHLOE Mini Marcie is in Unworn Condition accompanied by Chloe Dust Bag, Care Card.
2016 Chloé Royal Navy Calfskin Mini Marcie
By Chloé
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHLOE Royal Navy Calfskin Mini Marcie This CHLOE Mini Marcie is in Unworn Condition accompanied by Chloe Dust Bag, Care Card.
Chloé Marcie Mini Crossbody Bag - '20s
By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This mini Marcie saddle bag, crafted from calf leather, combines a sleek upper line and curved shape, reflecting a mix of equestrian charm and feminine style. Remarks: there are so...
CHLOE grey leather MARCIE MINI Crossbody Bag
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé Marcie Mini shoulder bag in grey grained leather.
Chloé
By Chloé
Located in Amman, JO
Chloé Marcie Mini Black Leather Satchel Bag with Gold Hardware Add Parisian chic to your collection with this authentic Chloé Marcie Mini Satchel in black grained leather.
Chloe Burgundy Leather Mini Marcie Crossbody Bag
By Chloé
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Chloe mini Marcie bag is an example of the brand's fine designs that are skillfully crafted to project a classic charm.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini, crafted from black leather, features stitched horseshoe detail on the front, adjustable leather strap, and gold-tone hardware.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini, crafted from gray leather, features stitched horseshoe detail on the front, adjustable leather strap, and gold-tone hardware.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini, crafted from brown leather, features stitched horseshoe detail on the front, adjustable leather strap, and gold-tone hardware.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini, crafted from gray leather, features stitched horseshoe detail on the front, adjustable leather strap, and gold-tone hardware.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini, crafted from red leather, features stitched horseshoe detail on the front, adjustable leather strap, and aged gold-tone hardware.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini, crafted from blue leather, features stitched horseshoe detail on the front, adjustable leather strap, and aged gold-tone hardware.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini is coveted by bag lovers everywhere.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini is coveted by bag lovers everywhere.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini is coveted by bag lovers everywhere.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini is coveted by bag lovers everywhere.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini is coveted by bag lovers everywhere.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini is coveted by bag lovers everywhere.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini is coveted by bag lovers everywhere.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini is coveted by bag lovers everywhere.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini is coveted by bag lovers everywhere.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini is coveted by bag lovers everywhere.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini is coveted by bag lovers everywhere.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini is coveted by bag lovers everywhere.
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterio...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterio...
Chloe Marcie Fringe Satchel Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 6.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Fringe Satchel Leather Mini Exterior Mat...
Chloe Marcie Fringe Satchel Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 6.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Fringe Satchel Leather Mini Exterior Mat...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather E...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6", Width 7", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 22-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Co...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Co...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior ...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterio...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior ...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior ...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather E...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 7", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 22-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior ...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior ...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior ...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 21-25" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather E...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Co...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterio...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 6.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21-23" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterio...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 7", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 22-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 7", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-25" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exter...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 7", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21-25" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterio...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exter...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exter...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather E...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Co...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 21-23" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather E...
Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini
By Chloé
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 7", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-24" Designer: Chloe Model: Marcie Crossbody Bag Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exter...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
1960s Coppola e Toppo for Saks Fifth Avenue Crystal Evening Bag
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A glamorous statement piece, perfect for vintage collectors or anyone channeling a retro Hollywood or Studio 54 evening look. It pairs gorgeously with a silk slip dress or a tailored...
$745Sale Price|50% Off
Size: One Size
Paco Rabanne 1960s Chain Link Silver and Gold Metal Evening Bag Handbag Purse
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1960s Paco Rabanne gold and silver metal chain link evening bag ! A true statement piece that successfully completes any outfit. In great condition Made in Italy Mea...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
PAMELA DENNIS 2001 Vintage Gunmetal Silver Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Pamela Dennis
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Evenings 2001 Vintage Metallic gunmetal silver Size USA 12 Pristine condition Measurements in inches laying flat: length 57, pit to pit 17, smallest of waist 17 Final...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, 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...
Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
$1,995Sale Price|33% Off
$2990 New 2025 Oscar De La Renta "The Topaz" Calf Leather Tote Bag
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Conroe, TX
Oscar De La Renta Brand New Pre-Spring 2025 "The Topaz" $2990 Deep Red Wine With Dust Cover & Tags Crafted from full-grain pebbled leather, this large tote seamlessly blends el...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge and belt. Snap closure on the middle front + one ribbon inside SIZE L
1990s CD Green Ivory Grey Silver Silk Jersey Chiffon Beaded Paillettes 90s Gown
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 90s CD GREENE ivory, grey/silver silk jersey and chiffon evening dress ! Features a blouson loose fitting chiffon overlay with hook-and-eye closure at center b...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in L 6.25 in
Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Harry Rosenfeld, Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy
Located in University City, MO
HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side ...
$4,498Sale Price|44% Off
2008 Gucci unique limited edition crocodile leather hysteria lilla bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
2008 Gucci unique limited edition crocodile leather hysteria lilla bag unique and made in limited edition just for bergdorf goodman gold tone hardware and logo
ZIMMERMANN Garnet burgundy silk 2024 CORSET SATIN MIDI Dress 0 XS
By Zimmermann
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Zimmermann cocktail dress in Garnet burgundy satin silk exudes effortless elegance. Designed with a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette, it features a structured ...
1930's ROYAL/GUNMETAL BEADED PURSE
Located in Alford, MA
Beaded pouch purse in royal blue beads with loop beaded fringe and overlay beading in gunmetal. Drawstring closure in twisted rope.
$10,285Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 0.99 in L 3.55 in
Chanel 1980s Beaded Jeweled Minaudiere Ultra Rare
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally rare archival piece from Chanel, estimated to date back to 1988. This cylindrical clutch features intricate hand-applied beading, vibrant cabochons, and a bold centr...
A part of the Left Bank intellectual crowd who shared her mother’s fondness for fashion, Chloé cofounder Gaby Aghion was inspired to empower independent working women to break from the conservative dress of the 1950s and don more free-spirited, feminine designs that were appropriate for both work and social life.
Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Aghion established her fashion house in Paris in 1952 with her business partner Jacques Lenoir to develop her own source of income, separate from her husband’s. She was one of the first designers to embrace the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter as a middle ground between haute couture and off-the-rack for the masses.
In 1964, Aghion hired a fledgling Karl Lagerfeld as a designer. The pair would bring Chloé into the international spotlight with their easy yet glamorous lines that drew such fans as Jacqueline Kennedy. Lagerfeld became the staff creative lead at Chloé in 1974 and stayed with the brand until 1983, during which time he became known for his romantic silk dresses that continued Aghion’s feminine vision and were a favorite of the “rich hippie” set. In 1988, then-unknown designer Martine Sitbon took the helm of Chloé for several years before Lagerfeld returned as creative director from 1992 to 1997, drawing all of the iconic 1990s supermodels to his runway.
After his second departure, Chloé tapped yet another early-career designer to lead the label: a punky 25-year-old Stella McCartney, who earned the position not because of her famous lineage (she’s the daughter of Paul and Linda McCartney), but because of her fashion education at Central Saint Martins and work experience on London’s Savile Row and at Christian Lacroix. Following McCartney’s exit to launch her own line in 2001 — not long after introducing the diffusion label See by Chloé that year — Chloé named Phoebe Philo to the post.
Under Philo’s leadership, Chloé expanded from women’s clothing to an accessories line — including handbags — and debuted the legendary Paddington bag in 2005. The padlocked satchel, notorious for weighing a hefty three pounds while empty, became one of the “It bags” of the decade (the brand’s double-handled Marcie holds its own in that regard); the entire 8,000-bag initial production run sold out via preorders.
Philo left Chloé in 2006; her successors include, among others, Clare Waight Kelle and Natacha Ramsay-Levi, who announced that she would be departing the house in late 2020. Part of Chloé’s decades-long lasting influence — which we’d like to speculate would appease Aghion greatly — is the brand’s dedication as a career-launching platform for newbie designers, particularly women.
Browse an extraordinary inventory of vintage Chloé handbags, day dresses, shoes and more 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.