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S/S 2002 Artisanal Circle Bag
S/S 2002 Artisanal Circle Bag

S/S 2002 Artisanal Circle Bag

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Amsterdam, NH

Leather Artisanal circle bag from S/S 2002 by Maison Martin Margiela. Brand: Margiela Period: 2000s Material: Leather Size: OS Origin: Made in France Condition: Good New: Pristine...

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

90's Moschino Jeans Red Large Patent Leather Circle Bag
90's Moschino Jeans Red Large Patent Leather Circle Bag

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By Moschino Jeans, Moschino

Located in Concord, NC

Vintage Moschino Jeans patent leather oversized bag featuring a bold abstract circle silhouette in vibrant red.

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Late 1950s Rosenfeld Black Satin Circle Handle Evening Bag
Late 1950s Rosenfeld Black Satin Circle Handle Evening Bag

Late 1950s Rosenfeld Black Satin Circle Handle Evening Bag

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Late 1950's Twifaille by Rosenfeld black satin evening bag. The circular handle has gold and rhinestone embellishments along the inside that play up the rounded shape of this bag. Th...

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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Fendi FF Reloaded Circle Round Vintage Rare 90's Top Handle Shoulder Bag
Fendi FF Reloaded Circle Round Vintage Rare 90's Top Handle Shoulder Bag

Fendi FF Reloaded Circle Round Vintage Rare 90's Top Handle Shoulder Bag

By Fendi

Located in Miami, FL

Fendi FF Circle Round Vintage Rare 90's Top Handle Shoulder Bag Monogram canvas Leather trim Gold tone hardware Measures 13" W x 13.5" H 5.5" D Removable shoulder strap 23" Handle ...

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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

CHLOE Motty grey suede PIXIE MEDIUM DOUBLE HANDLE Bag
CHLOE Motty grey suede PIXIE MEDIUM DOUBLE HANDLE Bag

CHLOE Motty grey suede PIXIE MEDIUM DOUBLE HANDLE Bag

By Chloé

Located in Zürich, CH

Chloé 'Pixie Medium Double Handle' circle shoulder bag in Motty grey paneled calfskin and suede with stud trim.

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Rosenfeld Black Crocodile Skin Circle Bag, 1980s
Rosenfeld Black Crocodile Skin Circle Bag, 1980s

Rosenfeld Black Crocodile Skin Circle Bag, 1980s

By Rosenfeld

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Amazing 1980s Crocodile skin from handbag designer Rosenfeld! Unique structured silhouette with circular cut out top handle. Made of a glossy black Crocodile skin with contrasting go...

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MANSUR GAVRIEL Circle rosa blush nude smooth leather top handle bag
MANSUR GAVRIEL Circle rosa blush nude smooth leather top handle bag

MANSUR GAVRIEL Circle rosa blush nude smooth leather top handle bag

By Mansur Gavriel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MANSUR GAVRIEL Circle rosa blush nude smooth leather top handle bag Reference: SNKO/A00179 Brand: Mansur Gavriel Model: Circle bag Material: Leather Color: Beige Pattern: Solid...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHLOE Intense Green leather & suede PIXIE SMALL Shoulder Bag
CHLOE Intense Green leather & suede PIXIE SMALL Shoulder Bag

CHLOE Intense Green leather & suede PIXIE SMALL Shoulder Bag

By Chloé

Located in Zürich, CH

Chloé 'Pixie Small Double Handle' circle shoulder bag in deep forest green paneled calfskin and suede with stud trim.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Mansur Gavriel Pink Calfskin Leather Circle Bag
Mansur Gavriel Pink Calfskin Leather Circle Bag

Mansur Gavriel Pink Calfskin Leather Circle Bag

By Mansur Gavriel

Located in New York, NY

Minor glue transfer along zipper track. Model: Circle Bag Origin Country: Italy Handbag Silhouette: Top Handle Occasions: Everyday;Spring/Summer;Wedding;Weekend Size (Generic): Mediu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Mansur Gavriel Girard Circle Bag Canvas
Mansur Gavriel Girard Circle Bag Canvas

Mansur Gavriel Girard Circle Bag Canvas

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H 8 in W 8 in D 2.5 in

Mansur Gavriel Girard Circle Bag Canvas

By Mansur Gavriel

Located in NY, NY

This Mansur Gavriel Girard Circle Bag Canvas, crafted in black, red, multicolor fabric, features a rolled leather top handle and gold-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Moschino Jeans Red Patent Leather Circle Bag NWT
Moschino Jeans Red Patent Leather Circle Bag NWT

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By Moschino Jeans, Moschino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Moschino jeans red patent leather circle bag nwt This vintage Moschino Circle bag is highly collectible and the perfect retro piece to add to your wardrobe. It is oversized style an...

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Vintage Celine Black Leather Circle Metal Logo Bucket Bag
Vintage Celine Black Leather Circle Metal Logo Bucket Bag

Vintage Celine Black Leather Circle Metal Logo Bucket Bag

By Celine

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Vintage celine black leather loop bucket bag. Pretty large size, fits a lot. Interesting vintage design. Comes as is. Shows scuffing and scratches throughout the leather surface, wit...

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Stella McCartney Logo Circle Bag Faux Leather and Cotton Small
Stella McCartney Logo Circle Bag Faux Leather and Cotton Small

Stella McCartney Logo Circle Bag Faux Leather and Cotton Small

By Stella McCartney

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Insert, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 12", Width 12", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 15-16" Designer: Stella McCartney Model: Logo Circle Bag Faux Leather and Co...

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Circle Handle Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary circle handle bag for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, brown, orange and more. You’re likely to find the perfect circle handle bag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Hermès, Gucci and Louis Vuitton are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Circle Handle Bag?

Prices for a circle handle bag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $282 and can go as high as $54,740, while, on average they fetch $4,800.

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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.

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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.”

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