Renaud Pelligrino Leather "Clam" Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Renaud Pelligrino's elegant caramel "Clam" shaped clutch in textured leather with top stitched accents and rope shoulder strap. 1980's France. Lined in faille. 8" x 9.5" x 1.5". Exc...
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Bown Crochet Clam Closure Mini Evening Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana mini evening bag from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection is shaped in a rounded silhouette with a clamshell frame closure. It is crafted in brown satin with a...
Chanel Wooden Clam Shell 220711 Ivory Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 9100324 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 3.5" Height: 7" Handle drop: 6" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Includes Serial Seal Stic...
CHANEL bag Medium flap 'Clams Pocket' snakeskin pearlized pink NEW
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Rare to find "clams pocket" snakeskin in beautiful subtle pearlized pink. Extremely soft with double chain handle and silver hardware. Silver CC turnkey. Rear exterior slot pocke...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Ellipse MM Bowler Bag Clam Seashell Octagon 551lvs310
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0999 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 6" Height: 12" Handle Drop: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Lock (No Key) ...
LOEWE pink clam foam black leather cord bag charm
By Loewe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOEWE pink clam foam black leather cord bag charm Reference: ANWU/A00105 Brand: Loewe Designer: JW Anderson Material: Foam Color: Pink Pattern: Solid Closure: Tie Extra Detai...
LOEWE pink clam foam black leather cord bag charm
By Loewe, J W Anderson
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOEWE pink clam foam black leather cord bag charm Reference: ANWU/A00105 Brand: Loewe Designer: JW Anderson Material: Foam, Leather Color: Pink, Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Self Ti...
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H 0.83 in W 2.05 in D 2.75 in
Victorian 1900 Clam Shaped Coins Purse Wallet In .900 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Clam Conch Shaped Coins wallet Purse. A beautiful piece, created during the late Victorian era (1837-1901) circa 1900.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Clam Seashell Evening Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A retro gem from the 1970's! This beautiful seashell bag really leans into the era by making this statement vibrant gold shoulder bag. It is super chunky in shape but has a simple de...
Opulent Gilt Metal Clam Shell Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Opulent gilt metal clam shell evening bag Made in Italy c 1970 The exotic evening bag is designed in the shape of a clam shell The versatile design transitions from a chic clutch b...
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Embellished Clam Chain Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Shaped like a clam, this beautiful clutch by Alexander McQueen is distinct and glamorous. It is rendered from leather with a frame outlining its silhouette and is adorned beautifully...
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Embellished Clam Chain Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Shaped like a clam this beautiful clutch by Alexander McQueen is bold and glamorous. It is rendered in leather having a framed silhouette and is adorned beautifully with crystals and...
Chanel Clams Pocket Flap Bag Quilted Lizard Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Clams Pocket Flap Bag Quilted Lizard Medium, crafted from genuine gold quilted lizard, features woven-in leather chain strap, frontal flap, and gold-tone hardware. Its CC...
Chanel Clams Pocket Flap Bag Quilted Lizard Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Clams Pocket Flap Bag Quilted Lizard Medium, crafted from genuine gold quilted lizard, features woven-in leather chain strap, frontal flap, and gold-tone hardware. Its CC...
Chanel Clams Pocket Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Clams Pocket Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small, crafted from black quilted lambskin, features woven-in leather chain strap with leather pad, frontal flap, and silver-tone h...
Chanel Clams Pocket Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Creasing, moderate wear, discoloration, scuffs and indentations on exterior and underneath flap, heavy wear on base and flap edges, heavy cracking ...
Chanel Clams Pocket Flap Bag Quilted Glazed Calfskin Jumbo
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Clams Pocket Flap Bag Quilted Glazed Calfskin Jumbo, crafted from black leather, features woven-in leather chain strap, frontal flap, and gold-tone hardware. Its CC turn-...
Chanel Metallic Gold Crackled Leather Medium Clam's Pocket Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make everyone nod in approval when you step out swaying this Chanel bag. It has been crafted from metallic gold crackled leather in the signature quilt and held by a chain-link shoul...
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H 7.09 in W 1.58 in L 9.26 in
Chanel Metallic Gold Crackled Leather Medium Clam's Pocket Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make everyone nod in approval when you step out swaying this Chanel bag. It has been crafted from metallic gold crackled leather in the signature quilt and held by a chain-link shoul...
Chanel Clams Pocket Flap Bag Quilted Metallic Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Wear and darkening on exterior edges, creasing on exterior and underneath flap, minor cracking on shoulder pad wax edges. Light wear and small marks in interior...
Chanel Clams Pocket Flap Bag Quilted Metallic Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Wear and darkening on exterior edges, creasing on exterior and underneath flap, minor cracking on shoulder pad wax edges. Light wear and small marks in interior...
Chanel Metallic Quilted Aged Leather Clams Wallet on Chain
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Meticulously designed, this WOC bag is a creation by Chanel. It has been wonderfully crafted from metallic gold leather and carries the signature quilt. The interior is lined with le...
Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Ghillies Veu Paradis Taurillon Clamence
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brand new hard to find Hermes Birkin Ghillies Veu Paradis Taurillon Clamence . This stunning Ghillies Birkin tote is beautifully crafted out of taurillon clemence leather. A soft, ...
Victor Costa Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
$746Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Petite Small - Medium
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
By Lillie Rubin, Janine of London
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...
$32,504
H 10.04 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 SO Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1453 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanie...
Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Asphalt Swift with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Brand: Hermes Model: Kelly Cut Size: 31 × 13 × 3 cm (12.25" × 5" × 1") Material: Swift leather Hardware: Gold Exterior / Interior Color: Gris Asphalt Year / Stamp: A stamp, 201...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42
CHRISTIAN DIOR -JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2001 Lattice Bead Embroidered Knit Slip Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A chic find from Christian Dior’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection under John Galliano. Made from black stretch lurex knit, this slip dress features subtle lattice detailing through the b...
$5,738
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Pierre Balmain White Bodycon Dress
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white body conscious bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has long sleeves, a square cut neckline, and fabulous ribbed panels accentuating the waist and bust. It is unl...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
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.