Cartier Art Deco Platinum Carved Sapphire Emerald Diamond Evening Clutch Bag
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cartier evening clutch bag, with platinum clasp, decorated with carved sapphires and
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
$9,468
H 6.11 in W 0.99 in L 9.38 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Padlock Purse Clutch Bag Shiny Brown Crocodile Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag "Padlock" Purse Very rare ! Asymmetrical cut of the
Chanel Vintage 1998 Kelly Pink Nude Lambskin 24K Gold Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
24K gold-plated hardware, including the iconic CC logo on the clasp. The bag is in very good condition
$1,950
H 13 in W 1.5 in L 11 in
Gucci Small Jackie 1961 GG Supreme Monogram Calfskin Multicolor Print Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bottom for a chic appearance. Adorned with a refined gold-tone metal clasp at the front, the bag
DIOR J'Adior Medium white leather gold letter chain flap crossbody bag
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Hong Kong, NT
logo with a slot hand clasp. The bag has a long chain strap and an interior perfect for your bare
Rose wood color pleated leather and gros-grain shoulder bag Nina Ricci
By Nina Ricci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
handle ( detachable) : 120 cm Jewelry rhinestone bag clasp. Pale pink cotton lining and 2 flats pockets
Louis Vuiton Sac Main Rare 2012 Old Speedy 25 Flap Bag Very Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Old Speedy Flap model bag from the Les Extraordinaires 2012 collection sold in a very
Hermès Kelly Baguette Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold 3.15ct Diamond Pavé SH Size
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
most legendary motif. Inspired by the iconic Kelly bag clasp, this sleek and modern silhouette is
White Gold
$1,065
H 7.09 in W 6.7 in D 1.19 in
Franco Moschino 1980s Vintage Unisex Blue Red Patent Leather Handbag
By Franco Moschino
Located in Aci Castello, IT
serves as the bag's clasp. This is a signature Moschino design element that celebrates peace and
Hermès Constance Elan in Rose Scheherazade Porosus Crocodile - '10s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, Lombardia
: Signature “H” clasp Includes: Dust bag Color: pink,fuchsia Composition: Porosus Crocodile Cleaning
Bracelet Clic Cadenas PM Tricolor Enamel Silver Kelly Locker Bangle S Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
pink, and black, with a clasp inspired by the Kelly bag. Size PM, which corresponds to international XS
Enamel
Bracelet Clic Cadenas PM Black Enamel Silver Kelly Locker Bangle S Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Clic Cadenas bracelet in silver-plated metal (palladium) and black enamel, clasp similar to
Enamel
Chanel 1995 Collier CC Turnlock Maxi Golden Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
large chain motif closed on the front by the famous CC or Turnlock clasp from the Classique Timeless bag
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Inside pockets, one
Chanel 1996 Porte Clefs ou Breloque CC Silver Turnlock Key Holder or Charm
By Victoire de Castellane, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
and a large Chanel CC logo (or turnlock, like the clasp of the Timeless Classique bag). Total length
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Kwanpen Peach Pink & Black Long Lizard Clutch Handbag Gold Hardware
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kwanpen peach & black long lizard clutch handbag with gold clasp. Flap front bag is long and
Chanel vintage briefcase
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
gold-plated metal Details: two storage compartments inside the bag, the CC clasp is slightly faded. The
Chanel Fall/Winter 2010 Limited Edition Ice Cube Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
-link * Chain strap can fold to be inside the bag * Silver hardware * Clasp closure * Internal serial
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Pre-Fall 2015 Croc Embossed Leather Metal Cage Box Handbag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
around all sides of bag; silver-toned metal hardware. Silver-toned metal clasp at top of bag; "Alexander
Chanel Funny Tweed Bon Bon Tote Lambskin Black
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
lambskin with a leather and tweed chain link strap and silver-tone hardware. The bag's magnetic snap clasp
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2013 Metallic Oil Slick Leather Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
metal skull and gemstone feature ring clasp at top of bag; gunmetal-toned metal hardware around opening
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2013 Gold Glitter Leather Metal Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
glitter exterior. Large gold-toned metal skull and gemstone feature ring clasp at top of bag; gold-toned
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Schitz Paris Rare Black Crocodile Handbag with Gold Hardware 1953.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
that can be carried as a shoulder bag or handle and closes at the top with a gold brass clasp. The bag
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.