$1,699
H 11 in D 1.25 in L 7 in
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Vintage Swinger Bag Red Leather Circa 1970s Crossbody
By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware, Bonnie Cashin
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Swinger bag, most likely produced in the 1970s during the
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H 6.3 in W 6.9 in D 1.7 in
Vintage COACH genuine khaki and brown leather mini shoulder bag.
By Coach
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage COACH genuine khaki and brown leather mini shoulder bag in half moon shape. Classic
COACH c.1996 Vtg Brown Suede Leather Crossbody Messenger Field Bag Purse Handbag
By Coach House, Reed Krakoff
Located in Thiensville, WI
COACH c.1996 Vtg Brown Suede Leather Crossbody Messenger Field Bag Purse Handbag Brand
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H 12 in W 5.5 in L 14 in
Coach Swag Bag Bonnie Cashin Large Leather Messenger Vintage 60s NYC Bag Rare
By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage (and rare!) 60s Coach Bonnie Cashin 'Swag Bag' large leather messenger
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H 7 in D 3 in L 7 in
Vintage Coach Bag Winnie Top Handle Mini Willis #9023 Black Leather Crossbody
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage 90s Coach Winnie top handle bag, style #9023, from 1997. Made from
Coach Vintage Cognac Brown Leather Shoulder Crossbody Flap Bag
By Coach
Located in Chicago, IL
of vintage Coach Classics. Available for a limited time only. Leather Gold hardware Turnlock
Coach Vintage Archive Black Leather Saddle Crossbody Shoulder Flap Bag
By Coach
Located in Chicago, IL
Coach Vintage Archive Black Leather Saddle Crossbody Shoulder Flap Bag Leather Gold tone hardware
Coach Vintage black leather mini shoulder bag in half moon shape
By Coach
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage COACH genuine black leather mini shoulder bag in half moon shape. classic purse
Coach Vintage Red Leather Satchel Crossbody Shoulder Flap Bag
By Coach
Located in Chicago, IL
of vintage Coach Classics. Available for a limited time only. Leather Gold hardware Turnlock
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H 7.5 in W 7.25 in D 2.75 in
Coach Vintage Classic Cognac Leather Top Handle Satchel Crossbody Flap Bag
By Coach
Located in Chicago, IL
Coach Vintage Classic Cognac Leather Top Handle Satchel Crossbody Flap Bag Leather Gold tone
Coach Vintage Archive Cognac Leather Round Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Coach
Located in Chicago, IL
Coach Vintage Archive Cognac Leather Round Crossbody Shoulder Bag Leather Gold tone hardware
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H 2.3 in W 8.3 in D 2.3 in
Vintage COACH genuine black leather oval lunchbox shape shoulder bag. USA made.
By Coach
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage COACH genuine black leather oval lunchbox shape shoulder bag. Made in USA This is a
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H 5 in W 7.5 in D 3.9 in
Coach Vintage Black Leather Vanity Top Handle Satchel Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Coach
Located in Chicago, IL
vintage Coach Classics. Available for a limited time only. Leather Gold hardware Zipper closure
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H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 3.25 in
Coach Vintage Archive Leather 3 in 1 Top Handle Shoulder Crossbody Flap Bag
By Coach
Located in Chicago, IL
Coach Vintage Archive Leather 3 in 1 Top Handle Satchel Crossbody Shoulder Flap Bag Leather Gold
Very Rare 1990s Chanel Coco Mark Black Patent Vanity Heart Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Collector’s item chanel vintage heart vanity in black patent with gold hardware. Original condition. No touch ups or recoloring. Slight cloudiness to the patent surface due to storag...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
$5,755Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.35 in L 11.03 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box Smooth Leather, Inside lined with finely grained leather Colorway: Rouge H (Hermè...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Gold Floral Embellished Evening Bag Purse Clutch
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Gold hardware Floral embellished pattern Envelope style Excellent Condition, oxidation on the chain Measurements in inches laying flat: length 9, height 5 (4 ...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle. Approximate Measure...
Chanel Orient Express Flap Bag Fall 2011
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chanel Orient Express Flap Bag from the Fall 2011 collection - used once and comes with authenticity card, care leaflet and Chanel dustbag. Made from smooth brownish burgund...
$455
H 5.5 in W 1.5 in L 9 in
Vintage 1950's French Floral Beaded Clutch Bag 1950's Beaded floral handbag
Located in Nashville, TN
A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded clutch bag, rendered in the smallest iridescent white rocaille beads, accented by a raised scalloped pattern throughout, in...
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.8 in L 28.5 in
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Bag with CC Lock
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a large quilted lambskin bag which can be worn crossbody or shoulder. Vintage from the 80s it has a rare diamond etched CC turn lock fastening; interwoven leather and gold to...
$5,295
Size: Extra Large
Vintage 1990s Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse Gold CC Charm
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Discover this Vintage 1990s Authentic Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse with iconic gold CC charm — the ultimate statement for any Chanel collector or luxury lover. ...
$672Sale Price|20% Off
COACH RODARTE Courier multicolour floral applique leather chain crossbody bag
By Coach
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COACH RODARTE Courier multicolour floral applique leather chain crossbody bag Reference: ECLO/A00174 Brand: Coach Model: Courier Collection: Rodarte Material: Leather Color: Black, M...
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
Hermès Limited Edition Navy Kelly Ghillies Wallet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Navy - Exotic alligator leather - Gold-tone hardware - Internal red lining - Partitioned smooth leather interior - Card slots, patch pockets - Inner zipper compartment - PVC still ...
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.