$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold
Kelly Green Crocodile Handbag
Located in New York City, NY
A deep kelly green crocodile handbag.
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H 4.93 in W 12.01 in D 1.19 in
Hermes Emerald Green Kelly Cut in shiny Porosus Crocodile withsilver hardware.
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This exotic Kelly Cut has tonal stitching, front straps with toggle closure and a top flat handle
HERMES green Vert Cypress leather & crocodile KELLY 28 TOUCH Bag w Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly Retourne 28 Touch bag in Vert Cypress Togo leather with mat crocodile
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H 7.29 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in
KATIANA kelly emerald green genuine crocodile leather rectangular clutch bag
Located in Hong Kong, NT
KATIANA kelly emerald green genuine crocodile leather rectangular clutch bag Reference: LNKO/A01774
Nancy Gonzalez Green Crocodile Handbag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nancy Gonzalez Green Crocodile Handbag in excellent condition. Kelly green crocodile leather
Prada Kelly Green Leather Crocodile Embossed Shiny Top Handle Satchel Kelly Bag
By Prada
Located in Chicago, IL
Prada Kelly Green Leather Crocodile Embossed Exotic Shiny Top Handle Satchel Kelly Tote Bag
Customized Hermès Kelly 28 in green calfskin strap with green Crocodile, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptionnel & Rare Hermès Kelly 28 leather saddler bag box olive green, gold plated metal hardware
Customized Hermès Kelly 32 in black calfskin strap with green Crocodile, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
"John R" which skilfully sublimated a superb Kelly 32 turned black leather box with crocodile leather
HERMES Kelly 28 Retourne Green Matte Porosus Crocodile Exotic Leather Gold Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1997 Collection Matte Porosus Crocodile Measures 11" W x 8.75" H x
Hermes NEW Kelly 25 Green Crocodile Leather Gold Top Handle Tote Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
It Gets No Better Than This. This rare Hermes Crocodile Kelly 25 bag is the ultimate status symbol
Hermes Green Crocodile Exotic Leather Kelly Evening Top Handle Clutch Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Crocodile Palladium plated hardware Leather lining Turnlock closure Top Handle 1" Measures 12.5" W
Jacqueline de Ribes 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful red dot silk damask dress from French designer Jacqueline de Ribes. It wraps across the front closing with a hook at the waist, matching silk covered snaps and a small z...
$1,837Sale Price|25% Off
Size: FR 36
New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Runway Coat Jacket Sz 36
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall / Winter 2001 Brand New A Rare Find Size: FR 36 $2450 100% Virgin Wool Black Virgin Wool Jacket With Ruffle Trim Shown at the 2001 Fall Runway ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2001 “Voss”; Runway look...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Size 42 / US 10 White Cotton Flamenco Skirt YSL
By Tom Ford, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 2000s TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche stark white cotton vintage flamenco style skirt ! Features an asymmetrical hem with multiple layers of ruffles. Hidden zi...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Size 10 Lipstick Red Avant Garde Silk 3/4 Sleeve Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage late 1980s / 80s OSCAR DE LA RENTA lipstick red 3/4 sleeve silk bow dress! Features a sweetheart neckline, with an oversized Avant Garde red bow attached at the bust...
$498Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Kilim Print Scarf Collar Mesh Top Size XL
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage scarf collar mesh top featuring a multicolor kilim print. This top features a scarf collar (with attached scarf - see photo 7), a black mesh lining on fro...
Valentino New Silk Dress with Cape
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous deep red silk dress with an attached cape from Valentino. It has an elaborately vertically ruched front bodice with a back cape emanating from the shoulders and a full ski...
Vintage Burberry Silk Satin Scarf 1960's
By Burberry
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage stunning Burberry silk satin scarf is most likely from the 60's. It is a great size and has not been cleaned from the original owner. it is the iconic Burberry pattern. ...
Alessandro Dell'Acqua New Silk Skirt and Top with Bead Trim
By Alessandro Dell'Acqua
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece black fine silk knit lace skirt and cardigan set from Alessandro Dell'Acqua. The long sleeve top buttons up front and at the hem has a sheer 3" panel of intricate...
1950s Mam'selle Betty Carol Vintage Black Striped Tuxedo Wiggle Cocktail Dress
By Betty Carol
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling black cotton 1950s wiggle dress with a striped tuxedo detail and oversized collar. By Mam'selle by Betty Carol. Unlined with side pockets. Back metal zip and hook closure. Fi...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2006 Cerise Silk Jersey Draped Ostrich Feather Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2006 Cerise Silk Jersey Draped Ostrich Feather Top Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Jersey Top Color(s): Shades of Pink...
Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly Set Sapphire Flower Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Super rare Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Gold Pave and Invisibly Set Sapphire Poinsettia Star Flower Pin of gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux invisibly set sapphires. Marked: Tri...
Gilt Metal
Dolce & Gabbana Silk Corset Dress with Sheer Panels
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk jersey and mesh dress from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a fitted mesh bodice and long sleeves with ruched jersey at the bust and waist. The bodice is vertically boned fro...
1960's Mollie Parnis Black Velvet Dress w Bow
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 1960's Mollie Parnis black velvet empire waist dress inspired by the Dior look dresses from the 60's. Scoop neckline, 3/4 sleeve, black satin wide ribbon sash with raw edged fr...
Atelier Versace Black Satin Sling Backs, Never Worn Size 7
By Atelier Versace
Located in Buchanan, MI
Atelier Versace Black Satin Sling Backs, Never Worn Size 7
Rene Caovilla Black Ankle Tie Silver Hardware 38.5 / 8.5
By René Caovilla
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Rene Caovilla black peau de soie shoe. Black peau de soie open toe closed heel shoe. Thin black lacquered - very sexy! Silver decorative detail on front of shoe...
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.
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.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.