Trylon Perisphere Novelty Purse, 1939 World's Fair
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trylon Perisphere Novelty Purse, made of custom created tapestry for the 1939 World's Fair. 6" x 6", Strap has 4" drop. 1930's USA.
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Custom Purse
Hermès Custom Painted Yellow Clutch
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès vintage jaune soleil clutch hand painted by US artist with pastel colors camouflage design. One of a kind piece, unusual back strap to hold the clutch. Date stamp T in a circ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Customized vintage Gucci Jackie bag.
Located in Carnate, IT
Customized vintage Gucci Jackie bag. The original, damaged fabric was removed and reupholstered with a new, original Gucci scarf. The leather, hardware, and interior have not been al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Goyard Green Customized Slotcard Wallet Saint-Sulpice
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
Crafted from Goyardine Canvas, a coloured textile made from cotton, linen and hemp, this dark green monogram Slot card Wallet from Goyard is adorned with an all-over cartoon print, e...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Custom Silk Satin Clutch with Malachite and Coral
Located in New York, NY
Custom Silk Satin Clutch with Malachite and Coral from the 1960's. Emerald silk satin is lined in peach satin with antique clasp of Asian origin with coral cabs and a large genuine m...
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1960s Clutches
Custom-Made Silver Metallic Quilted Leather Envelope Clutch w/ Silver Fringe
Located in Gresham, OR
Custom-Made Silver Quilted Metallic Leather Envelope Clutch w/ Silver Bead Fringe: A fabulously over-the-top statement clutch makes quite an entrance! Snap closure. Lined in cream ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clutches
Custom Anthony Luciano Patent Enamel Handbag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing custom vintage Anthony Luciano black quilted patent handbag, exterior accentuated with a serrated trim. A green plastic top frame featuring colorful red, pastel black geometr...
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Early 2000s American Top Handle Bags
Custom Made Renaud Pellegrino Evening Handle Bag
By Renaud Pellegrino
Located in Geneva, CH
Enhance your evening looks with this refined custom made Renaud Pellegrino bag. Made from dark blue satin silk, each end of the handles is decorated with different sizes of Swarovski...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Custom-Made Chartreuse Shimmery Silk Organza Floral Handbag w Bead Tassel
Located in Gresham, OR
Custom-Made Chartreuse / Green Shimmery Silk Organza 3-Dimensional Floral Handbag w Heavy Beadwork Tassel: A whimsical puffy 3-D floral blossom handbag with braided metallic cord do...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Novelty Bags
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Hand Painted Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag in very good condition. Gucci monogram canvas exterior trimmed with light brown leather, gold h...
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1980s Structured Shoulder Bags
Custom-Made Gold/Purple Shimmery Silk 3-Dimensional Floral Handbag w Tassel
Located in Gresham, OR
Custom-Made Gold/Purple Shimmery Silk Organza 3-Dimensional Floral Handbag w Tassel: A whimsical puffy 3-D floral blossom handbag with braided gold loop double handle and tassel at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Novelty Bags
Merlot Leather Bag With Custom LOVE Graffiti Art, 1950s
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Merlot leather handbag with hand-painted custom LOVE graffiti art. Original working locks and keys included. Custom-made in France in 1950s.
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1950s French Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga Hourglass Small Red Leather Custom XRX Graffiti Flap Bag Gold
By Balenciaga
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition Shows normal signs of wear; slight darkening and abrasion at the corners, scratches on metal hardware, clean interior. Accessories Shoulder Strap Size Width: 23cm, Height: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Custom "RF" Initials Monogram Pegase 55 Rolling Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Custom "RF" Initials Monogram Pegase 55 Rolling Suitcase is a luxurious and personalized travel piece, perfect for the modern jet-setter. Crafted from the iconic L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Suitcases and Trunks
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Chanel Custom-Made Grey Alligator Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
A rare and stunning custom made to order, one of a kind, custom grey color Chanel Classic Jumbo bag with double flap in Alligator, made specifically to order for private customer. N...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses
FINAL PRICE: Hermès custom coffret a bijoux
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FINAL PRICE: Hermès custom coffret a bijoux
By Hermès
Located in Milano, IT
FINAL PRICE: Hermés custom coffret a bijoux, black leather “box”. Interior made of 14 velved lined compartments and cushions covers. Original key with black leather fob. MEASURES: ...
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1970s French Briefcases and Attachés
Customized Birkin 35 bag by the french artist David David
By Hermès
Located in Castries, FR
Bag customized by the street art sculptor and stencilist artist David David. We can see on this bag its famous character with a paint pot on his head. Our example represent the famo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Customized Kelly 32 bag by the french artist David David
By Hermès
Located in Castries, FR
Hermès bag brown box leather, size 32cm , soft leather. Customized by the sculptor and stenstilist. Accumulation of its famous "FOR YOU". Unique creation Delivered with a numbered...
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1980s French Top Handle Bags
Customized Hermès Kelly 32 handbag strap in black Box calf with black Croc, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier handbag strap in black box calf leather customized with black Crocodile porosus top flap, removable black box leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Customized " Brad Vs Marilyn" Louis Vuitton Keepall 55 Travel bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Amazing Louis Vuitton Keepall 55 Travel bag in brown monogram canvas customized by the fashionable artist of Street Art PatBo "Brad Vs Marilyn" Gold metal hardware, double leather ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Customized "Angry Hulk" Louis Vuitton Keepall 55 Travel bag in canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Trendy Customized "Angry Hulk" Louis Vuitton Keepall 55 travel bag in brown Monogram canvas " by the fashionable Street Art artist PatBo Gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Customized "Lebron James@Paris 2024" Louis Vuitton Keepall 60 Travel bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional Louis Vuitton Keepall 60 Travel bag strap in brown monogram canvas and natural leather "Lebron James@Paris ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Jeweled 22K Gold Plate c.1925 Handbag Frame Black Lizard Evening Bag , a Treasure
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H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in L 25.5 in
Jeweled 22K Gold Plate c.1925 Handbag Frame Black Lizard Evening Bag , a Treasure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lined in black satin with custom matching snap change purse, brand label inside-Heirlooms-and Heirlooms tag-with company authentication tag-circa 1925-enamel and 22 K gold plate.
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1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Antique 1905 Gorham Sterling Silver Cherub Frame Lizard skin Handbag-A Treasure
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H 8.5 in W 11.75 in D 4 in L 19.5 in
Antique 1905 Gorham Sterling Silver Cherub Frame Lizard skin Handbag-A Treasure
By Gorham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The bag is lined in black satin, with a black satin custom snap change purse for inside pocket and a brand label and information card.
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20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
CUSTOM MADE Tan Ombre Alligator Embossed leather Shoulder Strap Briefcase
By CUSTOM MADE
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom made briefcase comes in tan to brown ombre effect alligator embossed patent leather with a buckled top handle, zip pocket, detachable strap, zip around closure, and multi comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Briefcases and Attachés
Custom Made Bicolor Flap 11mt915 Chocolate Crocodile Skin Leather Cross Body Bag
By CUSTOM MADE
Located in Dix hills, NY
OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 2/5 or B+) Signs of Wear: Minor signs of use and age, including small rubs and minor marks. Strap has some wear as photos show, but all is ver...
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20th Century Top Handle Bags
Goyard Navy Customized Slotcard Wallet
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
Crafted from Goyardine Canvas, a coloured textile made from cotton, linen and hemp, this navy blue monogram Slot card Wallet from Goyard is adorned with an all-over cartoon print, es...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Custom Made White and Pink Rhinestone Handbag, Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare, and beautiful white and pink rhinestone handbag with "star bursts", from the 1960's. The handbag has a 6" thin gold coil chain handle, a very detailed gold flip ...
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1960s Austrian Handbags and Purses
Goyard Green Customized Slotcard Wallet Saint-Sulpice
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
Crafted from Goyardine Canvas, a coloured textile made from cotton, linen and hemp, this dark green monogram Slot card Wallet from Goyard is adorned with an all-over cartoon print, e...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Hermès Customized Jige PM Swift Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A true classic, the Jige has long been offered by Hermès. This beautiful black box leather clutch bag is most distinctive by its graphic all-over snake print, and features the iconic...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Louis Vuitton Customized 'Dioreebok' Monogram Speedy Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This meticulously hand-painted Louis Vuitton 'Dioreebok' Speedy bag from Rewind's Emotional Baggage collection, where iconic handbags are specially customized with hand-painted illus...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Louis Vuitton Customized 'New Balenciaga' Monogram Speedy Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This meticulously hand-painted Louis Vuitton 'New Balenciaga' Speedy bag from Rewind's Emotional Baggage collection, where iconic handbags are specially customized with hand-painted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermes Brand new customized birkin etoupe togo 35
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Brand new Hermes customized birkin etoupe togo 35 The neutral color of the Hermes Etain works for every season and every color palette. The silver-tone palladium hardware gives t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Customized "Butterfly" Goyard Monogram St Louis PM Bag
By Maison Goyard
Located in London, GB
A handbag to truly set your heart aflutter, this grey Monogram St Louis tote Bag was crafted from Goyardine Canvas, a coloured textile made from cotton, linen and hemp, and vitalised...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Tote Bags
Customized "Shark" Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Add some bite to your look with this hand-painted Louis Vuitton Shark Keepall travel bag. From Rewind's Emotional Baggage collection, where iconic handbags are specially customised w...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Goyard Orange Saint Louis PM Tote with Custom Striping
By Goyard
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Goyard Saint Louis PM Tote in Orange with custom marquage striping in turquoise and white Appears never carried other than the expected wrinkling of the coated canvas. This is norma...
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2010s French Tote Bags
LOUIS VUITTON 'Keepall' Customized Bag in Cipengo Gold Epi Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton 'Keepall' bag in cipengo gold epi leather customized by an artist. Zip closure. Serial number: VI. 0931. Unlined. It has an outside pocket on the side. Made in France...
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermès Custom Order Tricolor Birkin Hac 40 Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Birkin Hac 40 in tricolor Togo leather combination. Red, orange, and brown with black hardware. Unisex traveler, weekender, custom ordered at Hermès boutique. Handle drop, 4.5...
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Goyard Customized Black 'Splattered Paint Love' Monogram St Louis PM Bag
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H 10.63 in W 18.51 in D 5.52 in
Goyard Customized Black 'Splattered Paint Love' Monogram St Louis PM Bag
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
Crafted from Goyardine Canvas, a coloured textile made from cotton, linen and hemp, this black and brown Monogram St Louis tote Bag is adorned with a hand-painted 'splattered paint' ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermès Black Leather Custom Made Jewelry and Watches Hard Case
By Hermès
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This elegant Hermès briefcase features black calfskin leather and a comfortable leather handle. Closed by a 2 Hermès engraved solid brass latches in the sahpe of an H. This leather ...
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Late 20th Century French Luggage and Travel Bags
1920s Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Custom Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The 1920s Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Custom Trunk is a true embodiment of luxury, craftsmanship, and personal history. An artifact from a time when travel was a grand affair, this...
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Early 20th Century French Suitcases and Trunks
1920s Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Custom Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The 1920s Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Custom Trunk is a true embodiment of luxury, craftsmanship, and personal history. An artifact from a time when travel was a grand affair, this...
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Early 20th Century French Suitcases and Trunks
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Custom Purse For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary custom purse for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Blue and more. Finding the perfect custom purse may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Goyard each produced a popular version that is worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a Custom Purse?
Prices for a custom purse can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $25,900, while, on average they fetch $3,695.
Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You
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.
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