French Deco Sequinned Mini Purse
Located in New York, NY
Miniature flapper dance purse of iridiscent sequins with gold tambour embroidery.
French Deco Sequinned Mini Purse
Located in New York, NY
Miniature flapper dance purse of iridiscent sequins with gold tambour embroidery.
'Pellegrino' by Peter Winnett
By Peter Winnett
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Peter Winnett Commissions: 2010 Edie Rose Jeans, Illustrations, DKNY, New York City 2003 IN THE LINE OF FASHION, Illustrations, NUVO Magazine 2002 Garnier Advertising Concepts, L...
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Trump by Peter Winnett
By Peter Winnett
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Peter Winnett Commissions 2010 Edie Rose Jeans, Illustrations, DKNY, New York City 2003 IN THE LINE OF FASHION, Illustrations, NUVO Magazine 2002 Garnier Advertising Concepts, L'...
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'Magdalene' by Peter Winnett
By Peter Winnett
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Peter Winnett Commissions 2010 Edie Rose Jeans, Illustrations, DKNY, New York City 2003 IN THE LINE OF FASHION, Illustrations, NUVO Magazine 2002 Garnier Advertising Concepts, L'...
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1920s floral celluloid tasseled dance purse nécessaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
In the 1920s when you went out to dance, you would carry one of these handbags, they held only the necessary things, coins for cab fare and rouge or lip colour....1920sfloral ivory c...
Art Deco 1930's Silver Sequin & Beaded Dance Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Czechoslovakian 1930's era silver sequin and beaded petite handbag with a glamorous Art Deco aesthetic. The unusual round silhouette with ring handles seems to be a style before i...
Charming Googly Eyed Flapper Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Flapper dance purse with moveable googly eyes. Airbrushed celluloid with silk grosgrain handle with velvet compartments and makeup mirror. 3.5" x 1", 6.5" strap.
Art Deco Brass Mesh Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Brass Mesh Dance Purse with mesh tassel. Ornate foliate filigree decoration runs up both sides of the frame.
1920s Celluloid Flapper Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming deco dance purse minaudiere for everything a girl needed back in the 1920s.
Silk Brocade Dance Purse with Emerald Cabochon Clasp, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
How often have you brought an evening bag to a party only to realize you don't have enough hands to carry it? Dance purses eliminated that worry with an ingenious fingertip loop on t...
c.1920's Yellow Cylindrical Celluloid Necessaire Hand Painted Dance Purse OOAK
Located in Thiensville, WI
MUSEUM QUALITY: Arts & Crafts Era 1920's celluloid dance purse. Hand painted golden yellow with black geometric detail; silver rhinestone embellishment.
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H 6 in W 7 in D 2.25 in
Lovely C.1930 Trinity Plate Brown Suede Pearl Encrusted Dance Purse Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Their specialty was the perfectly appointed 'dance purse' carried by flappers and stylish ladies of the era.
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H 5.75 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
Art Deco Buttercream Grid Vinyl Dance Clutch with Carved Bakelite Clasp, 1930s
By Park Lane
Located in Tucson, AZ
From its buttery color to its Moderne grooved surface to its exquisite carved Bakelite clasp, this day or evening clutch is a statement accessory that speaks volumes in style. Pairs ...
Art Deco rare celluloid Dance or Tango purse with Buddha clasp
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Tango or Dance Purse in Celluloid, by “Dennison” above “Maker”, U.S.A., as marked to rear, The purse has a little Buddha as the clasp, and when opened, reveals the original ...
Hermes Kelly Dance Black Swift Leather
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very good preloved condition Hermes Black Kelly Swift Dance Hermes Kelly Dance bag is rarer than finding diamonds. The horizontal Iconic Kelly pad-lock closure is Hermes’s power tr...
Alexander McQueen Red Nylon Dancing Skeleton Backpack
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Alexander McQueen bag will come in handy for daily use or as a style statement. It is crafted from camo nylon and designed with dancing skeletons and a spacious interior secured...
Alexander McQueen Camo Nylon Dancing Skeleton Backpack
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Alexander McQueen bag will come in handy for daily use or as a style statement. It is crafted from camo nylon and designed with dancing skeletons and a spacious interior secured...
Eric Javits "Dance" Handbag
By Eric Javits
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Eric Javits Leather Handbag in Berry leather. "Dance" Camera bag with black trim and gold chain and tassel.
20s French Dance Bag
Located in Litchfield County, CT
20s French black celluloid and paste stone vanity or party purse used to bring only the essentials to a flapper filled event or party. Wonderful paste stone design and canister shap...
Alexander McQueen Red Camo Nylon Dancing Skeleton Backpack
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Alexander McQueen bag will come in handy for daily use or as a style statement. It is crafted from camo nylon and designed with dancing skeletons and a spacious interior secured...
Alexander McQueen Red Camo Nylon Dancing Skeleton Backpack
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Alexander McQueen bag will come in handy for daily use or as a style statement. It is crafted from camo nylon and designed with dancing skeletons- a signature motif of the label...
Alexander McQueen Red Camo Nylon Dancing Skeleton Backpack
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This backpack from Alexander McQueen is going to be your favorite. Designed using red Camo-print nylon, this backpack is great for everyday use and long days. Includes: Original Dus...
Celine Multicolor Leather Watch Me Dance Clutch Bag
By Celine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This clutch bag from the house of Celine is exquisite. Crafted in Italy, it is made of quality leather and flaunts lovely multicolored hues. It is held by a single handle, features a...
Eric Javits "Dance" Camera Bag.
By Eric Javits
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Eric Javits Black Leather Handbag "Dance" Camera Bag with Lime Green Interior.
Victorian Miniature Dance Book
Located in New York, NY
These Victorian dance books were given to ladies to remember to whom they had promised dances. This book is held together by a brass book-liner & chain. It has 4 cream-colored cellul...
NIB Hermes Silk " La Dance Du Cheval Marwari" Pop-up Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes silk " La dance Du Cheval Marwari" pop-up tote bag with the leather case as the bottom. Bag size, height 14", width 11", depth 6", handle drop 8". Case size, height 5.5", w...
Art Nouveau Silver Compact & Accessories "Dance Purse"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Art Nouveau Silver plate "Dance Purse" Compact Minaudiere Evening Bag. This hinged box style compact or minaudiere evening bag, features an etched design with floral and vine...
Antique German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver "Dance Purse" Evening Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver "Dance Purse" Evening Bag. This lovely sterling silver Repousse raised scrolling vine and floral pattern hinge style purse features, a doub...
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H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in
1970s GUCCI Vintage Black Silk Beadeds Embroidery Drawstring Bucket Dancing Bag
By Gucci
Located in Milan, Italy
This stunning 1920s style Gucci drawstring bucket bag is in silk satin fabric with bronze beadeds embroidered details. It has satin lined and silk cord drawstring with tassels. It's ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
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 ...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
Vintage Art Deco Black Suede Handbag
Located in London, GB
A chic hexaganol shape Art Deco handbag in black suede. The bag has a decorative art deco clasp and is lined in fabric with one internal pouch pocket and integrated purse. Measuremen...
Chanel Silk Chiffon Tiered Cocktail Dress by Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Based on the classic Coco Chanel Tiered Cocktail Dress, Karl Lagerfeld's homage is printed with a transparent black repeated floral and CC logo pattern. EU appx size 36-38.
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Chic 1950s Pale Blue Couture French Lace Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 50s Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 50s demi couture pale blue French Lace wrap blouse top! Features a chiffon backing, with taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the wai...
$1,840Sale Price|43% Off
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
New With Tags Valentino Fall 2018 Python Evening Bag Minaudière $2975
By Valentino
Located in Conroe, TX
Valentino Minaudière $2975 Fall 2018 New With Tags & Box Python and Leather Exterior Gold-Tone Hardware Chain-Link Shoulder Strap Leather Lining Push-Lock Closure at Top Shoulder S...
Vintage Mink Handbag with Gold Hardware and Black Leather Handles
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This mink fur hand bag has 2 compartment and closes with a double clip. Its very light to wear and you you can also warm your hands. It has gold hardware and the handles are from so...
$1,995Sale Price|33% Off
$2990 New 2025 Oscar De La Renta "The Topaz" Calf Leather Tote Bag
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Conroe, TX
Oscar De La Renta Brand New Pre-Spring 2025 "The Topaz" $2990 Deep Red Wine With Dust Cover & Tags Crafted from full-grain pebbled leather, this large tote seamlessly blends el...
Fendi 1990s Purple Suede Baguette Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware
By Fendi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fendi Circa 1990s Purple Suede & Gold-Tone Baguette Shoulder Bag. FENDI Suede Calfskin Shoulder Mini Bag in Purple. The handbag features two leather adjustable looping shoulder strap...
$1,995Sale Price|28% Off
$2795 New With Tags Valentino Spring 2020 Leather Ostrich Feather Bag
By Valentino
Located in Conroe, TX
Valentino Brand New With Tags Studded & Ostrich Feather Accents $2795 Bucket Bag White Leather Rockstud Accents Gold-Tone Hardware Single Shoulder Strap Leather Lining Open Top Inc...
CHLOE white & brown canvas WOODY LARGE Tote Bag
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chloé Woody Large tote in white oatmeal canvas blends effortless elegance with everyday practicality. Accented with brown shiny leather trims and signature black ...
Wool Chevron Striped Metal Chain Vest Top Maxi Skirt 2-Piece Ensemble, 1970s
Located in Sparks, NV
Wear together or separately! Stunning vintage 1970s wool chevron striped vest top and maxi skirt ensemble with a metal chain detail. The skirt is fully lined with side metal zip and ...
BOTTEGA VENETA black Intrecciato leather LARGE CABAT Tote Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta black intrecciato large cabat bag is an iconic representation of luxury and craftsmanship. Handwoven in the brand’s signature intrecciato technique...
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.