Unusual Delill Beaded Filigree Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual clutch of silvery taupe brocade with applied bronze and enamel metal filigrees with copper, taupe and gold seed beads in a wave pattern. There are also tiny gold chain decora...
Delill Square Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful fine black glass beaded by Delill in and intracate square pattern. It has a top handle, top black glass button closure and is silk lined with an inner pocket. Height 8"...
Delill black beaded evening clutch
Located in New York, NY
Delill fully beaded black evening clutch has a optional metal hardware chain if one needs a shoulder bag. The evening bag is combined with glass bugle beads and glass seed beads. The...
Delill Micro Multi-Color Floral Needlework with Gold Hardware Handbag
Located in New York, NY
Delill wonderfully detailed multi-color micro floral needlework is simply wonderful and colorful. The handbag is combined with gold hardware in the framework as well as the t...
Delill Floral Beaded "Vase" Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming figural beaded flower "Vase" purse by Delill, NY from the 1960's. Flowers are beaded in 3D as well as on the body of the purse.
Delill rhinestones and crystals clutch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Delill evening clutch is massively covered with irradescent glass rhinestones on both front and back. The flap of the clutch is covered with glass crystals and centered by a gil...
Delill Woven Silver and Gold Box Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Delill Woven Silver and Gold Box Bag from the 1960's. Woven metal strips create a textile, with abstract gold bamboo handle. Lined in metallic copper faux leather. Pearl cla...
Delill Gold Ladybug Minaudière Handbag With Rhinestones, C.1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Adorable Delill ladybug handbag in a gold tone metal embellished with rhinestones and sporting a braided drop-in chain shoulder strap long enough for cross body wear. The interior h...
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H 8.97 in W 3.6 in L 9.45 in
1950s a Delill Creation Vinyl Bucket Bag with Roses Swirls and Gold Lamé Trim
Located in London, GB
A Delill Creation vinyl bucket bag featuring a lovely pink, cream and green rose and swirl fabric design and gold lamé trim.
1960s DELILL 'Box' Handbag
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Delill 'box' handbag. White patent 'moc croc' exterior with gilt metal hardware, handle & glides. Signature fabric lined interior features single open pocket. Original h...
1960s Delill Iridescent Rhinestone Satin Evening Bag
Located in Houston, TX
Delill delights again with this fantastic iridescent handbag! The bag is rectangular, with an ivory satin body absolutely bedecked in large iridescent rhinestones in two sizes. The e...
1970s Delill Bamboo Handle Woven Slouch Tote Bag made in Italy
Located in Houston, TX
Sculptural hand woven bag by Delill! The bag is composed of woven grass carefully treated with resin, giving it a glossy shine and adding to its durability. The grass is woven in a c...
Delill Gold Disks Shoulder Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
This shoulder bag by Delill is constructed from pale gold aluminum disks, after the style of Paco Rabanne. The bag has a short flap that covers the top where it zips closed. The inte...
1950's Delill Gold Beaded Handbag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tan satin lining with side pockets. Measurements- Top Width: 8" Bottom Width: 9 1/2" Height: 6 1/2" Strap Drop: 4 3/4"
UNWORN Exotic Fendi Embroidered Sequin Mini Croissant Bag - Special Piece
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Special Piece! Stunning Mini Croissant Bag by Fendi Champagne-colored satin is beautifully embroidered with sequins & pearls FF Logo buckle closure Exotic snakeskin trimming Adju...
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...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
1960s Coppola e Toppo for Saks Fifth Avenue Crystal Evening Bag
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A glamorous statement piece, perfect for vintage collectors or anyone channeling a retro Hollywood or Studio 54 evening look. It pairs gorgeously with a silk slip dress or a tailored...
Vintage DOONEY & BOURKE Calvary Mini Crossbody Bag
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a late 1980s vintage DOONEY & BOURKE calvary mini crossbody bag. This denim blue pebbled all weather leather bag has English tan trim. The brass DB fob is attached. It co...
Amor Vincit Omnia Lovers Roman Signet Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a silver replica of a roman seal of man and woman with auspicious inscription set in 18K yellow gold. HISTORY Amor Vinci...
Yellow Gold, Silver
$175Sale Price|22% Off
H 4.5 in D 2.25 in L 7 in
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black Satin Egg Shaped Versatile Clutch - Shoulder Bag c 1980s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black matte satin egg shaped clutch - shoulder bag c 1980s The elegant black satin evening bag is adorned with a cluster of clear diamante' crystals encrusted in ...
$520Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$995Sale Price|21% Off
Exquisite Elaborate Glass Floral Beaded Embroidered Bolero Jacket c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite heavy glass floral beaded embroidered bolero jacket c 1980s The opulent glass beaded jacket is encrusted with elaborate hand beading accented with embroidered flowers thro...
Judith Leiber Vintage Burgundy Snakeskin Gold Accent Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite Judith Leiber handbag showcases luxurious burgundy snakeskin with a structured, pleated design. Its gold-tone metal frame features an elegant twisted rope detail, comp...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in L 6.25 in
Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy, Harry Rosenfeld
Located in University City, MO
HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side ...
Elegant Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch made in France from antique Chinese textile from the early 20th Century. Wonderful quality with marcasite set fern motifs with Gre...
2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Genuine Snakeskin Brown Shoulder Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by John Galliano in 2002, this sleek dark brown Christian Dior bag is crafted from python skin with leather accents. The shoulder bag has a flap design with a buckle closure...
Faux Tortoise Shoulder Bag/Clutch, c.1980s
Located in Alford, MA
Convertible clutch in faux tortoise shell features a textured goldtone clasp and gold chain. The chain folds away to convert to a clutch. Fabric interior with side compartment. Made ...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
Rialto Large Needlepoint Handbag 1960s
By Rialto
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous large needlepoint handbag in a green, yellow and red abstract pattern on a black background. It has a shapely black Lucite frame, double rounded top handles, and gold clas...
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.