1965 Enid Collins 'Money Tree' Original Box Bag
By Enid Collins
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Enid Collins 1965 'Money Tree' Original box bag. Light wood background, hand painted with coin and jewel appliqué. Has a brass turn lock on an off white leather latch with matching o...
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H 8.5 in D 2.75 in L 8.5 in
Whimsical Enid Collins Blonde Wood Jeweled Sea Life Themed Box Purse c 1960s
By Enid Collins
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical Enid Collins blonde pine wood jeweled sea life themed box purse c 1960s The charming retro wood box purse is decorated with an enamel stenciled underwater ocean scene illu...
1960's Enid Collins 'Night Owl' Wood Box Bag
By Enid Collins, Collins of Texas
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1960's Enid Collins wooden box bag. The body of the bag is made of light wood with an owl motif painted on the front side and adorned with large and medium rhinestones and ...
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H 3.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Original Box Purse by Enid Collins hand-decorated Painted & Signed 1970's USA
By Enid Collins
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a stunning and rare vintage **Original Box Bag** by renowned American artist **Enid Collins**, a timeless piece that beautifully captures mid-century style and craftsmanshi...
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1967 Enid Collins 'Glitterbugs' Handbag
By Enid Collins
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Original hand decorated Enid Collins 1967 'Glitterbugs' box bag. Olive green stained wood exterior with black hard handle and brass fittings. Circular mirror under the lid, interior ...
1960's Enid Collins Flora and Fauna Wood Handbag
By Enid Collins
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lovely condition collectible Enid Collins wooden Flora and Fauna hand bag from 1960's. Very good, original, unrestored condition which is a rare find. Interior in clean condition wit...
Enid Collins Cable Car Box Bag
By Enid Collins, Collins of Texas
Located in Alford, MA
During the 1950s and '60s, Enid Collins produced a popular and collectible line of themed and decorated handbags, both totes and box bags. This wooden box bag celebrates the cable ca...
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H 4.5 in W 2 in L 8.5 in
1960s Enid Collins Rectangle Wood Top Handle Bag with White Dove Details
By Enid Collins
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Enid Collin pine coloured wood rectangle box handbag. The bag features two hand painted doves facing each other with applied white beads, rhinestone and floral embellishment. ...
1960's Enid Collins 'Roadrunner' Wooden Box Bag
By Enid Collins, Collins of Texas
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Enid Collins/Collins of Texas light wooden square top handle bag. The bag features a Roadrunner and a star on the front adorned with gold hardware, white cabochons and amber r...
Fabulous 1960s Enid Collins Fine Feathers jewelled purse bag
By Enid Collins
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Handbag, 1960's Enid Collins "Fine Feathers", Jewelled fronted purse.
Enid Collins Owl & Pussycat Handbag
Located in Chicago, IL
The owl and pussycat bag is one of Enid Collins classic designs. This wooden box bag has a rigid lucite handle and closes with a leather strap and brass toggle closure. The modernist...
Enid Collins Papier Mache Handbag
By Enid Collins
Located in Chicago, IL
Cheerful, handmade papier mache box bag with jeweled flower by Enid Collins. It rests on little brass button feet. The height given below is the overall height including the handl...
Fabulous 1960s Enid Collins of Texas STAR DUST Black Wooden Box Bag Purse
By Enid Collins
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This totally Fabulous 1960s Enid Collins of Texas STAR DUST Black Wooden Box Bag Purse is a rare black evening example of Collins work, and is among her most sought after handmade de...
Opulent Jeweled Serpent Clasp Evening Bag
Located in University City, MO
Opulent jeweled serpent clasp evening bag The elegant evening bag is designed with a crystal encrusted serpent clasp The embossed chocolate brown vinyl covering emulates re...
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set IT42
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this two-piece black pantsuit features a fitted tunic top and high-waisted flared trousers. The set is accented with bold, strategi...
Gucci mini bamboo handle wallet/ crossbody
By Gucci
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Gucci Black Nylon Bamboo Handle Mini Wallet Handbag Material Nylon Color Black Length 18 cm /7,08 inches Height 12 cm/ 4,72 inches Authentic Gucci Mini Wallet Hanbag in black ny...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
1960s Walborg Daffodil Yellow Faceted Teardrop Beaded & Sequined Basket Bag
By Walborg
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Walborg Daffodil Yellow Faceted Teardrop Beaded & Sequined Basket Bag: Gold Lurex hand bag covered in gold sequins and yellow teardrop fringe lucite beading. Nested inside is a...
$425
H 4.75 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro bead pattern, punctuated by delicate pink and blue pavé flowers. A diminutive but powe...
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 ...
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1960s Italian Black + Gold Beaded Vintage 60s Evening Bag Handbag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1960s black and gold beaded Italian evening bag! Intricate gold chain can be worn on the shoulder, or crossbody. Snaps shut to secure all your belongings. Fits more than re...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D01019 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Collection: 2006 Material:...
Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag from the turn of the 20th century in France. Lavishly hand embroidered with roses on black silk faille within a bronze frame set with a cit...
Black emboss leather hand bag Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black emboss leather hand bag.Heart shape gold metal hardware to hold the handle. One flat pocket outside. One small pocket with zip inside. Branded nylon lining. SIZE : 25cm X 20cm...
Lulu Guinness 1996 Documented Velvet Violet Flower Pot Bag
By Lulu Guinness
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fun and quirky Lulu Guinness violet flower pot mini bag from 1996. The pot is made from a purple silk velvet with a lid that is covered with purple and green faux violets. A matching...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Green Knit and Satin Evening Ensemble, SS 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A two-piece ensemble from Christian Dior by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 1999, consisting of a fitted cable-knit sweater and a coordinating column skirt in a muted seafoam green hue....
$396
W 4.25 in D 1.37 in L 6.8 in
Silver and White Diamond Design Beaded Bag with Silver Tone Fittings circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Shimmering silver and white diamond design beaded bag with silver tone fittings. Measuring length at the base 17.5 cm / 6.8 inches by width 10.8 cm / 4.25 inches, and depth 3.5 cm / ...
Rare Rosenfeld Victorian Style Jewelry Casket Purse
By Harry Rosenfeld Originals, Harry Rosenfeld
Located in New York, NY
Charming and Rare Rosenfeld Victorian Style Jewelry Casket Purse from the 1960's. Designed as an etched gilt brass casket with quilted velvet interior and cool plexiglass cover. Gilt...
Printed and branded canvas hand-bag Emilio Pucci
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed and branded canvas hand-bag. Silver metal hardware. 2 compartments inside and 2 pockets with zip. Studs underneath. Branded fabric. branded nylon lining. SIZE 35 cm X 30 cm ...
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.