Evans Compact
Mid-20th Century Wallets and Small Accessories
1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
People Also Browsed
1970s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Vanity Items
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Wedding Dresses
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Boxes and Cases
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century North American Art Deco Vanity Items
Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vanity Items
1950s English Evening Bags and Minaudières
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items
Enamel
1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
1980s French Evening Dresses
1970s Decorative Objects
1940s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
1930s Hats
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items
Enamel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items
Recent Sales
1960s American Handbags and Purses
Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
1950s American Top Handle Bags
1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
1950s American Wallets and Small Accessories
1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
1950s American Cosmetic Bags
1950s American Novelty Bags
1950s American Cosmetic Bags
1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
1950s American Handbags and Purses
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Handbags and Purses
1940s American Handbags and Purses
1950s American Cosmetic Bags
1950s Clutches
Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
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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.