1980 Valentino Exotic Lizard Clutch W/ Gold Spiral Hardware Made In Italy
By Valentino Night, Valentino
Located in Gresham, OR
with gold spiral bound flap closure. Red satin lining. Fantastic and unique hardware design. Medium
1980 Valentino Exotic Lizard Clutch W/ Gold Spiral Hardware Made In Italy
By Valentino Night, Valentino
Located in Gresham, OR
with gold spiral bound flap closure. Red satin lining. Fantastic and unique hardware design. Medium
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H 9 in D 4 in L 11.5 in
Chanel Electric Blue Large Drawstring Bucket Bag with Flap Closure
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Brand: Chanel Manufactured: France Color: Electric Blue Size: Medium Bag Length: 11.5" Bag Height: 9" Bag Depth: 4" Strap Drop: 18"
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H 5.3 in W 8.66 in D 2.55 in
Chanel Vintage red lambskin Diana chain shoulder flap bag with CC closure, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Chanel lipstick red lamb leather classic 2.55 flap chain shoulder bag, Diana purse
Chanel Black and White Purse
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chanel black and white purse. With envelope style flap, CC logo closure, and the classic
Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Purse
Located in Topanga, CA
Whiting and Davis shiny gold mesh purse with fold over flap closure and shiny gold chain strap that
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Purse/Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Purse/Wallet Black signature leather purse with flap closure and logo
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H 6 in D 1.5 in L 9 in
CHANEL Navy Leather Double CC Closure Flap With Top Handle and Shoulder Strap
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
: 1792639 • Interior Pockets: One slip pocket and one zippered pocket • Closure: Two CC twist locks
Dolce & Gabbana Rose & Lemons Richly Embellished Raffia Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
. Styled with magnetic, flap closure and polka-dot lining with interior zipped and slip pockets. Rrp £2375
Fendi Vintage White Textured Leather Convertible Mini Handbag
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
wiast purse. Flap with twist closure. 3 sections, 1 zip section and 1 flat open pocket inside. Gold
Fendi Vintage White Leather Textured Convertible Mini Handbag
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
wiast purse. Flap with twist closure. 3 sections, 1 zip section and 1 flat open pocket inside. Gold
Chanel Petite Pink Flap with CC Closure
By Chanel
Located in Narberth, PA
Chanel petite pink flap with crème whipstitch detailing and gold-plated CC closure. Hologram reads
Damian Morrison Gray/Multi Python Clutch with Flap Closure
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Damian Morrison Gray/Multi Python Clutch with Flap Closure 10.5" W x 6" H x .5" D
Reed Krakoff Multicolor Leather Crossbody Bag with Flap Closure
By Reed Krakoff
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Reed Krakoff Multicolor Crossbody Bag with Flap Closure Cream/Orange/White 7"W x 6"H x 2.5"D
Overall flap snap closure with embellishment. Interior is leather and fabric
By Loewe
Located in Irvine, CA
Overall flap snap closure with embellishment. Interior is leather and fabric lined and contains two
Vintage Chanel black 2.55 classic double flap bag with golden CC motif closure.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980's vintage Chanel black 2.55 classic double flap purse with golden CC motif closure and gold
Vintage 90s Cartier Panthère Top Handle Bag with Flap Down Closure
By Cartier
Located in Malibu, CA
top handles, fold over snap closure. Inside the main compartment, there is a small divider, and an
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H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Chanel Champagne Color Metallic Lame Mini Hobo Bag with Two Flaps for Closure
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with the circle framed CC logo. Flat shoulder strap and dual flaps to secure the open top. Champagne
Jimmy Choo Leopard Print Calf Hair Flap Pochette With Snap Closure
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
calf hair, gold tone hardware bearing signature logo and flap with snap closure. Leather and nylon
Yves Saint Laurent Black Purse with Tassel
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yves Saint Laurent black velveteen purse with top stitched patent leather flap closure and fringe
Overall flap snap closure. Interior is leather lined with ten credit card slip
By Bulgari
Located in Irvine, CA
Overall flap snap closure. Interior is leather lined with ten credit card slip pockets, two
1940s Cherry Red Snakeskin Box Purse
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fantastic box purse with front flap closure on the diagonal; turn-lock brass closure. Black faille
Trussardi Vintage electric blue grained leather 80s purse
By Trussardi
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Trussardi electric blue grained leather 80s purse. Flap with logo patch. Velcro closure. Two
Bottega Veneta - NEW Parkeet Green Leather Cassette Crossbody w/ Coin Purse
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Sanford, FL
Bottega Veneta - NEW Parkeet Green Leather Cassette Crossbody w/ Coin Purse Description Flap with
Bottega Veneta - NEW Parkeet Green Leather Cassette Crossbody w/ Coin Purse
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Sanford, FL
Bottega Veneta - NEW Parkeet Green Leather Cassette Crossbody w/ Coin Purse Description * Flap
Chanel Tweed Shearling Wallet On Chain WOC Crossbody Bag 2019
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
the front, a removable coin purse, a front flap with snap closure, and a beige leather interior with
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H 3.5 in W 5.75 in D 1.75 in
New Chanel Gold Metallic Ltd Edition Mini Flap Bag With Jeweled Closure 14671349
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Crafted between 2010 and 2011, this iconic Chanel Gold Metallic Ltd Edition Mini Flap Bag is
Valentino Boutique Silk Ruffle Neck Blouse 1980s
By Valentino Couture, Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk charmeuse blouse shirt by Valentino. It buttons on the side front with delicate black faceted glass buttons and is adorned with layers of beautiful gold flower...
$5,455
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 -UK 10 - US 6
Jean Paul Gaultier gold lace and silk organza corseted jacket, ss 1988
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier gold lace corseted jacket backed with black silk organza. Spring-Summer 1988
$1,800
Size: Fits like a Small/Medium
BADGLEY MISCHKA COUTURE 2011 Vintage Runway Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress Train
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Couture Resort 2011 Vintage Runway Ivory color Petals are meant to resemble feathers, however, there are no actual feathers on this dress Missing size and comp tag Ha...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...
$10,638
Size: FR 34 - UK 6 - IT 38 - US 0
Gucci by Tom Ford purple embroidered lace flared evening pants, fw 1999
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford purple embroidered lace and silk flared evening pants with leather ribbon bows on knees Fall-Winter 1999
FENDI Embroidered Baguette Handbag Flap Bag Clutch - Full Set
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Special Piece, ultrarare collector's Baguette bag by FENDI Wonderful rare Fendi Baguette Bag Hand-embroidery on front and back Black exotic ostrich leg leather trimmings Adjustable ...
$38,419
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT 2003 Jeweled Embellished Runway Clutch Bag
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT 2003 Collection Jeweled Embellished PVC Clutch Brown Satin Underlay and Lining. Kiss-lock Closure. Silver-tone hardware. Measurement: 10 inches x 4.5...
Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE An incredibly rare dress from Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2006 This really is a work of art, a tasseled flapper style mini dress. The dress is sheer mesh and i...
$19,209
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...
$6,614
Size: IT44 - FR40 - UK12 - US8
Dolce & Gabbana Chartreuse Lace Mini Dress with Red Bead Embroidery, FW 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Chartreuse Chantilly lace, crimson red stretch silk satin ▪...
Valentino "Boutique" Champagne Crepe de Chine Micro Embroidered Halter Top
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino "Boutique" champagne silk crepe de chine evening halter tie back top is wonderfully detailed with micro hand-embroidered with sequins done from the renowned house of...
$10,229
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Gianni Versace black lace and oroton metal chainmail strapless corset, fw 1999
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace black oroton metal chainmail evening corset ▪ 96% Metal, 4% Silk ▪ Lace trim ▪ Fringed hem ▪ Built-in corset ▪ IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4 ▪ Fall-Winter 1999
$14,407
Size: UK12 - FR40 - US8
Vivienne Westwood The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Corseted Draped Silk Dress, 2012
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Evening Dress ▪ The Red Carpet Capsule Collection, 2012 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Made in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebration ▪ A meti...
Oscar De La Renta F/W 2004 Cashmere Studded Embroidered Limited Edition Jacket 4
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar De La Renta Cashmere Studded Embroidered Jacket. This Jacket is a Perfect Example of the Amazing Work Unforgettable Fashion Maestro Oscar De La Renta. F/W 2004 Collection Desi...
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.
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.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.