A celluloid frame and crocheted silk fringed handbag, with flapper motif, France
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A most unusual and dramatic handbag, with full fringing and a characterful motif.
A celluloid frame and crocheted silk fringed handbag, with flapper motif, France
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A most unusual and dramatic handbag, with full fringing and a characterful motif.
Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Flapper Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Minaudiere. Black Celluloid with blue bakelite fittings and sapphire crystal inlay. Large black silk tassel conceals lipstick holder. Lid opens to reveal po...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2008 "Flapper Novak" Black Leather Large Clutch Purse Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2008 "Flapper Novak" Black Leather Large Clutch Purse Bag Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: 2008 "Flapper Novak" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: ...
Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch! This rare gem features two gold metal chains, and can be adjusted to wear long or shor...
VINTAGE ART DECO BLACK CROCHET GOLD TONE FLAPPER PURSE
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is an extraordinary large black thick crochet purse with gold tone frame and clasp. The interior is a black satin. Both interior and exterior are pristine. Measurements:...
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Petite Evening Bag Noir Flapper Style
Located in Pahrump, NV
The gold chain can be folded away so that the handbag can be used either as a clutch or as a purse.
Sophisticated Art Deco Deep Red Beaded Flapper Evening Bag with Tassel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This gorgeous Art Deco era evening bag is made from crocheted red silk thread embroidered entirely with faceted red glass beads. Beaded loops are embroidered in rows along the bag f...
1920s Art Deco Black & Red Bead Flapper Handbag
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and chic design 1920s Art Deco handbag in black and red beadwork. The body of the bag is firm with a flat round bottom to maintain its shape when set on a surface. The ent...
Mod 1960's Hand Painted Leather Handbag With Flapper Girl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oh you pretty things! This bohemian handbag looks like it would fit right into the mod scene of swinging 1960's London boutiques such as Biba.
1920s Gilt Frame Beaded Flapper Bag
Located in London, GB
This early 1920's cream kid leather lined flapper bag is comprised of extraordinary gold, silver and brown beadwork. It has a gilt frame, chain handle and ball clasp. In excellent ...
Oversized 21" 1920s Beaded Flapper Purse- Museum Quality Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
From the Suzanne Mounts Collection: Possibly the longest 1920s beaded purse we have ever seen. From the top of the handle to the bottom of the loops, the bag is 21 inches long! Th...
Vintage 1920's Flapper Opulent Blue Glass Beaded Purse Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
From the Suzanne Mounts Collection: This is a magnificent and exceptionally beautiful vintage 1920s handbag, made of blue iridescent glass beads and metal links. The top is domina...
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis purse comprised of a gold purse frame and Dresden mesh. The bag is lined in silk and comes with a small metal backed mirror that we found in the interi...
1920's Antique Vintage Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
This is a fabulous and very beautiful Whiting & Davis mesh purse. It was designed to carry a ladies necessities for a night out on the town. This purse is in good vintage condition, ...
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
FROM THE SUZANNE MOUNTS COLLECTION: Vintage 1920's Whiting and Davis Enamel Mesh Purse Evening Bag Whiting & Davis gold mesh purse. Interior is unlined and all mesh is tight to t...
1920’s ‘Carpetbag’ Micro Glass Beaded Flapper Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Micro beaded handbags from the 1800’s and early 1900’s are amazing examples of a handmade art form that are as beautiful to look at as they are to carry. This rather large example d...
Art Deco 1920's Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Chain Mail Flapper Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whiting & Davis has been producing fashionable handbags since the late 1800’s and perfected mesh designs in the 1900's that originally were hand formed. This 1920's version is simil...
Flapper Style C.1990 Bottega Veneta Black Silk Drawstring Handbag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Atlanta, GA
Put on your best flapper dress and grab this modern day drawstring handbag for a night on the town.
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. ...
Velvet & Rhinestones C.1950 Flapper Inspired Evans Powder Compact Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
What a gem! This precious Evans black velvet handbag with silk tassel and handle moonlights as a rhinestone encrusted powder and rouge mirrored compact. The Evans Co. can trace it'...
1920s Celluloid Flapper Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming deco dance purse minaudiere for everything a girl needed back in the 1920s. The tubular celluloid purse unscrews into 3 parts to reveal powder puff area, a mirror and open c...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2008 “Flapper Novak” Black Lenticular Optical Illusion Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2008 “Flapper Novak” Black Gold 3D Lenticular Optical Illusion Clutch Handbag Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Manufacturer Style Name: Flapper Novak Clu...
Exquiste Antique Steel Beaded Flapper Hand Bag
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Cabochons stones on the frame in Green Large clasp Fringe still in tact at the bottom Comes with its original chan...
1920s Folk art americana Beaded Flapper bag
Located in Wallkill, NY
Totally beaded 1920s handbag Folk art motif *beaded fringe *Floral motif on frame *silk lined intact - Measures 11 inches x 8.25 inches. This is out of our massive collection of Hop...
Floral Beaded Flapper Silk Hand Bag Antique
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Blue Cabochons on the clip closure. Lining in nice shape, this bag is just about 100 years old and looks amazing! Measures 8 in. wide x 12 ...
Antique Steel Beaded Flapper Hand Bag 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Cabochons stones on the frame in Green. Has a large ornate clasp. It comes with its original purse and mirror. Measurin...
Antique Beaded Flapper Hand Bag 1920s Purse
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Fabulous colorway on this, purple, green and red, just stunning!! Cabochons stones on the frame in Red and blue. Ornat...
Graphic Art Deco 1920's Flapper Beaded Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector, deep rich jewel tones are combined with chocolate brown, cream and black beads in a stunning Art Deco design. The bag has an etched metal frame with a...
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H 9.75 in W 9 in D 0.5 in
Shimmering Antique Art Deco 1920s Marcasite Beaded Paisley Flapper Evening Bag
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully textured, antique estate paisley fabric purse from the 1920's is richly embellished with thousands of tiny, hand-sewn, semi-precious marcasite stones which enhance and el...
Striking Vintage 1920s Art Deco Purse Blue & Silver Beaded Tassel Flapper Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1920s blue beaded flapper purse. Features intricate silver frame, with beads at ends of both clasps. Beautiful floral silk lining. Perfect size for an iPhone, card...
ART DECO c.1920's Gray Chevron Metal Mesh Enamel Frame Top Flapper Evening Purse
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Art Deco c.1920's gray metal mesh enamel frame top flapper evening purse. Taupe and charcoal gray chevron patterned metal mesh body. Silver-toned metal frame top with black a...
Vintage 1920's Beaded Evening Bag 1920's Flapper Purse Blue and Red Beaded Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful 1920's beaded bag, showcases the most intricate and beautiful beadwork. Rendered in a sparkling cobalt blue glass beaded background which contours a vibrant red flower...
1920's FRENCH GOLD ORNATE FILIGREE BEADED FRINGE FLAPPER PURSE
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming flapper bag made of gold ornate frame and golden beads. The wrist loop handle is beaded. Satin lining trimmed with pink flowers. Most likely from France. Excellent condition!
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H 14.18 in W 4.73 in L 18.51 in
Alexander McQueen Red Croc Embossed Patent Leather Novak Flapper Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Functional and stylish, this designer label's collections capture the effortless, elegant finesse of the modern woman. Crafted from quality materials, this chic bag is easy to carry ...
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W 6 in D 3 in L 18 in
20th Century Metal Mesh Enamel Floral Flapper Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary & New Art Nouveau Style Whiting & Davis Large Black Metal Mesh Enamel Floral Motif Flapper Evening Bag. Features gold brass hardware detail. This jet black large hand ba...
Antique Whiting & Davis Sterling Silver Mesh Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Early 1900'S collectors signed Whiting & Davis Sterling Silver mesh flapper bag wristlet. Incredible delicate and always sturdy this Whiting & Davis flapper handbag feat...
Vintage Art Deco Celluloid Frame Silk Crochet Flapper Evening Bag Handbag Purse
Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire
A really beautiful example of a 1920s Art Deco celluloid evening bag, made from silk crochet with tassel, has silk lining with sequin trim. In excellent condition for such a delica...
80'S Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Flapper Fringe Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting & Davis Art Deco style gold and ruby metal mesh floral motif 110th anniversary "Heritage" flapper bag. Features a fringe detail bottom and chain link shoulder s...
1920"S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Flapper Bag-Signed
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920"S Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Sterling and silver plate Metal Mesh Flapper Evening Bag-Signed. This coveted style features a soldered metal mesh body with coveted fringe de...
1920'S Art Deco Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh "Dresden" Flapper Evening Bag-Signed
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920'S Art Deco Whiting & Davis Metal Fine Ring Mesh "Dresden" Flapper Evening Bag. Features a gold plated high relief floral motif frame and gold chain link strap with a abstract en...
1920'S Art Deco Metal Mesh Mandolin Flapper Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920'S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Enameled Floral Motif "Mandolin" Flapper Bag with "Vandyke" skirt detail. Features a gorgeous high relief silver plate floral motif ...
$9,047
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen striped cotton and lace dress with pleated skirt, ss 2005
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen dress ▪ Constructed from a fine cotton-silk fabric in two colour-ways of red, cream and blue stripes ▪ Ivory lace inserts and trim ▪ Low-waisted skirt made up of...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
Moschino Silk Color Block Maxi Skirt
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous patchwork silk skirt in greens, pinks, red and brown from Moschino. It is work intensive with dozens of 1 1/2 X 1 1/2" squares joined together forming the front of the sk...
Vintage Whiting and Davis Chainmail Crossbody Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Super festive and fun vintage Whiting and Davis crossbody handbag! This is the perfect going out bag as the chainmail fabric is so special and eye catching but the crossbody style ma...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...
John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the waist. It has a 2 tier skirt, the sho...
Gianni Versace Couture Silk Dress with Leather Hip Band A/W 2001
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress from Gianni Versace in an abstract bright pink, taupe, black and white print. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, a top stitched leather inset around the hips...
Dolce & Gabbana Pink Green Geometric Print Lace up Sides Silk Dress 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adj...
John Galliano Rare Deco Inspired High Style Gown
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa f/w 2008 John Galliano mauve silk charmeuse dress adorned with deco inspired faux pearl and crystal beadwork. Features kimono sleeves. Draped neckline held securely with sing...
$233Sale Price|20% Off
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Silk Satin Sandals Size 38 Made in Italy
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Capri, IT
Dolce & Gabbana Silk satin sandals totally made in italy in size 38
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
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.