1950s Pearlescent Trapeze Clear Lucite Top Handle Bag
Located in London, GB
manufactured by one of the greats - Charles S Khan, Florida Handbags or Patricia of Miami. The pearlescent
1950s Pearlescent Trapeze Clear Lucite Top Handle Bag
Located in London, GB
manufactured by one of the greats - Charles S Khan, Florida Handbags or Patricia of Miami. The pearlescent
1950s Kahn of Florida Gold Confetti Lucite Double Handled Bag
By Charles S. Kahn, Inc.
Located in London, GB
. Kahn Inc. - Miami, Florida', a collectable brand known as Kahn of Florida. Some of the most spectacular
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H 10.5 in W 8 in D 3.75 in
Beautiful Clear Diamond Cut Design Lucite Handbag with Lucite Ball Feet
Located in New York, NY
Mint Condition Never Used Large Lucite Handbag with Original Tag that reads Florida
Mid Century Box Purse Hanbag by JR Florida featuring Elephants
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Mid Century Box Handbag with Tapestry Elephants and swirled Honey Lucite Handle, still in perfect
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H 3.94 in W 7.29 in D 4.14 in
1950s Rare Lucite Lace and Rhinestone purse handbag by Florida Handbags in pink
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Mid Century Florida Handbag in the palest pink with “Gilt sparkles” in diagonals, within the Lace
Florida Handbags White Marble and Carved Crystal Lucite Box Purse, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
x 3 5/8” deep handle drop: 5 ½” label: Florida Handbags (made in Miami)
1950s Clear Carved Lucite & Rhinestone Barrel Bag
Located in London, GB
, the home of the "Florida style" lucite bag, as the resort was frequented by the rich and famous during
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H 4 in D 3 in L 8 in
Unique Box Handbag with Embroidery and Tortoise Handle 1960s JL Bags Florida
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a pretty little box purse or handbag that was made by JL Bags Florida USA, most likely in
Novelty Golfing Handbag Tote, C.1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
Originals of Florida. The vinyl or leatherette handbag is in navy blue with a red interior and a
1950s Confetti Lucite bag handbag purse by Florida Handbags Miami
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
working perfectly. The interior is clean and excellent, with original Label “FLORIDA HANDBAGS” over “MADE
Vintage J R Florida Tapestry Box Purse Handbag
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Mid Century Handbag in Black tapestry with intricate Floral / Rose design, Gilt Fittings and Honey
Mid-Century Lucite and Vinyl Florida Hand Bag By, Charles Kahn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern "Florida" Lucite Hand Bag By, Charles Kahn. This Lucite marbleized handle and
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H 3.25 in W 8 in D 5.5 in L 10 in
1950s Florida Handbags Pearl Lucite Handbag - 24K Gold Plated Hardware
Located in Houston, TX
1950s Florida Handbags pearlized frosted Lucite handbag with 24K gold plating. Wonderfully
Vintage Lucite & Wicker Box "Florida" Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, "Florida" hand bag. Features an abstract carved Lucite butterfly and floral motif under clear
JR Florida Lucite Embroidered Monogram Box Handbag, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1050'S Collectible & Adorable JR Florida Box Style Navy Blue & White, Crewel Monogrammed Box Style
60'SWicker & Lucite Butterflies "Florida" Hong Kong HandBag
By Atlas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960'S Chic & Trending woven wicker and Lucite tortoise tone handbag. This iconic 1960'S
Mid-Century Lucite and Vinyl Florida Hand Bag By, Charles Kahn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern "Florida" Lucite Hand Bag By, Charles Kahn. This Lucite marbleized handle and
Lana Marks Red Alligator Shoulder or Clutch Bag
By Lana Marks
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
Beach, Florida, Lana Marks is handbag designer to the stars. A friend of the late Diana, Princess of
50'S Carved Lucite & Gold Confetti Box Wristlet Style Purse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950’S Art Deco Style, Carved Lucite & Gold Confetti Box Top Handle "Florida" Purse-Handbag. This
$22,551
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Ivory Satin Cutwork Formal Dress, ss 1996
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Formal / Bridal Dress ▪ 'L'Ecole de Danse' collection, Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Crafted from ivory crepe-backed satin cutwork ▪ Boat neck design ▪ Features a lo...
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, 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...
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...
Paco Rabanne Metal Disc Bag circa 1969
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New Hope, PA
French designer Paco Rabanne is best known for his revolutionary 1968 dresses made from metal discs and rings. This rare handbag soon followed, made from the same materials. The bag ...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
Shockingly New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Final Collection Heels Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size 37 * Tom Ford Era Velvet Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977. Th...
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa early 2000 John Galliano for the House of Dior strapless blush pink silk bias cut gown. Fashionably adorned with hand tie bows slightly asymmetric down front of bodice extendi...
Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare and unique piece to behold, this original vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Coat, Rendered in a cream wool and lined in silk, is just the piece to add to your couture collecti...
$12,300
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
Christian Dior Haute Couture Matrix Collection Men Skirt Automne Hiver 1999-2000
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Unique waxed cotton and leather "skirt" by John Galliano for Christian Dior Haute Couture. The collection from which this "skirt" derives from was presented at Versailles. Guests we...
$19,134
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, 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...
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Iconic Lace Inserted Crepe Gown
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Lace Inserted Silk Crepe Gown from the 1970's. Made in the period when Lagerfeld helmed the direction of Chloe with his weightless body conscious layer...
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.