1950s Pearlescent Trapeze Clear Lucite Top Handle Bag
Located in London, GB
A trapeze design is one of the more desirable shapes for collectors and although unlabelled, the quality suggests it was manufactured by one of the greats - Charles S Khan, Florida H...
Hermes bag 'Florida' circa 1970
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - A Collection circa 1970, under the direction ofRobert Dumas. Black porosus crocodile Florida bag with golden metal elements. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Le...
1950s Kahn of Florida Gold Confetti Lucite Double Handled Bag
By Charles S. Kahn, Inc.
Located in London, GB
1950s clear and pearlescent hexagonal confetti lucite bag. The original label reads 'Charles S. Kahn Inc. - Miami, Florida', a collectable brand known as Kahn of Florida. Some of the...
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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 Handbags.Fantastic Style and Design of a Thick hand Carved Clear Lucite Handbag with Beautiful Sid...
Mid Century Box Purse Hanbag by JR Florida featuring Elephants
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Very impressive handbag for the Collector. U.S.A.. Circa 1950’s.
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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
All parts are in perfect working order and the original Label sticker is still on the inner bag, below hinge, and reads “Florida Handbags” in black script print, with “Made in Florid...
Florida Handbags White Marble and Carved Crystal Lucite Box Purse, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
material: Lucite noteworthy: wipe down with soft cloth moistened only with water to clean; avoid abrasives and chemical cleaning agents repairs: none condition: good with light ...
1950s Clear Carved Lucite & Rhinestone Barrel Bag
Located in London, GB
The bag was almost certainly manufactured by one of the greats - Charles S Khan, Florida Handbags or Patricia of Miami. Very good condition for its age and rarity with light surface...
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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 the 1960s.
Novelty Golfing Handbag Tote, C.1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
C.1960 novelty top handle handbag with a charming golfing motif by Owen Originals of Florida.
1950s Confetti Lucite bag handbag purse by Florida Handbags Miami
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
The interior is clean and excellent, with original Label “FLORIDA HANDBAGS” over “MADE IN MIAMI” , and the handles attached with brass rivets, capped inside and out, and the rear is ...
Vintage J R Florida Tapestry Box Purse Handbag
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Design by “JR Florida” as gilt stamp marked to the internal pocket.
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 frame hand bag features a clear vinyl cover over linen with a silver chrome ball 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.
Vintage Lucite & Wicker Box "Florida" Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adorable and trendy white woven wicker and marbleized white Lucite with brass accent butterfly, "Florida" hand bag. Features an abstract carved Lucite butterfly and floral ...
JR Florida Lucite Embroidered Monogram Box Handbag, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fully lined with one interior storage pocket and signed on the interior JR Florida. This multi purpose bag would be a great travel bag, make up case as well as its original purpose o...
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 handbag features a front butterfly motif made of fabric applique under clear vinyl.
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 frame hand bag features a clear vinyl cover over linen with a silver chrome ball and ...
Lana Marks Red Alligator Shoulder or Clutch Bag
By Lana Marks
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
Based in Palm Beach, Florida, Lana Marks is handbag designer to the stars.
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 glittering piece is executed with a Lucite body of gold confetti and subtle pastel m...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...
Prada Galleria Medium Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Orange crocodile leather exterior Gold-tone hardware Double-rolled top handles Detachable and adjustable crocodile leather shoulder strap Zip closure at top Leather-lined interior wi...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in rare limited edition Plomb (Off Black). SO chic! Simply a perfect neutral bag that is just shy of the Black which reveals as ...
Gianni Versace Leather and Lace Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black leather and lace dress by Gianni Versace. It has flower pattern lace cap sleeve semi fitted bodice and around the hem. The leather skirt portion has a subtle A lin...
$48,600
H 10.63 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Fuschia Shiny Crocodile Porosus Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2014
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Hermès Birkin 35 in fuchsia shiny porosus crocodile from 2014 is a striking example of the house’s craftsmanship, paired with palladium hardware. The structured silhouette is so...
New $24.000 Gucci Crocodile Dusty Turquoise Top Handle Shoulder Strap Medium Bag
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Gucci Crocodile Bamboo Top Handle Bag with Shoulder Strap F/W 2017 Collection, Size Medium. Dusty Turquoise Crocodile Leather, Top Handle Bag with Removable Crocodile Shoulder St...
GUCCI TOM FORD small beaded bag S/S 2000
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Rubiera, RE
GUCCI TOM FORD collection S/S 2000 Small bag embroidered with camouflage-effect beads in blue and beige. It closes with a flap and magnetic button. Gold-tone metal rectangular link ...
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
BOTTEGA VENETA red white blue woven leather 2024 SOLSTICE Hobo Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Solstice hobo in red, white, and navy blue intrecciato-woven lambskin leather, the house's signature weave rendered in a bold tricolor graphic pattern o...
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...
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cas...
Dolce & Gabbana Autumn-Winter 1990 beaded corset blouse
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana Autumn-Winter 1990 beaded corset blouse
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Museum Psychedelic Velvet Acrylic Ring Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite bucket bag from Gucci's Fall/Winter 1999 collection, designed by Tom Ford, showcases his iconic psychedelic silk velvet pattern. The bag features a sleek lucite hoop h...
Hermes Birkin 25 Gold Togo Leather With Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Togo Birkin 25 in Gold. This classic handbag is beautifully crafted of Togo calfskin leather in golden brown. The bag features rolled leather top handles ...
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.