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Mariano Fortuny Pink Coral Stencilled Velvet Drawstring Bag
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
Fortunys stenciled velvet drawstring bags found a use for small pieces of his precious velvets, their sizes vary due to the dimensions of the cuts.They are exceedingly rare. The h...
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Mariano Fortuny Rare Black Stencilled Velvet Drawstring Bag
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
Fortunys stenciled velvet drawstring bags found a use for small pieces of his precious velvets, their sizes vary due to the dimensions of the cuts.They are exceedingly rare. ...
Price Upon Request
Mariano Fortuny Rare Black Stencilled Velvet Drawstring Bag
By Fortuny
Located in Riverdale, NY
Fortunys stenciled velvet drawstring bags found a use for small pieces of his precious velvets, their sizes vary due to the dimensions of the cuts.They are exceedingly rare.
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Deco Sterling Silver 1920s Fortuny Faille Fabric Pleated Bag
Located in New York, NY
This is definitely one of a kind deco purse the fortuny pleated fabric is in excellent condition.
Evening Bag with Black Fortuny Style Pleats and Gold and Silver Brocade Accent
Located in New Hope, PA
The handle and the bag are made form black Fortuny style pleated fabric and the top of the bag is silver and gold floral brocade.
Black silk velvet evening reticule Venetia Studium
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fortuny style silk velvet evening bag from Venetia Studium, the atelier-firm known worldwide for the exclusive production of the original Lamps...Black silk velvet with Venetian glas...
Fendi Bronze Holographic Fortuny Leather Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Fendi's Spy bag is designed in a bronze holographic Fortuny leather that makes it a gorgeous addition to your collection.
Patricia Lester 3 Pc Silver Silk Pleated Suit with Beaded Accent's
By Patricia Lester
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Patricia Lester 3 Pc Silver Silk Pleated Suit with Beaded Accent's Consisting of a skirt, tunic , cord belt and silk bag. Thousands of Fortuny type micro pleats embellished with gu...
Vivienne Westwood Gold Metallic Lace Corset, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Corset ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Gold metallic lace ▪ Ivory cotton mesh side panels ▪ Built-in boning ▪ Zip closure at the centre-back ▪ Size: UK10 - US6...
Haute-Couture Chanel coat-dress pink wild silk
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Haute-Couture Chanel coat-dress shall numbered in pink wild silk and mother of pearl buttons
$290Sale Price|34% Off
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The i...
$21,733
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano black twill evening dress with floral feather appliqués, fw 2005
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Constructed from black acetate-viscose twill ▪ Silk flower stem shaped inserts ▪ Organza and tulle floral appliqués ▪ De...
1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Austin, TX
CHRISTIAN LACROIX lace floral dress Condition: Excellent 29.5" bust, 26" waist, 29" hips, 42" length size US 4 / FR 36 / S
Emanuel Ungaro Ethereal Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emanuel Ungaro dreamlike evening dress fashioned of layers of silk chiffon. Shade is a very soft pearl white with underdress of light blue. So it creates an attractive visual sha...
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Donald Brooks Unworn Vintage 1970s Hand Painted Tulle Embroidered Dress
By Donald Brooks
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely incredible unworn vintage Donald Brooks dress in hand-painted hand-embroidered tulle that just glows with different layered colors. Stunning design and colors! One of the ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1999 “The Overlook” Gray Check Fringe Jacket Skirt Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1999 “The Overlook” Gray Check Fringe Jacket Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 1999 “The Overlook” Designer: Alexander McQueen ...
1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Velvet Russian Collection Jacket w/Silk Ties
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent Russian collection black velvet jacket with Pierrot collar and black silk cord neck ties. In excellent condition - size tag 40.
$38,033
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...
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...
NWT S/S 2006 Versace by Donatella Sheer Plunging Backless Silk Satin Slip Gown
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The dress features soutache appliqué in an ornate baroque-inspired scrollwork design that forms the shoulder straps. Constructed from intricate cording sewn directly onto the silk sa...
1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Green Lame Fluted Sleeves
Located in London, GB
This outstanding 1930s lamé evening dress is cut to a classic bias-cut silhouette and has a gentle V-neck and full skirt that swirls around the ankles. The fabric is mesmerising, a b...
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped ecru linen RUNWAY jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1986 cropped jacket by Azzedine Alaïa is cut from ecru linen and characterized by a close, tailored fit and minimal surface detail. The silhouette is short — ending above the wa...
Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Runway Coat Houndstooth Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Archival Thierry Mugler Piece, FW1995 Collection. Extremely rare Thierry Mugler Star-Houndstooth Coat. Wearable Art. Legendary Thierry Mugler created his very own version of the cl...
Valentino circa 1990 vintage sleeveless brown leopard print backless dress gown
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Valentino circa 1990 Floor length leopard print gown - Please note are model is extremely tall, so this would fall longer on someone else creating much more of a train at the back - ...
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.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.