Wiener Werkstatte Graphic Turquoise Blue Beaded Bag with Frame
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in New Hope, PA
bag has an etched brass frame and link chain, as well as tri-color fringe. It is lined in silk with an
Wiener Werkstatte Graphic Turquoise Blue Beaded Bag with Frame
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in New Hope, PA
bag has an etched brass frame and link chain, as well as tri-color fringe. It is lined in silk with an
$6,850
H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Chanel Black Lambskin & Snakeskin Leather Frame Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Lambskin & Snakeskin Leather Medium Frame Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details
Exotic Louis Vuitton x Richard Prince 2008 Ostrich Top Handle Framed Bag Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
-structured with exotic ostrich leather, a hard frame and double rolled handles. Great for day or night, this
$1,726
W 5.9 in L 6.1 in
Antique Apricot Velvet Bag with Couch Work Metallic Embroidery Filigree Frame
Located in London, GB
metallic embroidery on both the front and back, and a lovely floral filigree frame. The beautiful
$262Sale Price|25% Off
VALENTINO black leather gold rockstud metal frame miniaudiere clasp clutch bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black leather gold rockstud metal frame miniaudiere clasp clutch bag Reference: TGAS
$895
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 4 in L 7 in
Judith Leiber Silvertone Embroidered Lame Frame Purse with Silvertone Hardware
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame with rhinestone accents and an interior pocket. In excellent almost new pre-owned condition (some
$765
H 11 in W 8 in L 16.5 in
Prada Women Paglia Vitello Daino Frame Satchel Shoulder Bag Black Woven Raffia
By Prada
Located in Miami, FL
- Black exterior - Gold Tone hardware - Woven handles Condition: The bag is in Excellent condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In Inches ) ...
$6,920
H 6.3 in W 12.2 in D 4 in
Chanel Y2K Vintage 2001 Lambskin Square Embossed Frame Satchel Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Y2K Vintage 2001 Lambskin Square Embossed Frame Satchel Kelly Bag Year: 2001 {Vintage 22
Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Black Fabric Gold Frame Evening Bag
Located in Munich, DE
This Art Nouveau handbag is made from high-quality heavy black fabric and features a gold-tone
1930s Art Deco French Embroidered Multi-Color Sequin Minaudiere w Brass Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Art Deco French Embroidered Multi-Color Sequin Minaudiere w Brass "String of Pearls" Decorative Motif: Silk satin lined in cream. A striking art deco swirl motif in exquisite ...
Chanel So Black Patent Leather Double Twin Split Frame Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Double Twin Split Frame Runway Black Patent Leather Cross Body Bag 2007 {VINTAGE 17
$6,920
H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 3.9 in
Chanel 1997 Vintage Top Handle Kelly Frame Patent Leather Vanity Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1997 Vintage Top Handle Kelly Frame Patent Leather Vanity Box Bag Silver hardware Black
2000s Giorgio Armani Faux Stingray Black Shagreen Wood Frame Mini Evening Bag
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning Giorgio Armani top-handle mini bag from the 1990s is crafted from faux black stingray skin, featuring distinctive off-white detailing at the center on both sides. The b...
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Grey Crochet Knit Silver Frame Evening Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This grey small evening bag from Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/Summer 1997 collection showcases intricate crochet detailing. It is styled similarly to other crochet pieces featured in the...
1990s Gianni Versace Couture Leather Medusa Relief Acrylic Frame Handle Mini Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In the 1990s, Gianni Versace designed this unique top-handle bag for his namesake brand. This small black leather bag features a gold-tone Medusa emblem on the front and is complete ...
$600
H 8.12 in W 5 in D 0.5 in L 23 in
Whiting & Davis Figural Face Flower Frame Mesh Chainmail Gold Purse Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare vintage Whiting & Davis Co. gold mesh chainmail purse with frame that features a centralized
$9,920
H 7 in W 13 in L 1.5 in
Chanel 2007 Double Twin Split Frame Runway Black Patent Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Double Twin Split Frame Runway Black Patent Leather Cross Body Bag 2007 {VINTAGE 15
$227
H 6.69 in W 6.29 in
Art Deco Bag with Black Yellow Red Green Mauve Beads and Cream Celluloid Frame
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s
By Bags by Josef
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous white caviar beaded evening bag with an over-the-top jewel set frame by Hobe. The bag is
Salvatore Ferragamo 1980s Vintage Silk Carrè Scarf with Swan Motif
By Ferragamo, Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
perfect statement accessory to be worn, tied on a favorite handbag, or even framed as a piece of art. It
Franco Moschino 1980s Vintage Illustrated Silk Scarf for Women, Teal
By Franco Moschino
Located in Aci Castello, IT
handbag, or even framing as a decorative art piece, this scarf is a versatile and conversation-starting
An elegant 1980s Silk French Carré Scarf by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
a handbag, or even framed as a piece of art. This scarf is not just an accessory; it's a collectible
$193Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Gucci Silk Scarf Navy & Gold Equestrian Chain Print
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
timeless, it can be worn around the neck, as a chic headscarf, tied to a handbag, or even framed as a
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.