S/S 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Red Velvet Fringe Metal Handle Lady Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
-effect handles and a generous strip of fringe at the front of the bag. The season's runway presentation
Fendi Micro Baguette With Fringes NIB
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi micro baguette crafted of leather. The item has fringes all around the bag and comes in a
Chanel Beach Shopping Pool Resort Fringe Large Travel Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Beach Shopping Tote Bag Pool Resort Fringe Large Travel Shoulder Bag Canvas diamond stitch
$14,920
H 14 in W 16 in L 5 in
Chanel Black Fringe Lambskin Leather Dallas Drawstring Bucket Quilted Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2014 Dallas Drawstring Bucket Quilted Rare Fringe Lambskin Leather Bag Year: 2014 Antique
Chanel Resort Summer Denim Diamond Stitch Fringe Beach Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Beach Shopping Tote Bag Pool Resort Fringe Large Travel Shoulder Bag Canvas diamond stitch
Pellegrino Pink Satin Bag
By Renaud Pellegrino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Renaud Pellegrino (Made in France) Pink satin bag with fringes and beads. Additional information
Victorian Microbead Figural Swan Bag
Located in New York, NY
Incredible micro seed bead bag with figural panels of swans in floral beaded vignettes. The
circa 1890s Micro-Beaded Drawstring Evening Bag
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
mid-side. 8" with fringe; 6 1/4" bag; 5 1/4" W.
Beads
Antique African Tuareg Red Black and Brown Leather Bag
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Tuareg red, black and brown leather bag with fringes. A great old fringed leather
Leather
Yves Saint Laurent SS 1980's Patchwork Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
black topstitching. Long black leather straps with black leather fringe tassels. Bag measures 9" x 9.5
$18,500
H 19.75 in W 5.5 in D 0.125 in
Arapaho Tobacco Pipe Bag, Circa 1870 – Late Classic Period Native American Art
By Arapaho Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
beadwork techniques of the Plains Indians. The bag's striking fringe is accented with blue ochre, while the
Hide, Beads
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 45 in W 13.75 in D 3 in
Large Hand-Crafted Leather Tribal Tuareg Berber Sahara Bag
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Miami, FL
, leather bag with long fringe. The Tuareg are Berber people with a traditionally nomadic pastoralist
Leather
$1,394
H 7 in W 3.25 in D 1.25 in
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Game Hunter's Bag with Woodcock, Rifle & Horn
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Black Forest antique hand carved miniature wall pocket of a fringed game hunter's bag with woodcock
Oak
Large Edwardian Cut Steel Evening Bag in Lavender, Blue, Silver and Gold
Located in New Hope, PA
deep fringe at the bottom of the bag. It is fully lined in light green with one slip pocket. This bag
$6,500
Size: One-Size-Fits-All
1990s Custom Made Valentino Dyed Lavender Fox Fur Stole & Matching Handbag
By Valentino
Located in Gresham, OR
securing. Matching fox fur and crocheted silk ribbon fringed pouch-style shoulder bag with button closure
Charming Raffia Tulips Handbag
Located in New York, NY
of the open top bag. A fringe of handmade pastel raffia tulips decorates the upper edge. Handle adds
$2,800
H 29.5 in W 14.5 in D 3 in
Early 20th Century French Carved Black Forest Hunting Barometer and Thermometer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vidi in the 1840s. A carved fringed leather hunting bag is featured at the bottom of the piece. The
Walnut
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.