Givenchy, Antigona studded leather clutch bag
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy, Antigona studded leather clutch bag in polished black leather with small silver metal studs.
Givenchy, Antigona studded leather clutch bag
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy, Antigona studded leather clutch bag in polished black leather with small silver metal studs.
Givenchy Antigona Large Bag in Taupe Grained Leather
By Givenchy
Located in Amman, JO
Givenchy Antigona Large Bag in Taupe Grained Leather A true icon of modern luxury, the Givenchy Antigona bag is celebrated for its structured silhouette and timeless appeal.
Givenchy Antigona Small Black Calfskin Leather Top Handle bag with Strap
By Givenchy
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Givenchy Antigona Small Black Calfskin Leather Top Handle bag with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Givenchy 2011 Antigona Mini Python Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add some color to your looks with this amazing Givenchy Antigona bag! Circa 2011, this rare bag is beautifully crafted from laminated python and finished in vibrant hot pink.
Fendi Snakeskin Two-Toned Blue & Fuschia Bag Strap
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Consider styling it with a classic black Givenchy Antigona, a neutral-toned Saint Laurent Sac de Jour, or even a bold red Valentino Rockstud bag.
Fendi Snakeskin Two-Toned Yellow & Blue-Gray Bag Strap
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Consider styling it with a classic black Givenchy Antigona, a neutral-toned Saint Laurent Sac de Jour, or even a bold red Valentino Rockstud bag.
Givenchy Antigona Wristlet
By Givenchy
Located in Roslyn, NY
Eggplant pebbled leather Silver-tone hardware. Top zipper closure. Single flat wristlet strap. Logo adornment at front. Tan woven lining. Single interior slip pocket.
Givenchy Antigona Soft Bag Leather Medium
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 13.5", Width 16.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Givenchy Model: Antigona Soft Bag Leather Medium Exterior Materi...
Givenchy Mini Antigona Satchel
By Givenchy
Located in Roslyn, NY
Metallic silver-tone leather Givenchy Small Antigona satchel with silver-tone hardware, single flat shoulder strap, dual rolled top handles, tan woven lining, three interior pockets;...
Givenchy Black leather Antigona envelope clutch
By Givenchy
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Givenchy Black leather Antigona envelope clutch.
Givenchy Brown Leather Medium Antigona Satchel
By Givenchy
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Marked by flawless craftsmanship and enduring appeal this Givenchy satchel is bound to be a versatile and durable accessory. It has a spacious size.
Givenchy Off White Leather Mini Antigona Satchel
By Givenchy
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This authentic Givenchy satchel is rendered in the finest quality materials into an elegant design. Versatile and functional, this carryall is well-sized for your daily use.
Givenchy Navy Blue Leather Medium Antigona Satchel
By Givenchy
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
If you are looking for something that reflects chic and luxury, then this satchel is a perfect choice. Crafted from premium materials, it can be conveniently carried around and its i...
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H 9.45 in W 11.03 in L 14.57 in
Givenchy Small Blue Leather Antigona with Silver Hardware, 2017
By Givenchy
Located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna
Small Antigona in Blue Goat leather with two handles and strap. The bag has never been used and comes with original tags and dustbag.
Givenchy 'Antigona' Leather Wallet
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Givenchy 'Antigona' Leather Wallet Smooth black leather wallet designed with silver 'Givenchy' wording to the front.
Givenchy Antigona Maxi Brown Shearling Tote Bag
By Givenchy
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Givenchy Antigona Maxi Brown Shearling Tote Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Givenchy Antigona Bambi Pouch
By Givenchy
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned Givenchy "Antigona" clutch is born from the collaboration between Givenchy and Walt Disney.
Givenchy Antigona White Leather Shopping Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Fantastic Givenchy Antigona bag Leather Pale rose color Two handles Snkakeskin handles and inserts Internal envelope bag Cm 55 x 33 x 18 (21.6 x 13 x 7 inches) Made in Italy ...
Givenchy Antigona transparent black plastic bag.
Located in Carnate, IT
Givenchy Antigona bag. In transparent plastic. measurements: height 42 cm length 52 cm width 11 cm handles 10 cm shoulder strap 28 cm Very good general conditions, it shows small si...
Givenchy Antigona Black Mini Grained Leather Tote Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Amman, JO
Givenchy Antigona Black Mini Grained Leather Tote Bag, Features a structured silhouette, an extra removable and adjustable strap and two interior pockets two slip and other is zipper.
Givenchy Antigona Lock Mini Beige Smooth Leather Top Handle bag with Strap
By Givenchy
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Givenchy Antigona Lock Mini Beige Smooth Leather Top Handle bag with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Givenchy Antigona Nano Beige Calf Leather Crossbody Bag
By Givenchy
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Givenchy Antigona Nano Beige Calf Leather Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Givenchy Antigona Soft Small Nera
By Givenchy
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Givenchy, modello Antigona Soft nella misura Small, realizzata in pelle liscia nera di alta qualità, con hardware argentati che dona un tocco di eleganza senza tempo.
GIVENCHY Antigona red stamped scaled leather silver logo tote bag
By Givenchy
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIVENCHY Antigona red stamped scaled leather silver logo tote bag Reference: CNPG/A00078 Brand: Givenchy Designer: Riccardo Tisci Model: Antigona Material: Leather Color: Red Pattern...
GIVENCHY Antigona green mock croc leather flap envelope clutch bag
By Givenchy
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIVENCHY Antigona green mock croc leather flap envelope clutch bag Reference: SNKO/A00175 Brand: Givenchy Designer: Riccardo Tisci Model: Antigona Clutch Material: Leather Colo...
GIVENCHY Antigona navy mock croc leather flap envelope clutch bag
By Givenchy
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIVENCHY Antigona navy mock croc leather flap envelope clutch bag Reference: SNKO/A00174 Brand: Givenchy Designer: Riccardo Tisci Model: Antigona Clutch Material: Leather Color...
Givenchy Antigona Mini Red Calf Leather Top Handle bag with Strap
By Givenchy
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Givenchy Antigona Mini Red Calf Leather Top Handle bag with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Borsa A Tracolla Givenchy Antigona Soft Small Rosa PM
By Givenchy
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Givenchy, modello Antigona Soft, nella misura PM, realizzata in pelle nella colorazione rosa e hardware argento.
Givenchy Antigona Medium Black Calfskin Leather Top Handle bag with Strap
By Givenchy
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Givenchy Antigona Medium Black Calfskin Leather Top Handle bag with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in
GIVENCHY Antigona black red pony hair gold hardware top zip shoulder tote bag
By Givenchy
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIVENCHY Antigona black red pony hair gold hardware top zip shoulder tote bag Reference: CAWG/A00169 Brand: Givenchy Designer: Riccardo Tisci Model: Antigona Material: Leather C...
Givenchy Antigona Small Leather Satchel
By Givenchy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stylish satchel is crafted of richly textured goatskin leather in olive green. The bag features sturdy rolled leather top handles, a shoulder strap with silver clasps and extend...
GIVENCHY Antigona brown leopard print calf skin silver logo top handle bag
By Givenchy, Riccardo Tisci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIVENCHY Antigona brown leopard print calf skin silver logo top handle bag Reference: VACN/A00093 Brand: Givenchy Designer: Riccardo Tisci Model: Antigona Material: Calf Hair, Leathe...
Givenchy Antigona Big Orange Leather Top Handle Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Givenchy bag, Antigona model, large size, made of smooth orange leather with gold hardware.
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H 10.63 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Givenchy Antigona Rossa Shoulder Bag in Leather with Silver Hardware
By Givenchy
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Givenchy bag, Antigona model, made of red leather with silver hardware.
Givenchy Mini Antigona Python Crossbody Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Athens, GA
Givenchy Antigona in black python leather. Mini size crossbody.
Givenchy Orange Antigona Leather Tote
By Givenchy
Located in Capri, IT
Givenchy antigona Leather tote in orange colour Leather bag in bright orange with gold hardware.
GIVENCHY Beige & Black Flame Print Coated Canvas Antigona Clutch Zip Pouch
By Givenchy
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIVENCHY "Antigona" zip pouch clutch by RICCARDO TISCI comes in beige and black abstract flame print coated canvas with black padded leather metal logo patch and silver tone top zip ...
GIVENCHY black leather ANTIGONA MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Givenchy Antigona Medium duffle bag in black goatskin.
Givenchy Black Antigona Handbag
By Givenchy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We are offering this black Givenchy Antigona handbag. Made in Italy, it is finely crafted of a black calfskin leather exterior with a 'GIVENCHY' logo in silver-tone hardware.
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Givenchy
By Givenchy
Located in Amman, JO
Elevate your everyday with the iconic Givenchy Antigona Medium Satchel in deep plum leather.
Givenchy Red Leather Antigona Zip Clutch Pouch Purse
By Givenchy
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost. Givenchy 'Antigona' clutch bag, crafted in red leather.
Givenchy Burgundy Antigona purse
By Givenchy
Located in Athens, GA
Burgundy color Antigona Givenchy purse with additional strap. Can be worn with or without strap.
Givenchy Medium Red Antigona Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Athens, GA
Givenchy Red Antigona Bag Medium in box calf leather.
Givenchy Medium Antigona Beige Leather Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
This Givenchy Medium Antigona folder, in beige with black finishes, has the characteristic logo in the shape of envelope and a structured form that is well known to Givenchy lovers a...
GIVENCHY Black Canvas Antigona XS Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GIVENCHY Black Canvas Antigona XS Bag Xupes Reference: CB855 Serial Number: KU H 0291 Age (Circa): 2021 Accompanied By: Givenchy Dust Bag, Care Booklet, Tag, Fashionette Invoice Aut...
Givenchy Bordeaux Lambskin Leather Antigona Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Among the most famous bags and requests of Givenchy, there is certainly the antigone. Simple and elegant, it is made of burgundy hammered calfskin with silver hardware. Double handl...
Givenchy Sugar Goatskin Leather Medium Antigona Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
This Givenchy Medium Antigona features the distinctive envelope-shaped logo and a structured shape it is well known to Givenchy lovers all over the world.
2020 Givenchy Black Goatskin Leather Small Antigona
By Givenchy
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GIVENCHY Black Goatskin Leather Small Antigona Xupes Reference: HB3788 Serial Number: MP C 0138 Age (Circa): 2020 Accompanied By: Givenchy Dust Bag, Tag, Shoulder Strap, Care Bookle...
2010s Givenchy Burgundy Grained Goatskin Medium Antigona Tote
By Givenchy
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GIVENCHY Burgundy Grained Goatskin Medium Antigona Tote This GIVENCHY Medium Antigona Tote is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Givenchy Dust Bag, Tag, Leather Swat...
2015 Givenchy Biege Goatskin Leather Mini Antigona Tote
By Givenchy
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"GIVENCHY Beige Goatskin Leather Mini Antigona Tote This GIVENCHY Mini Antigona Tote is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Shoulder Strap.
2014 Givenchy Black Smooth Calfskin Leather Medium Antigona
By Givenchy
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GIVENCHY Black Smooth Calfskin Leather Medium Antigona Xupes Reference: HB3546 Serial Number: 3C0194 Age (Circa): 2014 Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in Italy) Gender: L...
2014 Chanel Elegant CC Tan & Black Quilted Lambskin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This versatility makes it the perfect companion for other high-end designer pieces, such as a Givenchy Antigona tote, Gucci loafers, or an Alexander McQueen dress, elevating any ense...
Givenchy Black SOLD OUT Rottweiler Large Antigona Tote Bag
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Features Givenchy's sold out rottweiler print Made In: Hungary Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Black PVC with leather trim Lining: Black cotton Closure/Opening: Op...
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H 9.06 in D 4.34 in L 11.03 in
GIVENCHY Calfskin Suede Chevron Quilted Mini Studded Antigona Black
By Givenchy
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
This stylish tote is crafted of smooth leather and suede in black with silver studs along the facing suede chevrons. The bag features sturdy rolled leather top handles, an optional l...
Givenchy Black Leather Mini Antigona Top Handle Crossbody Bag - SHW
By Givenchy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Givenchy Black Leather Mini Antigona Top Handle Crossbody Bag - SHW.
Givenchy Bag Bambi Antigona Large 6giv630 Black Coated Canvas Tote
By Givenchy
Located in Dix hills, NY
Measurements: 16" L x 8" W x 12.5" H Handles: Double flat leather handles Handle Drop: 7" Closure/Opening: Open top Interior Lining: Raw leather Hardware: Goldtone Very Good...
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H 12.6 in W 21.26 in D 7.49 in
2011 Givenchy Black And White Leopard Print Canvas Large Antigona Tote
By Givenchy
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GIVENCHY Black & White Leopard Print Canvas Large Antigona Tote This GIVENCHY Large Antigona Tote is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Givenchy Dust Bag, Removable Pou...
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H 11 in W 13.3 in D 7.5 in L 22 in
Superb Givenchy Sugar Goatskin Medium Electric Blue Antigona handbag
By Givenchy, Ricardo Tisci
Located in Port Hope, ON
Altogether a gorgeous highly wearable tote. The Antigona comes with its dust bag and booklet
GIVENCHY Antigona black embossed leather silver logo envelope clutch
By Givenchy, Ricardo Tisci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIVENCHY Antigona black embossed leather silver logo envelope clutch Reference: TGAS/E00681 Brand: Givenchy Designer: Riccardo Tisci Model: Antigona Material: Leather Color: Black, S...
Givenchy Antigona Soft Small Leather Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Small Antigona bag in smooth gray box leather. Trapezoid shape with triangular GIVENCHY patch, oversized zip and metal details.
Givenchy Antigona Mini Leather Top Handle bag
By Givenchy
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This iconic design boasts a roomy interior, perfect for carrying all your essentials. Crafted with high-quality and durable black leather. It features two top handles and a long remo...
Givenchy Black Antigona Bag
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
The Givenchy Antigona bag was first designed in 2011 by Ricardo Tisci.
Givenchy rottweiler clutch bag, Antigona purse
By Givenchy
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous and iconic Givenchy Antigona rottweiler clutch bag. This is the larger style clutch bag in textured printed leather with the iconic Givenchy rottweiler image.
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
2013 Versace Atelier Crystal Embellished Patent Leather Bondage Mini Dress
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE F/W 13 Look #46 Versace Atelier Black Embellished Tulle and Patent Leather Corset Dress. Directly from the Runway to you. Actual runway sample. This striking piece from 20...
Christian Dior dress Haute Couture 1969
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Teal veil evening dress with golden lamé buta decoration, wide flounces with a tulle lining on the bottom. Golden lamé slipdress. No size indicated, it fits a...
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.8 in L 28.5 in
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Bag with CC Lock
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a large quilted lambskin bag which can be worn crossbody or shoulder. Vintage from the 80s it has a rare diamond etched CC turn lock fastening; interwoven leather and gold to...
Vivienne Westwood Vintage F/W 1988 Time Machine Champagne Gold Corset
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptionally rare and early Vivienne Westwood corset from the Time Machine collection, Autumn/Winter 1988–89. This piece represents a milestone in fashion history — 1988 was the ...
Fendi 1990s Purple Suede Baguette Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware
By Fendi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fendi Circa 1990s Purple Suede & Gold-Tone Baguette Shoulder Bag. FENDI Suede Calfskin Shoulder Mini Bag in Purple. The handbag features two leather adjustable looping shoulder strap...
S/S 1992 Dolce & Gabbana Black Velvet Lingerie Runway Corset Bodysuit
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 1992 Dolce & Gabbana Body suit crafted from black velvet, with a stretchy Lycra blend material on the back. Features : Fully adjustable shoulder straps / Farrier hoo...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
$3,500
Size: FR 38 (US 6) but runs small
Iconic Documented Thierry Mugler Runway Sheer Boned Corset Skirt Suit, SS1995
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Geneva, CH
Featured during the "Thierry Mugler, Couturissime" exhibition at the "Musée des Arts Décoratifs" in Paris in 2021-2022 and at the "Brooklyn Museum" in New York in 2022-2023 (see pic...
Rare Thierry Mugler Corset Dress SS 1995
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The Thierry Mugler corset dress is a sculptural masterpiece. The dress fuses Mugler’s razor-sharp tailoring with sensual allure. The bodice: crafted as a structured white corset cinc...
Iconic Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Silk Pagoda Jacket YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic. The famous Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW 2004 Collection. The Pagoda Jacket made of 100% pure Silk. Tom Ford's final show for Yves Saint Laurent, his exquisite YSL Riv...
Dior Bustier Silk Dress Spring, 1993
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Set composed of a silk bustier dress and a large straw belt with golden threads and trimmings. The dress is split at front and back. Size 36FR. 1993 Spring-Su...
SAINT LAURENT red leather KATE SMALL MONOGRAM Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Saint Laurent Kate Small (original) shoulder bag in red Grain de Poudre leather embodies timeless sophistication. Accented with gold-tone hardware, it features th...
F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Flaming Red Les Infernales Iconic Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Exceptional documented Thierry Mugler red skirt suit from the collectible Fall Winter 1988 "Les Infernales" She Devils collection and as seen on the runway. This ultra rare flaming ...
Rare Thierry Mugler FW 2001 Bombshell Silk Runway Jacket with Scarf
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This exquisite Thierry Mugler silk jacket, from his amazing FW 2001 Collection, is a statement piece embodyingMugler's iconic bold architectural aesthetic. Rendered in a vibrant purp...
GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1999 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black White Abstract Eye Print Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
Givenchy Couture S/S 1999 Black & white abstract "eye" print dress designed by Alexander McQueen. Abstract print on silk in shades of black, white, and gray. Bateau neckline. Cap sle...
Venerated French designer Hubert de Givenchy (1927–2018) made a splash with his first collection of mix-and-match separates in 1952, which launched his namesake fashion house, the clean lines and refined silhouettes of the pieces offering a contrast to the more structured shapes then dominating postwar women’s fashion. His roster of clients would eventually include Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, all of whom were drawn to the designer’s architecturally and materially simple dresses, handbags, shoes and other pieces that combined sensual femininity with elegance.
At the age of 17, Givenchy left his hometown of Beauvais, France, for Paris. There he studied drawing at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and apprenticed for the houses of Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, Lucien Lelong and Elsa Schiaparelli.
Givenchy earned his first high praise for the 1952 Bettina blouse, an embroidered, ruffle-sleeve linen shirt named for his publicist and model Bettina Graziani. The Givenchy label soon developed a following of fashion icons around the world, most notably Audrey Hepburn, who would serve as Givenchy’s muse for decades after they met in 1953. The couturier created pieces for many of her films, such as the iconic little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), as well as her personal life, including her wedding dress for her 1969 marriage to Andrea Dotti.
Givenchy formed a close friendship with his idol and mentor, Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, with whom he’d popularize such pieces as the sack dress, choosing looser forms over tailored ones. Throughout the decades, Givenchy expanded his empire to include fragrances, menswear, accessories and beauty lines.
In 1988, his house was acquired by luxury conglomerate LVMH. After Givenchy retired from fashion in 1995, he became an antiques expert, working with Christie’s and the Louvre, among other institutions. The brand then saw an impressive succession of head designers and artistic directors: John Galliano was the first to arrive, followed by Alexander McQueen, Julien Macdonald, Riccardo Tisci, Clare Waight Keller and Matthew M. Williams.
Today, the Givenchy brand, with its timeless fashions, continues to be a favorite of A-listers, including Cate Blanchett, Erykah Badu, Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.
On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage Givenchy evening dresses, handbags, necklaces and other clothing and accessories today.
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.