Saint Laurent 2018 Sac Kate Opium Medium YSL Khaki Gold Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hedi Slimane, Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Saint Laurent Kate, Kate Monogram, or Kate Opium medium-sized bag in quilted khaki and gold leather.
Saint Laurent 2018 Sac Kate Opium Medium YSL Khaki Gold Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hedi Slimane, Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Saint Laurent Kate, Kate Monogram, or Kate Opium medium-sized bag in quilted khaki and gold leather.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL "Opium" Gold Metal Tassel Minaudière Box Bag 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
Iconic 1980s "Opium" Yves Saint Laurent gold metal minaudière box bag with silk cord shoulder strap and tassel detailing.
Saint Laurent Olive Smooth Calfskin Mini Le 5 A 7 Hobo
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Saint Laurent Olive Smooth Calfskin Mini Le 5 A 7 Hobo SKU: 153811 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in excellent conditio...
Saint Laurent Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Medium Loulou Chain Satchel
By Saint Laurent
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Saint Laurent YSL Calfskin Y Quilted Monogram Medium Loulou Chain Satchel in Beige. Experience timeless style with the authentic Saint Laurent lambskin matelassé chevron s...
Saint Laurent Silver Metallic Sunset Chain Wallet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Small Sunset shoulder bag from Saint Laurent in silver calf leather, crinkled finish, metallic sheen, signature YSL logo plaque, leather and chain-link shoulder strap, fold over top ...
Saint Laurent Leather Cross-Body Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Saint Laurent Leather Cross-Body Bag Brown 'Universite' structured bag detailed with gold 'YSL logo to the front. Designed with flap, magnetic closure and adjustable, detachable le...
Saint Laurent Matelasse Calfskin Monogram Lou Camera Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
The French fashion house was founded in 1961 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the world of women's fashion. In 1963, th...
Saint Laurent Dark Beige Grain De Poudre Uptown Chain Wallet
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Saint Laurent Dark Beige Grain De Poudre Uptown Chain Wallet SKU: 157219 MSRP: 1550.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Yves Saint Laurent revolutionis...
Saint Laurent, Vicky medium leather shoulder bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Saint Laurent, Vicky medium leather shoulder bag in burgundy. Corners on the front both show some wear and inside flap has a few scratches, further in good condition. Comes with dust...
$3,659
Size: One Size | One Size
Saint Laurent Matelasse Lambskin Monogram LouLou Large NM Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
The French fashion house was founded in 1961 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the world of women's fashion. In 1963, th...
$1,600
H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 4 in
Saint Laurent YSL Loulou Medium Shoulder Bag Leather Chain Bag Beige - Preowned
By Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saint Laurent YSL Loulou Medium Shoulder Bag Leather Chain Bag Beige - Preowned A refined Saint Laurent Loulou bag crafted in soft beige quilted leather, featuring the iconic YSL lo...
Saint Laurent Black Grain De Poudre Medium Kate Chain Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Saint Laurent Black Grain De Poudre Medium Kate Chain Bag SKU: 153776 MSRP: 2450.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is ...
Saint Laurent Loulou Medium Suede Matelassé Chain Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Saint Laurent Gender: Ladies Measurements (W x H x D): 12.00" x 9.00" x 3.50" Weight: 990.00 grams Saint Laurent loulou medium suede matelassé. Engraved with "Paris". The...
$2,861
H 9.06 in D 3.55 in L 11.82 in
Greyish beige "Loulou " quilted leather shoulder bag SAINT LAURENT
By Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Greyish beige "Loulou " quilted leather shoulder bag . Black rayon lining. Snap closure under the flap. Large inside pocket with zip closure. SIZE: 30cm X 23cm X 9cm Shoulder chain ...
Saint Laurent Matelasse Grain de Poudre Monogram Chain Wallet
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
The French fashion house was founded in 1961 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the world of women's fashion. In 1963, th...
SAINT LAURENT Niki beige canvas brown leather trim logo flap crossbody chain bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT Niki beige canvas brown leather trim logo flap crossbody chain bag Reference: NILI/A00051 Brand: Saint Laurent Model: Niki Material: Leather, Canvas Color: Beige, Brown...
$2,110
Size: One Size | One Size
Saint Laurent Matelasse Calfskin Monogram LouLou Chain Small Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
The French fashion house was founded in 1961 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the world of women's fashion. In 1963, th...
Saint Laurent Taupe Sheepskin Matelasse Chevron Monogram Medium College Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Saint Laurent Taupe Sheepskin Matelasse Chevron Monogram Medium College Bag SKU: 152738 MSRP: 2650.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Good Condition Comme...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage 90s Signed Leopard Animal Print Silk Halter Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Roberto Cavalli vintage 90s signed leopard print silk halter dress. A beautiful bias-cut piece with embellished straps. Made in Italy, size Italian 42. It can be easily tailored to f...
Saks Fifth Avenue Vintage Evening Minaudière Polished Resin Clutch Bag
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A striking vintage evening minaudière created for Saks Fifth Avenue, most likely dating to the late 1960s. Crafted in Italy, the structured case is formed from polished resin designe...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Gold sequin mini dress HERVE LEGER
By Herve Léger
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold sequin mini dress with tulle lining. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. SIZE M
$57,229
H 9.45 in W 2.72 in L 8.55 in
Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptionally Rare Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel The entire bag is rigid (leather and hardware), so chic ! Made in France Stamp R (no circle nor square - the...
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...
Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Wallet in Ivory
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
A timeless Bottega Veneta essential crafted in the house’s iconic Intrecciato-woven calfskin leather. Finished in an elegant ivory tone with gold-tone hardware, this continental wall...
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
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