VALENTINO metallic gold leather RUFFLED Evening Bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino evening bag in metallic light-gold ruffeld calfskin featuring coral stones and crystal embellished frame and closure.
VALENTINO metallic gold leather RUFFLED Evening Bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino evening bag in metallic light-gold ruffeld calfskin featuring coral stones and crystal embellished frame and closure.
VALENTINO Rockstud black gold round studs logo triangle flat clutch bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud black gold round studs logo triangle flat clutch bag Reference: NILI/A00049 Brand: Valentino Model: Rockstud Material: Leather Color: Black, Gold Pattern: Studded ...
$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/A03355 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Model: Valentino Rockstud Materia...
VALENTINO Candystud black nappa lambskin gold studded turnlock 2 way satchel bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Candystud black nappa lambskin gold studded turnlock 2 way satchel bag Reference: TGAS/E00048 Brand: Valentino Model: Candystud Material: Leather Color: Black, Gold Pattern...
$318Sale Price|40% Off
VALENTIN Rockstud black patent leather studded gold chain circle crossbody bag
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTIN Rockstud black patent leather studded gold chain circle crossbody bag Reference: KEDG/A00217 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: Rockstud Material: Pa...
Valentino Garavani black and gold tone bag
By Valentino
Located in Capri, IT
Valentino Garavani black and gold tone bag
Valentino Grey Straw Gold-Studded Beach Bag
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Amman, JO
Valentino grey straw gold-studded beach bag. in excellent condition Additional information: Material: Straw Hardware: Gold Tone Measurements: 48 W x 13 D x 33 H cm Handle Drop: 15 c...
Valentino Pink Swarovski Gold Tone Hardware Handle Bag
By Valentino
Located in Capri, IT
Valentino Pink Swarovski Gold Tone Hardware Handle Bag totally made in italy still with box and dustbag
Valentino Black/Gold Lambskin Medium Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino Black/Gold Lambskin Medium Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Made In: Italy Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Lambskin leather Lining: Black and red leather Closure/Op...
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H 7.49 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
VALENTINO Small Rockstud blue leather gold studded crossbody tote bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Small Rockstud blue leather gold studded crossbody tote bag Reference: TGAS/B01635 Brand: Valentino Model: Small Rockstud tote Material: Leather Color: Blue Pattern: ...
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H 7.49 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
VALENTINO Small Rockstud blue leather gold studded crossbody tote bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Small Rockstud blue leather gold studded crossbody tote bag Reference: TGAS/B01635 Brand: Valentino Model: Small Rockstud tote Material: Leather Color: Blue Pattern: ...
VALENTINO red leather Rose Petal gold zip coin purse bag charm
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Gold-tone zip with Valentino logo. Lobster clasp that can be attached to a bag.
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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
vintage VALENTINO gold satin pink floral embellished chain handle purse bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage VALENTINO gold satin pink floral embellished chain handle purse bag Reference: TGAS/B01380 Brand: Valentino Model: Beaded embellished bag Material: Satin Color: Gold Pa...
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H 6.7 in W 11.03 in D 1.58 in
VALENTINO Rockstud red leather gold studded bordered wristlet flap clutch bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud red leather gold studded bordered wristlet flap clutch bag Brand: Valentino Model Name / Style: Rockstud clutch Material: Leather Color: Red Pattern: Solid Closure...
VALENTINO Rockstud purple gold stud leather flap clash small shoulder bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud purple gold stud leather flap clash small shoulder bag Brand: Valentino Model Name / Style: Rockstud bag Material: Leather Color: Purple Pattern: Solid Closure: Cl...
VALENTINO Rockstud bright pink gold stud bordered flap chain crossbody bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud bright pink gold stud bordered flap chain crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/B01513 Brand: Valentino Model: Rockstud crossbody Material: Leather Color: Pink Patte...
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H 4.34 in W 7.09 in D 1.97 in
VALENTINO Rockstud bright pink gold stud bordered flap chain crossbody bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud bright pink gold stud bordered flap chain crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/B01513 Brand: Valentino Model: Rockstud crossbody Material: Leather Color: Pink Patte...
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
VALENTINO VaVa Voom yellow leather studded gold shoulder chain clutch bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO VaVa Voom yellow leather studded gold shoulder chain clutch bag Brand: Valentino Model Name / Style: VaVa Voom Material: Leather Color: Yellow Pattern: Solid Closure: Magne...
VALENTINO Rockstud blush pink leather gold studded turnlock crossbody chain bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud blush pink leather gold studded turnlock crossbody chain bag Reference: KYCG/A00032 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Model: Rockstud Material: Leathe...
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
VALENTINO VLTN Rockstud Spike white gold studded turnlock crossbody flap bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO VLTN Rockstud Spike white gold studded turnlock crossbody flap bag Reference: KEDG/A00118 Brand: Valentino Model: VLTN Medium Rocksud Spike Material: Leather Color: White P...
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H 3.75 in W 5.71 in D 1.38 in
VALENTINO black leather gold Rockstud metal frame minaudiere clasp clutch bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black leather gold Rockstud metal frame minaudiere clasp clutch bag Reference: TGAS/A03355 Brand: Valentino Model: Valentino Rockstud Material: Metal Color: Black Clo...
VALENTINO Rockstud black gold round studs logo triangle flat clutch bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud black gold round studs logo triangle flat clutch bag Reference: NILI/A00049 Brand: Valentino Model: Rockstud Material: Leather Color: Black, Gold Pattern: Studded ...
VALENTINO metallic gold leather ROCKSTUD LIPSTICK CASE w Chain Crossbody Bag
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino lipstick crossbody case in gold leather featuring a gold-tone metal crossbody chain.
1970s Valentino Tiger's Eye Lion Head Gold Brown Ivory Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Valentino Garavani is a prominent Italian couture designer having risen to notoriety in the 1960s. Simply put, Valentino’s style can best be described as bold and dramatic. This aest...
Valentino Gold Rockstud Glam Lock Crossbody Flap Bag 1VAL424C
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: BL-K398VUE2 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 2.75" Height: 7" Shoulder Handle Drop: 21.5" Handle Drop: 12.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDI...
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H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
VALENTINO Rockstud Spike Medium Rouge dark red gold studded crossbody flap bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud Spike Medium Rouge dark red gold studded crossbody flap bag Reference: TGAS/B01516 Brand: Valentino Model: Rockstud Spike Material: Leather Color: Red Patter...
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H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
VALENTINO Rockstud Spike Medium Rouge dark red gold studded crossbody flap bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud Spike Medium Rouge dark red gold studded crossbody flap bag Reference: TGAS/B01516 Brand: Valentino Model: Rockstud Spike Material: Leather Color: Red Patter...
VALENTINO GARAVANI, Black Alligator, Top-Handle Bag, Gold Tone Hardware, 1960s
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kingston, NY
Valentino Garavani, Black Alligator, Top-Handle Bag, Gold Tone Hardware, 1960s Good condition.
VALENTINO Rockstud blush pink leather gold studded turnlock crossbody chain bag
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud blush pink leather gold studded turnlock crossbody chain bag Reference: KYCG/A00032 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Model: Rockstud Material: Leathe...
Valentino Night Black & Gold Pleated Long Skirt, 1980's
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely pleated long skirt from Valentino. The tag reads "Valentino Night". It is made from a lurex woven fabric with a ton of tiny pleats sewn into the waistband and there ...
Valentino Black Silk Crepe Gown w/ Gold Rouche Detail, 1980's
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an elegant long gown from Valentino. The bodice is made of a lined black chiffon with strong shoulder pads.
Valentino Long Black Silk Crepe Gown w/Gold detail, Circa 1980
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long black silk crepe gown with gold detail by Valentino, from the 1980's. The gown has a high neckline, black silk blouse with buttons up the back neck, a full skirt, and ...
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H 1.58 in W 4.34 in
VALENTIN Rockstud black patent leather studded gold chain circle crossbody bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTIN Rockstud black patent leather studded gold chain circle crossbody bag Brand: Valentino Collection: Rockstud Extra Detail: Spike stud embellishment.
VALENTIN Rockstud black patent leather studded gold chain circle crossbody bag
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTIN Rockstud black patent leather studded gold chain circle crossbody bag Reference: KEDG/A00217 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: Rockstud Material: Pa...
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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
vintage VALENTINO gold satin pink floral embellished chain handle purse bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage VALENTINO gold satin pink floral embellished chain handle purse bag Reference: TGAS/B01380 Brand: Valentino Model: Beaded embellished bag Material: Satin Color: Gold Pa...
Vintage Valentino Green Satin Pearl & Turquoise Embelished Gold Leaf Bag/ Clutch
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Valentino convertible bag/clutch. Done in an emerald satin with pearls and glass beads.
Valentino 1973 Rainbow Acrylic Clutch Bag Miniaudière, 2015
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rainbow acrylic Valentino 1973 minaudière with gold-tone hardware, single detachable gold tone drop-in chain-link shoulder strap, multicolored chevron pattern at front, color block s...
Valentino Gold Leather Loco Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Structured sophisticated and stylish are some words that describe this shoulder bag Crafted from quality materials the creation is adorned with the labels signature appeal and equipp...
Valentino Gold Leather Micro Rockstud Spike Crossbody Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Catch admiring glances when you carry this Rockstud Spike bag from Valentino! Crafted well, the gold-hued bag has a top handle, a chain shoulder sling, and it features the iconic Roc...
Valentino Gold Leather Small Rockstud Crossbody Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Valentino's crossbody bag is crafted from leather with signature Rockstud embellishments on the exterior. This functional piece is equipped with an adjustable shoulder strap and a we...
Valentino Gold Leather V Sling Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed to be durable, this shoulder bag from Valentino is a prized buy. Comfortable and easy to carry, this leather creation comes with a logo accent on the front. It has a shoulde...
Valentino Gold Leather V Sling Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed to be durable, this shoulder bag from Valentino is a prized buy. Comfortable and easy to carry, this leather creation comes with a logo accent on the front. It has a shoulde...
Valentino Gold Leather V Sling Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed to be durable, this shoulder bag from Valentino is a prized buy. Comfortable and easy to carry, this leather creation comes with a logo accent on the front. It has a shoulde...
Valentino Gold Leather V Sling Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed to be durable, this shoulder bag from Valentino is a prized buy. Comfortable and easy to carry, this leather creation comes with a logo accent on the front. It has a shoulde...
Valentino Gold Leather V Sling Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed to be durable, this shoulder bag from Valentino is a prized buy. Comfortable and easy to carry, this leather creation comes with a logo accent on the front. It has a shoulde...
Valentino Metallic Gold Leather Small Loco Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions Here we have a fashion meets functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well sized interior that c...
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H 11.42 in W 4.14 in L 16.54 in
Valentino Metallic Gold Leather Crystal-Embellished Catch Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from leather, this bag has a crystal-embellished logo breathtakingly adorned on the metallic gold exterior.
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H 11.82 in W 4.73 in L 12.6 in
Valentino Metallic Gold Leather Crystal Embellished Catch Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from leather, this bag has a crystal-embellished logo breathtakingly adorned on the metallic gold exterior.
Valentino Gold Quilted Leather Medium Candystud Top Handle Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Valentino's Candystud is full of beauty, signature elements, and wondrous details. It is crafted from leather in a gold hue and punctuated with studs on the quilted surface. It is co...
Valentino Metallic Gold Leather Small Loco Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
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H 11.82 in W 3.15 in L 13.78 in
Valentino Metallic Gold Leather Crystal-Embellished Catch Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed for your convenience, this Valentino bag is as stylish as practical. While the embellished logo on the front elevates its beauty, the fabric-lined interior will dutifully ho...
Valentino Brown/Gold Leather And Lace VLogo Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Valentino's shoulder bag in leather and lace is a beautifully sewn creation. The front is furnished with the label's iconic VLogo and the top zipper opens to reveal a well-lined inte...
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H 5.91 in W 2.56 in L 9.06 in
Valentino Metallic Gold Patent Leather Medium Rockstud Spike Top Handle Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Let Valentino's fashion-forward aesthetic be the highlight of your look with this Rockstud Spike bag – note how the studs blend with the metallic gold patent leather.
Valentino Metallic Gold Leather Small Rockstud Glam Lock Flap Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
While the chain shoulder strap makes this bag a convenient carry, the gold-tone accents add to the overall appearance.
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H 7.09 in W 2.76 in L 10.44 in
Valentino Metallic Gold Leather Rockstud Medium Glam Lock Flap Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
If you are looking for a bag that presents ageless style, this Valentino creation is the answer.
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H 7.09 in W 2.76 in L 10.44 in
Valentino Metallic Gold Leather Rockstud Medium Glam Lock Flap Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
If you are looking for a bag that presents ageless style, this Valentino creation is the answer.
Valentino Rockstud Pleated Handbag - White Leather Gold Stud Tote Bag
By Valentino
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Valentino - Studded Bag Color: White Material: Leather ------------------------------------------------------------ Details: - gold tone hardware - studded embellis...
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H 7.09 in W 2.76 in L 10.44 in
Valentino Metallic Gold Leather Rockstud Medium Glam Lock Flap Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Displaying exquisite craftsmanship, this fabulous bag will certainly live up to your expectations. Featuring a chic design, it is made from luxe materials and has an interior for car...
Valentino Gold Crystal Studded Medium Roman Stud Top Handle Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exuding unparalleled elegance and sophistication this bag is made from the finest material in a gorgeous hue. While the roomy interior offers ample space the top handle allows you to...
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H 9 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Valentino NEW RUNWAY Cognac Leather Gold Detail Carryall Evening Clutch Bag
By Valentino
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Valentino NEW Cognac Leather Embossed Gold Detail Carryall Evening Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Suede lining Zipper closure Made in Italy Measures 9"...
Valentino Metallic Gold Leather Petale Rose Satchel
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Bags like these are hard to come by, so quickly grab one when you can! Crafted from gold leather this bag by Valentino features a beautiful rose detailing on the front.
Red Valentino Gold Flower Puzzle Shoulder Bag
By REDValentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Flower Puzzle bag from RED Valentino is designed in gold leather.
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
Dangling Earring in 14K Rose Gold Handmade Luxury Diamond Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Dangling Earring 14K Rose Gold Handmade Luxury Diamond Jewelry Mom Birthday Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Coppola e Toppo for Saks Fifth Avenue Crystal Evening Bag
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A glamorous statement piece, perfect for vintage collectors or anyone channeling a retro Hollywood or Studio 54 evening look. It pairs gorgeously with a silk slip dress or a tailored...
$5,645
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4485 Brand: Chanel Model: Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Se...
2000s Burberry Navy Blue Shoulder Bag
By Burberry
Located in Arnhem, NL
Burberry shoulder bag made of blue navy textured leather with gold toned hardware. The interior is lined with black fabric and navy blue leather, and next to the major compartment it...
Chanel Classic Small Baby Blue RARE 24k GHW Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Classic Flap Small: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Classic Flap Small - Color: Baby Blue - Year: 1991-1994 - Condition: Good Vintage C...
Valentino Silver Mini Cross Body Bag
By Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Valentino Metallic Leather mini cross body Bag with ruthenium chain. Detachable shoulder strap 20.5”. The bag is in excellent condition and comes with a generic dustcover.
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
$444
H 5.5 in W 1.5 in L 9 in
Vintage 1950's French Floral Beaded Clutch Bag 1950's Beaded floral handbag
Located in Nashville, TN
A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded clutch bag, rendered in the smallest iridescent white rocaille beads, accented by a raised scalloped pattern throughout, in...
$1,509Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 1990s Vintage Mint Green Quilted Leather Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel Mint Green (pastel light mint green) quilted top handle tote bag, matte gold handle with beautiful pearl stud edges, two separate purse opening slots with pearl pink c...
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size Small
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in L 6.25 in
Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy, Harry Rosenfeld
Located in University City, MO
HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side ...
Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68568
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68568 A whimsical printed medium flap with 24k gold plated hardware is this Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW. A single crossbo...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.
An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.
In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.
When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.
As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.
Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.
Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoes, sunglasses, scarves and perfume.
Find vintage Valentino evening dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs now.
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.