Prada Brown Leather Embellished Skipper Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the luxurious Prada Brown Leather Embellished Skipper Shoulder Bag, a statement piece
Prada Brown Leather Embellished Skipper Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the luxurious Prada Brown Leather Embellished Skipper Shoulder Bag, a statement piece
Dior Flight Medium Brown Shearling Leather Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Flight Medium Brown Shearling Leather Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual
Vintage Prada Square Leather Red&Brown Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada 1990's red&brown leather bag. Features top handle, two tones colour brown and red, Prada
Brown Isabel Marant Leather Shoulder Bag
By Isabel Marant
Located in New York, NY
Brown Isabel Marant Leather Shoulder Bag. This bag features a leather body, gold-tone hardware, a
Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium Brown Leather Raffia Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium Brown Leather Raffia Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the
Hermès Trim 31 Gold Brown Epsom Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermès Trim 31 Gold Brown Epsom Leather Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual
Dior Flight Medium Tan Brown Calfskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Flight Medium Tan Brown Calfskin Leather Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the
Prada Aimée Tan Brown Medium Calfskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Crafted from high quality black calfskin leather with silver hardware, the Prada Arqué shoulder bag
Dior Flight Medium Brown Shearling Leather Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Flight Medium Brown Shearling Leather Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual
Gucci 1955 Horsebit Shoulder Bag Caramel Brown Small Leather
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Made from premium calfskin leather in a classic neutral caramel brown color, this Gucci Horsebit
Fendi Baguette Light Camel Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Light Camel Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the
$1,830Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci 1955 Horsebit Shoulder Bag Caramel Brown Leather Medium
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci 1955 Horsebit Shoulder Bag Caramel Brown Leather Medium These are professional photos of the
Celine Brown Calf Leather Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Celine Brown calf leather shoulder bag featuring calf leather crocodile effect, inside 3
1980s Brown Leather Shoulder Bag by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1980s Brown Leather Shoulder Bag by Gucci, reflecting the iconic elegance and quality of
Miu Miu Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag Snap Hook
By Miu Miu
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Miu Miu Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag Snap Hook These are professional photos of the actual bag
Fendi Baguette Large Dark Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Large Dark Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the
Loewe Puzzle Medium Brown Leather and Tweed Shoulder Bag
By Loewe
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Loewe Puzzle Medium Brown Leather and Tweed Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the
Chanel Vintage Medium Iridescent Brown Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Medium Iridescent Brown Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware These are
Dior Flight Medium Brown Shearling Leather Shoulder Bag with Orange tag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Flight Medium Brown Shearling Leather Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip
Chanel Vintage Medium Iridescent Brown Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Medium Iridescent Brown Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware These are
Burberry Large Manor Brown Quilted Leather Satchel Shoulder Bag
By Burberry
Located in Arnhem, NL
Burberry Large Manor shoulder bag/satchel in dark brown quilted leather. The bag features gold tone
Judith Leiber Vintage Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Vintage Brown Leather Shoulder Bag in good condition. measurements: 9"x7"x5" 9.25
Chanel Vintage Kelly Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag Silver Hardware, 1996-1997
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Kelly Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag Silver Hardware, 1996-1997 These are
Shoulder bag in printed cotton and brown leather Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Shoulder bag in printed cotton and brown leather with 2 front pockets covered with flap with buckle
ERMANNO SCERVINO cognac brown leather FAUBOURG LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Ermanno Scervino
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Ermanno Scervino Faubourg Large shoulder bag is crafted in smooth caramel brown
Brown topstitched leather shoulder bag with 2 handles Marc Jacobs
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown topstitched leather shoulder bag with 2 handles. Size: 38 cm X 28 cm X 12 cm Long handle
Chanel Cambon Medium Shoulder Bag Chocolate Brown Calfskin Leather Double Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Cambon Medium Shoulder Bag Chocolate Brown Calfskin Leather Double Strap These are
Chanel Vintage Kelly Flap Shoulder Bag Brown Wild Stitch Calfskin leather
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Kelly Flap Shoulder Bag Brown Wild Stitch Calfskin leather with Pouch These are
$5,722Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Chocolate Brown Lambskin Leather Shoulder Flap Blackpack Vintage Gold HW
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Chocolate Brown Lambskin Leather Shoulder Flap Blackpack Vintage Gold HW These are
An Elegant 1970s Chocolate Brown Leather Italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
leather craftsmanship, featuring a sleek, structured silhouette in deep chocolate brown leather. The bag’s
Fendi Brown Zucca Canvas & Calfskin Leather Large Shoulder Baguette
By Fendi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Fendi Brown Zucca Canvas & Calfskin Leather Large Shoulder Baguette Product Details Xupes Ref
$1,748Sale Price|20% Off
Dior Saddle Vintage Brown Leather and Silk Interior Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Vintage Brown Leather and Silk Interior Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of
Brown leather structured shoulder bag with crocodile pattern Sonia Rykiel
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown leather structured shoulder bag with crocodile pattern. Branded nylon lining. Zip closure on
Gucci Brown Leather Box Padlock Shoulder Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
classic design era. Crafted in smooth brown leather, it features a flap closure accented by a silver-tone
Fendi Baguette Raffia Straw Beige and Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This exquisite Fendi Mamma Baguette is expertly crafted from premium lambskin leather, providing a
MARNI pink brown burgundy leather TRICOLOR TRUNK MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Marni
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Marni Trunk Medium Tricolor shoulder bag in brown, pale rose and burgundy calfskin
Gucci Vintage Jackie Navy Canvas Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci vintage Jackie handbag in navy canvas fabric with brown leather accents. The colours on this
$512Sale Price|20% Off
Chloé Glossy Camel Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chloé
Located in Amman, JO
Chloé Glossy Camel Leather Shoulder Bag – Gold Hardware Elevate your everyday style with this
Celine Brown Macadam Coated Canvas & Calfskin Leather Vintage Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Celine Brown Macadam Coated Canvas & Calfskin Leather Vintage Shoulder Bag Product Details Xupes
Chanel Sesame Brown Tan Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag Tote 1C0502
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 5491324 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: 3" Height: 12" Handle Drop: 11" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories...
Red leather shoulder bag Nina Ricci
By Nina Ricci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red leather shoulder bag. Black leather lining. Zip closure top middle front. One inside pocket
Celine Brown Macadam Coated Canvas & Calfskin Leather Vintage Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Celine Brown Macadam Coated Canvas & Calfskin Leather Vintage Shoulder Bag Product Details Xupes
Celine Brown Macadam Coated Canvas & Calfskin Leather Vintage Shoulder Tote
By Celine
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Celine Brown Macadam Coated Canvas & Calfskin Leather Vintage Shoulder Tote Product Details Xupes
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Embossed Logo Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into refined vintage elegance with this Gucci brown leather embossed logo bucket shoulder bag
Jil Sander Buckle Detail Leather Shoulder Bag
By Jil Sander
Located in London, GB
Jil Sander Buckle Detail Leather Shoulder Bag Tan brown shoulder bag crafted from leather with
Gucci Vintage Brown Horsebit Pattern Canvas Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
canvas, framed by smooth brown leather trims that define its classic silhouette. Medium in size and
Prada green nylon brown leather resin chain strap shoulder bag
By Prada
Located in Milano, IT
Prada shoulder bag Green nylon and brown leather Tortoiseshell resin chain strap Zip pocket inside
CHANEL Surpique Wild Stitch brown leather gold CC logo shoulder hobo bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Surpique Wild Stitch brown leather gold CC logo shoulder hobo bag Reference: JHDN/A00085
1980s High Quality Embossed Brown Leather and Brass Shoulder Bag by Gherardini
By Gherardini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
impeccably crafted from rich brown leather, distinguished by an elegant embossed pattern that strongly
OLD CELINE Small Trio brown scaled leather detachable shoulder pouch bag
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Small Trio brown scaled leather detachable shoulder pouch bag Reference: TGAS/D00684
Gucci Vintage Light Brown Leather Convertible Bag Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A piece of quiet sophistication from a bygone era, this vintage Gucci shoulder bag in light brown
LOUIS VUITTON Chocolate brown leather MONOGRAM MAHINA L Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Mahina Leather Large Shoulder Bag in espresso brown Monogram
An Elegant 1980s Beige Suede and Brown Leather Italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
by rich, structured brown leather trim. The unique textured leather flap adds a distinct touch of
Brown leather shoulder bag with top-stitching and chain Chanel Circa 1984
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown leather shoulder bag with top-stitching and chain. Black leather lining. One flat pocket
Prada Dark Brown Leather East West Boston Shoulder bag 14p5
By Prada
Located in Dix hills, NY
" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather
1990s Elegant High Quality Brown Leather and Brass Shoulder Bag by Celine Paris
By Celine
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1990s. Crafted from rich, supple brown leather, the bag features luxurious brass hardware accents
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.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.