Gump's Orange Silk Clutch from Frank Sinatra, Circa 1960
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This orange silk clutch which was a gift from
frank Sinatra is available to be viewed privately in our Beverly Hills boutique couture salon during business hours. Please tele...
GUMP'S Embossed Alligator Brown Leather Luggage Tags
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUMP'S luggage tag comes in brown alligator embossed leather with a gold tone stamp and buckle
GUMP'S Embossed Brown Leather Book Case / Writing Folder
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUMP'S book case / writing folder comes in alligator embossed leather with a suede interior. Very
GUMP'S Embossed Black Leather Alligator Gold Logo Luggage Tag
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUMP'S luggage tag comes in black alligator embossed leather with a gold tone stamp and buckle
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H 6 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Gump's San Francisco 1930's Japanese Metallic Brocade Clutch, Tiger's Eye Clasp
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in New Hope, PA
cream satin, with two slip pockets and the original change purse. The Gump's label is sewn inside and
Vintage Gumps Japanese Obi Bag with Jeweled Clasp
Located in New York, NY
retailed by Gumps in San Fransisco.
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.
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.