BERGDORF Vintage Made in Belgium Hand Beaded Purse With Rhinestone Closure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This purse hand beaded purse was manufactured in Belgium for Bergdorf.
BERGDORF Vintage Made in Belgium Hand Beaded Purse With Rhinestone Closure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This purse hand beaded purse was manufactured in Belgium for Bergdorf.
Walborg Black Hand Beaded Envelope Evening Clutch Purse, Belgium – 1950s
By Walborg
Located in Tucson, AZ
Lightweight and flexible, this beautiful evening bag is glamorous thanks to its scrolling beadwork but remains more understated than most Walborgs due to its matte black fabric groun...
$562Sale Price|25% Off
New 1960s Belgium Made Hand Beaded Gold + Bronze Silk Vintage 60s Hand Bag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful never worn 1960s Belgium made hand beaded silk evening hand bag / purse. Thousands of gold and bronze beads throughout, in an abstract pattern.
Elegant Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch made in France from antique Chinese textile from the early 20th Century. Wonderful quality with marcasite set fern motifs with Gre...
Bonwit Teller Tangerine hand-beaded evening bag
By Bonwit Teller
Located in New York, NY
Bonwit Teller Tangerine hand-beaded evening bag is done with micro-sized glass seed beads styled in waves of swirls of semi-circles. Hand-beaded in Beligum, the gold hardware frame i...
Fendi Sheer Silk Organza Hand Beaded Floral Embroidered Tote
By Fendi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fendi Sheer Silk Organza Hand Beaded Floral Embroidered Tote in very good condition. Sheer grey silk organza with multicolor embroidered and beaded flowers throughout. Gold hardware ...
Walborg Hand-Beaded Micro Seed & Hand-Embrodiered "Floral & Leafs" Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Walborg of France wonderful combination of both micro-seed beading as well as hand-stitched silk embroidery in "Floral & Leafs" and accented with micro bugle seed beading alon...
1970s Red Blue and White Faceted Beaded Italian Hand-Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vibrant 1970s Italian Faceted Beaded Handbag - Red, White & Blue Statement Piece Step back in time with this eye-catching and incredibly charming vintage handbag from the 1970s, ...
Chanel Black Satin Hand-Beaded Box Evening Bag with Ruthenium Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel Evening Bag in hand-beaded black satin shifts the house’s classic codes into a more couture-driven direction, where surface artistry becomes the focal point. The satin ba...
Walborg Abstract Hand-Beaded Ivory, Bronze, Gold & Fawn Evening Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Walborg of France, wonderfully detailed micro-seed hand-beaded in hues of ivory, bronze, gold and fawn makes for a wonderful combination in this bold abstract optional clutch as...
Vanda Smith Bag - Vintage Lace & Suede - Hand Beaded - Gunmetal Chain Tassels
Located in KENT, United Kingdom
Product details: Vanda Smith - 1930s Vintage Lace Bag - Intricate Hand Beading - Delicate Gunmetal Chain Tassel Detailing - Main Structure / Suede Label: Vanda Smith - (Copyright 201...
$838Sale Price|24% Off
Antique hand-knitted beaded bag with hallmarked silver hanger + chain from 1850s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The beaded bag has a silver handle in the shape of a double arch, which is designed with an adjuster made of stylized flower and leaf tendrils and has a pressure closure. A 38 cm lo...
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s
By Bags by Josef
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous white caviar beaded evening bag with an over-the-top jewel set frame by Hobe. The bag is hand sewn with tiny white 'caviar' glass beads. The top of the bag is pleated at the...
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1920's Beaded Floral Wristlet Bag w/ Fringe
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's hand-beaded purse with green leaves, red roses, and harp against a white field in seed beads.
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Vintage 1960s Hand Made Beaded Hand Bag
Located in New York, NY
This purse is signed “Hand Made Hong Kong” and is in excellent condition.
Vintage Art Deco Egyptian Style Beaded Clutch Hand bag-Gold & Blue
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely beaded Art Deco Egyptian Style Clutch Handbag Long chain strap. Deep Gold & Blues. 9" x 6" We accept Pay Pal and Ship Internationally.
Beautiful Bugle Bead Leaf Hand Bag
Located in New York, NY
This very elegant leaf shaped handbag is set in dazzling black bugle beads and will make a perfect addition for any occasion. The handles are made with thin wire decorated with bugle...
Fendi Hand Beaded Cavas Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in Henrico, VA
This handbag is truly a piece of art. Hand sewn glass beadwork and stitching. Reptile leather strap, fringe embellishment. Beautiful pink silk lining, and Fendi logo buckle closure. ...
Victorian Hand-Beaded Reticule Evening Bag 1870s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Victorian gold-washed expandable hand-beaded reticule evening bag from around the 1870s. A hinged oval lid embellished with a bezel-set green-swirled Peking glass c...
Circa 1940s Josef French Hand Beaded Evening Bag
By Bags by Josef
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1940s Josef champagne satin and red glass hand-beaded evening bag. Made in France, the bag is on a gold tone metal frame with a clasp set with red rhinestones.
20th Century Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century faux pearl & silver glass hand beaded Hong Kong evening bag. This rare floral motif Hong Kong bag features shimmering, tiny pearl ascent white beads with iridescent fau...
50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950'S Hand Beaded & Crewel Embroidered Hong Kong Evening Bag. This pristine and unique piece is executed with jet black art glass beads, and and a crewel embroidered central floral ...
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A Walborg Black Beaded Poodle Purse
By Walborg
Located in Houston, TX
This rare Walborg hand-beaded black poodle purse was made in Belgium, circa 1940.
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H 8 in W 6 in D 5 in
1960s Rosenfeld Italian Lucite Beaded Resort Hand Basket Purse W/ Lamé Crochet
By Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Rosenfeld Italian Lucite Beaded Resort Hand Basket Purse W/ Lamé Crochet. Interior is gold satin with a kiss-clasp kangaroo-pouch pocket.
50s Silver Hand Beaded Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous, sophisticated 1950s clutch, hand-beaded (guaranteed by a label inside) with an etched silver frame. Interior lined in cream color moire faille fabric. Medium in size, i...
Walborg Hand-Beaded Belgian Evening Clutch
By Walborg
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 40s Walborg clutch hand beaded in Belgium in beautiful iridescent green beading. Satin lined and in excellent condition.
40s French Gunmetal Gray Hand-Beaded Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 1940s French hand-beaded clutch in a gunmetal colored chevron pattern. Slate satin lining is in excellent condition.
Measures 10" x 6"
Morabito French Hand-Beaded 50s Evening Bag
By Morabito
Located in Gresham, OR
This exquisite early 1950s example of a fine French Morabito evening clutch is entirely hand-beaded and lined in beautiful gray silk satin. It features a simple hourglass shaped fold...
Vintage 1940s Steel Cut Carnival Glass Hand-Beaded Metallic Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous iridescent blue steel cut glass beaded bag done completely by hand! Encrusted in thousands of tiny sparkling metallic glass beads throughout, including the bottom and handle...
Vintage 1940s Steel Cut Carnival Glass Hand-Beaded Metallic Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous iridescent olive green steel cut glass beaded bag done completely by hand! Encrusted in thousands of tiny sparkling metallic glass beads throughout, including the bottom and...
1960s Koret Hand-Beaded Satin Lined Mesh Evening Clutch Bag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1960s Koret hand beaded evening clutch with blue plastic beads and faux pearls.
20s Cornflower Blue Loop-Fringe Hand-Beaded Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1920s hand-beaded loop-fringe evening bag, most likely French made. Fringe is all present and in good condition. Lining is original and in excellent condition. Some pla...
Exquisite Glass Hand Beaded Flower Evening Bag ca 1920s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite glass hand beaded flower evening bag ca 1920s The opulent glass beaded evening purse is embellished with rows of tiny micro glass beads in a floral garden design The ornat...
50s Hand-Beaded French Handbag with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Gresham, OR
Exquisite and delicate 1950s hand-beaded French handbag by Di Pinna. Forest green beads arranged in a intricate herringbone pattern with an embellished metal frame with gold-tone me...
50s Couture Hand-Beaded Evening Bag with Indian Embellishment
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s hand-embellished evening bag beaded with metal thread, rhinestones, beads, sequins and small mirrors in a traditional Indian style. Hinged barrel frame is beautifu...
New $22, 000 Limited Edition Chanel Hand Beaded Jewel Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel limited edition cruise 2015 evening bag. Brand new with original tag , retail price $22,000. Plastic on zipper pull and protective felt. Can be worn cross body. Shoulder drop ...
F/W 2000 Fendi limited edition embossed hand-beaded Baguette bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
F/W 2000 Fendi limited edition embossed hand-beaded Baguette bag An exceptional archival piece from the Fall/Winter 2000, this limited-edition Fendi Baguette bag showcases the house’...
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H 14 in W 8 in D 3 in
Japanese Fine Vintage Blue Beaded "Floral" Ladies Purse Gorgeous Handcrafted Gem
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Mint Condition Collectible Purse From our recent Japanese Kyoto Acquisitions A hard to find Japanese vintage mid century blue beaded Ladies Purse handwoven with decorative floral...
Silk, Beads
Josef Embroidery Hand Beaded Purse Handbag Jeweled Frame USA
By Josef
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
RARE Absolutely stunning vintage hand beaded ( micro beading) and made for Saks Fifth Avenue by Josef evening bag /purse with exuberant jeweled frame by Hobe set with faceted glass...
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French Cut Steel Rose Intarsia Purse
Located in New York, NY
Intricately hand beaded purse made in France circa 1950s. Microfine cut steel beads are used instead of traditional glass beads which gives the effect of a metallic shimmer... very b...
Opulent French Ebony Glass Beaded Evening Bag c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent French ebony glass beaded evening bag c 1960s The elegant hand beaded purse is encrusted with tiny black glass caviar micro beads on both exterior sides The clasp frame i...
Walborg 1950s Hand Beaded Companion Poodle Purse
By Walborg
Located in New York, NY
Collectible, Walborg Hand Beaded French Cut Poodle purse from the 1950's.
Antique Beaded Flapper Hand Bag 1920s Purse
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Fabulous colorway on this, purple, green and red, just stunning!! Cabochons stones on the frame in Red and blue. Ornat...
Charming Glass Hand Beaded Embroidered Panda Evening Purse c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Charming glass hand-beaded embroidered panda evening purse c 1960s The artisan evening bag is encrusted with intricate rows of tiny white glass beads that emulate snow Designed wit...
c. 1930s–1940s Antique Belgian Hand-Beaded Finger Purse
Located in Honolulu, HI
A superb example of mid-20th-century European textile artistry, this authentic Belgian hand-beaded finger purse captures the refined elegance of the interwar period.
Beaded Black Poodle Purse Handmade in Japan by Walborg
By Walborg
Located in New Hope, PA
This black beaded hand made Poodle purse from Walborg is a must for any serious handbag collector.
Italian Hand Beaded Floral Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Italian Hand Beaded Floral Clutch with iridescent floral paillettes on a pink crystal woven beaded base. 3 dimensional embroidery with pink faille lining. 7.5" x 4.5" x 1". ...
Hand Beaded Silk Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk handbag covered with blue glass beads from Sue Sang Hang Kong. It has a beaded edge top handle, gold frame and clasp. The handbag is entirely hand beaded fron...
Hand Beaded 1960s Handbag Clutch
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous brightly colored handbag in a lilac, burgundy, light blue, yellow and bronze glass beaded abstract pattern on both sides. It has a top gold metal ball clasp and frame plus...
Modern Art Inspired Walborg Hand Beaded Bag or Clutch
By Walborg
Located in New Hope, PA
This is not your Grandmother's beaded bag and there is a photo to prove it. It is just an amazing example of hand beadwork inspired by Modern Art. Rich red, gold, brown and plum bead...
Coppola e Toppo Italian Beaded Hand Bag Vintage
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in North Miami, FL
The colors of glorious summer time and resort dreams are abundant in this pink, turquoise and chartreuse chic handbag that is Italian and of the great work of Coppola e Toppo. It con...
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H 5 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in
Hand Made Pink Beaded Clutch with a Bubblegum Pink Beaded Flower Applique
Located in New Hope, PA
This fun little evening bag was hand made by the former owner in the early 1940's. The bag is completely covered with hand sewn pink caviar beads. The front flap has a bubblegum pink...
Exquiste Antique Steel Beaded Flapper Hand Bag
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Cabochons stones on the frame in Green Large clasp Fringe still in tact at the bottom Comes with its original chan...
Antique Steel Beaded Flapper Hand Bag 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Cabochons stones on the frame in Green. Has a large ornate clasp. It comes with its original purse and mirror. Measurin...
Floral Beaded Flapper Silk Hand Bag Antique
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Blue Cabochons on the clip closure. Lining in nice shape, this bag is just about 100 years old and looks amazing! Measures 8 in. wide x 12 ...
Valentino Garavani hand painted & beaded coral jewel evening bag
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Garavani hand painted and beaded coral jewel evening bag...Pale pink silk satin bag is decorated at the front in a coral design done in crystal beads and coral beads, with ...
French Hand Made White Beaded Bag with Floral Embroidery
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful hand beaded vintage bag with floral embroidery. The bag measures 6"x 5" and has a 10" chain strap. The frame measures 4" across and has kiss lock closure. Fully lined and m...
1940s Llewellyn hand made in France beaded floral evening bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940s Llewellyn hand made in France beaded floral evening bag...Perfect for spring with a pretty design in glass beads...Beaded frame with beaded handle...Lined in white satin...In e...
Morabito Paris Caviar Hand Beaded Gold and Silver Evening Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
Beautifully hand beaded in France this Morabito bag has a platinum beaded background with designs worked in gold, silver and a touch of red. The frame is completely beaded with a mea...
French Hand Embroidered Caviar Beaded Evening Bag, Sterling Silver Frame
Located in New Hope, PA
No one does caviar beading anymore, the beads are so tiny and the work is so time consuming. This striking bag is made from the tiniest of tiny caviar beads. The entire bag is covere...
Josef Hand Beaded and Pastel Embroidered French Evening Bag, circa 1960
By Bags by Josef
Located in New Hope, PA
It is completely hand beaded in France with white and pearl caviar beads forming the background for the beautiful pastel and gold metallic embroidery.
Oscar de la Renta Hand Beaded Brown Leather Handbag, Italy. NWOT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Such a chic and unique bag from Oscar de la Renta. Fashionistas with great taste do not need a handbag full of logos to show you have a taste level that is luxe and rare without tryi...
Richere Ivory Beaded Handbag / Clutch Bag Hand Made in Japan circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Richere handbag hand made in Japan, embellished with ivory beads, and with a snap clasp. The bag is covered with seed beads and has a lovely pattern to the front with large...
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Disc Beaded Fringe Wood Top Handle Hand Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Disc Beaded Fringe Wood Top Handle Hand Bag Measurements: Total Height: 24 inches (60.96 cm) handle and fringes included Width: 14 6/8 inches (37.46 c...
30s Black Hand-Beaded Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s black beaded purse. Solid flat base. Beaded ball-shaped zipper pull. Satin lining, one side pocket. Strap length: 18" Purse length: 11" Purse height: 7" Pu...
Vintage 1930's era Bakelite floral printed hand beaded purse
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage 1930's era floral printed hand beaded bakelite purse
FENDI Geometric floral hand beaded red python baguette purse
By Fendi
Located in Newport Beach, CA
FENDI Geometric floral hand beaded red python baguette purse. Engineered geometric patterning at the front, back, and sides with border detail.
60s Beaded Evening Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Beaded Evening Purse. Hand beaded in France.
50s Black Hand Beaded Clutch
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Hand Beaded Clutch
1930s French Micro Beaded Evening Hand Bag
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage 'Floral' micro beaded evening hand bag. Authentic item fully micro glass beaded with gilt metal frame/hardware.
Fendi Fabulous BOHO Hand embroidered and beaded bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi Fabulous BOHO Hand embroidered and beaded bag . Multi colored caviar beads and mother of pearl flakes on cotton canvas. . Snake skin handles. Pink silk lining with one zipper ...
Vintage Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century faux pearl & silver glass hand beaded Hong Kong evening bag. This rare floral motif Hong Kong bag features shimmering, tiny pearl ascent white beads with iridescent fau...
Josef Jeweled Frame Hand Stitched Micro Beaded Evening Bag
By Josef
Located in New York, NY
Highest quality, unbelievably beautiful Josef micro beaded and hand stitched beauvais embroidered evening bag with jeweled tiara type frame. Each fully faceted crystal stone in the f...
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
F/W 1994 John Galliano Runway Black Satin Double Breasted Pantsuit 38FR
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black satin John Galliano oversized suit. From the Fall/Winter 1994 collection, a version of this fabulous suit debuted on the season’s runway as Look 16, mo...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
Gucci Vintage 1955 Metallic Purple Lizard Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci 1955 metallic purple lizard clutch - collectors item. Features signature horsebit detailing, lizard leather skin, detachable chain strap with Gucci branded magnetic closure an...
Vintage Crocodile Leather Handbag - '90s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This 90s Vintage Crocodile Leather Handbag exudes elegance with its rich mahogany brown color and sturdy top handles. The golden hardware adds a touch of luxury, while the clasp and ...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
$5,297
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8
Gucci by Tom Ford black bias cut silk crepe chiffon evening slip dress, ss 1997
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Gucci black evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Spring-Summer 1997 ▪ Constructed from black bias-cut silk-rayon blend crepe chiffon ▪ Double-layered ▪ Scoop neck ▪ Spaghett...
1950s Cartier Vintage Gold Eight Day Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This aesthetically captivating authentic circa 1950 Cartier eight-day desk clock is made with a solid 14K yellow gold case. It is rendered in artfully textured gold, adding a glitter...
14k Gold, Gold
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
$19,864
H 2.76 in L 24.81 in
Antique La Belle Epoque Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Pendant Platinum Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique La Belle Époque natural pearl and diamond pendant necklace in platinum and gold, Portuguese, circa 1900. This garland jewel of geometric, floral and foliate motifs is millegr...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bill Blass Vintage Black Soutache Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Bill Blass black evening dress with a soutache bodice and asymmetric front slit. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip Hook Closure/ Front Button Closure Marked Size: 6 Estimated S...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
Fendi Baguette Bag Grey and White Wool Knit Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Bag Grey and White Wool Knit Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag. CONDITION: Very good condition This Fendi baguette bag has some light sig...
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.
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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.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.