Hermès Hand Painted Jige Elan Clutch
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermès Hand Painted Jige Clutch in black box calf leather features an art deco hand painted design, inspired by the Chrysler building in New York. Front strap flap H closure open...
Hermès Black Box Rio Clutch Hand Painted
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès vintage black box calf rio clutch, hand painted by an American artist. The inspiration for this art deco design is the Chrysler building . Comes with original dust cover.
Hermes Hand Painted Jige Clutch Black Calf Leather Vintage 2000s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hermes Hand Painted Jige Clutch in very good condition. Black box calf leather exterior in classic jige clutch shape with colorful abstract hand painted design throughout. Front stra...
Hermes Pointillism Hand Painted Garden Party 35 Tote
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hermes Hand Painted Garden Party 35 Tote in good condition. Navy canvas hand painted exterior with brown leather trim and silver hardware. Unique, hand painted pointillism style exte...
Hermes Brown Leather and Canvas Trim Bag Hand Painted
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hermes Brown Leather and Canvas Hand Painted Trim Bag in very good condition. Smooth brown swift leather surrounding a one-of-a-kind hand painted canvas body that features a colorful...
Vintage Hermes Hand-Painted Ropes Bucket Bag, 1970s Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hermes Hand Painted Ropes Bucket Bag in very good condition. Black box calf leather exterior with small holes and hand painted white ropes pattern throughout. Matching black ...
Louis Vuitton Xupes x Year Zero London Hand-painted Cherries Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton x Year Zero London Hand-painted ‘Cherries’ Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB3092 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Speedy 30 Type: Tote, S...
F/W 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Hand Painted Red Rose Black Mesh Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black hand-painted rose Dolce and Gabbana mesh bag. This bag from the Fall/Winter 1998 collection features a silver-plated clamshell closure and a black mesh bo...
Hand-Painted "Sun Worshipper & Butterfly" Artist Up-Cycled 1960s Brown Handbag
Located in Munich, DE
Eye-catching "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling!" up-cycled hand-painted 1960s vintage handbag by Lilli Grill. Talented Munich-based illustrator Ursula Baur alias Lilli Grill ...
Hand-Painted "Giraffe Safari" Artist Up-Cycled 1950s/1960s Bordeaux Red Handbag
Located in Munich, DE
Eye-catching "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling!" up-cycled 1950s/1960s vintage handbag hand-painted by Lilli Grill. Talented Munich-based illustrator Ursula Baur alias Lilli ...
Hand-Painted "SAFARI" 1960s Artist Up-Cycled Dark Blue Leather Top-Handle Bag
Located in Munich, DE
Eye-catching "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling!" up-cycled hand-painted 1960s vintage handbag by Lilli Grill. Talented Munich-based illustrator Ursula Baur alias Lilli Grill ...
Hand-Painted "fly with me" 1960s Artist Up-Cycled Brick-Red Faux Leather Handbag
Located in Munich, DE
Eye-catching "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling!" up-cycled hand-painted 1960s vintage handbag by Lilli Grill. Talented Munich-based illustrator Ursula Baur alias Lilli Grill ...
Hand Painted Fendi Suitcase
By Fendi
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Outrageous Fendi zucca pattern monogram hard suitcase handpainted by Iritano. Turn this amazing piece into a home bar or just display it as an art piece.
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H 6 in L 13.25 in
Maxi "Oscar" Clutch with Mint Colored and Hand-Painted Python by Glen Arthur
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a large "Oscar" clutch with a hand-painted python front and mint colored python body. Designed in Bali by Glen Arthur for GaBag Co., this larger clutch...
VBH Brera 26cm Black & White Hand-Painted Ayer Snake Top Handle Tote
By VBH
Located in New York, NY
- VBH is an exclusive Italian luxury accessory house based in Roma and has own atelier in Florence where all the bags are made with best materials and by the best artisans in Italy. ...
1920s Burgundy Velvet and Hand Painted Celluloid Vintage Evening Bag
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring a whimsical and colourful design, this rare example of a celluloid frame bag was created in France in the 1920s. Unusual for a bag of this type and delicacy, it is in prist...
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H 5.5 in W 4 in L 12 in
2000s Burberry Prorsum The Petal Green Multicolor Leather Hand Painted Clutch
By Burberry
Located in Bala Cynwyd, PA
This Burberry Prorsum The Petal clutch features a zippered top closure and folds over to become more compact. It comes with a removable leather shoulder strap so it can easily move f...
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H 9 in W 7.75 in D 2.5 in L 14 in
A black silk and glass hand painted floral design handbag, Waldybags, UK, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This stunning hand painted purse was made by H. Wald & Co. in England in the early 1950s.
Hand Painted Bandana Jige clutch
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hand-painted by our in-house artists, this is truly a one-of-a-kind piece. The bandana jige clutch is the perfect size to fit in all your essentials, yet still, be compact and practi...
Louis Vuitton Hand Painted Blue Epi Speedy Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Hand Painted Blue Epi Speedy Bag. This is a hand painted vintage Louis Vuitton Leather bag featuring a customized hand painted design. Material: Leather Colour: B...
Louis Vuitton Hand Painted Black Epi Speedy Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Hand Painted Black Epi Speedy Bag. Hand painted vintage Louis Vuitton Epi leather Speedy bag featuring a customised hand painted design. Material: Epi Leather Col...
Louis Vuitton Hand Painted Blue Epi Speedy Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Hand Painted Blue Epi Speedy Bag. This is a hand painted custom design Blue Epi Speedy bag. Material: Epi Leather Colour: Blue, Hand-painted design Measureme...
Funky Gorgeous 80s Hand-Painted Snakeskin Bag w/ Malachite Clasp
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a fab late 70s-early 80s purse by Ashniel in hand-painted snakeskin with a malachite clasp and convertible chain strap!
Gloria Rovere Hand painted clutch size Unique
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Unique piece Hand painted Pressed vegetal fiber Multicolored pattern Cm 17 x 11 x 45 (6.69 x 4.33 x 1.77 inches) With dustbag
Imperfectly Perfect by Rebecca Moses Hand Painted Lizard Frame Bag
Located in New York, NY
Imperfectly Perfect by Rebecca Moses, hand painted one of a kind, "up-cycled", 1950's lizard handbag, having a gold frame embellished with turquoise stones along the frame. The ench...
Imperfectly Perfect by Rebecca Moses Hand Painted Louis Vuitton Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Imperfectly Perfect by Rebecca Mosses, one of a kind, up-cycled, vintage, Louis Vuitton, classic tote, hand painted by fashion designer and artist Rebecca Moses. Presently she is kn...
Louis Vuitton Hand-Painted "Love" Monogram Nano Speedy Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The Louis Vuitton Nano Speedy handbag is irresistibly sweet in its miniature form. This version, in the utterly iconic Monogram canvas, is lifted to further levels of desirability wi...
1950s Harry Rosenfeld Suede Hand Bag with Painted Italian Miniature
By Harry Rosenfeld
Located in New York, NY
Inside the frame and behind a lightly domed clear lucite window is a hand painted of Venice bay with ships, people and shore line buildings.
Char Leather Bag Whipstitch Fringe Hippie Shoulder Bag Hand Painted Florals 70s
By Char Leather
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Fabulous, unique vintage Char Leather whipstitch shoulder bag with reptile skin inserts, long fringe & hand painted florals, likely made in the early 70s. Unlined without closure. ...
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
2001 Louis Vuitton Hand-painted Cherries Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON X Year Zero London Hand-painted ‘Cherries’ Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30 Xupes Reference: HB3092 Serial Number: TH1001 Age (Circa): 2001 Authenticity Detail...
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
2001 Louis Vuitton Hand-painted Cherries Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON X Year Zero London Hand-painted ‘Cherries’ Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30 Serial Number: TH1001 Age (Circa): 2001 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in F...
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
2002 Louis Vuitton Hand-painted Love is Love Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON X Year Zero London Hand-painted ‘Love is Love’ Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30 Serial Number: LB1022 Age (Circa): 2002 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made i...
Vintage 1950's hand painted Wilardy Floral Lucite bag vintage handbag
Located in Nashville, TN
A marvel to behold, this original 1950's clear lucite box bag, accented by hand painted flowers surrounded by trailing green florals, is just the statement piece to add to your vinta...
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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
2014 Chanel Multicolour Hand-painted Quilted Lambskin Graffiti Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Multicolour Hand-painted Quilted Lambskin Graffiti Mini Flap Bag Reference: HB2795 Serial Number: 19437445 Age (Circa): 2014 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Deta...
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H 6.75 in D 2.75 in L 8.75 in
C.1980 Moon Bags Needlepoint Suede & Hand Painted Lacquer Wood Handbag
By Patricia Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Moon Bags' were the creation of artist Patricia Smith who designed limited editions of these unique pieces of wearable art from the 1970's through the 1990's. The original advertis...
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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
2014 Chanel Multicolour Hand-painted Quilted Lambskin Graffiti Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Multicolour Hand-painted Quilted Lambskin Graffiti Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2959 Serial Number: 19437445 Age (Circa): 2014 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticit...
One Of A Kind Hand Painted And Signed By Barry Kieselstein Cord Handbag 1991
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in New York, NY
Very rare hand painted and signed by Barry Kieselstein Cord himself on the back. The "painted K-C handbags" are very rare and were inspired by Mr. K-C's personal friendship with And...
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H 8.08 in W 5.91 in D 2.96 in
BERTONI 1949 hand painted fly print mini trunk shoulder box bag handmade
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BERTONI 1949 hand painted fly print mini trunk shoulder box bag handmade Reference: LNKO/A01769 Brand: Bertoni 1949 Model: Box trunk bag Material: Leather Color: Beige Pattern:...
Mod 1960's Hand Painted Leather Handbag With Flapper Girl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oh you pretty things! This bohemian handbag looks like it would fit right into the mod scene of swinging 1960's London boutiques such as Biba. The hand painted front side of the le...
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
2015 Chanel Black Quilted Hand Painted Tweed Medium Westminster Pearl Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Hand Painted Tweed Medium Westminster Pearl Flap Bag Reference: HB2258 Serial Number: 21153379 Age (Circa): 2015 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authent...
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
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.