Hermès Kelly Souvenir 1997 Translucent Clear 229145 White Vinyl Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 15.5" Width: 5" Height: 12" Handle drop: 2" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: Fading from age and wear, light scratches, smud...
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Bown Crochet Clam Closure Mini Evening Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana mini evening bag from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection is shaped in a rounded silhouette with a clamshell frame closure. It is crafted in brown satin with a...
Chanel Rare 1997 Vintage Large Cc Logo Gst Grand Neon Orange Caviar Leather Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Rare 1997 Vintage Neon Orange Caviar Large CC Logo GST Grand Shopping Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior orange linning Large interior zipper pocket Additional inte...
CHANEL grey suede 1997-99 255 REISSUE PATCHWORK FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel vintage patchwork Reissue 1997-1999 shoulder bag in grey suede featuring gunmetal turn-lock and chain strap. Lined in black grosgrain fabric with one zipper poc...
Chanel dark green velvet purse handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel dark green velvet small purse handbag from 1997 to 1999 collection. - Stitching embossed CC
$997Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Vintage Cloth Chocolate Bar 1997 Small Iridescent Pink
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Vintage Cloth Chocolate Bar 1997 Small Iridescent Pink These are professional photos of the actual bag. This Chanel 2.55 Flap bag features a mademoiselle turn ...
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Grey Crochet Knit Silver Frame Evening Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This grey small evening bag from Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/Summer 1997 collection showcases intricate crochet detailing. It is styled similarly to other crochet pieces featured in...
$4,385Sale Price|44% Off
Chanel Dark Green Velvet Purse Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel dark green velvet small purse handbag from year 1997 to 1999. - Stitching CC. - Brass chain strap
Chanel 1997 Vintage Top Handle Kelly Frame Patent Leather Vanity Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1997 Vintage Top Handle Kelly Frame Patent Leather Vanity Box Bag Silver hardware Black patent diamond quilted leather CC structured design box tote features a shoulder str...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Brown Leather Inerlocking Strap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci shoulder bag designed by Tom Ford from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection is shaped in a flat rectangular silhouette with a top zip closure. It is crafted in brown leather ...
Chanel Flap Box Vintage 1997 Classic Single Rare Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Year: 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold hardware Classic interwoven chain Interwoven chain Classic back pocket Caviar leather Black leather lined interior Main interior zippered pocket W ...
$3,180Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Brown Cannage Lambskin Leather, 1997-99
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Kelly Flap Bag Chocolate Brown Cannage Lambskin Leather, 1997-1999 These are professional photos of the actual bag. CONDITION: VERY GOOD Original cond...
Chanel Rare Vintage 1997 Floral Turquoise Quilted Logo CC Classic Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 1997 Floral Turquoise Quilted Logo CC Classic Flap Bag Year 1997 Patent leather CC Logo Silver Cuban Link Chain Nameplate Handle Dual Interior Pockets Magnetic ...
F/W 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Brown Black Feather Satin Kisslock Evening Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black satin and brown feather evening bag from Dolce & Gabbana's Fall/Winter 1997 "Vatican" collection debuted on the runway. The bag features a silver-tone kiss lock closur...
Chanel 1997 Kelly Classic Flap Top Handle Rare Vintage Black Canvas Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Woven Silk Rope Vintage Mini Classic Kelly Year: 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware (24k Plated) CC Turn Lock Closure Black Silk Woven Rope Black Leather Interior...
Chanel Bum Rare Vintage Mini 1997 Fanny Pack Waist Belt Pouch Black Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Mini 1997 Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bum Bag Pouch 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware CC Turnlock flap closure Classic interwoven chain belt with gold 'CHANEL' log...
Chanel Square Mini Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel square mini gold metallic lambskin leather quilted flap handbag from 1996 to 1997 collection. - The interior is lined in a metallic leather - Height: 5.51 inches / 14 cm ...
Chanel Black Patent Leather Name Plate Top Handle Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 1997 Name Plate Black Patent Leather Top Handle Bag Year 1997 Chanel handbag crafted in black quilted patent leather, featuring interlocking 'CC' on front flap and ...
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.