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Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy, Harry Rosenfeld
Located in University City, MO
HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side ...
Saks Fifth Avenue Gilt Metal Panther Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Gilt metal evening bag Made in Italy c 1970 The opulent minaudiere purse is designed with an exotic gold metal panther's head The eyes are embellished with ruby col...
1975 Cartier "Les Must de Cartier" Bordeaux Leather Suitcase Made in France
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1975 Cartier "Les Must de Cartier" Bordeaux Leather Suitcase – Made in France An exceptional vintage "Les Must de Cartier" leather suitcase, crafted in rich Bordeaux (maroon) calfsk...
1970's Pink Silk Rose Petal Handbag Made in France for Bergdorf Goodman
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in New Hope, PA
This is such a charming and romantic evening bag, Made in France for Bergdorf Goodman in the 1970's. The frame and fabric handle are made from deep green satin, the color of a rose ...
Opulent Gilt Metal Lady Bug Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Walborg Italy
Located in University City, MO
Opulent gilt metal lady bug evening bag Made in Italy c 1970 The unique gilt metal purse is designed in the shape of a charming lady bug. The exterior covering has a satiny brus...
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H 6.25 in W 5.25 in D 2.5 in
Saks Fifth Avenue Gilt Metal Lady Bug Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Gilt metal lady bug evening bag Made in Italy c 1970 The charming gold metal minaudiare is embellished with red enamel disc with black resin beaded eyes The v...
Sleek Lucite Cinnabar Color Evening Bag Made in Italy
Located in University City, MO
Sleek lucite cinnabar color evening bag designed by Barbara Bolan Made Italy The exotic clutch style evening bag is designed with cinnabar color lucite panels on all sides. The gilt...
Louis Vuitton Vintage French Co. Made in USA Monogram Large Bucket Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Bucket Bag, crafted in monogram canvas with caramel colored cowhide leather trim and handles. The interior of the bag is a brown fabric with a zip pock...
Louis Vuitton Vintage French Co. Made in USA Monogram Small Bucket Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram small Bucket Bag, crafted in monogram canvas with caramel colored cowhide leather trim and handles. The interior of the bag is a brown fabric with a zi...
Sleek Tortoise Shell Lucite Handbag Made in France c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Sleek tortoise shell lucite handbag Made in France c 1970 The stylish retro box shaped handbag is designed with translucent brown lucite with gilt metal trim and hardware The ...
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H 5.75 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in L 8.25 in
Saks Fifth Avenue Tapestry Trunk Style Handbag Made in Italy c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Tapestry trunk style handbag Made in Italy c 1970 The stylish handbag is covered in textured brocade fabric The horse bit hinged handle & hardware are polished g...
Opulent Gilt Metal Evening Bag Designed by Rosenfeld c 1970
By Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy
Located in University City, MO
Opulent gilt metal evening bag designed by Rosenfeld c 1970 The lavish oval shaped evening bag is designed with satiny luminous gilt metal. The center of the gilt metal purse is d...
Bessi Op Art Velvet Handbag by Frank Gelleff Made in Italy c 1970
Located in University City, MO
BESSI Op art velvet handbag by Frank Gelleff Made in Italy c 1970 The stylish velvet handbag is designed with plush velvet covering The vibrant floral fabric is a collage of bold p...
Avant Garde Black Leather Circular Bamboo Handbag Made in Italy
Located in University City, MO
Avant-garde black leather circular bamboo handbag Made in Italy The unique Italian large scale handbag is covered with black leather on the front & back exterior sides. The stylish ...
Gucci Sleek Brown Suede Blondie Clutch Made in Italy c 1970
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Sleek brown suede clutch Made in Italy c 1970 The luxurious clutch is covered with plush doeskin brown suede with Gucci's initials repeated throughout. The stylish clutch is...
Gucci Brown Suede Tote Style Handbag Made in Italy ca 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Chic Brown suede tote style handbag Made in Italy ca 1970s The unique large scale handbag is covered with plush brown suede on both exterior sides. The suede covering is desig...
Roberta Di Camerino Moss Green & Ebony Velvet Handbag Made in Italy
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in University City, MO
Roberta Di Camerino Chic moss green & ebony velvet handbag c 1970s The iconic Italian handbag is covered with plush moss green & ebony velvet The stylish handbag is designed wit...
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H 5.5 in W 4 in D 4 in L 10.25 in
Roberta Di Camerino Blue Cut Velvet Striped Handbag Made in Italy
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in University City, MO
Roberta Di Camerino Blue cut velvet striped handbag Made in Italy The elegant Italian handbag is covered with dark blue plush velvet accented with red & green stripes on both exteri...
Elegant Gilt Metal Evening Bag Set Made in Italy c 1970
By Lord & Taylor
Located in University City, MO
Elegant gilt metal evening bag set Made in Italy c 1970 The Italian evening bag is designed with luminous gilt metal in a chevron pattern that hangs from a braided gilt metal sta...
Saks Fifth Avenue Gilt Metal Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Gilt metal evening bag Made in Italy c 1970 The elegant evening bag is covered with paisley designs on the exterior metal The ornate evening bag is carried with a...
Opulent Gilt Metal Clam Shell Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Opulent gilt metal clam shell evening bag Made in Italy c 1970 The exotic evening bag is designed in the shape of a clam shell The versatile design transitions from a chic clutch b...
1970s Mod Magazine Cluth Bag Made in Italy
Located in University City, MO
1970s Mod magazine clutch bag Made in Italy The unique retro clutch is covered with a Grazia magazine cover The clutch secures with a white leather snap band at the center The "or...
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H 5.5 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in L 5.5 in
Opulent Violet Suede Crystal Jeweled Evening Bag Made in Italy
Located in University City, MO
Opulent violet suede crystal jeweled evening bag Made in Italy c 1970 The luxurious evening bag is covered in plush doeskin suede The front exterior panel is embellished with glit...
Saks Fifth Avenue Silver Metal Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
***RESERVED FOR SANDRA PAGE SALE PENDING*** Saks Fifth Avenue Silver metal evening bag Made in Italy c 1970s The elegant silver metal handbag is designed with etched satiny met...
"Reserved" Saks Fifth Avenue Sleek Ebony Lucite Evening Bag Made in Italy
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
***RESERVED SALE PENDING FOR SANDRA MITCHELL*** Saks Fifth Avenue Sleek ebony lucite evening bag Made in Italy The elegant oval shaped clutch bag is designed with black lucite ...
Ornate Metal Lion Emblem Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Ornate metal lion emblem evening bag Made in Italy The metal evening bag is decorated with a large scale lion head replicated on both exterior sides Etched on both exterior pan...
Koret Made in France Cabochon Jewel Topped Beige Skin Evening Bag
By Koret
Located in New Hope, PA
Chic, rare and unusual this striking Koret evening bag has the most eye catching jewelled frame I have ever offered for sale. The gold toned frame has cabochon stones set in gold ton...
1970s Joseph Magnin Hunter Green Made in Italy Wool XL Hobo Vintage Shoulder Bag
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and practical 1960s JOSPEH MAGNIN Italian made dark forest green virgin wool and leather JUMBO hobo handbag! Allover gorgeous dark green soft wool, with leather piping at edges....
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H 8.5 in W 9 in D 9 in L 12.25 in
RESERVED SALE PENDING Gucci Luxurious Retro Travel Case Made in Italy c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
***RESERVED SALE PENDING FOR CARMEL DANIELS*** Gucci Luxurious retro travel train case. Made in Italy c 1970s The Italian vanity travel case is designed with Gucci's monogramm...
1970's Christian Dior Brown Canvas Logo Handbag France
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Christian Dior brown canvas logo handbag, made in France in the 1970's. Bag is trimmed in brown leather and has brown leather handles.
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H 5.52 in W 1.58 in L 9.06 in
Gucci clutch monogram vintage 1970s canvas hand bag pochette black made in italy
By Gucci
Located in Brindisi, IT
Vintage Gucci clutch monogram. Bouble logo Gucci golden closure. inside pocket. Small elegant evening bag. Original cotton 100% case with logo. Color: Black Measures: length: 28 cm...
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.