Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile
Hermes Black Crocodile Constance bag
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Constance is of Black shiny alligator with rose gold hardware and features tonal stitching, a
Hermès Constance 18 Turquoise (T9) Matte Crocodile Niloticus – '00s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A truly exceptional and rare piece, this Hermès Constance 18 in Turquoise (T9) Matte Crocodile
Hermès Constance Elan in Rose Scheherazade Porosus Crocodile - '10s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A statement of rarity, craftsmanship, and timeless desirability, this Hermès Constance Elan
Hermès Shiny Porosus Crocodile Constance 23 Handbag circa 1990s
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Hermes Shiny Porosus Crocodile Constance 23 Handbag from the circa 1990s is a stunning example
Hermes Constance 32 MM Belt Strap Sanguine Porosus Crocodile 90
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 32 mm belt strap ONLY featured in warm Sanguine Porosus
Hermes Constance 32 MM Belt Strap Vert Emerald Porosus Crocodile 90
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 32 mm belt strap ONLY featured in coveted Vert Emeraude
Hermes Constance 32 MM Belt Strap Blue Colvert Porosus Crocodile 85
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 32 mm belt strap ONLY featured in Bleu Colvert Porosus
Hermes Constance Belt 42 mm Emerald Porosus Crocodile Brushed Gold Buckle 80
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 42 mm belt features reversible Emerald Porosus Crocodile
Hermes Constance 42 mm Belt Blue Tempete Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium 90
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 42 mm belt featured in Bleu Tempete Matte Porosus Crocodile
Hermes Constance Havane Matte Porosus Crocodile 42 Belt Brushed Gold Buckle 85
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 42 mm belt featured in Matte Havane Porosus Crocodile
Hermes Constance Belt 42 mm Bleu Tempete Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium 85
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 42 mm belt features reversible Bleu Tempete Matte Porosus
Hermes Constance 42 mm Belt Gris Elephant Matte Porosus Crocodile Gold Buckle 90
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited ediiton Hermes Constance 42 mm belt featured in Gris Elephant Matte
Hermes Constance Matte Porosus Crocodile 42 mm Belt Vert Titien / Gold 90 New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 42 mm belt featured in reversible Vert Titien Matte Porosus
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Hermes Brown Constance crocodile 23Cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in Castries, FR
Brown crocodile Constance Bag Hermès made in France 1978 Constance bag 23cm in crocodilus
Hermes Black 25cm Porosus Crocodile Constance Elan Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Constance Elan 25cm in porosus crocodile with gold hardware. This classic Hermes
Unavailable
H 7.09 in W 9.06 in D 1.58 in
Hermès Vintage Constance 23 Brown Shiny Crocodile Porosus GHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermès Vintage Constance 23 Brown Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware This Hermès Constance 23
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 9 in D 3 in
Hermes Constance Marquette Bag Epsom with Crocodile, Alligator and Lizard 24
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Width 9", Depth 3" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Marquette Bag Epsom with Crocodile, Alligator and
Hermes Constance Sanguin 24 cm Niloticus Shiny Crocodile with Gold HDW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
The Hermes Constance Sanguine Niloticus Shiny Crocodile with Gold HDW is very flashy and really
Hermes vintage Constance 23 in brown crocodile
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and rare Vintage Constance in Shiny Croc with Gold Hardware. Colour: Brown Colour Code
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile
Hermes Black Crocodile Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the extremely rare crocodile skin, Porosus, this vintage edition of the Hermès Constance
Hermes Porosus Crocodile Constance Bleu Roi
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This is a highly collectible vintage Hermes bag. The porosus crocodile vintage Hermes Constance bag
Hermes Porosus Crocodile Constance Bleu Roi
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This crocodile skin vintage Hermes Constance bag in Bleu Roi hue is a very rare piece. Accented
Hermès 23cm Poussiere Crocodile Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This extremely rare, vintage crocodile Hermès Constance bag comes in a unique and extremely sought
Hermes Constance Elan Bag Geranium Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Coveted Hermes Constance Elan crocodile in vivid Geranium with gold hardware could not be more
Hermès Vert Fonce Crocodile Constance Elan 25cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This 25cm Constance Elan shoulder bag from Hermès was meticulously crafted in France from a highly
Hermes Vintage Constance Bag in Brown Chocolate Crocodile Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès vintage 'Constance' bag in brown chocolate crocodile leather. Gold plated hardware. The
70's Hermes 23 cm Crocodile Constance Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
An early 70's classical black Hermes Constance bag in precious and rare crocodile Porosus skin with
Hermès Bleu Abysse Niloticus Crocodile Constance Elan 25cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This 25cm Constance Elan shoulder bag from Hermès was meticulously crafted in France from a highly
HERMÈS H Crocodile Constance Belt Black Vintage 1990s W/Box
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
HERMÈS H Crocodile Constance Belt Black Vintage 1990s W/Box A beautiful vintage 90s crocodile
Hermes 1971 Crocodile Cognac Constance
Located in London, GB
This extremely rare crocodile skin, vintage Hermes Constance bag comes in a unique and extremely
Hermes Vintage Constance H Bag Brown Crocodile Gold Hdw 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermes Bag "CONSTANCE" Made in France Stamp R, from 1962 Made of Brown
Sold
H 10 in D 7 in L 9 in
Hermès Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile 23cm Constance Bag with Gold Hardware, 2001
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Rare Hermès Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile 23cm Constance Bag with Gold Hardware, 2001. Originally
Sold
H 5.52 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in
HERMES Cassis Shiny Crocodile LTD ED Enamel H CONSTANCE 18 Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes limited edition 'Constance 18' shoulder bag in Cassis (dark purple) shiny Niloticus
Sold
H 6.7 in W 9.06 in
1980's Hermes Marron Fonce Shiny Caiman Crocodile Leather Vintage Constance 24
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMÈS Marron Fonce Shiny Caiman Crocodile Leather Vintage Constance 24 Reference: HB2527 Serial
HERMES Orange Porosus Crocodile 'Constance' Belt W. Silver H Sz. 95 c. 2005
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
HERMES Orange Porosus Crocodile 'Constance' Belt W. Silver H Sz. 95 c. 2005 Age: 2013 Made in
Hermes 1969 Alligator Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
rare crocodile skin, vintage Hermes Constance bag comes in a unique and extremely sought after burgundy
Hermès Miel 23cm Crocodile Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This extremely rare, vintage crocodile Hermès Constance bag comes in a unique and extremely sought
HERMES belt vintage mini constance crocodile palladium buckle
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic fabulous vintage HERMES mini Constance black crocodile belt. Skin is mint
Vintage Hermes Black Crocodile Constance 23 GHW Shoulder Bag RARE
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
AUTHENTIC HERMES black crocodile constance bag in excellent vintage condition. Black crocodile
Hermès Black Crocodile Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès black crocodile leather thin belt with gold hardware H buckle (buckle is perfect, leather
RARE Hermes Brown Crocodile Constance Bag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Hermes Brown Crocodile Constance Bag in very good condition. Cognac brown crocodile leather
Hermes Constance H Flap Bag Black Shiny Crocodile Gold HDW 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC HERMES BAG " CONSTANCE " Made in France, Stamp C in a circle Made of
HERMES CROCODILE CONSTANCE Long Wallet CLUTCH POCHETTE BRAISE PALL
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes CONSTANCE LONG WALLET IN THE MOST FABULOUS RED
Hermes Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Crocodile Constance Belt - Silver-tone 'H' buckle - Red crocodile leather - 3 adjustable
HERMES CROC CONSTANCE LONG WALLET CLUTCH POCHETTE BLUE ELECTRIC
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
HERMES CROCODILE CONSTANCE LONG WALLET CLUTCH POCHETTE BLUE ELECTRIC As always, another one of
Hermes Constance 23 Crocodile Porosus
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Constance 23 Crocodile Porosus Miel crocodile Porosus Gold hardware Hermes Paris
Hermes Constance 23 Crocodile Porosus
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Constance 23 Crocodile Black crocodile Gold hardware Hermes Paris â?? Made In
Hermes Constance Crocodile Porosus 18
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
One of the rarest luxury pieces to find, this Hermes Constance 18 in black glossy Crocodile Porosus
Hermes Constance 23 Havane Crocodile Porosus
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Constance 23 Crocodile Porosus Brown crocodile Porosus with gold hardware Chevre (goat
Hermes Constance 23 Black Crocodile Porosus
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Constance 23 Black Crocodile Porosus Black shiny crocodile Porosus Gold plated hardware
Hermes Emerald Niloticus Crocodile Constance 24cm
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Emerald niloticus crocodile Constance 24cm with palladium hardware. This classic Hermes
Hermes Sac Constance Elan Crocodile Niloticus Lisse
By Hermès
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Hermès 25cm Brown Crocodile Constance Elan Bag A Collectable-vintage 25cm shiny Niloticus
Hermes Buckle H / Constance + Belt Red crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Buckle H / Constance + Belt Red crocodile Authentic Hermes buckle in new condition
Hermes Buckle H / Constance + Belt black crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Buckle H / Constance + Belt black crocodile Authentic Hermes buckle in new condition
Hermes Buckle H / Constance Belt orange crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Buckle H / Constance Belt orange crocodile Authentic Hermes buckle in new condition
Hermes Buckle H / Constance Belt Emerald crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Buckle H / Constance Belt Emerald crocodile Authentic Hermes buckle in new condition
Hermes Black Constance Bag Porosus Crocodile MM23
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
This authentic Hermes Black Porosus Crocodile Constance bag is in excellent condition. This
Hermes Constance Bag Shiny Porosus Crocodile 24
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Constance Bag Shiny Porosus Crocodile 24 Exterior Material: Crocodile, Exotic Exterior Color: Red Interior
Hermes Constance Bag Shiny Porosus Crocodile 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Shiny Porosus Crocodile 23 Exterior Material: Crocodile Exterior Color: Brown
Hermes Constance Bag Shiny Porosus Crocodile 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Height 7", Width 9", Depth 2", Strap Drop 15" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Shiny Porosus
Stunning Hermes black Constance crocodile handbag 1975
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Stunning Hermès constance handbag of 1975 in exceptional condition. Made of black porosus
Hermes Constance 24 Black Crocodile leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Constance 24 in Crocodylus Porosus black clasp "H" gold plated flap. Width: 24, height: 20 Some
Hermès 25cm Blue Electric Crocodile Constance Elan Bag
By Hermès
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Hermès 25cm Blue Electric Crocodile Constance Elan Bag A Collectable-vintage 25cm shiny Nilo
Hermes Constance Elan Ultraviolet Glazed Niloticus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, ON
Hermes Constance Elan Ultraviolet Glazed Niloticus Crocodile Bag. Palladium hardware, date stamp Q
Stunning Bag Hermes Constance Elan Crocodile Amethyst Palladium
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
… Hermes Constance Elan 25cm made longer than the original 23cm. Comfy longer strap that is perfect cross
HERMES CONSTANCE CROCODILE BLUE ELECTRIC BAG 23CM STUNNER
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
AS ALWAYS, ANOTHER ONE OF MY FAB FINDS, HERMES CONSTANCE IN A PERFECT SUPER RARE SIZE 23CM
HERMES CONSTANCE AMETHYST NILO CROCODILE BAG 24cm 2DIE
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes Constance in a PERFECT SUPER RARE size 24cm
HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN CROCODILE SAFFRON PALL HARDWARE JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
! Hermes constance elan 25cm made longer then the original 23cm. Comfy longer strap that is perfect cross
Jewel Hermes Constance Bag Crocodile 18Cm Glorioius Bougenville
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As Always, Another One Of My Fab Finds, Hermes Constance In Alligator A Perfect Size 18Cm!!! Very
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Chanel Vintage White Crocodile Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage White Crocodile Kelly Handbag Chanel medium top handle bag in ivory crocodile. Extremely rare piece — especially in this size and color combination. Structured silh...
$7,920
H 6.9 in W 3.9 in L 9 in
Chanel Vanity Case Rare Large Vintage 90s Top Handle Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Vintage Black Caviar CC Logo Top Handle Vanity Case Year: 1996 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold Hadware CC Stitched Logo at front Top handle Detachable crossbody strap Zip aroun...
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
GIA Certified 2.10 Carat Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold fancy yellow diamond stud earrings with two GIA Certified Cushion Cut Diamonds. - Center diamonds totaling 2.10 Carats Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds, SI in ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,920
H 10.5 in W 19 in L 6 in
Chanel Limited Edition Vintage Duffel Tote Black and White Leather Weekend Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized Chanel quilted logo letters duffel bag leather travel tote. 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple black lambskin Tw...
$555Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
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...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
Hermès Kelly Pochette Rose Sakura Swift Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Pochette in rose sakura and swift leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn, the plastic protection has been removed. Comes as full set including the original r...
$6,325Sale Price|44% Off
11, 500 18KT Gold Magnificent Yellow Diamond White Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering are these Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Large Light Fancy Yellow Diamond White Diamond Dangle Earrings. Each Earring features Rare Gorgeo...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold
$5,235
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Black Suede Lush Chinchilla Rose Ankle Strap 39 / 9 New
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Manolo Blahnik fabulous shoe features the most divine Chinchilla rose! D'Orsay style ankle strap black suede. Open toe with suede straps underneath the chinchill...
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
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.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.