Hobe Sterling Silver Bow with Flowers Large Pin, Circa 1940's
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver flower pin by Hobe Elizabeth Mason The Paper Bag Princess, Inc.
Hobe Sterling Silver Bow with Flowers Large Pin, Circa 1940's
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver flower pin by Hobe Elizabeth Mason The Paper Bag Princess, Inc.
$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
Hobe Jeweled Clutch Bag
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New Hope, PA
This bag is all about the jewels! A gorgeous flower basket by Hobe adorns the front of the bag
Hobe Gem Encrusted Evening Bag
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Hobe Gem Encrusted Evening Bag with faux rubies and diamonds, hand set into an enormous gilt
Gold Metallic Hobé Evening Bag, late 1930's
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hobé evening bag made from woven strands of silver and gold metallic thread with carved celluloid
Josef 1950s Canary Yellow Hand-Beaded Clutch with Hobé Hardware
By Josef
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary canary yellow Josef beaded evening bag with am Hobé closure. The closure suggests
1980s Retro Brass Evening Bag by Scheilan Firenze
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Scheilan Firenze evening bag is a captivating example of 1980s fashion. Its bold design, metallic finish, and ornate details make it a true statement piece. It's a perfect acces...
$2,970Sale Price|40% Off
S/S 1987 Gucci Documented Brown Genuine Crocodile Chain Crossbody Clutch
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning saddle brown Gucci crocodile convertible crossbody. This beautiful bag is constructed entirely of genuine glossy crocodile leather and is finished with gold acc...
Vivienne Westwood black velvet and faux fur crown, fw 1987
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black velvet crown with brown faux fur band. Harris Tweed, Fall-Winter 1987
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2004 Runway Removable Fox Collar Jacket It 42 US 6
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Removable Fox Collar Jacket FW 2004 Runway Collection Italian size 42 - US 6 90% Wool ( thick wool ), 10% Cashmere. Real Fox. Dark Purple Color, Dyed Fox ...
$1,816
Size: 38 ( 34/36 french) ( 4/6 US)
Evening gown in pleated tulle and embroideries Gianfranco Ferré
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier Evening gown in dark purple silk pleated tulle and embroideries. Silk chiffon lining .
$12,462
Size: FR 34 - UK 6 - IT 38 - XS
Gucci by Tom Ford monogram canvas and leather pant suit, fw 2000
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford; monogram canvas and tan leather pant suit. Flared high-rise pants with leather waist band and zip closure attaching both legs together. Single breasted mid-length ...
$13,924
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano red wool crepe dress with mink fur trim, fw 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior winter dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Red wool crepe ▪ Ribbed wool trim ▪ Mink fur collar with knot detail ▪ Large wood buttons at the side opening ▪ FR 40 -...
Valentino Black Python Bag Or Clutch
By Valentino
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and rarely used Valentino black python bag / clutch has a removable shoulder strap so becomes two kinds of handbags in one. It has his iconic bow in the center made of ...
$7,658
Size: IT40-42, FR36-38, UK8-10, US4-6
Dolce & Gabbana Shrunken Knit Cardigan and Mongolian Lamb Maxi Skirt, FW 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
A runway ensemble from Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall-Winter 1999 collection, consisting of a fitted knit cardigan and a Mongolian lamb maxi skirt. The cardigan is crafted from a viscose and...
Vintage English Art Deco Gold Bookend Minaudiere 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Art Deco Gold Bookend Minaudiere. A stunning find from the 1930s Art Deco period. A minaudiere box style evening purse finished with book-end sides. Crafted in the most won...
Silk ivory dress-shirt with belt Hermès
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk ivory dress-shirt with belt with buckle. Branded button closure in the middle front. SIZE 40 (Fr) 10 (Us) L
Chanel Black Metallic Minaudière Double Circle Runway Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Gold lambskin Chanel and white patent leather 70's style clutch with white cc enamel detail 2007 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Gold Hardware Double kiss-lock closure Interior white satin linin...
1990s Karl Lagerfeld Black Body Con Mermaid Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Slinky Karl Lagerfeld body con mermaid style gown from the 1980s. A mix of solid black lycra through the body and black mesh at the short sleeves, yoke, back and skirt. Very sexy, wh...
Antique Art Deco Platinum Filigree Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Hermann Marcus Signed Antique Art Deco Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in Platinum. Featuring 3 round cut blue sapphires and 118 round cut diamonds, made with a stunning and su...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Gem Set Pearl and Gold Pendant Brooch, circa 1937
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A vintage, Tiffany & Co., gem set, diamond and pearl floral circle pendant-brooch, with four clusters of three pearls, and four gem set flowers or clover leaves, each flower set with...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Faberge Lilac Enamel Gold Vanity Case
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé two-colour gold and lilac enamel vanity case by Workmaster A.Holmstrom, the rectangular case measuring approximately 11cms in width, the central powder compartment decorate...
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.