Ivory Pavé Pearl Bead Oval Wedding or Evening Clutch Purse, Japan – 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though it would be an eye-catching "something old" wedding accessory, this clutch is enough of a
Ivory Pavé Pearl Bead Oval Wedding or Evening Clutch Purse, Japan – 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though it would be an eye-catching "something old" wedding accessory, this clutch is enough of a
Hiroko Koshino Black Crocodile Print Calfskin Leather East West Clutch Bag
By Junko Koshino
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hiroko Koshino Black Crocodile Print Calfskin Leather East West Clutch Bag These are professional
$487Sale Price|25% Off
H 4.5 in L 8 in
1950s White Pearl Bead Encrusted Vintage Bridal Wedding Vintage 50s Clutch Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury 1950s pearl encrusted clutch ! Features hundreds of hand-sewn pearls and beads
Iconic Tom Ford for Gucci SS 2003 Japanese Cherry Blossoms Mini Stretch Dress S
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Bag and Clutch with Japanese Embroidery Flowers Available at Our Store. Listing code
Vintage Japanese Floral White Beaded Envelope Clutch
Located in Pahrump, NV
This vintage white beaded envelope clutch has a very simple floral design. It is made in Japan and
Vintage Japanese Clutch Leather Bag, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
, a silk interior, and a tiny mirror. Piece made in Japan from the 1920s/1930s. To be mentioned, the
A Contemporary 'Chiyoko' clutch bag in vintage Japanese brocade fro
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
• Made from precious vintage Japanese brocade from Kyoto. One of only three made. • 29cm long x
A Contemporary 'Chinatsu' clutch bag in vintage Japanese brocade from Kyoto
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
• Made from precious vintage Japanese brocade from Kyoto. One of only three made. • 29cm long x
Vintage Clutch Bag with Swan Crystal Decoration
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
A pretty evening bag in a pink and gold silk fabric from an old obi belt. The bag has a flapover front with a popper fastening and one internal pouch pocket. It is decorated with a v...
Walborg Mod 1960's Orange Beaded Clutch Handbag
By Walborg
Located in Atlanta, GA
always in search of the best handmade beading for her designs which found a home with Japanese artisans
Vintage Grossgrain Clutch Handbag with Lobster Stone decoration.
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
A chic evening bag in black grossgrain with a jewelled lobster decoration. The bag has a flap over front with popper fastening, and inside there is one pouch pocket. Width 8 1/2'', h...
Exotic Japanese Tooled Leather Clutch / Wallet ca 1960
Located in University City, MO
Exotic Japanese tooled leather clutch / wallet ca 1960 The unique clutch / wallet is decorated with
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H 6 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Gump's San Francisco 1930's Japanese Metallic Brocade Clutch, Tiger's Eye Clasp
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in New Hope, PA
This beautiful Japanese silk brocade clutch from the 1930's has a lozenge shaped design in rust
Richere Ivory Beaded Handbag / Clutch Bag Hand Made in Japan circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Richere handbag hand made in Japan, embellished with ivory beads, and with a snap clasp
Magid Leopard Beaded Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Clutch completely beaded with leopard spots circa 1980s. Intricately detailed with black faille
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 Japanese Flowers Black Silk Frame Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Japanese Flowers Black Silk Frame Bag Clutch S/S 2003 Collection 100% Silk
SchildKraut Bros. Swirls of Silver Evening Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Schildkraut Bros. swirls of silver glass micro bugle beads evening clutch is fully lined with silk
Unusual Needlepoint Clutch, Jacomo, Paris
By Jacomo
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Needlepoint Clutch in the Japanese taste, mounted by Jacomo ,Paris. Hand embroidered
Vintage Black and Gold Clutch Bag made from rare Saga Nishiki Brocade
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage cutch bag in black and gold, made from rare Saga Nishiki brocade The bag has two internal pouch pockets, and a black central clasp. Measurements: Width 10 1/2'',...
1990's GIANNI VERSACE Medusa Greca 3 Way Women's Red Handbag BAG Clutch Sling
By Gianni Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
90s Versace signature greca clutch for Japanese market, extremely rare. Comes with 2 straps to be
Tiffany Antique Envelope
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Envelope clutch of antique japanese textile remounted by Tiffany NY. Snap closure with silk faille
Japanese Bold Brocade Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Japanese gold brocade clutch with a large chrysanthemum on the front flap. The flower is a subtle
Undercover Gold Leather Gold Bar Clutch
By Undercover
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
is designed in the shape of a gold bar and features a well-sized interior. This clutch will instantly
Melo Gold Mulberry Silk Shibori Hand Printed Artisanal Envelope Pouch
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Good things do come in small packages and this is true for Melo Gold Silk Pouch , a zero waste pouch made exclusively in mulberry silk. Long standing relation and collaboration wit...
1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout. Missoni logo printed in pi...
Blush Pink & White Antique Lace Patchwork Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Blush Pink & White Antique Lace Patchwork Gown Overall length: 53 in. Garment width: in. US:
$885Sale Price|31% Off
Todd Oldham Black Accented with Double-Chain Rhinestone Evening Dress
By Todd Oldham
Located in New York, NY
Todd Oldham for the famed Fred Hayman of Beverly Hills, wonderfully detailed elegant yet whimsical evening double-chain rhinestone encrusted slightly flared black evening dres...
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Valentino New Silk Halter Gown with Waist and Back Cut outs S/S 2007
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink silk halter gown from Valentino S/S 2007 collection. It has a halter neckline, fitted ruched woven panels across the bodice with 2 cut outs on each side and 4 adjus...
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
Vintage 1950's Pink Satin Embroidered Scalloped Tiered Tulle Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly spectacular 1950's dress, rendered in a blush pink satin which is embroidered with pink lurex and cream threads in a swirling floral design, set against layers of matching...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
$712Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 3 in L 11 in
1980s Vintage GUCCI Horsebit Cowhide Leather Structured Crossbody Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI structured crossbody bag is crafted of smooth cowhide leather in brown adorned with a massive golden horsebit at the front. Front flap magnetic snap closure opens ...
Hermès Sac Herbag Black Canvas Leather Back Pack x2 Pristine Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Herbag model bag in 2 versions to carry by hand or as a backpack, composed of a small Kelly bag format pouch in black canvas and a larger Kelly Ado bag format, mobile part in ...
$16,939
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
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.