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
Norma Kamali Vintage Black Velvet Bird Embroidered Drawstring Bag Clutch
By Norma Kamali
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
carried as a clutch. A beautiful and versatile vintage Kamali piece that works equally well for evening
rare Bao Bao Issey Miyake Distortion Clutch Bag Platinum Mix Handheld Purse Auth
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Diego, CA
Bao Bao Issey Miyake Distortion Clutch Bag in Platinum Mix Limited Edition made for Japan Make a
$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
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 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...
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
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
Sold
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
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...
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...
Judith Leiber brown Calf Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Chic, minimalist calf bag by Judith Leiber. Tubular calf leather handles with gilt corner mounts (slightly worn).
Center snap closure compartment with 2 side compartment.
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather CC Twistlock Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Lambskin CC Twistlock Clutch Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2014 Color: Black Hardware: Darkened silvertone Materials: Lambskin leather Lining: Black silk Closu...
Vintage Bon Gout Black Crocodile Bag
By Bon Gout
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crocodile bag by Bon Gout . This super shiny crocodile bag is large enough for todays essentials, measuring Width 13'', height 7 1/2 '', and depth 3''. The bag has a ...
$500
Size: size 4; comparable to size small
Vera Wang Blush Neoclassical Delphos Column Gown with Trailing Ties – S, 2008
By Vera Wang
Located in Tucson, AZ
A gown so Neoclassical it looks as if it came right off a Greek statue, with floating sash ties that permit endless styling variations. Neither pink nor peach, this gown is a flatter...
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...
Sold|$16,676
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...
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...
JUDITH LEIBER Green Lizard Skin Wallet with Gold Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber green lizard skin wallet with gold metal clasp. This wallet is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There are no significant flaws or wear areas to consider with this lovely wallet...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sheer Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite 1990s vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA for SAKS 5th AVE Couture black silk chiffon and chattily lace sheer evening gown ! This beautiful dress has so much attention to details. Mu...
F/W 1993 Karl Lagerfeld Dark Green Backless Halter Point Hem Chiffon Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This incredible deep green dress by Karl Lagerfeld is from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection and features an intricate skirt design featured heavily on the season's runway. This ultra-...
$897Sale Price|40% Off
Size: 40IT/8US
F/W 1992 Gianni Versace 'Miss S&M' Gold Beaded Rhinestone Medusa Blazer Jacket
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gianni Versace designed this stunning black studded jacket for his brand's Fall/Winter 1992 'Miss S&M' collection. This chic, collarless jacket features rhinestone-accented gold Vers...
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 3.5 in Dm 3.5 in L 37.5 in
Judith Leiber White Crystal Gold Disco Ball Minaudières Evening Bag with Tassel
By Judith Leiber
Located in Miami Beach, FL
RARE Judith Leiber white crystal sphere minaudières shoulder bag in excellent vintage condition. White Swarovski crystal exterior trimmed with gold edges and clear crystals along top...
Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag from the turn of the 20th century in France. Lavishly hand embroidered with roses on black silk faille within a bronze frame set with a cit...
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.