Chanel 1980s Beaded Jeweled Minaudiere Ultra Rare
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally rare archival piece from Chanel, estimated to date back to 1988. This cylindrical clutch features intricate hand-applied beading, vibrant cabochons, and a bold centr...
Exquisite 1950s Saks Fifth Ave. Seed Beaded Floral Motif Handbag w Jeweled Frame
By For Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
Exquisite 1950s Saks Fifth Ave. Seed Beaded Floral Motif Handbag w Jeweled Frame: A striking color
Black Velvet and Silk Embroidered 1960s Zardozi Zari Gemstone Clutch India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
silk embroidered with beads evening jeweled luxury purse. The silk velvet rectangular bag, embroidered
Black Velvet and Silk Embroidered 1960s Zardozi Zari Gemstone Clutch India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
silk embroidered with beads evening jeweled luxury purse. The silk velvet rectangular bag, embroidered
Silk Brocade and Green Jade Colour Glass Beads Jeweled Frame Evening Bag, 1930s
Located in London, GB
double green jade colored glass beads front and back. The workmanship! Extra short chain reflect the
Judith Leiber Vintage Red Satin Beaded Evening Bag with Jeweled Handle
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Vintage Red Satin Beaded Evening Bag with Jeweled Handle. This bag is in impeccable
Black Velvet and Silk Embroidered 1960s Zardozi Zari Gemstone Clutch, India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
silk embroidered with beads evening jeweled luxury purse. The silk velvet rectangular bag, embroidered
Rich Jeweled Tone Walborg Beaded Clutch Purse 1940s Vintage
By Walborg
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1940s beaded walborg clutch. Measuring 12 inches wide x 5.75 inches high. Rich red lining
Judith Leiber Satin Beaded Floral Jeweled Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Port Hope, ON
gold beading. It is framed at the top with hinged sides and a beautiful jeweled clasp, and if that was
Judith Leiber Orange Satin Beaded Jeweled Top-Handle Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Leiber fully beaded and embellished Evening top-handle bag in excellent condition. The exterior is done
Black Velvet and Silk Embroidered 1960s Zardozi Zari Gemstone Clutch, India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
silk embroidered with beads evening jeweled luxury purse. The silk velvet rectangular bag, embroidered
1950's Josef Beaded Purse with Jeweled Ornate Frame
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite beaded evening bag with jeweled ornate frame, circa 1950. This bag is in excellent
VIntage French Red Beaded Jeweled Frame Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant red beaded evening bag, made in France circa 1940's. The frame is composed of alternating
Magnificent French Black Beaded Bag with Jeweled Frame
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Made in France for Saks Fifth Avenue this black beaded bag is circa 1940's. The frame of the bag is
Josef Jeweled Frame Hand Stitched Micro Beaded Evening Bag
By Josef
Located in New York, NY
Highest quality, unbelievably beautiful Josef micro beaded and hand stitched beauvais embroidered
French 1930's Black Beaded Evening Clutch with Jeweled Frame
Located in New York, NY
Black beaded evening bag with glossy beads. The brass frame has carnelian and turquoise stones. I
1950's Black Beaded Evening Bag with Jeweled and Enamel Frame
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Josef black beaded evening bag from the 1950's with jeweled and enamel frame. The frame
Beaded Jeweled Frame Vintage Black Satin Pleated Evening Bag Handbag
Located in Portland, OR
This is a lovely vintage handbag with black pleated matte satin and a gorgeous jeweled gold frame
1930s French Black Silk Grosgrain & Enamel and Beads Jeweled Frame Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
note is the glorious chunky angular brass frame entirely covered by hand threaded beads and microbeads
$9,560Sale Price|46% Off
H 12.5 in D 4 in L 14.5 in
NEW LOUIS VUITTON Rare Fuchsia Runway Cartoon Art Firebird Limited Edition Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare LOUIS VUITTON Fuchsia Cartoon Firebird, the most luxurious of them all. One of a kind and only a few were released Worldwide in 2008! Cartoon Limited Collection ba...
British Hong Kong Cream Handbag with Iridescent Cream Sequins and White Beads
Located in London, GB
This very beautiful cream bag, with iridescent cream sequins and white beads, was made in British Hong Kong, circa 1960s. It has silver tone fittings, with a rhinestone double clasp,...
B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
1960s Coppola e Toppo for Saks Fifth Avenue Crystal Evening Bag
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A glamorous statement piece, perfect for vintage collectors or anyone channeling a retro Hollywood or Studio 54 evening look. It pairs gorgeously with a silk slip dress or a tailored...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
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...
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...
$549Sale 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...
$800Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Gold Entirely Glass Beaded Evening Bag Purse
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Entirely covered in yellow gold glass beads Top handle NWT's Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: height excluding the strap 9, width 6 Final Sale
Manolo Blahnik Silk Printed Mules Shoes With Turquoise Rhinestone
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous pair of Manolo Blahnik pair of sexy mules have the most luscious silk printed design on them with chartreuse leather interior. The design is very Pucci esque. The turqu...
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.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.