Koret Dove Gray Genuine Alligator Vintage Box Purse
By Koret
Located in US
Koret box purse features a top gold-tone handle and a secure clasp closure. There are also four
Koret Dove Gray Genuine Alligator Vintage Box Purse
By Koret
Located in US
Koret box purse features a top gold-tone handle and a secure clasp closure. There are also four
Koret Snakeskin Box Bag 1960s
Located in Gresham, OR
Wonderful Koret box bag from the 60s with real patent leather and snakeskin and gold toned hardware.
Koret Alligator Box Bag
By Koret
Located in New Hope, PA
This is a great vintage alligator box bag from the 1950's. The lustrous black skins are the perfect
Koret Green Leather Box Bag
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Koret made some of the best handbags in America, known for their interesting designs and quality
Spectacular Koret 1940s Gilt Leather Evening Box Bag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a truly stunning find! An extremely collectible Koret 1940s box bag in forest green suede
KORET c.1940's Black Suede & Gold Metallic Leather Filigree Box Purse RARE
By Koret, Richard Koret
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Koret c.1940's rare and unique Schiaparelli influenced leather box purse. Created from
Koret Alligator Box Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
This is a great vintage alligator box bag from the 1950's. The lustrous brown skins are the perfect
Koret Vintage 1960s Dark Green Leather Crocodile-Embossed Box Purse
By Koret
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage Koret box purse in deep green crocodile-embossed patent leather. Gold tone chain
Koret Faux Alligator Glove Box Clutch
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Leather clutch by Koret designed to resemble a Victorian glove box. The leather is embossed to look
1960s Koret Gold-Tone Rectangular Box Clutch
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1960s Koret gold-tone rectangular box bag. Lined in gold brocade and finished with a
1960's Koret Golden Wicker Box Bag w/ Gold Hardware
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fun and lady-like resort purse in a box shape, by Koret. Featuring signature hardware in gold
1970s Chic Woven Natural Wicker Box Purse Designed by Koret
By Koret
Located in University City, MO
1970s Mod natural wicker box purse designed by Koret The chic rectangular box purse is constructed
1960s Koret Bone Glazed Leather Box Bag w Brass Corner Fittings Hinges & Handle
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Koret bone glazed leather box bag lined in red faille with shiny brass corner fittings
1940s Rare Collapsible Koret Vintage handbag in Black Velvet w Unique Face Clasp
By Koret
Located in Portland, OR
This is a rare vintage handbag from Koret in a box style with a wonderful brass face clasp closure
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.