Givenchy Black Leather Nightingale Large Bag
By Givenchy
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Superb Givenchy bag model Nightingale in its largest size, made of black leather with silver hardware. Equipped with two soft leather handles and a shoulder strap. Zipper closure. Th...
Givenchy Paris Large Nightingale Two Way Shoulder Bag in Black Pebbled Leather
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Crafted from premium black pebbled leather (often referred to as "sugar" goatskin or tumbled calfskin), this iconic satchel features a slouchy, versatile silhouette that softens beau...
Givenchy Nightingale Tote Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This Givenchy Nightingale Tote Leather Large, crafted in brown leather, features dual top handles with embossed Givenchy logo, stitched quarters, and gold-tone hardware.
Givenchy Nightingale Tote Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This Givenchy Nightingale Tote Leather Large, crafted in black leather, features dual top handles with embossed Givenchy logo, stitched quarters, and gold-tone hardware.
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large, crafted in black leather, features dual top handles, stitched quarters, embossed Givenchy logo at its handles, and gold-tone hardware.
Givenchy Nightingale Tote Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Givenchy Nightingale Tote Leather Large is a stylish and functional carry-all fit for all needs.
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large is a stylish and functional carry-all fit for all needs.
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large is a stylish and functional carry-all fit for all needs.
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large is a stylish and functional carry-all fit for all needs.
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large is a stylish and functional carry-all fit for all needs.
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large is a stylish and functional carry-all fit for all needs.
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large is a stylish and functional carry-all fit for all needs.
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large is a stylish and functional carry-all fit for all needs.
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 14.5", Width 17", Depth 7.5", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Givenchy Model: Nightingale Satchel Leather Large Exterio...
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 7", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Givenchy Model: Nightingale Satchel Leather Large Exterior Material:...
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 14.5", Width 17", Depth 6.5", Handle Drop 4.5", Strap Drop 11", Strap Drop 11" Designer: Givenchy Model: Nightingale S...
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 14.5", Width 17", Depth 6.5", Handle Drop 4.5", Strap Drop 11", Strap Drop 11" Designer: Givenchy Model: Nightingale S...
Givenchy Nightingale Tote Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5.5", Height 15", Width 12.5", Depth 7", Strap Drop 10.5" Designer: Givenchy Model: Nightingale Tote Leather Large Exterior Material...
Givenchy Nightingale Tote Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5.5", Height 15", Width 12.5", Depth 7", Strap Drop 10.5" Designer: Givenchy Model: Nightingale Tote Leather Large Exterior Material...
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 13.5", Width 16.5", Depth 7.5", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Givenchy Model: Nightingale Satchel Leather Large Exterior Mater...
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 13", Width 17", Depth 8", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Givenchy Model: Nightingale Satchel Leather Large Exterior Material: L...
Givenchy Nightingale Tote Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 14", Width 13.5", Depth 7.5", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Givenchy Model: Nightingale Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: ...
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 14", Width 17", Depth 7", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Givenchy Model: Nightingale Satchel Leather Large Exterior M...
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 14", Width 17", Depth 7.5", Strap Drop 7" Designer: Givenchy Model: Nightingale Satchel Leather Large Exterior Material: ...
Givenchy Nightingale Tote Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5.5", Height 15", Width 14", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 11-18" Designer: Givenchy Model: Nightingale Tote Leather Large Exterior Materia...
Givenchy Nightingale Convertible Hobo Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This Givenchy Nightingale Convertible Hobo Leather Large, crafted in black leather, features detachable top handle and gunmetal-tone hardware.
Givenchy Nightingale Cabas Tote Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Givenchy Nightingale Cabas Tote Leather Large is a stylish and functional carry-all fit for all needs.
Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Waxed Leather Large
By Givenchy
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Givenchy Nightingale Satchel Waxed Leather Large is a luxurious yet casual accessory perfect for on-the-go moments.
Venerated French designer Hubert de Givenchy (1927–2018) made a splash with his first collection of mix-and-match separates in 1952, which launched his namesake fashion house, the clean lines and refined silhouettes of the pieces offering a contrast to the more structured shapes then dominating postwar women’s fashion. His roster of clients would eventually include Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, all of whom were drawn to the designer’s architecturally and materially simple dresses, handbags, shoes and other pieces that combined sensual femininity with elegance.
At the age of 17, Givenchy left his hometown of Beauvais, France, for Paris. There he studied drawing at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and apprenticed for the houses of Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, Lucien Lelong and Elsa Schiaparelli.
Givenchy earned his first high praise for the 1952 Bettina blouse, an embroidered, ruffle-sleeve linen shirt named for his publicist and model Bettina Graziani. The Givenchy label soon developed a following of fashion icons around the world, most notably Audrey Hepburn, who would serve as Givenchy’s muse for decades after they met in 1953. The couturier created pieces for many of her films, such as the iconic little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), as well as her personal life, including her wedding dress for her 1969 marriage to Andrea Dotti.
Givenchy formed a close friendship with his idol and mentor, Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, with whom he’d popularize such pieces as the sack dress, choosing looser forms over tailored ones. Throughout the decades, Givenchy expanded his empire to include fragrances, menswear, accessories and beauty lines.
In 1988, his house was acquired by luxury conglomerate LVMH. After Givenchy retired from fashion in 1995, he became an antiques expert, working with Christie’s and the Louvre, among other institutions. The brand then saw an impressive succession of head designers and artistic directors: John Galliano was the first to arrive, followed by Alexander McQueen, Julien Macdonald, Riccardo Tisci, Clare Waight Keller and Matthew M. Williams.
Today, the Givenchy brand, with its timeless fashions, continues to be a favorite of A-listers, including Cate Blanchett, Erykah Badu, Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.
On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage Givenchy evening dresses, handbags, necklaces and other clothing and accessories today.
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.