1980s Launer London Tosca Silk Pink Clutch with Gold Chain Strap
By Launer
Located in London, GB
The Queen - Manufacturers of Handbags - S. Launer & Co (London) LTD”. This bag is in good to very good vintage condition with only light use noted and some very slight wear to the ...
Vintage Launer Leather Bag
By Launer
Located in London, GB
A chic bag by Launer, handbag maker to the Queen. This bag can be worn as a clutch bag or hand bag with the gold chain fitting inside if not required.
Vintage Launer Black Leather Bag
By Launer
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage black leather bag by Launer. The bag has a flap over front with popper fastening and pouch pocket at the back.
Launer London Traviata Queen Elizabeth Black Top Handle Bag
By Launer
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Traviata is a legend, acclaimed for its structured silhouette, exquisite handcrafted detail and signature twisted rope emblem. This handbag icon was first introduced in 1989, ach...
Launer UK Mother/Daughter Calf Shoulder Bag
By Launer, Anya Hindmarch
Located in New York, NY
Launer twisted gold logo clasp. Excellent condition BAG 5.5" X 5.5" X 2" MINI BAG 2.5" Square STRAP 26" FROM TOP OF BAG Signed: LAUNER LONDON ANYA HINDMARCH Launer has...
Vintage Launer Blue Leather Bag
By Launer
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage bag by Launer ( Bag maker to the Queen). In a deep navy blue , the bag has a flapover front with popper fastening, and back pouch pocket.
Vintage Launer Blue Leather Bag
By Launer
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage bag by Launer ( Bag maker to the Queen). In a deep navy blue , the bag has a flapover front with popper fastening, and back pouch pocket.
Vintage Launer Leather Bag
By Launer
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear vintage Launer ( by appointment to the late Queen) leather handbag.
Launer Indigo Judi Leather Tote Bag One size
By Launer
Located in London, GB
Launer Indigo Judi Leather Tote Bag - Launer leather tote - Concealed push clasp fastening - Optional adjustable shoulder strap - Top carry handle - Flap closure - Gold-toned hardwa...
Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s
By Emmanuelle Kahn
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white silk organza blouse, shirt, top by Emmanuelle Khanh. It is double breasted with large mother of pearl buttons and a large notched portrait collar. The long, full r...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
Zushi Handpainted Red Snake Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual red snake clutch with handpainted gilt floral wood frame. Signed "Zushi". Excellent condition. 1980's USA. 8" x 7" x 3"
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier from the Purple Label line. Hand ruched and draped wool on a boned, lined corset with side zipper entry. Attached in back is a mas...
Patrick Kelly 1989 Black Wool Question Mark Dress
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The truly iconic Patrick Kelly 1989 question mark rhinestone dress. Bette Davis wore a red version designed specifically for her David Letterman appearance in April 1989, less than a...
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress
By André Laug
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage couture maxi dress by Andre Laug with handwritten details on the inside of the dress. This piece is numbered and was likely a custom couture piece for a client. Hand...
George Zamau'l Vintage Avant Garde Purple Rhinestone Wool Hat Unworn with Tags
Located in Sparks, NV
Unworn with the original tags still attached! This is a deadstock piece that came from the stock of an old hat store located in Southern California. We have access to the entire inve...
Celine Silk Tuxedo Suit 1990s
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk pants and jacket suit by Celine. The suit has a subtle tuxedo influence via a matching slightly shiny narrow line of silk along each shoulder extending down to ...
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6
By Christian Dior
Located in Nashville, TN
A romance in the softest shade of baby pink, this original 1970's knitted acrylic bed jacket by Christian Dior, is the perfect piece to keep the chill away. The rounded neckline is...
Celebrity Owned Dolce And Gabbana Floral Silk Iconic “Ruched" Dress Size EU 42/6
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This iconic Dolce and Gabbana ruched floral silk dress was owned by a beloved Hollywood TV/Movie celebrity. It was purchased before her untimely passing. She was known for sexy, body...
Moschino Couture Cut out Color Block Dress
By Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Moschino Couture in black with off white trim. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, a waist cut out below it and a low cut back, all trimmed in off white. The d...
HERVE LEGER 90's Vintage Red Sheer High Cut Swimsuit Bathing Suit One Piece
By Herve Léger
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Herve Leger 1990's Vintage Bright red with warm toned nude sheer net mesh High cut Size Medium Excellent Condition, minor feeling of wear Measurements in inches laying flat: 25 leng...
$249
Size: Recommended Size; 28’’ / UK 8
1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Tartan Plaid High Waisted Shorts - Hot Pants
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fun 1990’s Cheap & Chic by Franco Moschino tartan high waisted, tailored shorts. Crafted from a 100% Pure Wool plaid fabric and fully lined in black Rayon. Featuring a concealed zip ...
Vintage 1930's Blouse Red Velvet & Black Silk Top UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1930's crimson red velvet and black crepe blossom is just the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection. The V shaped neckline is framed by crimson red velvet, ...
New Tom Ford Bead-Embellished Black Velvet Ruby Red Heel Boots It. 38 - US 8
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Luxury, glamour and sophistication are bywords for world-renowned designer TOM FORD. Designer size - 38 ( US 8) Midnight Black velvet, Ruby Red Bead Embellished Square Toe, Silver-t...
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.