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PRADA City Calf Bucket black calfskin leather triangle tassel drawstring bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA City Calf Bucket black calfskin leather triangle tassel drawstring bag Reference: TGAS/E00993 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Model: City Calf Bucket Material: Leather Col...
Chanel 2014 Dallas Drawstring Bucket Quilted Rare Fringe Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2014 Dallas Drawstring Bucket Quilted Rare Fringe Lambskin Leather Bag Year: 2014 Antique Gunmental Hardware CC Logo Feather Charm Classic interwoven micro sized chain Drawst...
Hermès Green Leather Market GM Drawstring Bucket Hobo Bag 108h22
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 5.5" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Very...
Chanel 2014 Dallas Drawstring Bucket Quilted Rare Fringe Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2014 Dallas Drawstring Bucket Quilted Rare Fringe Lambskin Leather Bag Year: 2014 Antique Gunmental Hardware CC Logo Feather Charm Classic interwoven micro sized chain Drawst...
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Caviar Mini Black Lambskin Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini Vintage Crossbody Bucket Drawstring Lambskin Bag 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Gold hardware Classic interwoven chain CC stitched logo at front Drawstring closure Gold ...
Chanel 1990 Drawstring Bucket Quilted Two Tone Light Blue Lambskin Leather Hobo
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Quilted Two Tone Light Blue Lambskin Leather Hobo Bag 1990 {Vintage 34 Years} Gold plated hardware CC stitched at bottom of bag Lambskin quilted leather Dr...
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Quilted Two Tone Light Pink Lambskin Leather Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel baby soft pink mini drawstring quilted tote bag 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Two tone pink lambskin on exterior Gold CC printed hardware Lambskin multi strand fringe drawstring cl...
Louis Vuitton Blue Epi Leather Toledo Noe Petit Drawstring Bucket Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rub partially Noticeable crack on the drawstring (Outside) Minor stain partially (Shoulder) Minor crack on a part of shoulder strap (O...
Louis Vuitton Green Epi Leather Borneo Petit Noe Drawstring Bucket Hobo 820lv82
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 883 A2 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 7" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Signs of Wear:...
Chanel Drawstring Sling Backpack Wool Navy Black Leather Travel Carry On Duffle
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
- Blue wool exterior - Leather bottom - Drawstring closure Condition: The bag is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In In...
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.