Orange Cut-Velvet Handbag
By Lewis
Located in Alford, MA
Unusual rectangular box bag in orange cut velvet with metal handle in gold accented in silver.The rectangular clasp pulls down to open the bag. Black faille interior with side compar...
Fantastic Carpetbag Purse in Burgundy and Black Floral - Mint
By Lewis
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful mint condition carpetbag from Lewis. In black, burgundy and gold velveteen and brocade with black enameled metal work closure. Double strap. Original mirror inside.Category1950s American Lewis Vintage Purse
Rare 1960s Zardozi Zari Gemstone Clutch
By Lewis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful 1960's Zardozi Zari gem-set evening handbag attributed to Van Cleef & Arpels from the 1920s The gold textile rectangular bag, embroidered with a quatrefoil lattice design i...
Vintage Miss Lewis Black Handbag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Black handbag decorated with rhinestones and with a double compartment. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 17 cm - Height: 12 cm - Depth: 7 cm - H...
LEWIS Black Cut Velvet Mod Handbag With Geometric Pattern, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960's Lewis handbag with a mod 'swinging sixties' black cut velvet pattern accented with squares of pink, burnt orange, gray, ruby red and sea foam green. The teardrop shaped top ha...
Lewis Green Satin & Gold Metal Alligator Embossed Handbag, 1970's
By Lewis
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970's Lewisette dark green satin handbag with a unique alligator embossed gold metal flap snap closure and a braided chain shoulder strap. The interior is lined with a butter yello...
Alligator Grain Clutch
By Lewis
Located in New York, NY
Alligator Grained Leather Clutch from the 1960's with gilt enamel clasp with crystal and faux pearl accents. Made by Lewis, NY. 1960's USA. 8.5" x 5.5" x 1.75".
1960's Large Painted Floral Fabric Bag by Lewis Designs
Located in London, GB
This beautiful British made 1960's fabric bag by Lewis Designs is hand painted in a beautiful floral design in pink, green and gold. It is lined with yellow and gold flecked vinyl a...
NAVY WICKER BOX BAG WITH RED LEATHER TRIM
By Lewis
Located in Alford, MA
Perk up your July 4th outfit with this outstanding vintage piece. Made by Lewis, the trunk-shaped handbag is composed of dark blue plastic wicker trimmed with red leather, which also...
Italian Gilt Metal Jeweled Glass Medallion Minaudière c 1970s
By Lewis
Located in University City, MO
Opulent Italian gilt metal jeweled medallion minaudiere c 1970s The elegant gilt metal Italian evening bag is adorned with a cluster of poured glass jewel tone cabochons; framed with...
1960s LEWIS Woven Wicker Handbag
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Lewis woven wicker handbag. Black lacquer finish woven wicker with black leather trim & gilt metal hardware/glides. Pristine black vinyl interior features 2 open pockets...
1980s Lewis Black Leather Gold Chainlink Lucite Tab Purse
Located in Houston, TX
Edgy and fun black leather purse from Lewis Imports! This purse features a leather body overlaid with an oversized lucite soda pop tab mesh held together with gold loops.
1960s Lewis Evening Bag with Cabochons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely 1960s evening bag from Lewis, done in structured black with faux-turquoise and metallic flecked cabochons throughout.
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle: Triangular shaped bag with single loop handle and pointed corners. Beautiful caramel color spring-hinged Bakelite fra...
Avant Garde Brutalist Mixed Metal Artisan Handbag ca 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Avant garde brutalist mixed metal artisan handbag ca 1970s The unique handmade shoulder bag is adorned with sinuous three dimensional mixed metal work designs on the black leather f...
$745Sale Price|50% Off
Size: One Size
Paco Rabanne 1960s Chain Link Silver and Gold Metal Evening Bag Handbag Purse
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1960s Paco Rabanne gold and silver metal chain link evening bag ! A true statement piece that successfully completes any outfit. In great condition Made in Italy Mea...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
1960s Walborg Daffodil Yellow Faceted Teardrop Beaded & Sequined Basket Bag
By Walborg
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Walborg Daffodil Yellow Faceted Teardrop Beaded & Sequined Basket Bag: Gold Lurex hand bag covered in gold sequins and yellow teardrop fringe lucite beading. Nested inside is a...
$1,699
Size: French 40
Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stu...
$9,800
Size: Small ( 2 )
Gianni Versace Fall 1992 Bondage S&M Collection Runway Leather Fringe 92 Pants
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare museum worthy vintage Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1992 S&M Bondage Collection runway leather pants ! Naomi Campbell strutted down the runway in these trousers. High waisted fit w...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Green Knit and Satin Evening Ensemble, SS 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A two-piece ensemble from Christian Dior by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 1999, consisting of a fitted cable-knit sweater and a coordinating column skirt in a muted seafoam green hue....
$38,191
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
PACO RABANNE Bucket black puzzle leather patch medium shoulder bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PACO RABANNE Bucket black puzzle leather patch medium shoulder bag Reference: ECLO/A00160 Brand: Paco Rabanne Model: Bucket Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Dra...
Red crossbody grained leather bag Celine Circa 1980's
By Celine
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red crossbody grained leather bag with brande clasp on the middle front. Red leather lining. One inside pocket with zip closure and fabric lining. Adjustable shoulder strap. SIZE :...
Burberry Vintage Leather Bridle House Check Canvas Satchel
By Burberry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The house of Burberry has a knack for creating classic bags with a twist. This Burberry Dark Tan Bridle House Check Canvas Satchel Bag features belted details that create an effortle...
Rare Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Evening Bag
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Rare Gripoix Glass Haute Couture purse from the 1980's. A Chanel design, but made in custom colorations. Our Chanel Haute Couture client ordered these purses directly from Maison Gri...
Yves Saint Laurent Black and Blue Trimming Handbag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Black and blue trimming handbag. Magnetic fastener. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 18 cm - Height: ...
$1,137Sale Price|35% Off
H 15 in D 10 in L 13 in
Chopard & Chloë Sevigny Green Carpet Purple & Navy Blue Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard x Chloë Sevigny leather shoulder bag, model number 9500-0981. This brand-new item comes in purple and navy calfskin leather with a detachable metal chain crossbody strap. Thi...
F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Pearl Chainmail Satin Evening Bag
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Donatella Versace designed this elegant black satin evening bag for the Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1999 collection. This chic bag is constructed of black satin and features a silver-...
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.
Inspired by a leading figure in the Op art movement, this Baguette is a masterpiece.
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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