Lizard Ostrich
2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Late 20th Century French Modern Floor Lamps
Shagreen, Ostrich Leather, Lizard
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
20th Century English British Colonial Candlesticks
Ostrich Eggshell
21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
1950s Belgian Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Suitcases and Trunks
21st Century and Contemporary Belts
21st Century and Contemporary Belts
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Folk Art Tableware
Copper
2010s Brooches
Late 20th Century American Other Decorative Art
Ceramic, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
2010s French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Late 20th Century French Handbags and Purses
2010s French Top Handle Bags
1990s French Clutches
Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Porcelain
1990s French Top Handle Bags
Early 20th Century Belgian Top Handle Bags
Antique 19th Century French Side Tables
Griotte Marble, Bronze
18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Animal Paintings
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
1960s Italian Top Handle Bags
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clutches
Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Finding the Right handbags-purses-bags for You
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.
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