Vintage 1950's Grey Lucite Llewellyn Box Bag Lucite Purse Marbled
By Llewellyn
Located in Nashville, TN
A beauty to behold, this original 1950's Llewellyn box bag, rendered in a swirling marbled grey lucite, is just the perfect piece for your statement accessory collection. The wond...
Vintage 1950's Llewelyn Off White Pearlized Lucite Top Handle Handbag
By Llewellyn
Located in North Miami, FL
This very chic vintage 1950's top handle handbag is off white pearlized lucite by a company from NYC called Llewellyn. It is noted as such on the hinge. There is a silver metal outli...
Llewellyn, Inc. Olivine Lucite Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Signed Llewellyn, Inc. transparent olivine lucite purse with gold toned fishnet design.
Vintage Llewellyn grey pearlized Lucite double handle handbag 1950s
By Llewellyn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Llewellyn grey pearlized Lucite double handle handbag 1950s...Oval shape bag with fluted design, double handles...The square lift top is frosted opaque Lucite with a carved d...
1940s Llewellyn hand made in France beaded floral evening bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940s Llewellyn hand made in France beaded floral evening bag...Perfect for spring with a pretty design in glass beads...Beaded frame with beaded handle...Lined in white satin...In e...
Carved Butterscotch Bakelite Handbag / Purse by Llewellyn
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great looking large bakelite hand bag with a carved design on the side as well as a clear carved lucite lid. It is signed on the inside brass closure.
*Mea...
1940'S Art Deco Llewellyn Inc.Gunmetal Marbleized Lucite Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S Rare Lucite collectors piece, signed Lewellyn Inc., gunmetal grey marbleized with a clear and applied gunmetal trim handle lunch box style handbag. Silver chrome detail with a...
Hermes Birkin Bijou Diamond Hardware Extremely Rare Collector Piece
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extraordinary expression of Hermès Haute Joaillerie, the Sac Bijou Birkin ranks among the rarest and most coveted creations ever realized by the Maison. Designed...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Beaded Silk Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Gloves
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
Eve Stillman vintage silk pink ivory lace slit night gown slip wedding dress
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Eve Stillman Couture vintage lace night gown in silk. I would guess this to be from the 1970's. It would work just beautifully for a wedding or summers evening The ivory version phot...
Charming Whimsical Vinyl Wicker Car Design Handbag 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Charming woven vinyl wicker car design handbag 21st c The whimsical handbag is designed in the shape of an adorable sporty car Suspended from a a pair of tan vinyl handle straps T...
Fendi Spring 2000 Yellow Beaded Baby Baguette
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI Baby baguette Micro beads and faceted embroidery baguette from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection. It is entirely embroidered with thousands of yellow beads and tone-on-tone fa...
$32,100
H 2.17 in D 0.69 in L 1.38 in
Chanel 2023 Casino Minaudière Clutch with Rainbow Crystals & Gold
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag by Chanel is a highly sought-after and exclusive piece from the 2023 Cruise collection. - Circa 2023 - From the Chanel 2023 Cruise collectio...
PRADA orange CROCODILE FRAME Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada frame clutch in bright orange shiny crocodile. Crafted in a structured, softly rounded silhouette, this statement piece highlights the luminous high-gloss finish...
$1,650
H 6 in W 3.5 in L 15 in
Gucci Iridescent Salvy Green Nappa Vertical Matelasse Horsebit Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gucci Iridescent Salvy Green Nappa Vertical Matelasse Horsebit Shoulder Bag is a stunning piece that effortlessly combines luxury and versatility. Its iridescent finish shimmers with...
$59,467
H 9.45 in W 2.72 in L 8.55 in
Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptionally Rare Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel The entire bag is rigid (leather and hardware), so chic ! Made in France Stamp R (no circle nor square - the...
1950s Pearlescent Trapeze Clear Lucite Top Handle Bag
Located in London, GB
This eye catching clear and pearlescent lucite bag was made in the 1950s. A trapeze design is one of the more desirable shapes for collectors and although unlabelled, the quality sug...
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.
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.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.