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Loewe Raffia

Loewe Hammock Small Brown Leather Raffia Top Handle Crossbody Bag
Loewe Hammock Small Brown Leather Raffia Top Handle Crossbody Bag

Loewe Hammock Small Brown Leather Raffia Top Handle Crossbody Bag

By Loewe

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Loewe Hammock Small Brown Leather Raffia Top Handle Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.

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2010s Spanish Shoulder Bags

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Loewe Raffia Bag by Santiago Besteiro
Loewe Raffia Bag by Santiago Besteiro

Loewe Raffia Bag by Santiago Besteiro

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H 12.6 in W 11.82 in D 19.69 in

Loewe Raffia Bag by Santiago Besteiro

By Loewe

Located in London, GB

This captivating blue raffia bag pairs beautifully with a chair of the same shade, both available for purchase.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Arts and Crafts Decorative Baskets

Materials

Raffia

Loewe Gate Shoulder Bag Leather with Raffia Small
Loewe Gate Shoulder Bag Leather with Raffia Small

Loewe Gate Shoulder Bag Leather with Raffia Small

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H 7.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

Loewe Gate Shoulder Bag Leather with Raffia Small

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 9", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 16-20" Designer: Loewe Model: Gate Shoulder Bag Leather with Raffia Small Exterior Material: Leather...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Loewe Basket Medium Raffia Tote Bag Beige x Blue
Loewe Basket Medium Raffia Tote Bag Beige x Blue

Loewe Basket Medium Raffia Tote Bag Beige x Blue

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H 10.83 in W 11.23 in Dm 5.71 in

Loewe Basket Medium Raffia Tote Bag Beige x Blue

By Loewe

Located in Indianapolis, IN

The Loewe Basket Medium Raffia Tote Bag in Beige x Blue is a charming and artisanal piece that captures effortless summer elegance.

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2010s Spanish Tote Bags

Antique Stick Loewe Chair Embellished by Santiago Besteiro
Antique Stick Loewe Chair Embellished by Santiago Besteiro

Antique Stick Loewe Chair Embellished by Santiago Besteiro

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H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in

Antique Stick Loewe Chair Embellished by Santiago Besteiro

By George Nakashima Woodworkers

Located in London, GB

Their esteemed presence at the Salone del Mobile is an annual tradition, with this year marking their 7th appearance. 18th-century ash and elm chair of unidentified provenance, ador...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Raffia, Ash, Elm

Loewe Raffia Ballon Ruffles Green Bucket Shoulder Bag 2022
Loewe Raffia Ballon Ruffles Green Bucket Shoulder Bag 2022

Loewe Raffia Ballon Ruffles Green Bucket Shoulder Bag 2022

By Loewe

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

CONDITION: MINT LIKE NEW There may be light stains on the surface. DETAILS: Loewe Ballon Material: Raffia, leather Green, brown Width: 27 x Height: 21 x Depth: 15cm  Shoulder stra...

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2010s Spanish Tote Bags

2020s LOEWE Leather Trimmed Leather Raffia Basket Tote
2020s LOEWE Leather Trimmed Leather Raffia Basket Tote

2020s LOEWE Leather Trimmed Leather Raffia Basket Tote

By Loewe

Located in Bangkok, TH

LOEWE’s leather-trimmed raffia basket tote is the perfect sun-filled holiday bag, whether you're on a cruise or sightseeing or even just wondering around the city on weekends.

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2010s Spanish Tote Bags

Loewe Paulas Ibiza Anagram Raffia Small Basket Tote Bag
Loewe Paulas Ibiza Anagram Raffia Small Basket Tote Bag

Loewe Paulas Ibiza Anagram Raffia Small Basket Tote Bag

By Loewe

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

CONDITION: EXCELLENT There may be light stains on the surface. DETAILS: Loewe  Material: Raffia, leather Beige brown Base Width: 19 x Height: 17 x Depth: 13cm  Shoulder strap leng...

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2010s Spanish Tote Bags

LOEWE beige raffia PAULA'S IBIZA SLIT Tote Shoulder Bag
LOEWE beige raffia PAULA'S IBIZA SLIT Tote Shoulder Bag

LOEWE beige raffia PAULA'S IBIZA SLIT Tote Shoulder Bag

By Loewe

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic LOEWE Paula's Ibiza Slit Tote is crafted from beige woven raffia with brown leather accents.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

LOEWE natural & black raffia & leather ANAGRAM MEDIUM BASKET TOTE Bag
LOEWE natural & black raffia & leather ANAGRAM MEDIUM BASKET TOTE Bag

LOEWE natural & black raffia & leather ANAGRAM MEDIUM BASKET TOTE Bag

By Loewe

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Loewe Medium Anagram basket tote in handwoven iraca palm and black calfskin leather. Features black leather shoulder straps as well has top handles. Closes with self-t...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

LOEWE Paula's black embroidery rattan raffia brown leather tie hand fan
LOEWE Paula's black embroidery rattan raffia brown leather tie hand fan

LOEWE Paula's black embroidery rattan raffia brown leather tie hand fan

By Loewe

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LOEWE Paula's black embroidery rattan raffia brown leather tie hand fan Brand: Loewe Material: Raffia Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Extra Detail: PAULA'S embroidery on raffia hand fan.

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2010s Tech Accessories and Cases

LOEWE Medium Anagram brown leather handle flared raffia straw basket bag
LOEWE Medium Anagram brown leather handle flared raffia straw basket bag

LOEWE Medium Anagram brown leather handle flared raffia straw basket bag

By Loewe

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LOEWE Medium Anagram brown leather handle flared raffia straw basket bag Reference: ANWU/A00022 Brand: Loewe Designer: JW Anderson Model: Basket bag Material: Raffia Color: Bro...

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2010s Shoulder Bags

new LOEWE Runway mixed bead embellished yellow fringe raffia flats sandals EU42
new LOEWE Runway mixed bead embellished yellow fringe raffia flats sandals EU42

new LOEWE Runway mixed bead embellished yellow fringe raffia flats sandals EU42

By Loewe

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new LOEWE Runway mixed bead embellished yellow fringe raffia flats sandals EU42 Reference: CNLE/A00139 Brand: Loewe Designer: JW Anderson Model: Embellished raffia sandals Mater...

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2010s Italian Sandals

LOEWE Large Slit brown raffia weave leather logo patch shoulder strap tote bag
LOEWE Large Slit brown raffia weave leather logo patch shoulder strap tote bag

LOEWE Large Slit brown raffia weave leather logo patch shoulder strap tote bag

By Loewe

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LOEWE Large Slit brown raffia weave leather logo patch shoulder strap tote bag Brand: Loewe Designer: JW Anderson Model Name / Style: Raffia bag Material: Other; raffia Color: Brown...

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2010s Malagasy Novelty Bags

new LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Dust Bunnies Anagram logo small raffia basket bag
new LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Dust Bunnies Anagram logo small raffia basket bag

new LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Dust Bunnies Anagram logo small raffia basket bag

By Loewe

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Dust Bunnies Anagram logo small raffia basket bag Reference: ANWU/A00025 Brand: Loewe Designer: JW Anderson Collection: Studio Ghibli collaboration...

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2010s Top Handle Bags

LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Dust Bunnies Anagram logo small raffia basket bag
LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Dust Bunnies Anagram logo small raffia basket bag

LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Dust Bunnies Anagram logo small raffia basket bag

By J W Anderson, Loewe

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Dust Bunnies Anagram logo small raffia basket bag Reference: ANWU/A00025 Brand: Loewe Designer: JW Anderson Collection: Studio Ghibli collaboration Materia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Dust Bunnies Anagram logo small raffia basket bag
LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Dust Bunnies Anagram logo small raffia basket bag

LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Dust Bunnies Anagram logo small raffia basket bag

By J W Anderson, Loewe

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Dust Bunnies Anagram logo small raffia basket bag Reference: ANWU/A00025 Brand: Loewe Designer: JW Anderson Collection: Studio Ghibli collaboration Materia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

new LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Soot Sprite Anagram logo small raffia basket bag
new LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Soot Sprite Anagram logo small raffia basket bag

new LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro Soot Sprite Anagram logo small raffia basket bag

By J W Anderson, Loewe

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new LOEWE Studio Ghibli Totoro "Soot Sprites" Anagram logo small raffia basket bag Reference: ANWU/A00025 Brand: Loewe Designer: JW Anderson Collection: Studio Ghibli collaboration M...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

LOEWE natural & tan raffia SLIT MINI Tote Bag
LOEWE natural & tan raffia SLIT MINI Tote Bag

LOEWE natural & tan raffia SLIT MINI Tote Bag

By Loewe

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Loewe Slit Mini Tote is crafted in natural woven raffia and finished with logo-embossed tan leather trims.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Loewe Pochette Woven Raffia
Loewe Pochette Woven Raffia

Loewe Pochette Woven Raffia

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H 7 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

Loewe Pochette Woven Raffia

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 7.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Loewe Model: Pochette Woven Raffia Exterior Material: Raffia Exterior Color: Neutral...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Small
Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Small

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Small

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H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 6 in

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Small

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5-8", Height 7.5", Width 8.5", Depth 5" Designer: Loewe Model: Basket Tote Raffia Small Exterior Material: Raffia Exterior Col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Medium
Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Medium

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Medium

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H 10 in W 9.5 in D 5 in

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Medium

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 7-9", Height 10", Width 9.5", Depth 5" Designer: Loewe Model: Basket Tote Raffia Medium Exterior Material: Raffia Exterior Color: Neut...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Small
Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Small

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Small

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H 8 in W 7 in D 5 in

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Small

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 7-9", Height 8", Width 7", Depth 5" Designer: Loewe Model: Basket Tote Raffia Small Exterior Material: Leather, Raffia Exterior Color:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Medium
Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Medium

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Medium

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H 10 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Medium

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9-10", Height 10", Width 10", Depth 6.5" Designer: Loewe Model: Basket Tote Raffia Medium Exterior Material: Raffia Exterior Color: Ne...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Medium
Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Medium

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Medium

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H 10 in W 12 in D 8 in

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Medium

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8-9", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 8" Designer: Loewe Model: Basket Tote Raffia Medium Exterior Material: Raffia Exterior Color: Yello...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Small
Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Small

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Small

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H 7 in W 8 in D 5 in

Loewe Basket Tote Raffia Small

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5-9.5", Height 7", Width 8", Depth 5" Designer: Loewe Model: Basket Tote Raffia Small Exterior Material: Leather, Raffia Exterior Co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Loewe Rabbit Crossbody Bag Raffia Mini
Loewe Rabbit Crossbody Bag Raffia Mini

Loewe Rabbit Crossbody Bag Raffia Mini

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 23-25", Strap Drop 23-25" Designer: Loewe Model: Rabbit Crossbody Bag Raffia Mini Exterior Material: Ra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Loewe Square Basket Tote Woven Raffia Small
Loewe Square Basket Tote Woven Raffia Small

Loewe Square Basket Tote Woven Raffia Small

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8-10", Height 8", Width 10.5", Depth 4" Designer: Loewe Model: Square Basket Tote Woven Raffia Small Exterior Material: Raffia Exterio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Loewe Square Basket Tote Woven Raffia Small
Loewe Square Basket Tote Woven Raffia Small

Loewe Square Basket Tote Woven Raffia Small

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8-10", Height 8", Width 10.5", Depth 4" Designer: Loewe Model: Square Basket Tote Woven Raffia Small Exterior Material: Raffia Exterio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Loewe Ballon Bucket Bag Raffia and Leather Small
Loewe Ballon Bucket Bag Raffia and Leather Small

Loewe Ballon Bucket Bag Raffia and Leather Small

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9.5", Width 7", Depth 5", Strap Drop 18-22" Designer: Loewe Model: Balloon Bucket Bag Raffia and Leather Small Exterior Material: Lea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Loewe Ballon Bucket Bag Raffia and Leather Small
Loewe Ballon Bucket Bag Raffia and Leather Small

Loewe Ballon Bucket Bag Raffia and Leather Small

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9.5", Width 7", Depth 5", Strap Drop 18-22" Designer: Loewe Model: Ballon Bucket Bag Raffia and Leather Small Exterior Material: Leat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Loewe Gate Shoulder Bag Leather with Raffia Small
Loewe Gate Shoulder Bag Leather with Raffia Small

Loewe Gate Shoulder Bag Leather with Raffia Small

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 8", Width 10", Depth 5", Strap Drop 16-20" Designer: Loewe Model: Gate Shoulder Bag Leather with Raffia Small Exterior Material: Raffia Ext...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Loewe Paula's Ibiza Yin Yang Pochette Woven Raffia with Applique
Loewe Paula's Ibiza Yin Yang Pochette Woven Raffia with Applique

Loewe Paula's Ibiza Yin Yang Pochette Woven Raffia with Applique

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Loewe Model: Paula's Ibiza Yin Yang Pochette Woven Raffia with Applique Exteri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Loewe Paula's Ibiza Yin Yang Pochette Woven Raffia with Applique
Loewe Paula's Ibiza Yin Yang Pochette Woven Raffia with Applique

Loewe Paula's Ibiza Yin Yang Pochette Woven Raffia with Applique

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Loewe Model: Paula's Ibiza Yin Yang Pochette Woven Raffia with Applique Exteri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Loewe x Paula's Ibiza Black/Natural Raffia Small Ruffle Tote
Loewe x Paula's Ibiza Black/Natural Raffia Small Ruffle Tote

Loewe x Paula's Ibiza Black/Natural Raffia Small Ruffle Tote

By Loewe

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Loewe x Paulas Ibiza tote captures the essence of relaxed luxury with its beautifully crafted raffia design and signature ruffle detailing.

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2010s Tote Bags

Loewe Vream/Brown Woven Raffia and Leather Large Basket Bag
Loewe Vream/Brown Woven Raffia and Leather Large Basket Bag

Loewe Vream/Brown Woven Raffia and Leather Large Basket Bag

By Loewe

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Perfect for conveniently housing your essentials in one place, this Loewe basket tote is a worthy investment. It has notable details and offers a look of luxury. Includes Original D...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Loewe Paula's Ibiza Drawstring Bucket Crossbody Bag Raffia and Leather Mini
Loewe Paula's Ibiza Drawstring Bucket Crossbody Bag Raffia and Leather Mini

Loewe Paula's Ibiza Drawstring Bucket Crossbody Bag Raffia and Leather Mini

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 7", Width 3.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17-21" Designer: Loewe Model: Paula's Ibiza Drawstring Bucket Crossbody Bag Raffia and Leather Mini ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Loewe Beige/Brown Raffia and Leather Trim Large Anagram Basket Tote
Loewe Beige/Brown Raffia and Leather Trim Large Anagram Basket Tote

Loewe Beige/Brown Raffia and Leather Trim Large Anagram Basket Tote

By Loewe

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Perfect for conveniently housing your essentials in one place, this Loewe basket tote is a worthy investment. It has notable details and offers a look of luxury. Includes: Original ...

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Loewe x Paula Ibiza Cream/Black Raffia and Leather Logo Stripe Tote
Loewe x Paula Ibiza Cream/Black Raffia and Leather Logo Stripe Tote

Loewe x Paula Ibiza Cream/Black Raffia and Leather Logo Stripe Tote

By Loewe

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Presenting a stylish raffia bag to own this season and the ones after. It has a brand-detailed exterior, two handles, and a strap. A must-have in your collection, this bag will repre...

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

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Loewe Raffia For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary loewe raffia you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Beige is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Orange, Pink and more in stock now. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Loewe Raffia?

Prices for a loewe raffia can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $600 and can go as high as $2,015, while, on average they fetch $858.

Loewe for sale on 1stDibs

Since its inception, the house of Loewe has been a mainstay in the world of luxury fashion. Even in modern times marked by machinery and mass production, the Spanish brand is firmly rooted in artisanal craftsmanship as well as art, which is a fixture in its flagship stores and is central to its desirable hand-stitched handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear clothing. One of the oldest high-end luxury brands in the world, Loewe was acquired by LVMH in 1996.

In 1876, German artisan Enrique Roessberg Loewe joined forces with a group of skilled leather craftsmen in a workshop in Madrid, which had been established 30 years earlier. Loewe, highly gifted with leather himself, unified the collective that now bears his name — which is pronounced: “low-eh-veh.” 

Timeless and elegant, vintage Loewe leather shoulder bags, totes, jackets and shoes are always in high demand — and contemporary Loewe fashion is no less revered. In 2013, the brand brought on Irish designer Jonathan Anderson as the new creative director (the role had previously been filled by the likes of Narciso Rodriguez and Jose Enrique Ona Selfa).

Anderson, who had worked for Prada and founded his eponymous label JW Anderson in 2008, introduced his first handbag design for Loewe in 2015 — the famed, foldable Puzzle Bag, described by Anderson as “a flat object with a tridimensional function,” a deconstruction of conventional handbags. 

Aside from the impeccable construction and undeniably stylish appeal of its wares — from its colorful but refined shirts and day dresses that merge streetwear and modern luxury to its versatile, meticulously crafted bags — what draws prominent Loewe-lovers such as Harry Styles, Hailey Bieber and others to the brand is its commitment to pushing the boundaries of ready-to-wear as well as its support of arts, crafts and culture across the globe. 

Paintings and pottery enrich the shopping experience at the company’s flagship stores in locales such as London and Los Angeles, and in 2016, Anderson launched the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, an international award that highlights and celebrates artisans across a range of disciplines. 

Find vintage Loewe fashion and accessories on 1stDibs.

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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 bagBirkin, 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.