Lulu Guiness Felt Embroidered Velvet Bag
By Lulu Guiness, Lulu Guinness
Located in New York, NY
Lenci detailing. Lulu Guiness designs are always vintage in inspiration with a nod to today. 13" x 9
Lulu Guiness Felt Embroidered Velvet Bag
By Lulu Guiness, Lulu Guinness
Located in New York, NY
Lenci detailing. Lulu Guiness designs are always vintage in inspiration with a nod to today. 13" x 9
Lulu Guinness Face Motif Raffia Woven Basket
By Lulu Guiness
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with this Lulu Guinness Face Motif Raffia Woven Basket circa 1990s! This
Lulu Guinness Paper Doll Raffia Tote
By Lulu Guiness, Lulu Guinness
Located in New York, NY
Charming Raffia and canvas tote by Lulu Guinness with embroidered, vintage paper doll motifs
Lulu Guiness Cocktail Case
By Lulu Guinness
Located in London, GB
A fun cocktail suitcse from Lulu Guiness. The sides have a black background and pint with multi
Lulu Guiness Sequin Flower Pot Purse
By Lulu Guinness, Lulu Guiness
Located in New York, NY
Iconic "Flower Pot" bag by Lulu Guiness in black satin with sequinned blooms on top. The flower
Lulu Guiness Violet Pot Bag
Located in New York, NY
Lulu Guiness does Schiaparelli in this surrealist flower pot bag. The lid is decorated with silk
LuLu Guiness Embroidered Suede Boots, Never Worn
By Lulu Guinness, Lulu Guiness
Located in New Hope, PA
Tall black suede boots are embellished with colorful embroidered botehs. The boots have a side zipper, they are lined in black leather and they have leather soles. They have never be...
Lulu Guinness Black, Red & Green Velvet Vintage Florist Pot Bag
By Lulu Guinness, Lulu Guiness
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LULU GUINNESS Black, Red & Green Velvet Vintage Florist Pot Bag Xupes Reference: WAHF-HB011 Age
Lulu Guiness Black Lips Perspex Clutch Bag
By Lulu Guiness
Located in London, GB
Lulu Guiness Black Lips Perspex Clutch Bag - Top concealed magnetic clasp fastening - Interior
Lulu Guiness Collector's Handbag
By Lulu Guinness
Located in San Francisco, CA
Miss Lulu is the perfect companion! She's that friend who always looks so chic - always in a red
Lulu Guinness Eye Clutch
By Lulu Guiness
Located in London, GB
Lulu Guinness Eye Clutch - Classic eye shaped clutch in black and white - Zip closure - Silver
Lulu Guinness Quilted Lip Leather Handbag
By Lulu Guiness
Located in London, GB
Lulu Guinness Quilted Lip Leather Handbag - Signature quilted lips leather - Double leather
Lulu Guiness Lipstick Clutch
By Lulu Guinness, Lulu Guiness
Located in London, GB
Lulu Guinness current season black and red perspex lipstick clutch. Opens at the top with a hinge
Lulu Guiness Collector's Handbag
By Lulu Guinness
Located in San Francisco, CA
Meet your new best friend! Lulu is always right by your side, helping you carry your things, making
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
UNWORN Exotic Fendi Embroidered Sequin Mini Croissant Bag - Special Piece
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Special Piece! Stunning Mini Croissant Bag by Fendi Champagne-colored satin is beautifully embroidered with sequins & pearls FF Logo buckle closure Exotic snakeskin trimming Adju...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle. Approximate Measure...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolor Velvet Abstract Print Top Handle Mini Handbag
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolored Velvet Abstract Printed Top Handle Mini Hand Bag Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1960's Style: Structured top handle mini handbag Color(...
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Dolce & Gabbana Pink Floral Printed Silk Dress, SS 1997
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sexy strappy silk floral maxi dress from the 1997 Spring/Summer "Bedroom Dressing" collection by Dolce & Gabbana. The silk dress has a build in bra feature. That is signature to Dolc...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Green Asymmetric Strapless Ruffle Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Green Asymmetric Strapless Ruffle Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1996 Style: Strapless dress Color(s): Shade...
FENDI Embroidered Baguette Handbag Flap Bag Clutch - Full Set
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Special Piece, ultrarare collector's Baguette bag by FENDI Wonderful rare Fendi Baguette Bag Hand-embroidery on front and back Black exotic ostrich leg leather trimmings Adjustable ...
$129Sale Price|20% Off
Furla Beads pochette size Unique
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Textile Black color Mix of multicolored beads/corals Zip closure Can be worn on shoulder too Cm 24 x 17 (9.44 x 6.69 inches)
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Pierre Balmain (Attributed) Designer: Pierre Balmain Collection: c.1964 Style: C...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR
By John Galanos
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Silk and Lace Gown with Faint Pink and Lavender Flair Spring/Summer Size 36FR. Measurements: Bust 34" Waist 27" Hips 34" Gown is cut on the bias and ...
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Python Rhinestone Dragon Black Flap Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this black python flap bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious must-have. A python ...
Black Beaded and Floral Tapestry Embroidered Handbag circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful black beaded handbag featuring floral tapestry embroidery, and gold plated fittings. Measuring length at the base 22 cm / 8.6 inches by width 10 cm / 3.9 inches, and depth ...
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
F/W 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Mesh Hand Painted Rose Bustier Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black mesh Dolce & Gabbana gown. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this two-piece gown consists of an interior skirt and exterior mesh dress. Constructed en...
NWT Vintage VERSACE ATELIER F/W 2002 Runway Gold Lace Mini Dress It 42 - US 6
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE ATELIER Runway Gold Lace Mini Dress F/W 2002 Collection Italian size 42 - US 6 Silk Gold Metallic Floral Lace Mini Dress, Front and Back Slit, Fully Lined, Side Zip Closure. ...
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.