Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse 1920s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse from the 1920s is a stunning example of vintage
Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse 1920s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse from the 1920s is a stunning example of vintage
1920's Teal and Coral Mandalian MFG Painted Flat Mesh Purse
Located in Houston, TX
very ornate with its floral motifs and detailed frame. Mandalian Bags stand the test of time and
1920s Mandalian Mfg. Company Black Painted Mesh Bag
Located in Houston, TX
This lovely antique mesh bag from the Mandalian Mfg features a decorative top clasp with floral
1920s Mandalian Mfg Company Pink and Gold Flat Mesh Bag
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully intact antique mesh purse from the Mandalian Mfg Company! It features a decorative
1920 Mandalian Mfg. Company Teal Yellow and Rust Mesh Fringed Bag
Located in Houston, TX
Take a look at this truly dazzling mesh bag by the Mandalian Mfg. Company! It features an
1920s Mandalian Enameled Flower Print & Silver Chain Metal Mesh Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step back into the roaring twenties with this exquisite Mandalian enameled mesh bag. A tan backdrop
Mandalian Art Deco Chainmail Metal Bag with Enamel Bead Fringe, 1920s
Located in University City, MO
bird clasp. Unlined. Signed: Mandalian. Great Condition for it's age. Only points to note are one small
Mandalian Mesh Metal Purse, Circa 1920s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful antique art deco mesh metal purse. enamel painted gold metal. geometric pattern. carved
1920s Mandalian Metal Hand Painted Linked Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Mandalian Metal Hand Painted Linked Purse. Metal linked purse with multi-toned green and gold
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Metal Mesh Backless Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Gowns of this quality are literally unheard of in the second-hand market. This gown technically is not second hand, it still has the original store tag attached. That said there is m...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
wedding / bridal / bride Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Size Medium but fits like a XS/S Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in i...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
$1,450
Size: Small - Medium
1960s Gottex Black Sheer Cut - Out Sexy One Piece 60s Vintage Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Gottex
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and rare 1960s GOTTEX black one piece swimsuit or bodysuit with sheer cut-out sides! Features a high neck with an open back. Black on black polka dot print. Semi sheer cut-outs ...
Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, front fur hook closures and is li...
Valentino Night Vintage Black Velvet & Lace Plunging Gown, c. 1980s–1990s US 6
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino Night
Located in Montgomery, TX
A rare and striking vintage evening gown from Valentino Night, rendered in sumptuous black velvet with exquisite lace detailing — a hallmark of the label’s more exclusive formalwear....
Vintage FW 2009 Alexander McQueen White & Black Houndstooth Knit Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
A striking example of Alexander McQueen’s sharp tailoring and graphic sensibility from the Fall/Winter 2009 collection, this vintage knit dress is rendered in a bold black-and-white ...
Chanel Navy Tweed Coat with Leather Accents 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Navy Tweed Coat with Leather Accents A rare union of heritage texture and modern edge — timeless, tactile, and unmistakably Chanel // Size 38 FR / Condition: is pristine // ...
VALENTINO lamb pink jacket
By Valentino
Located in Rubiera, RE
VALENTINO merinos lamb pink cocktail jacket Reversible jacket with cyclamen pink macramé lace A-line, crew neck, bell sleeves. Side pockets in pink silk. External fabric : merinos l...
Black chiffon jacket and cocktail dress ensemble DANIEL ROLAND
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black chiffon jacket and cocktail dress ensemble. Hook&eye closure on the middle front of the jacket + rhinestone button embellishment. Rhinestone button and buttonhole on the cuffs....
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.
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.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.