Merlot Leather Bag With Custom LOVE Graffiti Art, 1950s
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Merlot leather handbag with hand-painted custom LOVE graffiti art. Original working locks and
Merlot Leather Bag With Custom LOVE Graffiti Art, 1950s
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Merlot leather handbag with hand-painted custom LOVE graffiti art. Original working locks and
Nancy Gonzalez Merlot Suede and Snakeskin Leather Woven Handbag
By Nancy Gonzalez
Located in Henrico, VA
This Nancy Gonzalez woven handbag is one of a kind and hard to find. Made with Merlot suede and
BOTTEGA VENETA Merlot burgundy Intrecciato leather ARCO LARGE TOTE Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Large Arco tote bag in merlot Intrecciato calfskin. Lined in suede
Celine 2016 Merlot & Purple Felt Micro Luggage Tote Bag rt. $3, 400
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
Celine Merlot & Purple Felt Micro Luggage Tote Made In: Italy Color: Merlot, purple Hardware
Alexander McQueen 2007 Collection Castle Skeleton Fairy Open Back Silk Gown 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Silk Dress Gown 2007 Collection Designer Size - 40. 100% Silk. Colors - Black and Gray, Print of Castle and Winged Skeletons. Cowl Neckline, Sleeveless, Back ...
Roberto Cavalli Silky Orange Runway Evening Gown S/S 2004 Size XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - This silky orange evening gown is just like the one famously worn by Cindy Crawford in the Harper's Bazaar Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Editorial. Beautifully const...
Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this rare Hermès Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline—an extraordinary and rare piece that epitomizes luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. The generous 50...
$270,115
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Birkin So Black 35 bag is featured in Heritage Box leather. The collection was the final bow of Jean-Paul- Gaultiers' genius as creati...
$11,689
Size: Approx. FR 38 - UK 10
Gianfranco Ferre embroidered tulle and velvet evening dress, fw 1998
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in London, GB
Gianfranco Ferré couture embroidered tulle evening gown, WITH metal-strip worked crescent moon, stars and arabesques, skirt with velvet central front panel and trained hem and concea...
YSL by Alber Elbaz Heart Paillette Mini Dress. S/S 2000
By Alber Elbaz for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSL by Alber Elbaz Heart Paillette Unworn Mini Dress. Spring/Summer YSL 2000. Huge plastic heart shaped transparent paillettes are used for flower petals with embroidered centers thr...
Atelier Versace Haute Couture F/W 1998 Crystal Embellished Cutout Train Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Atelier Versace Haute Couture F/W 1998 Swarovski Crystal Embellished Cutout Open Back Long Train Black Evening Dress Gown Size IT 42
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...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2001 Lace Up Floral Train Evening Dress Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Naples, FL
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2001 Lace Up Floral Train Evening Dress Gown FR 38 Condition: The dress is in good vintage condition with the Christian Dior garment bag and Chri...
$33,005
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Chèvre Velours (Goat Velvet), made from goatskin leather treated to have a soft, v...
Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
$19,253
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Gianni Versace Gold Metal Mesh Evening Dress with Crystal Barbed Straps, FW 1998
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
This rare Gianni Versace dress from the Fall-Winter 1998 collection is constructed from gold-tone metal mesh, showcasing a structured, fitted silhouette with a straight-cut design. T...
Rare Vintage Versace Handbag in Leather
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric leather handbag designed by the great Gianni Versace in the 1970s. The bag is a handbag made of black leather with elegant gold studs. The sleeves have the appearance of fl...
F/W 2002 Atelier Versace by Donatella Maya Rudolph Sheer Orange Sequin Gown
By Atelier Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous light orange strapless Atelier Versace gown, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2002 Atelier Versace collection, this gown debuted on the seaso...
Hermes Anate Fringe Birkin 35 Black Evergrain Handbag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Birkin 35 Anate Fringe in Black Evergrain Leather is a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship, combines the iconic silhouette of the Birkin with a contemporary twist, making ...
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.