Whiting & Davis Black Floral Print Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag W/ Black Leather Trim
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
Whiting & Davis metal mesh shoulder bag in a stylized floral pattern in black, red, blue, green and yellow with black leather trim. A wonderful example of the evolution of a signific...
A never used Iridescent Crystal and Ruched White Leather Mesh Bag by Gedebe
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Gedebe handbag embodies a blend of glamour and playful sophistication, showcasing the brand’s flair for combining luxe materials with distinctive design. The bag features a soft...
Chanel Waist Vintage 1999 Spring Mesh Belt Bum Fanny Pack Cross Body Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 1999 Spring Mesh Chain Belt Bum Waist Bag Fanny Pack Chanel vintage 1999 Spring runway collection chain mail mesh belt bag. Rare collectible item in excellent conditi...
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Mesh Pink Keepall Bandouliere 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
From the Louis Vuitton x Virgil Abloh Collection Pink Embroidered monogram Ultra-limited series Neon pink leather trim Top zip fastening Two top handles Adjustable detachable shoulde...
BOTTEGA VENETA Daniel Lee blue black nylon mesh technical buckle waist belt bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BOTTEGA VENETA Daniel Lee blue black nylon mesh technical buckle waist belt bag Reference: CRTI/A00759 Brand: Bottega Veneta Designer: Daniel Lee Material: Nylon Color: Black, Blue P...
Louis Vuitton x Virgil Abloh 2010s Yellow Mesh Keepall 50 Duffel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
From the Louis Vuitton x Virgil Abloh Collection Yellow Embroidered monogram Ultra-limited series Neon yellow leather trim Top zip fastening Two top handles Adjustable detachable sho...
Chanel 2019 Logo Magenta Neon Pink Nylon Mesh CC Waist Fanny Pack Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Soldout Logo Magenta Neon Pink Nylon Mesh CC Waist Fanny Pack Belt Bag From the 2019 Collection. Magenta nylon Chanel waist bag with silver-tone hardware, ad...
Chanel XL Mesh CC Logo Duffle Bag Boston Travel Gym 39ck824s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 8305869 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 23.5" Width: 10.5" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or AB ) Accesso...
Chanel 2005 Vintage Black CC Nylon Sport Mesh Large Gym Travel Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Vintage Black CC Nylon Sport Mesh Large Gym Travel Duffle Bag Rubber CC Logo at front Nylon body with rubber trim Front exterior zip pockets Rolled handles Detachable s...
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.