Rare Brooks Multicolored Micro-Seed Double-Purse Beaded Purse
Located in New York, NY
Brooks multicolored double-purse has micro-sized seed beading throughout. Hand-beaded in France
Rare Brooks Multicolored Micro-Seed Double-Purse Beaded Purse
Located in New York, NY
Brooks multicolored double-purse has micro-sized seed beading throughout. Hand-beaded in France
Exceptional Micro Beaded Bag
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and collectible Micro Beaded Bag from the early 20th Century with hand beaded and
Fendi BNIB Micro Beads Baguette Brown
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi micro necklace baguette with tassels. The bag is made of beaded fabric in the colors brown
Chanel Blue Ombre Beaded Micro Clutch On Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Blue Ombre Beaded Micro Clutch On Chain SKU: Z150900 Condition: Pre-owned
1950s Black and Gold Caviar Beaded Floral Evening Purse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and gold caviar beaded evening purse Floral micro beaded design Gold jeweled clasp closure
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver. Dozens of
DOLCE GABBANA cream lace multicolour stone beaded kisslock chain micro bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DOLCE GABBANA cream lace multicolour stone beaded kisslock chain micro bag Reference: TGAS/F00386
Gilded Etched Gold Tone Hardware Frame Micro Beaded "Roses" Handbag
Located in New York, NY
gilded gold tone hardware chain. The multi-color hand-beaded micro-seed "Multi-Roses" completes
Walborg Hand-Beaded Micro Seed & Hand-Embrodiered "Floral & Leafs" Clutch
Located in New York, NY
clasp in front and finished with micro seed beadwork. The clutch is hand-stitched, hand-beaded as well
$425
H 4.75 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro
Fendi Micro Acrylic Wood Beaded Pico Baguette Charm Headphone Holder Black natur
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: NEVER WORN DETAILS Fendi Material: Acrylic Wood Color: Black and Natural Comes with chain Width 7.6cm 3" Height 6.3cm 2.5" Depth 1.25cm 0.5" Shoulder strap drop 30c...
1920S Micro Beaded Persian Rug Purse Bag
Located in New York, NY
1920S Micro Beaded Persian Rug Purse Bag
1950's Micro Beaded Change Purse With Fruit Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
with micro beads to form an impressionist style grape image and opens with a brass kisslock stem shaped
French Micro-Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Belgium. This micro-beaded version is representative of the fine craftsmanship and design of that era and
STEEL MICRO BEADED EVENING BAG
Located in Alford, MA
A most elegant and versatile accessory, this evening bag is composed of silver and bronze micro
Pale Silver Micro Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
1960s French evening bag in pale silver micro beads arranged in an elongated diamond pattern and
Large Micro Beaded Floral Handbag, 1930's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930's beaded handbag in an unusually large size with an amazing mosaic of micro and seed glass
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Black Dark Iridescent Beaded Mini Micro Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Entirely embellished encrusted with beads, sequins, and gemstones Jet black
Vintage 1950's Gold Micro Beaded Floral Handbag Crewel Embroidered Evening Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded evening bag, rendered in the smallest
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H 12.5 in W 7.6 in D 0.4 in L 12.5 in
An exquisite fine micro beaded subtly coloured large handbag with jewelled frame
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very fine and detailed large micro beaded bag, with exquisite detail and nuanced colouring, still
FENDI Micro Baguette blue colorful needlepoint beaded FF logo flap chain bag
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Micro Baguette blue colorful needlepoint beaded FF logo flap chain bag Reference: LNKO/A02617
1930s Micro Beaded Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Art deco clutch with an all over microbeaded rug pattern. Edges beaded in gold with satin lining
Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag, Lined in peach satin with matching enamel plaques and seed pearl
1920's Vintage Micro-beaded Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
interior pockets plus a small coin purse in matching satin. Material: Satin, vintage beads, metal, wood
Pierre Cardin micro-beaded gilt bag, 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Metallic, micro-beaded clutch with geometric design and gilt chain link strap from Pierre Cardin
Graphic 1960's Micro Beaded Drawstring Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
This handbag is reminiscent of the micro beaded drawstring handbags of the early 1900's but with a
1920’s ‘Carpetbag’ Micro Glass Beaded Flapper Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Micro beaded handbags from the 1800’s and early 1900’s are amazing examples of a handmade art form
French Micro Bead Ruby Red Evening Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
beads in a fish scale pattern. The spring loaded hinged closure is decorated with braided gold micro
Vintage 1950's Beaded Evening Bag 1950's Black Micro Beaded Cocktail Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
This intricately made 1950's evening bag, embellished with black glass seed beads and small bugle
Micro Beaded Evening Bag with a Geometric Metal Tone Design
Located in valatie, NY
Very fine micro beaded evening bag in a striped and zig zag pattern. Beads are copper, gold and
Antique Victorian Micro Glass Beaded Flower Extra Large Drawstring Bag
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite antique Victorian beaded flower extra large drawstring bag. Pink satin lining Excellent
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H 5.5 in W 4.2 in D 4.2 in L 9 in
Very intricate micro-bead handbag with 'floral' design', Capion, Paris, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
and silver micro beads. It has a heavily beaded top/clasp, the top with two Limoges enamelled plaques
Victorian Micro-Beaded Scenic Fringed Bag. Floral Metal Clasp. 1880's.
Located in University City, MO
Victorian micro-beaded scenic fringed bag depicting two Shaker style cottages in a stylized
Vintage Bottega Veneta Beaded Color Block Micro Drawstring Bag Rare, 1990s
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, this micro drawstring bag is already a timeless classic. Made from cloth, this bag features a
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H 7.1 in W 8.25 in D 2.25 in Dm 9.5 in
A white micro beaded evening bag, for Saks Fifth Avenue, France, 1950s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Of high French quality workmanship, this very smart and classic evening bag is all hand beaded, and
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H 6 in W 9.25 in D 4 in
George Baring Turquoise Micro Bead and Jewel Pochette Evening Bag – Paris, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
purse. Pavé bead top handle; fully lined in turquoise slipper satin. fabric: slipper satin, goldtone
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H 11 in W 7.5 in D 1.25 in L 11 in
A wonderful micro beaded handbag, with an Oriental mask frame, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
blossom frame, from France, in the 1920s. With all original colourful micro bead handbag, the bag has been
Fendi Beaded Sequin Blush/Multicolor Micro Baguette Crossbody Bag w. Dust Bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi Beaded Sequin Blush Micro Baguette Crossbody Bag W/ Dust Bag Made In: Italy Color: Blush and
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H 6 in W 10 in D 2.25 in
George Baring White Micro Bead Evening Bag w Louis XVI Needlework– Paris, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Regal and elegant, this evening bag combines .5 mm white micro beads with clusters of gold beads to
Micro Beaded Lace 1940s Clutch with Cameo Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite clutch evening bag probably made in France in the 1930's or 1940's. White micro beads and
Fendi Peekaboo Bag Beaded Leather Micro
By Fendi
Located in NY, NY
: Fendi Model: Peekaboo Bag Beaded Leather Micro Exterior Material: Beaded, Leather Exterior Color: Black
1930s French Micro Beaded Evening Hand Bag
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage 'Floral' micro beaded evening hand bag. Authentic item fully micro glass beaded with
French Micro Beaded Evening Bag with Rhinestone Accents
Located in New York, NY
Pale green micro beaded evening bag made in France for the Chicago store Blum's-Vogue. This is the
Valentino Black Leather Micro B Rockstud Beaded Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This feminine B Rockstud bag from Valentino is a great blend of modern style and class. The structure of the creation gives it a fashionable edge. Featuring a striking print on the l...
Josef Jeweled Frame Hand Stitched Micro Beaded Evening Bag
By Josef
Located in New York, NY
Highest quality, unbelievably beautiful Josef micro beaded and hand stitched beauvais embroidered
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H 4 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
Chanel Paris-Salzburg Aged Chain CC Flap Bag Micro Beaded Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Paris-Salzburg Aged Chain CC Flap Bag Micro Beaded Quilted Lambskin Extra
Pierre Cardin Vintage Micro-Beaded Evening Bag with Gold Hardware, 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A fabulous 1960s vintage Pierre Cardin beaded evening bag gold hardware. The chain strap is
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H 1 in W 13.5 in L 5.5 in
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Micro Bead & Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid- 20th Century French Art Deco Cut Steel Micro Beaded Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag. This
Vintage Pastel colors floral micro beaded bag circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pristine condition a must have Vintage Pastel colors floral micro caviar beads bag. So adorable
Micro-Beaded Evening Bag France 1950s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage micro-beaded evening bag. Exquisite item and technique. Gilt metal crystal
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H 1 in W 13.5 in L 5.5 in
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Micro Bead & Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid- 20th Century French Art Deco Cut Steel Micro Beaded Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag. This
1950s Beaded Floral Evening Bag with Exquisite Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
build texture. Exquisite frame is beaded with pastel and gold micro-beads that surround enamel flowers
1990S JOHN GALLIANO Pink, Black, & Multicolor Silk Slip Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
1990S JOHN GALLIANO Pink, Black, & Multicolor Silk Slip Dress
Roberto Cavalli blue-grey and gold brocade-print silk corset mini dress, fw 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli silk corseted mini dress ▪ Blue-grey and metallic gold brocade printed silk ▪ Corseted bodice with asymmetric ruching ▪ Ruffled mini skirt with frayed hem ▪ Cors...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Fendi NIB Pico Baguette Orange Beads
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi BNIB pico baguette in pale orange plastic beads with gold hardware. Can be used fro air pods 1 st generation. 23 inch detachable shoulder strap Comes with booklet, box and orig...
Chanel Blue Quilted Tweed Afternoon Tea Top Handle Vanity Case With Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Blue Quilted Tweed Afternoon Tea Top Handle Vanity Case With Chain SKU: 148878 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Intrinsically Chanel, the medium Coc...
Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress with snaps closure on the left side. Satin lining with zip closure on the left side as well. Total length in the front: 160 cm Total leng...
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
FENDI mint green SHEARLING LOGO Belt Bag / Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Fendi logo belt & crossbody bag in mint green shearling. The design features a detachable gold-tone metal chain link shoulder-strap and a detachable leather belt bag s...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
$1,995Sale Price|57% Off
Size: FR42
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2008 Naomi Campbell Quilted Coat Dress Sz Fr42
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Brand New Featured in the Naomi Campbell Ad $4650 F/W Runway 2008 Heavy Coat/Dress Size: FR42 100% Heavy Virgin Wool & Silk Black Quilting Throughout Dual Zip...
Hermès Customised Heron Jige Elan PM
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Burgundy leather trim - Fold flap - Custom hand-painted heron design - Signature “H” tab closure - Tonal stitching with contrast edging - Includes original box (damaged) - Stamp K ...
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 ...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustline, a...
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...
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.