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Mini Vintage Prada Handbags

Vintage 2000's Prada Black Nylon Mini Duffle Tote
Vintage 2000's Prada Black Nylon Mini Duffle Tote

Vintage 2000's Prada Black Nylon Mini Duffle Tote

By Prada

Located in London, GB

Vintage 2000's Prada black nylon mini tote. Features a black nylon body fabric with utilitarian grey handles .

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Vintage Prada Black Nylon Mini Half Moon Bag
Vintage Prada Black Nylon Mini Half Moon Bag

Vintage Prada Black Nylon Mini Half Moon Bag

By Prada

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Vintage half moon mini nylon bag. Good vintage condition with minor scuffs. Comes with its card. Light tarnishing on the hardware.

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Vintage 2000's Prada Two Tones Mini Duffle Tote
Vintage 2000's Prada Two Tones Mini Duffle Tote

Vintage 2000's Prada Two Tones Mini Duffle Tote

By Prada

Located in London, GB

Vintage 2000's Prada two tones mini duffle tote .

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Vintage Prada 2000's Black Nylon Mini Tote Bag
Vintage Prada 2000's Black Nylon Mini Tote Bag

Vintage Prada 2000's Black Nylon Mini Tote Bag

By Prada

Located in London, GB

Vintage Prada 2000's black mini tote bag. Feature a black body matte nylon fabric , grey top handles .

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Vintage 2000's Prada Beige Canvas Mini Top Handle Pouch
Vintage 2000's Prada Beige Canvas Mini Top Handle Pouch

Vintage 2000's Prada Beige Canvas Mini Top Handle Pouch

By Prada

Located in London, GB

Vintage 2000's Prada mini pouch. Features a canvas in a warm sand tone, contrasted with a deep brown top handle.

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

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Vintage PRADA Gold Metallic Leather Mini Handbag
Vintage PRADA Gold Metallic Leather Mini Handbag

Vintage PRADA Gold Metallic Leather Mini Handbag

By Prada

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Vintage PRADA bag comes in a gold metallic leather featuring a mini style, top handles, logo emblem detail, inner pocket, and a clasp closure. Includes authenticity cards. Made ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Vintage PRADA Purple Marbled Silk Rhinestones Mini Handbag
Vintage PRADA Purple Marbled Silk Rhinestones Mini Handbag

Vintage PRADA Purple Marbled Silk Rhinestones Mini Handbag

By Prada

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage PRADA mini handbag comes in a purple marbled silk featuring a ribbon top handles, rhinestone panel design, sequin trim, logo emblem detail, inner pocket, and a magnetic closu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Vintage PRADA Brown Alligator Embossed Leather Velvet Mini Handbag
Vintage PRADA Brown Alligator Embossed Leather Velvet Mini Handbag

Vintage PRADA Brown Alligator Embossed Leather Velvet Mini Handbag

By Prada

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Vintage PRADA mini handbag comes in a brown alligator leather featuring a velvet panel, top handles, inner pocket, and a push open closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Vintage PRADA Brown Alligator Embossed Leather Velvet Mini Handbag
Vintage PRADA Brown Alligator Embossed Leather Velvet Mini Handbag

Vintage PRADA Brown Alligator Embossed Leather Velvet Mini Handbag

By Prada

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Vintage PRADA mini handbag comes in a brown alligator leather featuring a velvet panel, top handles, inner pocket, and a push open closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

2010 Prada Black Nylon Vintage Mini Backpack
2010 Prada Black Nylon Vintage Mini Backpack

2010 Prada Black Nylon Vintage Mini Backpack

By Prada

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

PRADA Black Nylon Vintage Mini Backpack Xupes Reference: HB3245 Age (Circa): 2010 Authenticity Details: (Made in Italy) Gender: Ladies Type: Backpack Colour: Black Hardware: Silver...

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

2010 Prada Black Nylon Vintage Mini Backpack
2010 Prada Black Nylon Vintage Mini Backpack

2010 Prada Black Nylon Vintage Mini Backpack

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H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

2010 Prada Black Nylon Vintage Mini Backpack

By Prada

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

PRADA Black Nylon Vintage Mini Backpack Xupes Reference: HB3245 Age (Circa): 2010 Authenticity Details: (Made in Italy) Gender: Ladies Type: Backpack Colour: Black Hardware: Silver...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Backpacks

Vintage 2001 Prada Red Satin Mini Bag
Vintage 2001 Prada Red Satin Mini Bag

Vintage 2001 Prada Red Satin Mini Bag

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H 6.3 in W 2.37 in L 6.3 in

Vintage 2001 Prada Red Satin Mini Bag

By Prada

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Vintage Prada mini satin bag in red. Very cute vintage style. White leather list with stripe lining. Red triangle logo on the side. Comes with its card. Minor marks on the bottom of ...

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Early 2000s Tote Bags

Vintage Prada 1990's White Patent Leather Mini Tote
Vintage Prada 1990's White Patent Leather Mini Tote

Vintage Prada 1990's White Patent Leather Mini Tote

By Prada

Located in London, GB

Vintage Prada 1990's white leather patent mini tote bag . Features a white patent leather body, two small plexi handles, one middle zip pocket and small interior zip pocket. Prada l...

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Prada Sand Suede Leather Vintage Mini Crossbody Bag, 2005.
Prada Sand Suede Leather Vintage Mini Crossbody Bag, 2005.

Prada Sand Suede Leather Vintage Mini Crossbody Bag, 2005.

By Prada

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Prada Sand Suede Leather Vintage Mini Crossbody Bag, 2005. Founded by Mario Prada in 1913, Prada's flagship location opened in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, the world's...

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Early 2000s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Beige Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Mini Frame Top Handle
Prada Beige Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Mini Frame Top Handle

Prada Beige Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Mini Frame Top Handle

By Prada

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Prada Beige Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Mini Frame Top Handle Brand- Prada Model- Mini Frame Top Handle Product Type- Top Handle Serial Number- ** Accompanied By- Prada Dust Bag...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Prada Beige Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Mini Frame Top Handle
Prada Beige Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Mini Frame Top Handle

Prada Beige Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Mini Frame Top Handle

By Prada

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Prada Beige Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Mini Frame Top Handle Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1209 Brand: Prada Model: Mini Frame Top Handle Type: Top Handle Serial Number: 82 Acco...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

vintage PRADA purple brown cream lattice open weave mini top handle bag
vintage PRADA purple brown cream lattice open weave mini top handle bag

vintage PRADA purple brown cream lattice open weave mini top handle bag

By Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage PRADA purple brown cream lattice open weave mini top handle bag Reference: TGAS/B01382 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Model: Lattice leather bag Material: Leather ...

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

vintage PRADA purple brown cream lattice open weave mini top handle bag
vintage PRADA purple brown cream lattice open weave mini top handle bag

vintage PRADA purple brown cream lattice open weave mini top handle bag

By Prada, Miuccia Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage PRADA purple brown cream lattice open weave mini top handle bag Reference: TGAS/B01382 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Model: Lattice leather bag Material: Leather Color...

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage PRADA Tessuto Mini Crossbody Bag Army Green Unisex
Vintage PRADA Tessuto Mini Crossbody Bag Army Green Unisex

Vintage PRADA Tessuto Mini Crossbody Bag Army Green Unisex

By Prada

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage PRADA mini flat crossbody bag is crafted of Prada’s Tessuto polyester in army green featuring stainless steel hardware. Top zipper closure opens to an unlined interior. ...

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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Vintage Tessuto Quilted Black Nylon Mini Shoulder Bag
Prada Vintage Tessuto Quilted Black Nylon Mini Shoulder Bag

Prada Vintage Tessuto Quilted Black Nylon Mini Shoulder Bag

By Prada

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Prada vintage Tessuto quilted mini bag in black nylon includes one long gold tone chain and leather strap that can be transform from shoulder bag to crossbody easily. This vintage m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Prada Zip Crossbody Bag Studded Vitello Vintage Mini
Prada Zip Crossbody Bag Studded Vitello Vintage Mini

Prada Zip Crossbody Bag Studded Vitello Vintage Mini

By Prada

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Prada Zip Crossbody Bag Studded Vitello Vintage Mini is the perfect little companion for an everyday stroll. Crafted in studded brown vitello leather, this petite cros...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Prada Vintage Mini Black Nylon Original Hobo Bag Re Edition
Prada Vintage Mini Black Nylon Original Hobo Bag Re Edition

Prada Vintage Mini Black Nylon Original Hobo Bag Re Edition

By Prada

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Prada mini bag made with nylon in a hobo style. Featuring zip zip closure, black woven fabric looping shoulder strap and black lining. COLOR: Black MATERIAL: Nylon ITEM CODE: 46 MEA...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Prada Vintage Mini Black Nylon Pouch with Purple Finishes
Prada Vintage Mini Black Nylon Pouch with Purple Finishes

Prada Vintage Mini Black Nylon Pouch with Purple Finishes

By Prada

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This shoulder bag features a nylon body with leather trim and front pocket in playful pink, a flat pink leather strap, a top zip closure and an interior zip pocket. COLOR: Black MAT...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pouches and Wristlets

Prada S/S 2004 fuchsia belted mini bag
Prada S/S 2004 fuchsia belted mini bag

Prada S/S 2004 fuchsia belted mini bag

By Prada

Located in Rome, IT

- Prada by Miuccia Prada - Spring-summer 2004 collection - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Fuchsia suede mini bag - Side pink logo - Front double pocket and grommet belt - Metal chain +...

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Early 2000s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage PRADA orange nylon mini tote bag with golden chain and metallic handles.
Vintage PRADA orange nylon mini tote bag with golden chain and metallic handles.

Vintage PRADA orange nylon mini tote bag with golden chain and metallic handles.

By Prada

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1990s. Vintage PRADA orange nylon mini tote bag with gold tone chain and metallic hardware handles. So chic and mod Prada purse. Introducing a vintage Prada orange nylon mini tot...

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Prada S/S 2000 pink and burgundy nylon Sport mini bag
Prada S/S 2000 pink and burgundy nylon Sport mini bag

Prada S/S 2000 pink and burgundy nylon Sport mini bag

By Prada

Located in Rome, IT

- Prada by Miuccia Prada - Spring-summer 2000 collection - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Pink nylon quilted mini bag - Burgundy patent leather detailing and strap - Front pink logo -...

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Early 2000s Shoulder Bags

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By Dsquared2

Located in San Diego, CA

Christina Aguilera closed the runway show in 2005, strutting down the Dsquared2 Runway in this exact dress! Features brown leather stitches down the front, with contrasting tan leath...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mini Dress

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Located in Dix hills, NY

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20th Century Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

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Located in Conroe, TX

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

Chic, minimalist calf bag by Judith Leiber. Tubular calf leather handles with gilt corner mounts (slightly worn).
Center snap closure compartment with 2 side compartment.

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1970s American Top Handle Bags

Christian Dior Camel Leather Week End Top Handles Bag
Christian Dior Camel Leather Week End Top Handles Bag

Christian Dior Camel Leather Week End Top Handles Bag

$892Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.49 in W 6.3 in L 11.82 in

Christian Dior Camel Leather Week End Top Handles Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Christian Dior Camel leather Week-End top handles bag featuring top round leather handles, a top zipper closure, light beige suede leather parts, front “Dior” pitted, logo lining, in...

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Gucci Vintage 1955 Metallic Purple Lizard Clutch
Gucci Vintage 1955 Metallic Purple Lizard Clutch

Gucci Vintage 1955 Metallic Purple Lizard Clutch

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci 1955 metallic purple lizard clutch - collectors item. Features signature horsebit detailing, lizard leather skin, detachable chain strap with Gucci branded magnetic closure an...

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1950s Italian Clutches

Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002

Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...

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Early 2000s Italian Pants

Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware handbag. Crafted in 2018, this iconic handbag is a testament...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse

RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress

Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

1990s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Boston Shoulder Bag Black Unisex
1990s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Boston Shoulder Bag Black Unisex

1990s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Boston Shoulder Bag Black Unisex

By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage GUCCI boston bag is crafted of soft smooth calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware and rolled leather handles. Top zipper closure opens to a luxurious nu...

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1990s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag

Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag

$2,799Sale Price|20% Off

H 11 in W 8 in L 20 in

Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...

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1990s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano 2001 Chris 1947 Cadillac Denim Saddle Bag
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano 2001 Chris 1947 Cadillac Denim Saddle Bag

UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano 2001 Chris 1947 Cadillac Denim Saddle Bag

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

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A very rare Cadillac denim bag designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior Fall 2001 collection Featured on the runway and in the AD campaign Special piece, produced in a very limit...

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Gucci Tom Ford AwardYear DrapedSuede PlungingVneck Leather&Knit PulloverTop 2001
Gucci Tom Ford AwardYear DrapedSuede PlungingVneck Leather&Knit PulloverTop 2001

Gucci Tom Ford AwardYear DrapedSuede PlungingVneck Leather&Knit PulloverTop 2001

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

For his Gucci F/W 2001 collection, Tom Ford designed this sleek leather-and-knit pullover that features a suede collar and plunging V-neck front that drapes in a reverse V-shape on t...

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Early 2000s Italian Sweaters

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Mini Lin Speedy 30 Bag
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Mini Lin Speedy 30 Bag

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Mini Lin Speedy 30 Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Mini Lin Speedy 30 is crafted from iconic Ebene monogram canvas, complemented by dark brown leather trim and dual rounded handles. Measuring 11.8" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Christian Dior John Galliano D'Trick Red leather Leopard pony Skin Shoulder Bag
Christian Dior John Galliano D'Trick Red leather Leopard pony Skin Shoulder Bag

Christian Dior John Galliano D'Trick Red leather Leopard pony Skin Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Sheffield, GB

Superb early 2000's John Galliano for CHRISTIAN DIOR D'trick shoulder bag. This beautiful, elegantly constructed Dior bag is made from a Smooth red perforated leather with contrasti...

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

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Mini Vintage Prada Handbags For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of mini vintage prada handbags for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of mini vintage prada handbags includes a variety of colors, spanning black, beige and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mini vintage prada handbags such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Prada, Judith Leiber and Louis Vuitton are consistently popular. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Mini Vintage Prada Handbags?

The prices for mini vintage prada handbags start at $440 and top out at $6,200 with these items, on average, selling for $648.

Prada for sale on 1stDibs

The House of Savoy coat of arms and knotted rope on Prada’s seal herald that the iconic Italian luxury fashion house was named Official Supplier to the Italian Royal Household in 1919. Started in 1913 by Mario Prada, the brand’s original shop in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II still has the mahogany shelves that displayed its early wares such as travel items and handbags. Today, these fine leather goods are joined by the clothing, wallets and other various accessories that keep the brand on the cutting edge of fashion.

When Mario Prada’s granddaughter, Miuccia Prada (b. 1949), inherited the business from her mother in the late 1970s, Prada was recognized for its quality craftsmanship, yet it was still a modest-sized company. Miuccia, an enthusiast of unconventional Italian filmmakers who’d earned a Ph.D. in political science, introduced the concept of using pocone — a military-grade water-resistant nylon that feels like silk.

Nylon revolutionized the fashion house’s business, with the first Prada nylon backpack released to universal acclaim in 1984. Soon the durable, water-resistant material was incorporated into Prada’s ready-to-wear collections for both men and women. No one had previously considered nylon a part of luxury fashion, and it wasn’t long before the family-owned company best known for its luggage was leading modern style that emphasized function as much as form.

Characterized by clean lines and a refined elegance that signaled the new direction of the legacy brand, Miuccia Prada debuted her first ready-to-wear collection for women in Fall/Winter 1988. More inventive fashion would follow in the ensuing years, such as the 1993 launch of the more affordable, more playful Miu Miu line, which was aimed at a younger audience, and the introduction of Prada Sport in 1997 — a collection now widely seen as prescient for its embrace of athleisure.

Prada has regularly gone against the grain to elevate styles that have long been out of fashion. In 1996, there were dresses and skirts in clashing patterns and muted earth tones that seemed flat and outdated, all worn with chunky high wedge sandals. Fanny packs followed three years later, and elaborate lace in 2008. Each season continues to bring new eye-catching innovations for the historic brand, including enhanced attention to sustainability with Prada Re-Nylon, a new line of bags created from recycled ocean plastic.

Today, find a wide variety of vintage Prada evening dresses, bags and other items on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.