BALENCIAGA Vieux Rose pink distressed leather MOTORCYCLE WORK Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga Motorcycle Work bag in pale pink distressed leather with antique gunmetal
BALENCIAGA Vieux Rose pink distressed leather MOTORCYCLE WORK Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga Motorcycle Work bag in pale pink distressed leather with antique gunmetal
BALENCIAGA Anthracite First Arena Motorcycle Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic BALENCIAGA Anthracite First Arena Motorcycle Bag. It is done in fabulous
Balenciaga Beige Leather Studded Sac Clous Motorcycle Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Ensure your day's essentials are in order and your outfit is complete with this Balenciaga bag
Balenciaga Beige Leather Studded Sac Clous Motorcycle Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Ensure your day's essentials are in order and your outfit is complete with this Balenciaga bag
Unavailable
H 10.5 in W 15 in D 4 in
Balenciaga Lambskin Giant 12 Arena City Bag in Rose Hortensia Pink, GHW
By Balenciaga
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
City Bag, or Motorcycle Bag, is particularly sought after in the vivid hues that Balenciaga is known
BALENCIAGA Distressed Red Leather Classic First Motorcycle Bag BHW
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Distressed Red Leather Classic First Motorcycle Bag Features detachable pocket mirror
Balenciaga Mauve Leather Giant 12 City Motorcycle Bag rt.$1, 985
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Mauve GIANT CITY Bag Distressed lambskin leather Goldtone hardware Handstitched
BALENCIAGA Castagna brown leather GIANT WORK Motorcycle Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga 'Giant Work' motorcycle bag in Castagna (walnut brown) distressed
BALENCIAGA mint green distressed leather GIANT WORK Satchel Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga 'Giant Work' motorcycle bag in distressed dirty mint calfskin featuring
Balenciaga Agneau Leather Motorcycle City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga Agneau Leather Motorcycle City Bag Mint green tote bag crafted in distressed lambskin
Balenciaga Bronze Leather Motorcycle City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Wonderful Balenciaga model city bag in a flashy bronze color. Removable and adjustable shoulder
Balenciaga Griege Lambskin Leather Motorcycle City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
not enthralling. A great bag for any trendy woman. The bag is in excellent condition, wearable by hand
BALENCIAGA Green Motorcycle Work ORIGINAL Series Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Miami, FL
/> This WORK size is a true collectors treasure as it is from the original creation when the bag was first
Balenciaga Brown Lambskin Leather Motorcycle Velo Bag 91ba525s
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 235216-2270 213048 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 6.5" Height: 11.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 20" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITIO...
BALENCIAGA Vintage Motorcycle City black horsehair leather crossbody bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Vintage Motorcycle City black horsehair leather crossbody bag Reference: CNPG/A00022
Balenciaga Black Lambskin Leather Motorcycle City 2way Bag 7ba425s
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Balenciaga Black Lambskin Leather Motorcycle City 2way Bag 7ba425s Date Code/Serial Number: 115743
Balenciaga Pink Leather Medium Giant 12 Motorcycle City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to bag is evident. Light discolouration and mark to leather top
BALENCIAGA blue leather motorcycle long wallet on chain cluch bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA blue leather motorcycle long wallet on chain cluch bag Reference: KNCN/A00038 Brand
BALENCIAGA Giant 21 City blue leather SHW motorcycle tote bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Giant 21 City blue leather SHW motorcycle tote bag Reference: CELE/A00019 Brand
BALENCIAGA blue distressed leather CLASSIC CITY NANO Motorcycle Crossbody Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga Nano Classic City bag in blue distressed and crinckled blue leather
rare BALENCIAGA 10th Anniversary grey leather Motorcycle City micro bag charm
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare BALENCIAGA 10th Anniversary grey leather Motorcycle City micro bag charm Reference: KNCN
Gucci Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black leather motorcycle jacket by Gucci. The jacket has new tags, princess seams on the
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black quilted lambskin leather motorcycle style silver chain shoulder bag from 2003-2004
BALENCIAGA The Work City grey slouchy leather fringe top handle tote bag
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA The Work City grey slouchy leather fringe top handle motorcycle tote bag Reference: MECG
BALENCIAGA Periwinkle First Motorcycle Bag W/ Mirror RT $1595
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
BALENCIAGA Periwinkle First Motorcycle Bag This classic Balenciaga bag can be worn using only the
BALENCIAGA black leather CLASSIC CITY LARGE Motorcycle Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
bag and signature pocket mirror. Measurements Height 38cm (14.8in) Width 51cm (19.9in) Depth 16cm
Sold
Size: ONE SIZE ( see description ).
1st Edition Motorcycle BALENCIAGA Mud Brown / Khaki Leather City Shoulder Bag
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Sheffield, GB
1st Edition BALENCIAGA Mud Brown / Khaki coloured natural Leather 'Motorcycle bag'. Features; 2
Balenciaga Papier A4 Zip-Around Tote in Red Calfskin Leather, Fall/Winter 2016
By Balenciaga
Located in McKinney, TX
From the Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2016 Collection, the A4 Zip-Around Tote is a classic Motorcycle bag
Balenciaga Raspberry Red Motorcycle Leather 2012 City Bag
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful, Raspberry red leather Vintage Motorcycle 'city' bag by Balenciaga (2012). MADE IN
Balenciaga stripe multi colours bamboo straw motorcycle style bucket bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Balenciaga stripe multi colours bamboo straw bucket bag in their signature motorcycle style
BALENCIAGA blue leather motorcycle long wallet on chain cluch bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA blue leather motorcycle long wallet on chain cluch bag Reference: KNCN/A00038 Brand
BALENCIAGA Vintage Motorcycle grey textured leather gold studs medium tote bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Vintage Motorcycle grey textured leather gold studs medium tote bag Reference: CELG
Balenciaga Taupe Agneau Giant 12 City Motorcycle Work Bag Vintage Y2K
By Balenciaga
Located in US
Balenciaga iconic "it" bag from the early 2000's. Every celebrity and fashionista owned a City Bag
Balenciaga City Motorcycle Bag Turquoise
By Balenciaga
Located in Antwerp, BE
Balenciaga IT-bag! A very gently worn City Motorcycle bag in vibrant turquoise hue. One word
Balenciaga Black Leather Papier A4 Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in San Francisco, CA
forearm, or over your shoulder. It features hardware that is reminiscent of their iconic Motorcycle bag
Balenciaga Clous Satchel Leather
Located in NY, NY
. This "motorcycle" bag has many intricate details including silver-tone hardware fixtures and stud
Balenciaga City Classic Studs Medium
Located in NY, NY
collaboration with Neiman Marcus for the 10th anniversary of the iconic Motorcycle bag series. Crafted from
Balenciaga Black Leather Motorcycle City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
stylish, this leather bag will be your go-to for multiple occasions. It has the signature details of
Balenciaga Red Leather GGH Motorcycle First Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This GGH Motorcycle First bag from the House of Balenciaga is very chic and elegant in appearance
Balenciaga Blue Grey Motorcycle City Hand bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Pasadena, CA
Balenciaga Blue Grey Motorcycle City Hand bag *Marked Balenciaga *Made in Italy -Approximately
Balenciaga Brown Quilted Leather Motorcycle Shoulder Bag
Located in Irvine, CA
Balenciaga Brown Quilted Leather Motorcycle Shoulder Bag with material quilted leather gold-tone
Balenciaga Cumin Leather BH Motorcycle City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
stylish, this leather bag will be your go-to for multiple occasions. It has the signature details of
Balenciaga Light Olive Leather Motorcycle City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
stylish, this leather bag will be your go-to for multiple occasions. It has the signature details of
Balenciaga Beige Leather Giant 21 Motorcycle City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. Effortless and stylish, this Giant 21 Motorcycle City leather bag will be your go-to for multiple occasions
Balenciaga Rose Peche Veau Leather Motorcycle Velo Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The lovely leather exterior is detailed with gold-tone studs and buckle motifs, a front zip pocket, and double handles. It also has a detachable shoulder strap. It features top zip c...
Balenciaga Pink Leather Giant 12 Gold Motorcycle First Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted in leather, this bag is sure to make an amazing style statement. The fabric lining matches
Sold
H 10.24 in W 5.52 in L 14.97 in
Balenciaga Black Leather Giant Brogues Covered Motorcycle City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Balenciaga City bag is perfect for everyday use. Crafted from leather in a gorgeous black hue
Balenciaga Argent Leather Giant 21 Gold Motorcycle City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Displaying exquisite craftsmanship, this fabulous bag will certainly live up to your expectations
Balenciaga Red Leather Giant 12 Gold Motorcycle City Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Balenciaga Classic City Bleu Obscure Handbag Satchel
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic bag, also known as the Motorcycle Bag, offers signature "Classic" or "Giant"
Balenciaga Classic City Black Handbag Satchel
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bag, also known as the Motorcycle Bag, offers signature "Classic" or "Giant" studs
Roberto Cavalli black/gray bustier
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli black with gray boning bustier has boning in seven sections for a more comfortable fit and wear. The center back has an zipper which measures 9". The shoulder straps ...
Zushi Handpainted Red Snake Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual red snake clutch with handpainted gilt floral wood frame. Signed "Zushi". Excellent condition. 1980's USA. 8" x 7" x 3"
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Michael Kors, Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
$200Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Size: 37.5
New Gucci Python Olympia S/S 2014 Runway Nicki Minaj Heels Booties Boots Sz 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Gucci Python Booties S/S 2014 Size: 37.5 Green Python Heel 4.5" Front Platform 1" Nylon Straps Zips Up the Side Python & Leather Insole Acrylic Octagon Heels Bra...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
$425Sale Price|38% Off
Superb 1980s Vicky Tiel Couture "Sara" Metallic Gold Lame Dress with Bolero (38)
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Outstanding piece in excellent condition. The dress is boned to the waist and has a an inset bra. The permanent pleats of the skirt complement the gathers to be found at the bust and...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An adorable black silk slip dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen's. It has spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline and a low cut back. It is semi fitted through a the ...
Gucci by Tom Ford black satin cone bra corset bustier, ss 2001
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford, black satin corset bustier with cone bra style structured bust, internal boning and zip fastening. Spring-Summer 2001
Starting as a modest boutique, Balenciaga evolved to transform the landscape of women’s fashion with shapes and contours during the middle of the 20th century that were nothing less than groundbreaking. Today, the brand is as venturesome as ever and is well known for its shoes, handbags, sneakers, streetwear and other clothing and accessories.
Though he was born in the quiet fishing village of Getaria in Spain’s Basque region, Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972) was destined to reshape modern fashion. As a child, he worked alongside his seamstress mother. Showing immense talent, he earned commissions as a teenager from local patron Marquesa de Casa Torres, who paid for his tailoring education in Madrid. In 1917, he established his first haute couture house — named Eisa, for his mother — in the trendy resort town San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family.
When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937. There, Balenciaga rubbed elbows with fashion greats like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli and quickly won over clients like Gloria Guinness, Pauline de Rothschild and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.
As a couturier, Balenciaga drew from his Spanish heritage for ideas, riffing on everything from matador costumes and flamenco dresses to the paintings of Diego Velázquez, whose portraits of Spanish princesses famously inspired Balenciaga’s Infanta gown.
An expert tailor, he experimented with sculptural silhouettes that didn’t follow the body. Some of his notable designs include the 1953 balloon jacket, and from 1957, the cocoon coat, the baby-doll dress and the sack dress, which he popularized with his good friend designer Hubert de Givenchy. All of these could be considered not just the masterpieces of haute couture, but also objets d’art in their own right, leading to Balenciaga’s nickname, “The Master.”
Balenciaga continued designing until 1968, when he retired after three decades of influential work and his fashion house went dormant. The rights to Balenciaga were acquired by Jacques Bogart S.A. in 1986. Under designer Michel Goma, who focused on ready-to-wear, the brand experienced a resurgence, with his first collection introduced in 1987.
The brand returned to high fashion with the arrival of designer Josephus Thimister in 1992. It has since been led by a series of creative directors who have paid homage to Balenciaga’s iconic designs, including Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and, most recently, Demna Gvasalia. In 2011, a museum celebrating Balenciaga’s legacy opened in his hometown in Spain, commemorating where it all began.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga crossbody bags, tote bags, day dresses, shirts and more.
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.