1990s Mulberry Black Congo Leather Laptop Bag
By Mulberry
Located in Arnhem, NL
Mulberry laptop/documents bag made of black Congo leather with crocodile embossed pattern. The hardware is brass toned. The interior is lined with black suede, and it consists of two...
MULBERRY Solid Black Leather Briefcase Bag
By Mulberry
Located in San Francisco, CA
MULBERRY bag comes in a black pebble grain leather featuring a briefcase style, top handle, shoulder strap, and a locket closure.
Mulberry Oxblood Chiltern Strapped Briefcase
By Mulberry
Located in London, GB
Mulberry Oxblood Chiltern Strapped Briefcase - Soft oxblood brown leather - Double buckle fastening - Top handle or shoulder strap carry - Gold hardware strap fastenings and handle...
Melo Gold Silk Envelope Pouch , Zero-Waste Light Weight Travel Accessory
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The Melo Pouch reflects a slower approach to luxury, where craftsmanship and intention guide every detail. Handcrafted by artisans using responsibly sourced silk, each piece is creat...
Vintage Bon Gout Black Crocodile Bag
By Bon Gout
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crocodile bag by Bon Gout . This super shiny crocodile bag is large enough for todays essentials, measuring Width 13'', height 7 1/2 '', and depth 3''. The bag has a ...
$1,688
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
Gucci Dionizus Crossbody Bag Limited Edition Gucci Valentine's Day
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
Gucci Dionizus wallet on chain/cross body bag/shoulder bag in limited edition Valentine's Day. The bag is made of embossed calfskin with the GG web on a pink background with heart an...
2000s Burberry Navy Blue Shoulder Bag
By Burberry
Located in Arnhem, NL
Burberry shoulder bag made of blue navy textured leather with gold toned hardware. The interior is lined with black fabric and navy blue leather, and next to the major compartment it...
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the back of the bag. 2 inside pocket ( one with zip closure) Kaki leather lining. Aut...
Floral Microbeaded Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Evening clutch of microbeads featuring a black background with an integrated floral in center and lattice design around the edges. Intricate, pierced gold tone frame embellished with...
1980s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Crossbody Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI crossbody bag is crafted of textured nubuck leather trimmed with smooth calfskin leather in black featuring a gold-toned horse-bit logo on the front. Front flap ma...
Rare Chanel 1989 Vintage Blue Lizard Square Mini Evening Bag 24k GHW 68656
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68656 In blue lizard and 24k gold plated hardware. This item is in excellent condition with very few signs of normal use. Corners are clean with no rubbing or scuffi...
$219Sale Price|25% Off
1980S Givenchy Red Madras Leather Compartment Wallet
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
1980S Givenchy Red Madras leather wallet, separate compartment or coins, notes and cards, front gold tone metal logo, flat closure, made in France Dimensions: 10x10cm Condition de...
$3,492
H 7.09 in D 2.37 in L 10.63 in
Burgundy leather shoulder bag CHANEL Limited Edition PNY 2006 Numbered
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy leather shoulder bag. Clasp to middle front. Pocket on both outside side with gather. One inside pocket with zip closure. Satin lining. Numbered : 10915445 + Authenticity ca...
1960's Hermes Brown Crocodile Skin Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning and rare Hermes bag from the 1960s. Crafted from a structured glossy toffee brown colour crocodile skin with contrasting warm gold tone metal hardware. Interesting square cl...
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 ...
$669Sale Price|23% Off
Business Class Patent Leather Presto Briefcase
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This brown briefcase is Italian made of quality patent leather , croc-embossed with gold hardware presto locks. Its in good vintage condition with some wear at the corners , handle a...
$8,792Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in D 6.3 in L 10.83 in
Auth. Hermès Clutch Bag Pallonnier Black Porosus Crocodile Vintage Collector
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermès Pallonnier Clutch Bag – Black Porosus Crocodile – EXVC – 2410121651 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Pallonnier Clutch Bag Color: Black Material: Porosus Crocodile (Exterior), Calf ...
Rene Caovilla Moss Green Alligator Skin Handbag
By René Caovilla
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rene Caovilla Moss Green Alligator Skin Handbag. René Caovilla's creations are entirely hand-made, using only the highest quality materials and this alligator skin bag is no exceptio...
Rare - Ralph Lauren Ricky 33 Cognac Alligator Satchel with Gold Hardware
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare to find, Ralph Lauren Ricky 33 Cognac Alligator Satchel with gold hardware. This gorgeous bag is the only one for sale on the internet at this listing time. The beautiful and ri...
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.