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Gucci Black Guccissima Leather Medium Emily Chain Crossbody Shoulder Bag, 2018.
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Gucci Black Guccissima Leather Medium Emily Chain Crossbody Shoulder Bag, 2018. The iconic
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Glazed Black GG Supreme Canvas Medium Crossbody Unisex Messenger Bag
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Gucci Glazed Black GG Supreme Canvas Medium Crossbody Unisex Messenger Bag. This classic Gucci
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Leather Medium Sylvie Web Chain Belt Lock Top Handle Crossbody Bag, 2018.
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Gucci Leather Medium Sylvie Web Chain Belt Lock Top Handle Crossbody Bag, 2018. As seen in the 2018
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2010s Italian Suitcases and Trunks

Louis Vuitton Damier Azure Neverfull Top Handle Tote Bag, France 2010.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Damier Azure Neverfull Top Handle Tote Bag, France 2010. The iconic "Neverfull" was
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Chanel 1994 Vintage Parent Child Bag Kelly Flap Set Metallic Green 24k GHW 67742
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
sold separately; it is the kelly version of the classic medium flap bag with an attached baby on a
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1990s Top Handle Bags

Always Me, limited edition handbag (Uniquely Hand signed & dated by Tracey Emin)
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
hand bag of printed cotton canvas, leather trimmings and wool felt patchwork. Uniquely hand signed and
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Leather, Wool, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media

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David Rosenberg Platinum 96 Carats Pear and Round Shape Diamond Tiara Necklace
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This handmade Platinum Necklace has over 96 Carats of Pear Shape and Brilliant Cut Diamonds. It has the versatility to be worn as either a Necklace or a dazzling Tiara. Its craftsma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1920s Platinum and Diamond EWC Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. Platinum 3 Piece case with Diamond set case perimeter, approximately 2 Carats. Jeweled Nickel lever mechanical wind movement by EWC, Europea...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Gucci Vintage Black Suede Bamboo Wallet on Chain WOC Crossbody
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci black suede 'Bamboo' Wallet on Chain. The wallet features two bamboo handles and a removable shoulder strap. Black leather trim and shoulder strap. Upper zipper closu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallets

David Rosenberg 13.34 Carat Pear Shape GIA 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. 13.34 carat Pear shape H color SI2 clarity is accompanied by a GIA certificate. This exceptional SI2 Pear shape is set in a handmade platinum setting with p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Gucci Vintage Black Leather Stirrup Hobo Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci 'Stirrup' hobo bag, crafted in black leather. Gold metal hardware. Fold over strap with button closure. Spur detailing on the front and on the handles. Leather interi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hobo Bags

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Ring With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond .06ct F/VS1 Alhambra cut coral This ring comes with certificate of authenticity. De...
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Gucci Brown Guccissima Leather Travel Two Photo Pictures Holder
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
GUCCI bifold picture display/photo holder. This item is ideal for travel, it is small and portable. Crafted in dark brown Guccissima leather. Inside, it is lined with brown leather w...
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Early 2000s Italian Tech Accessories and Cases

Louis Vuitton x Fornasetti Keepall 45 Bandoulière Borsone da Viaggio
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Louis Vuitton, modello Keepall Bandoulière, misura 45, in edizione limitata collezione Fornasetti. Realizzata in tela monogram con dettagli in macassar nero e hardware ...
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2010s French Luggage and Travel Bags

1990s Vintage GUCCI Nylon Bamboo Briefcase Document Handbag Small Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI Mini bamboo briefcase handbag is crafted of nylon and smooth calfskin leather in black featuring silver toned hardware and bamboo handles. This briefcase/handbag a...
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1990s Italian Briefcases and Attachés

Gucci GG Monogram Wool Ankle Boots
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on the Gucci GG Monogram Wool Ankle Boots, a fusion of luxurious style and iconic design that transforms the everyday into a chic fashion statement. These beige wool c...
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2010s Italian Shoes

Gucci Black Tiger Mirrored GG0061S Sunglasses
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to sunglasses is evident on this used Gucci designer resale item. These sunglasses come with original case and dust bag. Detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Sunglasses

Louis Vuitton Dog Bag 40 cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton dog bag features monogram canvas and natural cowhide trim leather . Its 2 large handles are very comfortable. It comes with its removable name tag, its p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Dog Bag 40 cm
Louis Vuitton Dog Bag 40 cm
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Mother of Pearl Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Mother of Pearl. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels 33 inches long Comes with its original invoice from Van Cleef & Arpels
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Gucci 1980s Alligator Embossed Leather Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Gucci 1980s Alligator Embossed Leather Handbag is a luxurious and sophisticated accessory that adds a touch of elegance to any ensemble. Crafted from brown leather with an alliga...
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1980s Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Black Nylon and Leather Jackie O Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Striking a beautiful balance between essentiality and opulence, this tote from the House of Gucci ensures that your handbag requirements are taken care of. It is equipped with practi...
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Black Nylon and Leather Jackie O Tote
Gucci Black Nylon and Leather Jackie O Tote
H 8.67 in W 3.55 in L 10.04 in
Gucci Gold Leather Embroidered Tiger Crystal Studded Chain Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Gucci gold clutch for women has the kind of design that ensures high appeal, whether held in your hand or tucked under your arm. It is a meticulously crafted piece bound to last...
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2010s Italian Clutches

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Chanel Black Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel New Medium Boy bag of black lambskin leather with antique gold hardware. This bag
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Pink Chevron Quilted Lambskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel chevron quilted Medium Boy bag of pink lambskin leather with silver tone hardware. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Light Green Chevron Quilted Calfskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel chevron quilted Medium Boy bag of light green calfskin leather with silver tone hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Navy Chevron Quilted Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel New Medium Boy bag of navy lambskin leather with silver tone hardware. This bag features
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Charm Rodeo Horse Medium (MM Size) Rose Azalea
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Brand New, fresh from store and never worn Hermes Rodeo Horse Charm medium size (MM) in Roze Azalea
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2010s French Tech Accessories and Cases

Louis Vuitton Golf Club Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Boca Raton, FL
purchased and never used for anything besides decoration, so the bag is in near mint condition with the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Luggage and Travel Bags

Louis Vuitton Golf Club Bag
Louis Vuitton Golf Club Bag
H 48 in W 8 in L 8 in
Chanel Bag White / Nude Quilted Caviar Medium
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Chanel Old Medium Boy bag in whisper White Nude quilted caviar leather
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci GG Monogram Supreme Brown Canvas Medium Shelly Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Gucci GG Monogram Supreme Brown Canvas Medium Shelly Tote Bag. This classic Gucci Tote "Shelly" bag
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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Timeless Black Medium Classic Double Flap Quilted Lambskin Bag, 1991.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Timeless Black Medium Classic Double Flap Quilted Lambskin Bag, 1991 - 1994. The iconic
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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Prada White Galleria Saffiano Leather Medium Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2020.
By Prada
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Prada White Galleria Saffiano Leather Medium Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2020. The "Galleria" bag is a
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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci GG Monogram Supreme Canvas Tan Tote Shoulder Medium Craft Bag
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Gucci GG Monogram Supreme Canvas Tan Tote Shoulder Medium Craft Bag, 2018. This classic Gucci Tote
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2.55 single flap in purple fabric, silver color strap, never worn
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
fabric. Signature: "Chanel, Made In France". Dimensions: 25 * 17 * 7 cm. The bag has never been worn
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Lagoon Lagon Rodeo Bag Charm MM For Birkin Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
. MM size is medium- it is versatile for any size bag Extremely hard to find in store and much rarer
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Neverfull Top Handle GM Tote Bag, France 2008.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Neverfull Top Handle GM Tote Bag, France 2008. The iconic "Neverfull
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

FORGIVE ME FATHER TITLED (FORGI VEMEF) Mixed media by Ryan Mc Elhinney
Located in Culver City, CA
expression and movement, dollar-a-bag sacks of second-hand plastic toys became the designer’s chosen medium
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Spray Paint, Other Medium

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Palm Springs Neverfull MM BNIB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition Palm Springs never full medium bag with pink palm leaves and red dots
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21st Century and Contemporary French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Braided Handle Medium Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Braided Handle Medium Hobo Bag, 2018. From the 2018 Cruise
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Timeless Black Medium Double Flap Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag, 2019.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Timeless Black Medium Double Flap Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag with Gold Hardware, 2019
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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Gucci Thiara White Leather Bamboo Medium Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2018.
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Gucci Thiara White Leather Bamboo Medium Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2018. First introduced in the
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Hermes Jaune D'Or Blue Agate Rodeo Leather Charm MM
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Agneau leather that will never scratch the leather of your Birkin or Kelly. MM (medium) size is perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Chanel Medium Classic Flap Bag Nude GHW
By Chanel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brand new, never worn Chanel Medium Classic Flap Bag Nude GHW The epitome of chic wrapped in one
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Shoulder Bags

Chanel Medium Classic Flap Bag Nude GHW
Chanel Medium Classic Flap Bag Nude GHW
H 6.3 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Black Quilted Calfskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel black quilted calfskin Medium Boy Bag with antique gold hardware. This bag features a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Fuchsia Quilted Calfskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Fuchsia quilted lambskin Medium Boy Bag with aged ruthenium hardware. This bag features a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Green Iridescent Goatskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Medium Boy bag of green iridescent goatskin leather with rainbow-hued iridescent ruthenium
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Yellow Lambskin Medium Boy Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Medium Boy bag of yellow lambskin leather with light gold tone hardware. This bag
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Medium Boy bag of black lambskin leather with light gold tone hardware. This bag features
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Blue Quilted Lambskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel blue quilted lambskin Medium Boy bag with antique gold tone hardware. This bag features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Fuchsia Quilted Velvet Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Medium Boy bag of fuchsia velvet accented by ruthenium hardware. The bag features a full
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This Chanel Medium Boy bag is made of black lambskin leather and accented with aged ruthenium
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel red quilted lambskin Medium Boy Bag with aged gold tone hardware. This bag features a full
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Navy Quilted Calfskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel navy quilted calfskin Medium Boy Bag with aged gold tone hardware. This Chanel bag
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel New Medium Boy bag of black lambskin leather with aged ruthenium hardware. This bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Studded Calfskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Medium Boy bag of calfskin leather accented with silver studs and aged ruthenium hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel White Calfskin Medium "Jacket" Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Old Medium "Jacket" Boy bag of white aged calfskin leather with aged gold hardware. This
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Rainbow Printed Caviar Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Old Medium Boy bag of rainbow printed caviar leather with silver tone hardware. This
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Rainbow Printed Caviar Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Old Medium Boy bag of rainbow printed caviar leather with silver tone hardware. This
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Calfskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This New Medium Boy bag marries black quilted calfskin leather with aged ruthenium hardware. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Yellow Quilted Calfskin Medium Boy Bag
Located in New York, NY
This limited edition Medium Boy marries beautiful yellow calfskin with aged ruthenium metal. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Hall of Mirror Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Metiers d'Art "Hall Of Mirrors" Medium Boy bag of black, white, and metallic gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Blue Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel blue New Medium Boy bag in lambskin leather with aged ruthenium hardware. The Chanel Boy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses

Chanel Black Caviar New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel black New Medium Boy bag in caviar leather with aged ruthenium hardware. The Chanel Boy
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel chevron quilted Medium Boy bag of black lambskin leather with aged ruthenium hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Blue Marine Quilted Patent Medium Boy Bag
Located in New York, NY
This limited edition Medium Boy Bag marries beautiful blue marine quilted patent leather with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Light Blue Iridescent Calfskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Medium Boy bag of light blue iridescent calfskin leather with light gold tone hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Light Pink Iridescent Calfskin Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Medium Boy bag of light pink iridescent calfskin leather with light gold tone hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel New Medium Boy bag of navy lambskin leather with gold tone hardware. This bag features a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel New Medium Boy bag of black caviar leather with aged ruthenium hardware. This bag
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Navy Quilted Calfskin New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This Chanel navy New Medium Quilted Boy bag is made of navy calfskin and accented with antique gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel New Medium Boy bag of black lambskin leather with light gold tone hardware. This bag
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel New Medium Boy bag of black caviar leather with light gold tone hardware. This bag features
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel red quilted lambskin New Medium Boy Bag with aged gold tone hardware. This bag features
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel New Medium Boy bag of pink lambskin leather with antique gold tone hardware. This bag
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel New Medium Boy bag of black lambskin leather with aged ruthenium hardware. This bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Dark Green Medium Boy Bag with Handle
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Medium Boy bag with a handle of dark green calfskin with ruthenium hardware. This bag
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin New Medium Boy Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel New Medium Boy bag of navy lambskin leather with light gold tone hardware. This bag
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black and White Calfskin Braided Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel limited edition Medium Boy bag of calfskin leather accented with aged ruthenium hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Dark Beige Iridescent Calfskin New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel New Medium Boy bag of dark beige iridescent calfskin leather with light gold tone hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Yellow Chevron Quilted Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel New Medium Boy bag of yellow chevron lambskin leather with silver tone hardware. This bag
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black and White Calfskin Braided Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel limited edition Medium Boy bag of calfskin leather accented with aged ruthenium hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Dark Red Quilted Lambskin New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This New Medium Boy bag is made of dark red lambskin leather and accented with antique gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Finding the Right shoulder-bags for You

Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions.

Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.

While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.

The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.

A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors and lovers of luxury are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.

Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.