1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame: Classic 1950s style
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame: Classic 1950s style
$283Sale Price|20% Off
Rocco Barocco Vintage Handbag in Patent and Houndstooth
By Roccobarocco, Rocco Barocco
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage bag in patent leather and fabric designed by Rocco Barocco in the 1990s, made in Italy. The
Vintage Gucci Black Patent Crocodile Embossed Leather Structured Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Vintage Gucci Black Patent Crocodile Embossed Leather Structured Handbag, a
1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Hobo Handbag Patent Leather Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI Small Hobo Handbag is crafted of patent leather in black featuring a massive
Roberto di Camerino Patent Leather "Sunset" Three-Sectional Handbag
By Roberto Di Camerino
Located in New York, NY
Roberto di Camerino's wonderful patent leather handbag with shades of the sunset (or sunrise
$1,623Sale Price|45% Off
Christian Dior 1999 Lady Dior Handbag Canvas Patent Leather Collectors Large
By Christian Dior
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
-Tone Large Lady Dior Bag is the one for you! This structured bag is made of patent leather and beige
1960s Koret Genuine Black Patent Leather Handbag W/ Faceted Black Bead Handle
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A smart 1960s Mod Koret handbag in genuine black patent leather. Handle is wrapped and covered
Judith Leiber Black Patent Leather Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Patent Leather Clutch in good vintage condition. Black patent leather in unique
Vintage Gucci 1980's White Patent Rectangular Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980's Gucci rectangular clutch - collectors item. Features a white patent leather body and
Ted Lapidus Burgundy-Bronze Patent Leather Clutch
By Ted Lapidus
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully made Ted Lapidus burgundy-bronze patent leather clutch has a handle on back, if
Chanel Vintage Patent Quilted CC Chain Tote
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your collection with this stunning and rare Chanel Vintage Patent Quilted CC Chain Tote
$679Sale 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
$3,213Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Chanel backpack black quiltet patent leather, 1990, Made in France
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Very nice and well-preserved backpack in quilted black patent leather - including the inside! Nice
Chanel Black Patent Maxi Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare maxi boy bag in black patent leather and ruthenium hardware. Can be worn shoulder or
Chanel 2007 Classic Vintage Navy Blue Patent Diamond Quilted Timeless Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Vintage CC Navy Blue Patent Diamond Quilted Timeless Clutch Year: 2007 {Vintage 17
Chanel Black 2-Tone Hardware Handbag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel mixed leather black handbag in patent leather and soft lambskin with two-tone metal hardware
Vintage Chanel Black Patent XL Weekender Super Model Tote
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chanel Black Patent XL Weekender Super Model Tote in fair condition. Black patent leather
Moschino Red Heart Patent and Mesh Tote Bag
By Moschino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Moschino iconic red heart patent and mesh tote bag with attached pouch by Redwall
Woven lambskin with Patent Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag
Located in New York, NY
Soft and supple combination of lambskin and patent lambskin leather woven together shoulder bag has
$225Sale Price|23% Off
1980s Vintage Anne Klein for Oroton Black Patent Leather Clutch / Crossbody Bag
By Anne Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage Anne Klein for Oroton black patent leather convertible clutch/purse/crossbody purse
80' Chanel Camera Bag Vintage in Leather and Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Vintage handbag by Chanel, Camera Bag model, made in black leather with black patent inserts and
Pierre Cardin Logo Top Handle Patent Bag
By Pierre Cardin Couture, Pierre Cardin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pierre Cardin Sculptural Top Handle Patent Leather Logo Bag from the 1960's. Really unusual
$656Sale Price|20% Off
Bordeaux Crocodile Print Patent Leather Bag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Italian vintage bag designed by L. Paca of Florence, Italy Shoulder strap bag comprising three compartments : The first is a zipped pocket The second is divided into three (two pock...
Miu Miu Vintage F/W 1999 Brown Patent Crossbody Bag
By Miu Miu
Located in London, GB
Vintage Miu Miu F/W 1999 chocolate brown patent leather crossbody bag. Feature a brown mesh pocket
$1,512Sale Price|20% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Black Patent Iconic Corset Shoulder Bag
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black patent iconic corset shoulder bag. Front has a gorgeous criss-cross
Chanel 1990s Patent Leather Tweed Print Tote
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
shopping tote features Chanel's signature tweed in rich red, yellow and black but with a patent leather
Very Rare 1990s Chanel Coco Mark Black Patent Vanity Heart Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Collector’s item chanel vintage heart vanity in black patent with gold hardware. Original condition
1990s Burberry Red Perspex Patent Leather Rucksack Bag
By Burberry
Located in London, GB
1990s Burberry Red Perplex Patent Leather Rucksack the bag is in great 1990s vintage condition
Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes
CHANEL Camera Bag Black Patent Leather 1994–1996
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnifique sac à main CHANEL modèle Caméra, réalisé en cuir verni noir matelassé et sublimé par une bijouterie dorée plaquée or 24 carats. Ce modèle emblématique, imaginé sous la dir...
Black Woven Lambskin Leather with Patent Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag.
Located in New York, NY
Shoulder bag woven with a combination of both black lambskin and black patent leather. The bag has
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
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Chanel Extra Large Patent Lips and Heart Tote
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare item, hard to come by. Overall in fair condition, significant yellowing in the surface throughout the sides. Lining shows light marks. Leather handle has slightly loosened, but ...
1994 Gianni Versace Black Patent Leather Safety Pin Handle Bag
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Concord, NC
Rare vintage 1994 Gianni Versace Couture black patent leather safety pin top handle bag. Features
Chanel Cube Vintage Patent Leather Borsa a Tracolla
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Chanel signed bag, vintage model, year of production 94/96, made in black patent leather with gold
Chanel Black Patent Leather Name Plate Top Handle Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 1997 Name Plate Black Patent Leather Top Handle Bag Year 1997 Chanel handbag
$548Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage black patent leather bag with handle 1970 USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A distinctive black handbag made of beautiful and well-preserved patent leather wich has a handle
Chanel 1995 S/S Barbie Collection Runway Vintage Pink Patent and Green PVC Tote
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Year: 1995 Material: PVC, Patent Leather Color: Barbie Pink and Green Measurements: Length: 41cm
Chanel Black Patent Leather Quilted Silver "CC" Turnlock Flap Shoulder Bag via
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black patent leather quilted flap shoulder/hand bag. - Silver "CC" hardware
Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Blue Heart Vanity Bag Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Quilted Vanity Case – Blue Patent Leather From the iconic 1995
Fendi Vintage Black Leather & Patent Crossbody - Circa 1990's
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fendi Vintage Black Leather & Patent Crossbody - Circa 1990's. This lovely Fendi bag is in good
Chanel Black Quilted Patent Big CC Turn-lock Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black quilted patent flap shoulder bag. - Gold hardware CC turn-lock closure
1980s Versace Black Patent Leather Medusa Cut Out Tote Bag
By Versace
Located in London, GB
1980s Versace Black Patent Leather Medusa Cut Out Tote Bag, black patent leather, front cut out
Chanel Vintage 1997 Name Plate Black Patent Leather Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 1997 Name Plate Black Patent Leather Top Handle Bag Year 1997 Chanel handbag
S/S 1995 Dolce & Gabbana Black Patent Leather Mini Kisslock Runway Crossbody
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
frame silhouette. It is constructed in black patent leather with a rhinestone “DG” logo at the front and
Saint Laurent Downtown Ysl 868591 Black Patent Leather Tote
By Saint Laurent
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 22 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(app...
Chanel 95P Vintage "Barbie" Round Vanity Bag Beige Patent 24k GHW 68832
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
mid-90s, almost 30 years old and in stunning condition. In Light Beige patent leather and 24k gold
Chanel Micro Mini 90s Vintage Patent Metallic Bronze Iridescent Vanity Case
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini 90s Vintage Patent Metallic Bronze Iridescent Vanity Case Rare 1994 [VINTAGE 30
Escada Leather Top handle Bag Never Used 1990s Handbag Purse Silver
By Escada
Located in Wallkill, NY
Escada Patent leather Silver Handbag with silver Tone Hardware. Zippered inside compartment. dust
Moschino 90's patent leather Tiffany gift box bag with bow
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
from shiny blue and cream patent leather, it features a bow detail on the top, shoulder strap, gold
Chanel Beige Nude Patent Camera Mini Quilted Cross Body Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Camera Mini Quilted Vintage Rare Beige Nude Patent Cross Body Bag Year: 1994 {VINTAGE 30
Vintage Chanel Barbie Collection 95P Vanity Heart Mirror Bag Black Patent GHW
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
This vintage Chanel Vanity Heart Mirror Bag is in black quilted patent leather with gold hardware
Chanel 1995 Runway Patent Forest Green Mini Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW 68730
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68730 From Karl Lagerfeld's 95/96 Fall Runway show is this Chanel 1995 Runway Patent
Chanel 1991 Rare Vintage Black Quilted Patent Vanity Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1991 Rare Vintage Black Quilted Patent Vanity Shoulder Crossbody Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33
An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bag in Black Patent Vinyl Circa 1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990/2000 France Vintage handbag in black patent vinyl imitating scratched skin by Yves
Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Quilted Heart Vanity Bag Light Pink Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Quilted Vanity Case – Light Pink Patent Leather From the iconic 1995
Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Quilted Heart Vanity Case Bag White Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Quilted Vanity Case – White Patent Leather From the coveted 1995
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.