Black Crocodile Handbag
By Artbag
Located in Alford, MA
pocket on one side and open pocket with mirror on other side.
Black Crocodile Handbag
By Artbag
Located in Alford, MA
pocket on one side and open pocket with mirror on other side.
Lou Taylor Navy Convertible Clutch
Located in Alford, MA
side pockets and an attached oval mirror, the latter a distinctive element of Lou Taylor handbags
Antique Crocodile Beautycase around 19th Century UK
Located in Stuttgart, DE
natural leather with 2 bottles and glass jars. An integrated pocket for other utensils. A mirror was
Chanel Beauty Vintage Timaless Pelle Nera
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
pockets and mirror, the item is in good condition, year of production 1994-1996. Mastrogeppetto Vintage è
Judith Leiber Black Suede Evening Bag Clutch with Silk Tassel
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and interior. Purchase includes a dust cover, pocket comb and mirror. Measurements: 6.5"x6"x3" 18
French Deco Sequinned Mini Purse
Located in New York, NY
mirror and pocket. France 1920's. 4" x 4", 10" chain Excellent condition.
$664Sale Price|31% Off
Miu Miu Blue Matelasse Nappa Leather Shoulder/Hand Flap Bag
By Miu Miu
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
crossbody strap. Silver hardware lock closure with keys and a leather tag with a hidden mirror. Interior
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s
By Bags by Josef
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, there are pockets for a comb & mirror, with a slot for a lipstick and a compact. Enough room inside for
$450Sale Price|40% Off
H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 3 in
Lilac Beaded Evening Bag with Caviar Beadwork circa 1950
Located in New Hope, PA
wide beaded top handle, and a hinged opening. It is lined in lilac silk and has four slip pockets, a
Vintage Chloe Karl Lagerfeld Navy Crepe Jacket Culottes/ Gaucho Pant Set
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Done in wool crepe fabric, unlined. The jacket closes with pewter mirror buttons. Pockets on
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
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.