PRADA gold silver 2004 SKIPPER LIZARD TRIM BROCADE Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Skipper bag in pleated antique gold and silver-grey floral brocade woven with
PRADA gold silver 2004 SKIPPER LIZARD TRIM BROCADE Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Skipper bag in pleated antique gold and silver-grey floral brocade woven with
Prada Long Black Pleated Dress, Circa 1990
By Prada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black pleated dress by Prada, from the 1990's. The dress is compleately pleated with an
PRADA cream & burnished brown Cinghiale leather Docotors Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada pleated doctors bag in cream Cinghiale (pigskin) leather with burnished brown edges and
Prada Sandalo Dusty Rose Pleated Leather Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Prada Sandalo Dusty Rose Pleated Leather Bag Made In: Italy Color: "Sandalo" (dusty rose
Prada Pleated Silver Leather Bag
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Super useful Prada Siilver leather Bag. Good condition, just light signs of use in the leather
Prada Pleated Cervo Lux Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Antwerp, BE
Prada shoulder bag in pleated cervo lux leather with silver chain and hardware. One large zipper at
Prada Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large is ideal for everyday use. Crafted in
PRADA Vitello Brown Pleated Pushlock Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic PRADA Brown Pleated Leather Shoulder Bag. It is done in supple fawn colored
Prada Buckle Pleated Bowler Bag Raffia Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
8.5", Width 14", Depth 5.5" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Bowler Bag Raffia Large Exterior
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium is ideal for everyday use
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large is ideal for everyday use
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium is ideal for everyday use
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium, crafted in black soft calfskin leather
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium, crafted in black soft calfskin leather
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium, crafted in black soft calfskin leather
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium is ideal for everyday use
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium is ideal for everyday use
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium is ideal for everyday use
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
This Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Medium, crafted in black soft calfskin leather
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 3" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Small Exterior Material
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 5" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium
Prada Buckle Pleated Bowler Bag Soft Calf Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
6" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Bowler Bag Soft Calf Large Exterior Material: Leather
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
", Width 15", Depth 1" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large Exterior
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 5" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 11", Width 13", Depth 3.5" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Shoulder
PradaPleated Shoulder Bag Tessuto Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
3.5", Strap Drop 11.5-12" Designer: Prada Model: Pleated Shoulder Bag Tessuto Medium Exterior Material
Alexander McQueen Rare New with Tags Embroidered Split Hem Jeans SS 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Incredible embroidered blue jeans by Alexander McQueen from one of his early notable early collections. They are mid rise with straight legs and fabulous, intricately detailed, colo...
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
New W Box Gucci Malika Large Python Clutch Bag in Bronze Pewter Spring 2011
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags & Box A Rare Find New Spring 2011 Runway $3950 Bronze Metallic Pewter Full 100% Python Throughout the Bag Braided Double Straps Wrap Around and Connect ...
Chic 1950s Pale Blue Couture French Lace Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 50s Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 50s demi couture pale blue French Lace wrap blouse top! Features a chiffon backing, with taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the wai...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Grey Embellished Mini Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Grey tones Silver hardware Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: usable inside space: length 5....
$2,695Sale Price|28% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
$2,500
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...
$1,275
H 4.25 in D 1.25 in L 7 in
Opulent Amethyst Semi precious Sliced Inlay Gilt Trim Minaudiere' Clutch 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Opulent amethyst sliced inlay clutch is framed with a textured gilt metal clasp frame Carried with a string of purple color resin beads that is detachable By detaching the purple res...
Tom Ford For Gucci Final Collection Python Runway Suede Boots Sz 8
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Snake Suede Boots Tom Ford For Gucci Final Collection Ad Runway Python Boots * Black * Soft Suede Uppers * Snakeskin Heels * 1/2" Front Platform * 5" Heel * With Dust Cov...
Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Metal Mesh Backless Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Gowns of this quality are literally unheard of in the second-hand market. This gown technically is not second hand, it still has the original store tag attached. That said there is m...
$2,275
Size: 32 A / Small
1960s Christian Dior 32A Silk Three Piece Bloomers Bra 60s Vintage Lingerie Set
By Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1960s Christian Dior silk lingerie set ! Features baby blue silk bloomer shorts that have a button closure on the back. Two different bras—one in pink, and one in ivory. Dior lo...
PRADA black nylon POCHETTE Shoulder Bag 1NH545
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada pochette bag in black nylon, crafted in a sleek, minimalist silhouette that reflects the house’s iconic utilitarian elegance. This refined piece features the sig...
Art Deco Tap Pants Casino Playing Card Print
Located in New York, NY
Unusual 1920s tap pants of printed rayon satin and a black alencon lace hem with amusing jazz age print of florals, playing cards and casino decorative motifs in pinks , green, blue ...
Lambertson Truex Contemporary Orange Crocodile Leather Clutch Bag
By Lambertson Truex
Located in New Hope, PA
Lambertson Truex designed handbags for Tiffany & Co. before they started their own iconic luxury brand in 1998. This orange crocodile clutch is just delightful. The silver tone i...
The House of Savoy coat of arms and knotted rope on Prada’s seal herald that the iconic Italian luxury fashion house was named Official Supplier to the Italian Royal Household in 1919. Started in 1913 by Mario Prada, the brand’s original shop in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II still has the mahogany shelves that displayed its early wares such as travel items and handbags. Today, these fine leather goods are joined by the clothing, wallets and other various accessories that keep the brand on the cutting edge of fashion.
When Mario Prada’s granddaughter, Miuccia Prada (b. 1949), inherited the business from her mother in the late 1970s, Prada was recognized for its quality craftsmanship, yet it was still a modest-sized company. Miuccia, an enthusiast of unconventional Italian filmmakers who’d earned a Ph.D. in political science, introduced the concept of using pocone — a military-grade water-resistant nylon that feels like silk.
Nylon revolutionized the fashion house’s business, with the first Prada nylon backpack released to universal acclaim in 1984. Soon the durable, water-resistant material was incorporated into Prada’s ready-to-wear collections for both men and women. No one had previously considered nylon a part of luxury fashion, and it wasn’t long before the family-owned company best known for its luggage was leading modern style that emphasized function as much as form.
Characterized by clean lines and a refined elegance that signaled the new direction of the legacy brand, Miuccia Prada debuted her first ready-to-wear collection for women in Fall/Winter 1988. More inventive fashion would follow in the ensuing years, such as the 1993 launch of the more affordable, more playful Miu Miu line, which was aimed at a younger audience, and the introduction of Prada Sport in 1997 — a collection now widely seen as prescient for its embrace of athleisure.
Prada has regularly gone against the grain to elevate styles that have long been out of fashion. In 1996, there were dresses and skirts in clashing patterns and muted earth tones that seemed flat and outdated, all worn with chunky high wedge sandals. Fanny packs followed three years later, and elaborate lace in 2008. Each season continues to bring new eye-catching innovations for the historic brand, including enhanced attention to sustainability with Prada Re-Nylon, a new line of bags created from recycled ocean plastic.
Today, find a wide variety of vintage Prada evening dresses, bags and other items on 1stDibs.
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. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
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 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.