PRADA black nylon ORIGAMI PLEATED CHAIN Tote Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Origami pleated tote in black Tessuto nylon, crafted in a softly structured, voluminous silhouette defined by the house’s signature sculptural pleating and moder...
PRADA orange 2004 SKIPPER LIZARD TRIM PYTHON Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Skipper bag in vibrant orange pleated python, exquisitely crafted with a softly structured, sculptural silhouette that highlights the rich, dimensional texture o...
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 elastic neckline, leather belted straps, a side zipper, and an uneven hemline.
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 pleats.
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) Hardware: Ruthenium Materials: Leather Lining: Prada logo printed black textile Cl...
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 luminous gold lurex thread, crafted in a softly structured, sculptural silhouette t...
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. Retail price more than 2400$ Sold with straap and 2 dust bags.
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.
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.
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 leather with elegant gunmetal toned hardware.
Prada Buckle Pleated Bowler Bag Raffia Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag, Clochette, Keys, Lock Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 8.5", Width 14", Depth 5.5" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Bowler Bag Raffia Large Exterio...
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, features a single loop leather strap, front buckle detailing, raised Prada logo a...
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, features a single loop leather strap, front buckle detailing, raised Prada logo a...
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, features a single loop leather strap, front buckle detailing, raised Prada logo, ...
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, features a single loop leather strap, front buckle detailing, raised Prada logo, ...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Small
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Light wear on base corners and handle, slight creasing on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 8-9", Height 7", Width 11", Depth...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Marks on interior pocket, scratches and tarnish on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 10-11", Height 9.5", Width 13.5", Depth 5" Designer: Prada Model:...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 5" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium Exterior Material: L...
Prada Buckle Pleated Bowler Bag Soft Calf Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 9.5", Width 15.5", Depth 6" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Bowler Bag Soft Calf Large Exterior Material...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 5" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Medium Exterior Material: L...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 9.5", Width 15", Depth 1" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calfskin Large Exterior Material: ...
Prada Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Large
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 11", Width 13", Depth 3.5" Designer: Prada Model: Buckle Pleated Shoulder Bag Soft Calf Large Exterior Material: Leat...
PradaPleated Shoulder Bag Tessuto Medium
By Prada
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 13", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 11.5-12" Designer: Prada Model: Pleated Shoulder Bag Tessuto Medium Exterior Material: Nylon ...
Manolo Blahnik Navy Lace Open Toe Heels Size 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik Navy Lace Open Toe Heels size 38.5. It's a name synonymous with incredible footwear. For more than 40 years, Manolo Blahnik has created the world's most sought-after s...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Exceptional Hermès Gold Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Wallet
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse Vintage item, made of flowing meshes Made of yellow gold and silver "HERMES PARIS", serial number, craftman's hallmark and 75...
Hermes Green Tri-Color Ostrich Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, ON
Hermes Green Tri-Color Ostrich Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag PHW Limited edition Bamboo swift, etoupe clemence, and vert veronese ostrich leathers palladium plated brass hardware White ...
Prada Spring/Summer 2000 Embellished Sequin Mules Size 36
By Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
Prada black embellished heeled mules from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection. Crafted in black satin, the shoes feature a squared open toe and a low sculpted heel. The uppers are intr...
Iconic Fendi embroidered colourful beads denim baguette shoulder bag
By Fendi
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Iconic and playful Fendi embroidered colorful floral beads denim baguette shoulder bag from circa year 2000. - Adjustable denim strap. - Yellow satin interior lining. - Inter...
Pink tulle and sequin cocktail mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink tulle and sequin cocktail dress. SIZE 38/ M
1990s Gucci by Tom Ford bamboo handle Jackie bag with leather flap
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
1990s Gucci by Tom Ford bamboo handle Jackie bag with leather flap An elegant Jackie bag from Tom Ford's celebrated era at Gucci, featuring the iconic bamboo handle paired with a te...
$6,147Sale Price|25% Off
Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 2005 Chocolate Couture Runway croco bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by John Galliano - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer 2005 Couture Runway - Chocolate couture runway detective croco bag - Two front pockets - Large silver tone ‘CD’ c...
CHANEL black leather 2011 CHIC KNOT Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Chic Knot clutch in black lambskin leather intricately interwoven with knotted straps creating a richly textured, quilted effect. Designed in a softly structure...
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Oroton Chainmail Lace Mini Dress IT40
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible acid green and purple Oroton Gianni Versace Couture mini dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this dress debuted as L...
Gianni Versace Lace-up Leather Jacket S/S 2002
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous soft, supple, off white leather jacket from Gianni Versace. It is fitted with vertical seaming which is highlighted with intricate braiding plus 4" long fringe at the cuff...
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 39
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Ad Runway Fur and Suede Platform Boots Booties Sz 39
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Fur Boots by Karl Lagerfeld Brand New * Euro: 39 * Stunning Beaver Fur Lines the Front and the Inside of the Boots * Soft Taupe Nubuck Leather * Zips up the Back * 1.25" Front ...
$8,995
H 4.5 in W 9.75 in D 1.75 in
Hermès Egee Clutch Blue Niloticus Crocodile with Palladium Hardware (2013)
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted from highly coveted, glossy Niloticus Crocodile in a striking deep blue hue, this ultra-luxury Hermès Egee clutch exudes modern sophistication. The focal point is its bold, p...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
S/S 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Red Velvet Fringe Metal Handle Lady Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a red velvet interpretation of the classic 'Lady Dior' silhouette designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior's Spring/Summer 1998 collection. This piece features two sil...
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.