1960's Prestige Black Leather Destination Box Purse
By Prestige
Located in Studio City, CA
1960's Prestige "Destination Purse" in black pebbled leather with top handle and featuring four metal plaques bearing the names of "destination" cities: New York, Paris, Rome, London.
1960s Prestige Black Calfskin Rectangular Destination Bag Box Purse w/City Names
By Prestige
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1960's Prestige black calfskin rectangular destination purse bearing the names of famous cities.
Prestige Pleated Black Leather Clutch Handbag, 1940's
By Prestige
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long, strong and statement making 1940's black leather clutch handbag by American company, Prestige. The glossy black leather is perfectly enhanced with a ruched front flap and ambe...
Prestige Black Leather Destination Box Handbag With City Names, 1960s
By Prestige
Located in Studio City, CA
1960's Prestige black leather top-handle box handbag featuring destination city names - Paris, New York, London, Rome, and Monte Carlo in a variety of colors in gold-toned metal plaq...
c.1960s Elongated Black Leather Clutch
By Prestige
Located in Alford, MA
Almost nothing is as chic as the elongated clutches of the mid-twentieth century. This example, in black leather, has some interesting details. Foremost is the black plastic oval set...
1960's Prestige Black Calfskin Destination Bag Box Purse w/City Names
By Prestige
Located in Studio City, CA
From the now-defunct New York handbag maker Prestige, is this 1960's smooth black calfskin destination bag, box purse with metal plaques bearing the names of cities: Paris, New York,...
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H 10 in D 2.5 in L 10 in
Prestige Black Leather Destination Arched Handbag with City Names, 1960s
By Prestige
Located in Studio City, CA
1960's Prestige black leather destination handbag in an arched shape and top handle. This bag features destination cities - Capri, St. Moritz, Riviera, Biarritz, Lido in a variety of...
1960's Prestige Leather Box Bag w/Buckle Motif, Top Handle & Red Interior
By Prestige
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Prestige soft leather box purse with buckle motif on front exterior.
Sleek Black Crocodile Clutch, Prestige
Located in New Hope, PA
A great "go to" clutch, this is sleek and shiny black crocodile with a black leather lining. There are two slip pockets and a zippered pocket inside. It is in excellent condition. M...
Large Black Calfskin Box Purse by Prestige
By Prestige
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning tailored structured bag in black calfskin by high-end maker, Prestige. Minimal and tasteful gold hardware.
Easy to use -- opens wide and has gussets to keep ...
Architectural Style Alligator Bag by Prestige
By Prestige
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This is a classic bag from high-end maker, Prestige. We have seen this form in calfskin, but this handbag is in center skin alligator.
Two full width exterior pockets...
Architectural Style Black Alligator Bag by Prestige
By Prestige
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This is a stunner from high-end maker, Prestige. We have seen this form in calfskin, but this example is in center skin alligator. We sold this bag several years ago and our client ...
Travel Theme Patent Leather Handbag
By Prestige
Located in Chicago, IL
Travel theme handbag in glossy, black patent leather. The front is set with geometric medallions with city names (Paris, London, Monte Carlo, New York and Rome) in gold tone metal. T...
Prestige Faux Crocodile Patent Leather Handbag
Located in New York City, NY
A faux crocodile hi-gloss patent leather handbag with heavy brass pin closure. Prestige.
Chanel Prestige Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin Medium,
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Prestige Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin Medium, crafted in gray quilted calfskin leather, features a sturdy leather top handle, chain-link shoulder strap with shoulder pad, CC...
Chanel Prestige Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Prestige Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin Medium, crafted in pink quilted calfskin leather, features a sturdy leather top handle, chain-link shoulder strap with shoulder pad, CC...
Chanel Prestige Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Prestige Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin Large is an elegant flap bag perfect for the modern fashonista. Crafted in black quilted calfskin leather, this chic bag feat...
Prestige 60s brass relief black leather handbag.
By Prestige
Located in Atlanta, GA
Prestige 1960s French brass relief scene square black leather lunch box style handbag. Interior tan leather is impeccable with two compartments with gold trim. The handle drop is 4"....
Quilted Leather Handbag by Prestige
By Prestige
Located in Chicago, IL
Red leather handbag by Prestige with a perfect balance of seduction and tasteful elegance. The bag has a slim and rigid form, and the body of the bag is quilted with a diamond shaped...
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H 7.5 in W 10.25 in D 4.25 in L 11 in
Sculptural Deep Brown Leather Handbag With Asymmetrical Closure Rare
By Prestige
Located in Lambertville, NJ
We were bringing in some fresh inventory to the Gallery after the holidays and we realized this piece should be offered to our 1stdibs customers. It is a rare example from Prestige....
Oversized Architectural Handbag in Blonde Alligator SPRING
By Prestige
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This huge center skin bag is exquisite and in fabulous condition and is wearable sculpture. The blonde alligator is unusual and has a beautiful color. It is great for year round an...
$1,195
Size: Small - Medium
1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtakingly beautiful 70s pale yellow soft cotton voile and lace maxi dress! Features an incredible amount of craftsmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Gives off just the rig...
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...
Vintage Bon Gout Black Crocodile Bag
By Bon Gout
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crocodile bag by Bon Gout . This super shiny crocodile bag is large enough for todays essentials, measuring Width 13'', height 7 1/2 '', and depth 3''. The bag has a ...
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing. The piece is skilfully ruched, with a scoop neckline front and back. It has zipper ...
$475Sale Price|29% Off
H 7.5 in D 4 in L 11.5 in
1950s Princess Charming by Atlas Vinyl Wicker Horse Themed Handbag
By Atlas
Located in University City, MO
1950s Princess Charming by Atlas vinyl wicker horse themed handbag The charming retro handbag is designed with a cloth & burlap panel on the front exterior encased in vinyl The clo...
$225
H 4.5 in D 2.25 in L 7 in
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black Satin Egg Shaped Versatile Clutch - Shoulder Bag c 1980s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black matte satin egg shaped clutch - shoulder bag c 1980s The elegant black satin evening bag is adorned with a cluster of clear diamante' crystals encrusted in ...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
Iconic Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Silk Pagoda Jacket YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic. The famous Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW 2004 Collection. The Pagoda Jacket made of 100% pure Silk. Tom Ford's final show for Yves Saint Laurent, his exquisite YSL Riv...
Elegant Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch made in France from antique Chinese textile from the early 20th Century. Wonderful quality with marcasite set fern motifs with Gre...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with faux lapis pate de verre mol...
$126Sale Price|20% Off
Furla Beads pochette size Unique
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Textile Black color Mix of multicolored beads/corals Zip closure Can be worn on shoulder too Cm 24 x 17 (9.44 x 6.69 inches)
Valentino Haute Couture Cotton & Guipure Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Geneva, CH
A ravishing and romantic piece of Valentino haute couture dating from the 70's. The short sleeved see-through guipure and cotton dress features a cut-out detail at the neckline. Fitt...
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
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.