Pristine Chanel Vintage Caviar Kelly Bag Black 1999 24k GHW 68107
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68107 Not all vintage kellys are equal! We only strive to list minty pristine ones
Pristine Chanel Vintage Caviar Kelly Bag Black 1999 24k GHW 68107
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68107 Not all vintage kellys are equal! We only strive to list minty pristine ones
Pristine Vintage Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vanity Case
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare to find in such excellent condition throughout, This Chanel Vanity Case is finished in black quilted lambskin with gold hardware, accented with the iconic Chanel double 'C' zip-...
Unavailable
H 6 in W 10 in
Pristine Hermes Vintage Black Crocodile 'Sac Cordeliere' with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
In pristine condition, inside and out, this Beautiful Hermes Vintage Handbag is finished in Black
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H 45 in D 3.5 in L 8.25 in
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Kiss Lock Tote Bag Black Leather Vintage 1960s Rare HTF
By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
fabulous vintage Bonnie Cashin bag that shows nicely, but IS NOT for those seeking a pristine vintage
Rare Pristine Hermes Vintage Black Lizard 'Sandrine' shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Lizard and is absolutely pristine throughout, including the gold-plated hardware.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Damier Ebene Favorite Shoulder Bag Pristine
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
magnetic brass bar to a fabric interior with a patch pocket. Vintage bag. Authenticated by entrupy. Color
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H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in
RARE Chanel Vintage Double Flap Black Quilted Shoulder Bag - Pristine!
By Chanel
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A Very Rare Chanel, Vintage, Black Quilted Lambskin, Double Envelope-Flap Shoulder Bag, with
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H 7.25 in W 8.5 in D 2 in
SO SO RARE Pristine Hermes Porosus Crocodile 'Sequana' Bag with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A Very Rare Vintage, Special Order, Hermes Shoulder Bag - 'Sac Sequana', finished in 'Marron Glace
Pristine Vintage Hermes 'Sandrine' Burgundy Box Leather Handbag
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A stunning Vintage Hermes 'Sac Sandrine' Shoulder bag, in Burgundy Box Leather with Goldtone
VERY RARE Vintage Gucci Black Crocodile Handbag in Pristine Condition
By Gucci
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A Fabulous and very rare vintage Gucci Black Crocodile handbag with Gold-tone Hardware. Hardly used
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H 7.25 in W 9.25 in D 2 in
TRES CHIC Vintage Hermes 'Faco' Burgundy Lizard Clutch Bag in Pristine Condition
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A Very Elegant Rare Vintage Hermes 'Faco' Clutch bag. Finished in Burgundy Lizard, this special
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H 8 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
PRISTINE Hermes Vintage 'Chocolat' Crocodile Kelly Bag with Goldtone Hardware
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A Pristine Hermes 'Chocolat' Crocodile Kelly Handbag with Goldtone Hardware. This very rare vintage
Pristine Vintage Hermes 'Sac Ring' Black Porosus Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
An Absolutely Stunning Vintage Hermes 'Sac Ring' Shoulder Bag finished in Black Crocodile with Gold
Pristine, Very Rare Vintage Hermes Dark Brown Crocodile 'Sac Sandrine' with GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This very rare vintage Hermes bag is in Perfect 'As New' condition throughout. Finished in dark
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H 6 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Rare & Pristine Vintage Hermes Navy Blue Lizard 'Sac Ring' with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
An Absolutely Stunning Vintage Hermes 'Sac Ring' Shoulder Bag finished in Navy Blue Lizard with
Pristine Vintage Hermes Gold Epsom 'Sac Besace' with Rare Horse Head Gold Clasp
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A Superb Vintage Hermes 'Sac Besace' Shoulder bag in absolutely pristine condition throughout
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H 8.25 in W 11.5 in D 4.5 in
SO SO RARE! A Pristine Hermes Vintage 29cm Chocolate Brown Crocodile Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
This remarkable find is about as good as it gets ! A very rare Vintage Hermes 29cm. Kelly Bag in
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H 9 in W 13 in D 5 in
SO SO RARE Pristine Hermes 32cm Chocolate Crocodile Kelly Bag with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
In Pristine condition, this Very Rare Vintage Hermes 'Chocolate' Crocodile Kelly Handbag comes with
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Vintage fur coat size 10
Located in Montreal, Quebec
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Vintage fur coat size 10 Condition: excellent Closure: Metal clasp Color: Orange brown and black Material: Fur Garment type: fur coat Sleeves: straight ...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
$4,741
H 6.11 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Pola Purse Clutch Evening Bag 2 ways Black Ostrich Golden Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Purse "Pola" Made in France No stamp but vintage Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and less sub...
$299
H 5.5 in W 1 in L 6.5 in
Vintage 1960's Silver Beaded Evening Purse Silver Beaded Fringed Purse Cocktail
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1960's beaded evening bag, embellished with a silver lurex base which is in turn decorated with threaded silver glass beads which are looped in a fringing desi...
GIANNI VERSACE 1995 Iconic Vintage Runway Red & Black Skirt Suit
By Gianni Versace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Gianni Versace Vintage Runway FW95 Brick Red + Black Oversized black medusa buttons IT44 Excellent Condition, one micro hole in lining, otherwise no flaws, looks like new Perfect for...
On Hold|$990
Size: IT38 aka XS
NWT's D&G by Dolce & Gabbana 2000's Black Cut Out Dress O Ring Knee Length
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Leonardo, NJ
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Early 2000's Jet black semi-sheer stretchy fabric Front and center cut-outs Gold o-ring hardware Zip back IT38 NWT's, no flaws Measurements in ...
$18,442
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Satin Crystal Evening Dress, SS 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano sleeveless floor-length evening dress in black hammered satin, cut as a close-fitting bias column with a subtly flared hem. The front features a drape...
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag Rouge Exotic in rare coveted Lizard. A gorgeous strawberry red that is neutral and perfect for year round wear. A glorious po...
Chanel 1995 Fall/Winter Pink Runway Blazer size 38
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
A breathtaking statement from the Chanel Fall/Winter 1995 collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld during one of the most iconic eras in the house’s history. This blazer is crafted fro...
Chanel 1993 Spring Tweed Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary Chanel Spring 1993 runway piece designed under Karl Lagerfeld, this blazer embodies the refined yet playful spirit of early-’90s Chanel. Crafted in a signature paste...
YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 1987 Collectors Runway & Campaign Bow Dress FR42
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall Winter 1987 Runway / Campaign Dress FR42 - Illustrated by René Gruau Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Yves Saint Laurent Collection: Fall / W...
Chanel Light Wash Denim Interlocking CC Printed Flap Bag circa Y2K
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Light Wash Denim Interlocking CC Printed Flap Bag from the Y2K era is a standout accessory that perfectly combines casual cool with high-end luxury. Crafted from light was...
HERMES Gris Tourterelle grey Clemence leather & Palladium KELLY 35 Retourne Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès "35cm Kelly Retourne" handbag in Gris Tourterelle Togo (Calfskin leather) with palladium hardware. Lined in Gris Tourterelle goat skin leather with two open pockets against th...
Chanel Rodeo Drive Flap Bag White
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Off-white - Lambskin - Front flap closure - Internal zip-fastening pocket - Main compartment - Metal feet - Double-strap design - Condition: Very Good This pre-owned item is in ver...
$25,000
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in L 9.06 in
Very Rare Vintage Chanel Leather Chain Quilted Wicker Picnic Basket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Extremely rare vintage Chanel picnic basket. Very coveted vintage piece. Slight signs of storage and scuffs on the wooden wicker and leather. Slight tarnishing on the hardware. Serie...
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.