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-...
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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 Shiny Porosus Crocodile, accented with Gold 'Cordeliere' Hardware.
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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
All-in-all, this is a fabulous vintage Bonnie Cashin bag that shows nicely, but IS NOT for those seeking a pristine vintage handbag.
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. For 20 years, Boutique Patina has specialized in sourcing and curating the most prist...
Rare Pristine Hermes Vintage Black Lizard 'Sandrine' shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This much sought after Rare Hermes Bag, the 'Sandrine' was named after Sandrine Dumas, a French film actress and the daughter of Jean-Louis Dumas, the fifth generation of the family ...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Damier Ebene Favorite Shoulder Bag Pristine
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is made of classic Damier toile canvas. The shoulder bag features a polished brass chain-link wristlet strap and an optional brown leather crossbody strap. The crossover fla...
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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 Goldtone Hardware. In excellent very lightly used condition, this gorgeous bag is decorat...
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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' Porosus Crocodile with goldtone Hardware and in absolutely pristine condition, thr...
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 Hardware. With it's featured 'stirrup' clasp, the bag, made in circa 1970, is in pristin...
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, the bag is in superb condition and still comes with it's original box & dust sack...
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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 order bag is in absolutely pristine condition throughout, with the interior in a match...
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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.
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 Hardware. This rare Hermes Bag was styled on the coveted Hermes Constance bag and ...
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 Chocolate Brown Crocodile, accented with Gold Hardware, the famous 'Sac Sandrine' Shou...
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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 Gold Hardware. This rare Hermes Bag was styled on the coveted Hermes Constance bag and...
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. Finished in Gold/Sable Epsom leather with Hermes contrasting white stitching, the bag i...
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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 Chocolate Brown Crocodile & Gold-tone hardware in absolutely pristine, 'As new,' cond...
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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 Goldtone Hardware and a colour-matched interior finished in 'Chèvre' leather.
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.