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Purple Velvet Bag

Christian Dior by John Galliano purple velvet and crystal mini bag, c. 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior mini evening bag ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Crushed purple velvet with
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Bottega Veneta purple intrecciato shoulder handle bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Bottega Veneta classic intrecciato weave handle bag. Featuring purple velvet and leather shoulder
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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Bottega Veneta purple intrecciato shoulder handle bag
Bottega Veneta purple intrecciato shoulder handle bag
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H 7 in W 6 in L 14 in

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Jackie-o Hobo Velvet Black Leather 164110 Ggtl112 Purple Shoulder Bag
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date Code:001.3306.002058 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 1.5" Height: 8.5" Handle Drop: 7.25" Button Clasp and Zi...
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20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags

Roberta di Camerino Bag Evening Velvet Vintage Red Blue
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Brindisi, IT
Roberta di Camerino bag type clutches. Shoulder model with gold chain, in dark blue and red velvet
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci Gg Marmont Quilted Velvet Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Gg Marmont Quilted Velvet Shoulder Bag. Purple. Push lock fastening - Front. Comes with
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

1920's French Art Deco Evening Bag
Located in Stamford, CT
Ca. 1920's French Art Deco purple velvet evening bag. 14K gold frame embellished with diamonds
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci purple velvet vintage bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
Gucci purple velvet vintage bag
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1970s Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
a hit! This one here in purple matelassé velvet has the signature oval-like shape and is equipped
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2010s Italian Belt Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
a hit! This one here in purple matelassé velvet has the signature oval-like shape and is equipped
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2010s Italian Belt Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Gucci Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted in Italy and made from velvet featuring the
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2010s Italian Belt Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Gucci Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted in Italy and made from velvet featuring the
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2010s Italian Wallets

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from purple matelassé velvet and equipped with a well
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Mini GG Marmont Shoudler Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The mini Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from matelassé velvet and equipped with a well
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple matelassé Velvet Mini GG Marmont Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chic and sophisticated this Gucci GG Marmont belt bag has the power to elevate the simplest of
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2010s Belt Bags

Gucci Purple Jam Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The GG Marmont belt bag was released in the brand's Pre-Fall 2017 collection, and it went on to be
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2010s Italian Belt Bags

Chanel Purple Velvet Small Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Purple Velvet Small Boy Bag
Chanel Purple Velvet Small Boy Bag
H 4.93 in W 2.37 in L 7.88 in
Chanel Purple Velvet Small Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Purple Velvet Small Boy Bag
Chanel Purple Velvet Small Boy Bag
H 4.93 in W 2.37 in L 7.88 in
Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Picture yourself swinging this gorgeous bag that will not only complement all your outfits but
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Picture yourself swinging this gorgeous bag that will not only complement all your outfits but
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Picture yourself swinging this gorgeous bag that will not only complement all your outfits but
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet Bamboo Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The striking design of this purple bag is stylish and luxe. Flaunt your fashion quotient by
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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet Bamboo Top Handle Bag
Gucci Purple Velvet Bamboo Top Handle Bag
H 6.5 in W 2.76 in L 9.45 in
Chanel Purple Quilted Velvet Boy WOC Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This WOC Clutch bag from Chanel is designed in gorgeous purple velvet with a quilted pattern all
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from velvet and equipped with a well-sized satin
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
fame and popularity. This belt bag from Gucci is carved to perfection and exhibits a unique style. It
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2010s Italian Belt Bags

new VERSACE Icon Medium purple quilted velvet dual Medusa gold chain flap bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Icon Medium purple quilted velvet dual Medusa gold chain flap bag Brand: Versace
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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

new VERSACE Icon Small purple quilted velvet dual Medusa gold chain flap bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Icon Small purple quilted velvet dual Medusa gold chain flap bag Brand: Versace
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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Lisa C. Bijoux Purple Velvet Fanny pack - Shoulder Bag
Located in Capri, IT
Lisa C. Bijoux Purple Velvet Fanny pack - Shoulder Bag Totally handmade in italy and embellished
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet Matelassé Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from plush matelasse velvet and equipped with a well
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet Matelassé Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from plush matelasse velvet and equipped with a well
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Grape Purple Quilted Velvet Small Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Boy flap bag is an icon of Chanel's. This here has been exquisitely crafted from velvet. It
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Perfect for conveniently housing your essentials in one place, this Gucci bag is a worthy
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Perfect for conveniently housing your essentials in one place, this Gucci bag is a worthy
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet And Leather Super Mini Dionysus Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
velvet and leather in a purple hue and suspends from a chain strap for an elegant look.
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Chain Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
velvet and leather in a purple hue and suspends from a chain strap for an elegant look. Includes Branded
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Celine Blue Velvet Strap Bag
By Celine
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Celine blue velvet strap bag. - Featuring a detachable olive gold metal hardware strap
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Celine Blue Velvet Strap Bag
Celine Blue Velvet Strap Bag
H 8.5 in W 3 in L 10.25 in
GUCCI Hong Kong exclusive purple geometric velvet ostrich trimmed hobo bag
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Hong Kong exclusive purple geometric velvet ostrich trimmed hobo bag Reference: KMTG/A00021
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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

FENDI Baguette Viola Plus Vellto FF embossed purple velvet crossbody bag
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Baguette Viola Plus Vellto FF embossed purple velvet crossbody bag Reference: BNAY/A00004
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

2014 Chanel Purple Heavy-Stitch Quilted Velvet Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Purple Heavy-Stitch Quilted Velvet Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3041 Serial
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Love Embroidered Matelassé Velvet Medium GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This stylish bag from Gucci has been crafted from velvet. It opens to a capacious interior that can
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Green/Purple Quilted Velvet and Tweed Small Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Boy flap bag is an icon of Chanel's. This here is a version in velvet and tweed. It brings the
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Fendi Purple/Beige Zucca Striped Velvet and Canvas Chef Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience fine craftsmanship with this immaculately designed shoulder bag. It has a single handle
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL purple velvet logo canvas leather crossbody strap bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL purple velvet logo canvas leather crossbody strap bag Brand: Yves Saint
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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci GG Marmont Mini Velvet Bucket Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Gucci GG Marmont Mini Velvet Bucket Bag – a luxurious and stylish accessory that
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Mini Velvet Bucket Bag
Gucci GG Marmont Mini Velvet Bucket Bag
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in L 8 in
1970's Emilio Pucci Pink and Purple Velvet Box Bag with Goldtone Handle
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful petite 1970's Emilio Pucci velvet pink and purple printed hard case box style hand bag
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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci Magenta Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from matelassé velvet and equipped with a well-sized
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

GUCCI fuchsia velvet DIONYSUS SUPER MINI Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci 'Dionysus Super Mini' crossbody/clutch bag in fucsia plush velvet and smooth leather, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

1980s Roberta Di Camerino Bag Purse Velvet Vintage Red Blue
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Roberta di Camerino clutch bag evening bag. Shoulder model with golden chain, velvet material in
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1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Oscar de la Renta Red Velvet and Purple Satin Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Oscar de la Renta red velvet and purple satin dress takes a fun, flirty, yet sophisticated
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A Renaissance style real and semi precious stone silk velvet handbag, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
one side, all set in silver, crown a rich, deep royal purple silk velvet bag. Renaissance in style
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1920s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vivienne Westwood Purple Velvet Bag/Clutch
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vivienne Westwood - (Made in England) Purple velvet pouch, gold decoration and gold leather
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Early 2000s English Clutches

FENDI Baguette Purple Embossed Velvet Bag
By Fendi
Located in Paris, FR
A Must Have! Fendi baguette bag in purple embossed velvet with embossed FF. The jewelry is vintage
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

FENDI Baguette Purple Embossed Velvet Bag
FENDI Baguette Purple Embossed Velvet Bag
H 7.09 in D 2.37 in L 10.63 in
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Clutch Bag in Purple Velvet Calfskin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage! Yves Saint Laurent clutch bag in purple velvet calf. Hardware in hammered gold metal. Zip
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Late 20th Century Clutches

Gucci Large Purple Velvet LOVED Marmont Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci collectible LOVED marmot large handbag in purple velvet and gold tone hardware. Shoulder
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
fame and popularity. This belt bag from Gucci is carved to perfection and exhibits a unique style. It
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2010s Italian Belt Bags

Fendi Squirrel Velvet Purple Sparkle Suede Metallic Embroidered Spy Bag
By Fendi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fendi squirrel velvet purple sparkle suede metallic embroidered spy bag. Embroidered black velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage 1990s Quilted Micro Mini Purple Velvet Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage 1990s quilted micro mini flap bag featuring purple velvet body with gold toned
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20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

FENDI Baguette Viola Plus Vellto FF embossed purple velvet crossbody bag
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Baguette Viola Plus Vellto FF embossed purple velvet crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/E00472
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Art Deco Clamshell Evening Bag Purse Gold Chain Purple Velvet Lining, 1940s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chula Vista, CA
velvet purple lining, circa 1940s No maker label present. In the style of Judith Leiber. 4.5 L x 7 W x 2
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F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Purple Velvet 'GG' Monogram Runway Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
/Winter 1997 collection, this fabulous bag is constructed of a deep purple/burgundy silk velvet body and
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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary purple velvet bag for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Purple, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Brown and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect purple velvet bag may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Gucci, Chanel and Roberta Di Camerino are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Purple Velvet Bag?

Prices for a purple velvet bag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $2,958, while, on average they fetch $1,092.

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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.

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