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Purple Velvet Bag

Christian Dior by John Galliano purple velvet and crystal mini bag, c. 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for 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

Jimmy Choo Women's Purple Velvet Riki Shoulder Bag
By Jimmy Choo
Located in London, GB
. Details Purple Velvet Medium shoulder bag Purple snakeskin handles and trim Gold tone hardware 2x
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoulder Bags

new VERSACE Icon Medium purple quilted velvet dual Medusa gold chain flap bag
By Donatella Versace, 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 Donatella Versace, 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

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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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

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

Pre-Loved Gucci Women's Purple Velvet Matelasse GG Marmont Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Women's Purple Velvet Matelasse GG Marmont Crossbody Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary British Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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

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 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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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

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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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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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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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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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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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 Gucci, Tom Ford for 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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1970s Roberta Di Camerino Rectangle Velvet Crossbody Bag
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970s Roberta Di Camerino flat rectangle cross body bag. Rich jewel tones of bordeaux, navy blue
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PAULA CADEMARTORI Bag in Multicolored Leather and Velvet Calf and Lizard skin
Located in Paris, FR
PAULA CADEMARTORI flap bag in multicolored leather and velvet calf and lizard skin. The lining is
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

FENDI Limited Edition Spy Bag Exotic Velvet Hand-Embroidery Crystals FW 2005
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
boutiques. This FENDI spy bag done in tulle and velvet ribbon, is lucious-and perfect for toting to all
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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Monochromatic Lavender Velvet Bamboo Mini Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
bag. Tom Ford designed this bag for Gucci's F/W 1999 collection. The same shade of velvet was heavily
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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

EMILIO PUCCI c.1970's Multicolor Geometric Signature Print Velvet Tote Hand Bag
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Emilio Pucci c.1970's blue multi-color geometric signature print velvet tote / handbag
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1970s Italian Tote Bags

Emilio Pucci 1960s Black Purple Blue Fuschia Cotton Velvet Print Jacket
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature Pucci jacket comprised of black, royal blue, deep fuschia, jade, white, and purple
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1960s Italian Jackets

Rare Copa Collection Evening Bag with Amethyst by Carvalhu Rio Ernandes
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
likely in the late 70s, early 80s. Made from royal purple silk velvet, this bag is lined in floral
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1980s Brazilian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci GG Marmount Purple Velvet Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci GG Marmount Purple Velvet Shoulder Bag -Iconic GG logo golden hardware -Super desirable
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci GG Marmount Purple Velvet Shoulder Bag
Gucci GG Marmount Purple Velvet Shoulder Bag
H 7.88 in D 2.76 in L 12.21 in
Fendi Purple Velvet Zucca Chef Hobo Bag
By Fendi
Located in Aurora, IL
FENDI Medium Purple Velvet Zucca Chef Hobo From the 2008 Collection Purple Velvet Gold-Tone
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Early 2000s Shoulder Bags

GUCCI Marmont Shoulder bag in Purple Velvet
By Gucci
Located in Clichy, FR
, Height: 13cm, Depth: 7cm, Strap: 105cm - Exterior Material: Velvet - Exterior Color: Purple - Interior
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2010s Shoulder Bags

GUCCI Marmont Shoulder bag in Purple Velvet
GUCCI Marmont Shoulder bag in Purple Velvet
H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Gucci Purple Velvet Marmont Quilted Shoulder Bag 26cm
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Purple Velvet Marmont Quilted Shoulder Bag - Gold Hardware - front flap with push lock
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Olimpia Crossbody Bag Intrecciato Velvet Baby
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
Intrecciato Velvet Baby Exterior Material: Velvet Exterior Color: Purple Interior Material: Microfiber
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Embroidered Velvet Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
shoulder and a top handle bag. Made in matelassé chevron velvet with a plush hand and rich finish. Cobalt
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Velvet
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Velvet, crafted in purple quilted velvet, features
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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Velvet
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Velvet, crafted in purple matelasse velvet, features an
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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Gucci Marmont Matlasse Rasberry Velvet Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The GG Marmont belt bag is made in velvet with a stitched chevron pattern and features a rounded
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Velvet Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Velvet Small, crafted in blue quilted velvet , features a chunky
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Quilted Velvet Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
This belt bag has been made in Italy from plush velvet, this pink version has a pocket satin
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Quilted Velvet Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
This belt bag has been made in Italy from plush velvet, this blue version has a pocket satin
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Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Velvet Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Velvet Medium, crafted from blue quilted velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Valentino Rockstud Spike Flap Bag Quilted Velvet Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
", Height 6", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 25" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Spike Flap Bag Quilted
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Gucci GG Marmont Velvet Shoulder Bag in Fuchsia
By Gucci
Located in Baarn, NL
This popular Gucci GG Velvet Marmont shoulder bag is made in Italy. The leather has been quilted
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Blue Quilted Velvet Medium Boy Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Medium Boy bag of blue velvet with ruthenium hardware. This bag features a front flap
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Flap Bag Matelasse Velvet Small 2019
Located in Milan, IT
Gucci bag Marmont line measures 22 cm made of violet velvet. Gilded hardware, equipped with leather
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2010s Shoulder Bags

Balenciaga BB Chain Round Shoulder Bag Quilted Velvet Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
: Balenciaga Model: BB Chain Round Shoulder Bag Quilted Velvet Small Exterior Material: Velvet Exterior Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci G Broadway Shoulder Bag Velvet with Crystals Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
4.5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Gucci Model: G Broadway Shoulder Bag Velvet with
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Gucci GG Marmont Shoulder Bag Crystal Embellished Matelasse Velvet Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Minor creasing on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Shoulder Bag Crystal Embellished Matelasse Velvet Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
: GG Marmont Shoulder Bag Crystal Embellished Matelasse Velvet Mini Exterior Material: Textile
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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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