1970s Roberta di Camerino Velvet Black Red Gold Top Handle Purse
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Houston, TX
has gold tone art deco push clasp hardware. The purse was made in Italy. It is impossible to be
1970s Roberta di Camerino Velvet Black Red Gold Top Handle Purse
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Houston, TX
has gold tone art deco push clasp hardware. The purse was made in Italy. It is impossible to be
1970s Vintage White leather Gucci Wallet Horse Bit Clasp
By Gucci
Located in Portland, OR
This white leather gucci wallet has gold hardware and blue and red striped trim. The wallet measures 4 and 5/8 inches by 3 and 5/8 inches and has 2 sections and 4 inside flap pocket...
Gucci Chocolate Brown Leather Shoulder Bag Equestrian Boot Clasp, Circa: 1970's
By Gucci
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Gucci, circa: 1970's chocolate brown leather handbag with gold plated equestrian boots on the fold over adjustable shoulder strap,tan leather interior with one pocket and gold zippe...
Rodo Italy Vintage Reptile Embossed Black Leather Handbag w/ Rhinestone Clasp
By Rodo
Located in Portland, OR
reptile embossed black leather and it has a beautiful gold double circle clasp that is embellished with
1940s Rare Collapsible Koret Vintage handbag in Black Velvet w Unique Face Clasp
By Koret
Located in Portland, OR
This is a rare vintage handbag from Koret in a box style with a wonderful brass face clasp closure
Rare Chanel 2016 VIP Present . Pearl Bag with Strass Clasp
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Collectible and super hard to find Chanel VIP PREsent. Shoulder bag in form of pearl with removable strap. Interior in velvet. VIP present so no hologram inside. With box (slightl...
1920s Whiting & Davis Floral Enamel Dresden Mesh Evening Bag with Deco Clasp
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
evening purse has a diamond art deco clasp with pressed out details. The mesh body of the purse features a
1940s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Evening Bag with Rhinestone Clasp
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
evening bags. The style was of finely crafted mesh featuring rhinestone clasps. This piece has those
1980's Leiber Black Satin Evening Bag with Lions Head Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber evening bag with a figural clasp of a lions head mounted on a plaque surrounded by
Vintage Judith Leiber White Lizard Convertible Clutch With Bejeweled Shell Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Judith Leiber White Lizard Convertible Clutch With Bejeweled Shell Clasp is highly desired
Hermes "Tosca" Pink Epsom Leather 'H' Clasp Mini "Constance" Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
"Constance" bag features a flap front with a palladium 'H' clasp, tonal stitching, and a cross-body shoulder
Chanel Spring 2017 Mini Boy Bag in White Leather Rainbow Clasp
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
For sale new Chanel Boy Bag in White lambskin leather with silver hardware. new never used (just some small signs of use in the leather form sotirng) Sold at this price cause is ma...
Vintage Judith Leiber Evening bag No 81862 with Large Citrine Crystal Clasp
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
top Large Citrine Crystal Clasp. Enamel and clear crystal sides. Gold tone chain . Silk Lining
Hermes Midnight Navy Blue Box Trim 31 Vintage 1973 Leather Handbag Lobster Clasp
By Hermès
Located in Portland, OR
lobster claw clasp and tonal suede interior. The leather is called box calf, named after Joseph Box, a
Pristine Vintage Hermes Gold Epsom 'Sac Besace' with Rare Horse Head Gold Clasp
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
Gold 'Horse Head' button clasp.
Vintage Rodo Bag Gold Hard Case Oval Clutch w Shoulder Strap & Rhinestone Clasp
By Rodo
Located in Portland, OR
in Italy. This etched matte gold case has a polished gold clasp that is encrusted with rhinestones
Hermes 'Sac Lydia' A Classic, Vintage Envelope Bag with the Gold 'H' Clasp
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
Just the most timeless, elegant Hermes bag. In pristine condition the bag is finished in beige 'Toile' with Navy calf-leather trim with the interior finished in Navy calf leather, wi...
Colorful Mid-Century Modern Plaid Clutch Spring!
Located in Lambertville, NJ
it closes securely with its snap clasp. The purse retains it's original mirror. Perfect to wear
A LUX-DELUXE Bulgari Large Tote bag with Palladium Hardware
By Bulgari
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
a magnetic clasp. Inside the purse section is a large compartment with a further zipped pocket. As
1960's Lucille de Paris Framed Alligator Handbag
By Lucille de Paris
Located in Houston, TX
has a notched clasp snap closure, and the interior of the purse features a large change purse pocket
1970s Roberta di Camerino Blue Green Yellow Velvet Doctor Bag
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Houston, TX
stripes. The purse has gold tone art deco push clasp hardware with a key that opens the clasp lock. The
1970s Roberta di Camerino Red Green Navy Black Stripe Devore Velvet Handbag
By Roberta Di Camerino, Giuliana Camerino
Located in Houston, TX
interior with a zippered pocket. The purse has gold tone push clasp hardware. Made in Italy. Giuliana
20th Century Gold Mesh Souvenir Hand Bag "Grand Canyon" Charm Bracelet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
is intended to hold coins and or to be used as a coin purse. The clasp is a fold over box style. The
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.