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
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
Walborg Black Puddle Beaded Vintage Purse Handbag
By Walborg
Located in New York, NY
Walborg Black Puddle Purse Handbag vintage Very good condition especially considering the age of
Vintage 1960's Pastel Floral Beaded Purse 1960's Beaded Wallet coin purse
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of cream rayon and embellished with iridescent white rocaille beads
BERGDORF Vintage Made in Belgium Hand Beaded Purse With Rhinestone Closure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This purse hand beaded purse was manufactured in Belgium for Bergdorf. Features a stunning and
Vintage 1940's Embroidered Bow Wristlet Handbag Beaded Floral Purse
Located in Nashville, TN
, embroidery, metal beads, plastic beads Label: Marketa, Riode Janeiro Condition: In beautiful vintage
$800Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Gold Entirely Glass Beaded Evening Bag Purse
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Entirely covered in yellow gold glass beads Top handle NWT's Pristine
Vintage 1920's Beaded Evening Bag 1920's Flapper Purse Blue and Red Beaded Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful 1920's beaded bag, showcases the most intricate and beautiful beadwork. Rendered in
1960s Italian Black + Gold Beaded Vintage 60s Evening Bag Handbag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
vintage Roberto Cavalli nude beaded gown in the video is also available in my 1stdibs Shop. In great
1950s Large Gold Beaded Silk Hong Kong Made Vintage 50s Evening Clutch Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s golden fully beaded evening clutch ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads
Vintage 1940's Purse Embroidered Floral Beaded Wristlet Evening Bag Pearl Pastel
Located in Nashville, TN
, pink, blue, lilac, yellow and apricot with pearlescent beads and gold toned metal bead accents, this
1970s Walborg Black Crochet Knit Beaded Vintage 70s Shoulder Bag Handbag Purse
By Walborg Italy, Walborg
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage WALBORG black crochet knit beaded shoulder bag! Features a multi-strand shoulder
Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch
$562Sale Price|25% Off
New 1960s Belgium Made Hand Beaded Gold + Bronze Silk Vintage 60s Hand Bag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful never worn 1960s Belgium made hand beaded silk evening hand bag / purse. Thousands of
Vintage 1950's French Floral Beaded Clutch Bag 1950's Beaded floral handbag
Located in Nashville, TN
A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded clutch bag, rendered in the smallest
Vintage 1940's black beaded clutch bag original 1940's black wooden beaded bag
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful 1940’s clutch bag, made up of knotted and woven wooden beads, painted in a deep
$487Sale Price|25% Off
1950s White Pearl Bead Encrusted Vintage Bridal Wedding Vintage 50s Clutch Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury 1950s pearl encrusted clutch ! Features hundreds of hand-sewn pearls and beads
Vintage Beaded Multi Colour Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage beaded evening , in multicolours with a scallop edge. The bag has a top zip opening
Vintage Bottega Veneta Green Beaded Mini Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite vintage Bottega Veneta handbag is a rare collector’s piece. The intricate beaded
Vintage Bottega Veneta Sculptural Beaded Organza Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beaded handbags were all the rage for much of the 19th century. Called reticules, these small bags
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads Shoulder Bag Discover the Fendi Baguette Vintage
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac
Vintage Bottega Veneta Colorful Beads Sculptural Organza Minaudieré Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beaded handbags were all the rage for much of the 19th century. Called reticules, these small bags
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Embroidered Evening Beaded Bag Bridal Wedding
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Yellow gold hardware and ornate chain Beige tones Embroidered bag with
PRADA Vintage brown satin leather beads embroidered top handle bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Vintage brown satin leather beads embroidered top handle bag Reference: TGAS/F00413 Brand
Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous and rare Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Evening Bag. A landscape cylinder inspired design is
NWT's RANDOLPH DUKE Y2K Vintage Pink + Orange Beaded Evening Bag
By Randolph Duke
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Randolph Duke The Look Vintage 2000's Light baby pink scalloped beads draped over orange sequins
Unusual Pearl Beaded Bag
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Faux Pearl Beaded Bag from the 1960's with vintage enameled Indian lion head finials. Pouch
$4,875Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage But New Beaded Fendi Baguette Bag W Patent Leather & Swarovski Crystals
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Limited Edition Fendi Beaded Baguette Rare Unworn Vintage Find! Black & Orange Beading Throughout
Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68453 This Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW is a rare find
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads and Cloth Knit Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Vintage Black Glitter Beads and Cloth Knit Shoulder Bag Discover the Fendi
Chanel Vintage Gold and Faux Pearls Beads Tassel Necklace or Belt
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
This Chanel vintage tassel necklace or belt is a truly elegant piece that carries the brand's
Chanel Coral Red Suede Flap Envelop Bag Vintage Square Quilted Beads Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: GOOD Very good condition with moderate signs of wear throughout. Some rubbings around the corners and edges of the flap. Light discoloration throughout. Light stains. D...
1990s Giorgio Armani Agate Beaded Mosaic Evening Bag Vintage Italian Couture
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Boca Raton, FL
connoisseur. – Authentic vintage Giorgio Armani, likely from the 1990s – Hand-beaded exterior using polished
S/S 2000 Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci Beaded Evening Clutch Bag NWT
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
S/s 2000 Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci Beaded Evening Clutch Bag Measurements: 9″ x 6″ Excellent
Judith Leiber Vintage Tan Silk Wood Bead Sequin Two Tier Minaudiere Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Vintage Tan Silk Wood Bead Sequin Two Tier Minaudiere Bag in good condition. Tan silk
Vanda Smith Bag - Vintage Lace & Suede - Hand Beaded - Gunmetal Chain Tassels
Located in KENT, GB
Product details: Vanda Smith - 1930s Vintage Lace Bag - Intricate Hand Beading - Delicate Gunmetal
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag Year: 1989 {VINTAGE
Tan Lizard Embossed Suede & Bone Bead Style Handbag circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
beads that add a touch of elegance and vintage charm. The intricate beadwork creates a textured, tactile
Mary Frances Gold Bead Embellished Novelty Minaudiere
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
minaudiere style evening clutch! Black velvet hard casing is accompanied by a plethora of gold beaded
1970s Red Blue and White Faceted Beaded Italian Hand-Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vibrant 1970s Italian Faceted Beaded Handbag - Red, White & Blue Statement Piece Step back in
1940s High Quality Black Beads and Brass French Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, featuring an intricate scalloped pattern of shimmering black glass seed beads and elongated bugle beads. The
Blue & Green Blossom Silk Handbag With Cloisonné Beaded Handle circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your accessory collection with this stunning Blue & Green Blossom Silk Handbag with Beaded
Joseph Magnin Co. Silver-Tone Beaded Cylindrical Mini Evening Bag circa 1960s
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Joseph Magnin Co. Silver-Tone Beaded Cylindrical Mini Evening Bag from the circa
Unavailable|$350
Vintage 1920s Beaded Purse
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unique multicolored brightly striped design with multicolored fringe. Entire purse is beaded with
Unavailable|$1,500
Vintage Gucci grey beaded bag
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage grey beaded bag by Gucci. Made in Italy. Excellent condition.
Unavailable|$299
Vintage 1960s black sequin and bead bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 60s black sequin and beaded foldover clutch. Unworn, excellent condition. 8 x 8.5 inches
Unavailable|$495
Vintage Beaded Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
What a beauty! Whiting & Davis vintage beaded handbag in silver, gold, pink and green. Fringe
Unavailable|$495
Vintage Beaded Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Wow! This bag is absolutely breathtaking! This bag features silver beaded detail throughout and one
Unavailable|$675
Fendi Beaded Bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
A pretty and practical (will hold more then just a phone and a credit card) beaded evening bag by
Vintage Art Deco Egyptian Style Beaded Clutch Hand bag-Gold & Blue
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely beaded Art Deco Egyptian Style Clutch Handbag Long chain strap. Deep Gold & Blues. 9" x 6
Unavailable|$390
Vintage 1960s Hand Made Beaded Hand Bag
Located in New York, NY
closure. The beaded strap is 5.5” up from center. Inside the purse is one slide pocket. This purse is
Unavailable|$75
Vintage Japanese Floral White Beaded Envelope Clutch
Located in Pahrump, NV
This vintage white beaded envelope clutch has a very simple floral design. It is made in Japan and
Art Deco Vintage Ladies Evening Bag with White Beaded Patterns of Stylized Waves
Located in Pahrump, NV
This Vintage Art Deco women’s evening bag has stylized patterns of white beaded waves. It has a
Vintage 1991 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Andy Warhol Suede Beaded Metal Handle Bag
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1991 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Andy Warhol Collection Suede Beaded Metal Handle Bag
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Disc Beaded Fringe Wood Top Handle Hand Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Disc Beaded Fringe Wood Top Handle Hand Bag Measurements: Total
Gianni Versace Mini Shoulder Bag with Camellia Flower Glass Beads Details 2000s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Versace mini shoulder b ag with camelia flower and glass beads detail from y2k 2000s. Designed by
Sold|$184
Vintage Ivory and Brown Beaded Purse
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage beaded purse in ivory with rows of brown beads. The purse has a flap over front
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.