1990s Bally Black Quilted Convertible Bag
By Bally
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage Bally 2-way bag made of black quilted leather. The bag can be worn as a top handle or as
1990s Bally Black Quilted Convertible Bag
By Bally
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage Bally 2-way bag made of black quilted leather. The bag can be worn as a top handle or as
Bally Quilted Chain Tote 870114 Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Bally
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.14 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 8 cm(approx) S...
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H 8.2 in W 6.3 in D 5.5 in
Vintage BALLY ivory white quilted lambskin mini hobo, bucket shoulder bag.
By Bally
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage BALLY ivory white quilted lambskin mini hobo, bucket shoulder bag with golden B
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H 5.1 in W 2.6 in L 18.7 in
Bally Quilted Classic Double Flap 865733 Black Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Bally
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Size (approx) Length 22 cm / 8.7 inches Height 13 cm / 5.1 inches Depth 6.5 cm / 2.6 inches Shoulder Strap Drop(Hand Drop) 56 cm / 22 inches LIKE NEW CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or SA ) The ...
Vintage Bally bronze brown quilted leather shoulder tote bag with chain straps.
By Bally
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bally bronze brown quilted leather tote bag with chain straps and a matching tassel
Vintage BALLY orange quilted lamb golden chain shoulder purse with fringes.
By Bally
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
motif and matching fringes. Must have. This is a vintage Bally genuine lambskin quilted shoulder bag
Vintage Bally Shoulder Bag in Black Quilted Leather
By Bally
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage Bally bag made of black quilted leather with gold toned hardware. The bag features a
Bally Vintage Quilted Black Leather Shoulder Gold Chain Bag
By Bally
Located in Nice, FR
BALLY vintage quilted black leather shoulder bag featuring logo chain strap. Gold tone hardware
Bally Cream Quilted Leather Fringe Shoulder Bag
By Bally
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elegance meets luxury in this bag from the House of Bally. It is created using cream quilted
Bally Cream Quilted Leather Fringe Shoulder Bag
By Bally
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elegance meets luxury in this bag from the House of Bally. It is created using cream quilted
Bally Vintage Black Quilted Top Handle Bag
By Bally
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bally Vintage black top handle bag was created with premium supple leather in a quilted pattern
Rare Vintage Bally Gold Leather Quilted "Kelly Bag"
By Bally
Located in New York, NY
SALE Originally $550 This vintage Bally bag was inspired by the Hermes Kelly bag and is just as
Vintage BALLY genuine black suede quilted shoulder camera bag with fringe.
By Bally
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage BALLY genuine black suede leather quilted shoulder camera bag with fringe and gold
Vintage Bally classic black quilted leather shoulder bag with golden chain strap
By Bally
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bally classic black quilted leather shoulder bag with golden skinny chain combined
Vintage Bally classic black quilted leather large shopper tote bag with logo.
By Bally
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Bally classic black quilted leather large shopper tote bag with golden hoop chains
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H 4.5 in W 2 in L 7.75 in
Bally Quilted Waist Pouch Fanny Pack 230672 Silver Leather Cross Body Bag
By Bally
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.75" Width: 2" Height: 4.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Belt length: 28.5"- 34.5" Signs of Wear: Exterior: light rubs, light sc...
Rare Vintage Bally Gold Leather Quilted "Kelly Bag"
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Bally bag was inspired by the Hermes Kelly Bag and is just as chic! The gold quilted
A Rare 'Bally of Switzerland' White Quilted Shoulder or Crossbody Flap Bag
By Bally
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A very smart Bally of Switzerland, Shoulder Bag, with a double goldlink & leather shoulder strap
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
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