New Doraemon x Gucci Lim. Ed. Clutch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A new Doraemon x Gucci Clutch. Limited edition rare to find. Collector piece.
New Doraemon x Gucci Lim. Ed. Clutch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A new Doraemon x Gucci Clutch. Limited edition rare to find. Collector piece.
Vintage Rodo Silver Wicker Metal Clutch / Cocktail Bag
By Rodo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more vintage exlusive items, view our frontstore Details: Period 1970'S/1980's This rare vintage clutch is made from wicker silver-plated hardware.
Chanel Kelly Black Caviar Leather Wood Top Handle Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag 2003 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior lining...
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Italy Opulent Gilt Metal Minaudiere Clutch c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Italy Opulent rare gilt metal minaudiere' clutch purse c 1970s The elegant rectangular clutch is embellished with a criss cross basket weave pattern on the exterior Designed...
Vintage Bottega Veneta Black Leather Red Plexiglass Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-Rare 1990s Bottega Veneta clutch crafted from the house’s signature Intrecciato woven lambskin in classic black — soft, tactile, and beautifully constructed -Framed in sculptural r...
A LA REINE DES FÉES Black Satin Clutch with Rhinestone Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Provenance actress Evans Evans Frankenheimer, widow of noted American film director, John Frankenheimer. Very Rare and Stylish evening clutch. Measurements: Length: 6" / 15cm He...
$810Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage Lucite Evening Clutch Flyover New York Circa 1950 Porcelain & Agate
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lucite Evening Clutch Flyover New York Circa 1950 Agate, Porcelain & Zircon Rare lucite evening clutch flyover new york with crystals grace kelly style Embellished with crys...
Agate, Crystal, Zircon
Art Deco Tortoiseshell Clutch Minaudière w Suede Carrying Sleeve – Saigon, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
NOTE: THIS ITEM CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED TO ARIZONA ADDRESSES As ingenious as it is rare and beautiful, this tortoiseshell clutch includes an open suede carrying sleeve that allows it to...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2009 Black Crinkled Patent Leather Large Trash Bag Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2009 Black Crinkled Patent Leather Large Trash Bag Clutch RARE Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: F/W 2009 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Overs...
1960s Bakelite, Leather and Brass Italian Evening Bag by Ipes
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Finished with a discrete crescent-shaped brass accent near the closure, this rare vintage clutch brings a timeless, high-fashion aesthetic to any evening ensemble or luxury vintage c...
Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect alternative to a clutch! This rare gem features two gold metal chains, and can be adjusted to wear long or short.
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.