Koret Red & White Lucite Handbag
By Koret
Located in New Hope, PA
A striking red and white Lucite bag from the 1970's is trimmed with gold toned hardware. The bag has a beige man made lining with one slip pocket. It is in excellent condition.
Koret Red & White Lucite Handbag
By Koret
Located in New Hope, PA
A striking red and white Lucite bag from the 1970's is trimmed with gold toned hardware. The bag has a beige man made lining with one slip pocket. It is in excellent condition.
Vintage Bottega Veneta Red Karung Lucite Frame Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bottega Veneta is at the pinnacle of fine leather goods and luxury accessories. Through the masterful usage of exotic leathers with clean, artisanal techniques, Bottega Veneta offers...
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Size: L 11.1 X H 8.9 X D 11.1 Cm
Chanel Minaudière Limited Edition Red Lucite Vanity Case With Mirror
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
This stunning vanity case takes inspiration for Chanel’s classic leather vanity cases. Skilfully designed in a rich red lucite, complemented by light gold-tone hardware, this limited...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snake Skin Lucite Top Handle Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare deep red lizard skin Gucci bag, designed by Tom Ford. This beautiful bag is constructed primarily of red dyed Karung snake skin and is made complete with gold-color...
Lipstick Red Lucite Box Handbag, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 1980's lipstick red lucite handbag in a fun little box shape with a flip lock closure. It sports a gold chain drop-in shoulder strap handle and features a red faille fabric lined ...
Iconic 1960's Lucite Handle Red Purse
Located in New York, NY
Red day bag with lucite handle and chrome frame from the 1960's. Side gussets are black fabric. Handle measures 14" x 1/2". Linig is black fabric with one slip compartment.
Rare Lucite Purse with Red handle and Clasp
By Evans Case Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This is an rare handbag from Evans. Most Evans bags were made of leather and incorporated beautiful fittings.
This purse has a great interior, with matching accesso...
CHANEL Red Lucite Gold Hardware Heart Clutch Evening Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Condition From 2002 Collection Lucite Tonal Leather Lining Measures 6.25" W X 6" H X 1" D Handle Drop 6.5" Includes Authenticity Card, Dust Bag, Box 100% Authenticity Guara...
Rare Chanel Cherry Red Lucite Heart Minaudiere Handbag
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel collectable red lucite or plastic minaudiere with optional leather chain strap. Leather lined. These are impossible to find. Excellent condition.
21st Century Lucite & Gold Minaudiere Clutch Hand Bag By, Juicy Couture
By Juicy Couture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
21st Century New Lucite & Gold Minaudiere Clutch Or Shoulder Bag By, Juicy Couture. Features a fuchsia to orange color with cut and faceted jewel shape. Gold bar snap closure with en...
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.
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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.”
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