Judith Leiber Couture Silver Rhinestone Polar Bear Chain Strap Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
Judith Leiber Couture silver polar bear clutch adorned with rhinestone crystals. Features a push
Judith Leiber Couture Silver Rhinestone Polar Bear Chain Strap Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
Judith Leiber Couture silver polar bear clutch adorned with rhinestone crystals. Features a push
1960s Martin Van Schaak Gold Phoenix Evening Bag with Rhinestone Detail
By Martin van Schaak
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant gold lame snakeskin evening bag by Martin Van Schaak! The handbag has a structured
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
1980s Leiber Black Satin Evening Bag with Rhinestone, Onyx and Garnet Frame
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Judith Leiber black satin evening bag from 1986 with frame embellished in clear rhinestones
Judith Leiber Wedding $4695 White Gold Tone Faux Pearl Rhinestone Bear Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
bear. White faux pearls and clear rhinestones with gold-tone metallic accents. This small clutch bag is
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
1950s Pearlized Ivory Marbleized White Oval Lucite Handbag w Rhinestone Accents
Located in Portland, OR
This is a 1950's marbleized lucite vintage handbag with beautiful rhinestone accents. This ivory
Judith Leiber Heart 'n Soul Sequin Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Baarn, NL
Sweet! Fantastic Judith Leiber New York clutch in a heart-shape, fully covered with red rhinestones
Renaud Pellegrino purple and green jewel evening bag
By Renaud Pellegrino
Located in Paris, FR
paved with multi color faceted rhinestones. The bag closes with two side zips. Green satin lining with
Fabulous 1960s Enid Collins of Texas STAR DUST Black Wooden Box Bag Purse
By Enid Collins
Located in Palm Springs, CA
rhinestones. This bag has a black acetate swiveling handle, exactly like the hard body plastic purses of a few
Morris Moskowitz Starlight Satin Clutch
By Morris Moskowitz
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Lovely navy satin bag with rhinestone details by Morris Moskowitz. Tagged MM. Excellent and clean
1960s Saks Fifth Ave. Mocha Crocodile Handbag
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1960s mocha colored alligator/crocodile bag with rhinestone clasp retailed by Saks Fifth
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.