Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag
By Rialto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag. This Rialto NY 1950's Grey Handbag is a stunning piece to
Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag
By Rialto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag. This Rialto NY 1950's Grey Handbag is a stunning piece to
Original Rialto Black Lucite Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Signed Original Rialto lucite purse in black with clear reverse carved lid.
Original Rialto N.Y. Nude Lucite Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Signed Original Rialto N.Y. nude opalescent lucite purse by with amber colored rhinestone insert by
Rialto NY 1950's Grey Lucite Hexagon Top Handle Handbag
By Rialto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rialto NY 1950's Grey Lucite Hexagon Top Handle Handbag. The handle has a rhinestone detail around
Rialto New York Lucite Handbag Unique Top Handle Bag 1950s
By Rialto
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This unique bag was made in the 1950s by Rialto New York. Preowned/vintage with signs of wear/use
1950's Rialto NY Vintage Black Handbag w/ Cut Velvet Design & Lucite Handle
By Rialto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950's Rialto Vintage Black Handbag w/ Cut Velvet Design & Black Lucite Handle. This bag is in very
Grey Marbled Lucite Rialto 1950s Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rialto Lucite handbag. This is a fabulous marbled dark grey purse The latch on the front snaps shut
1950's Double Carved Vintage Lucite Handbag by Rialto
Located in Chicago, IL
This is handbag is a great example from Rialto of New York. Not only does it have a decorative hand
Vintage Bon Gout Black Crocodile Bag
By Bon Gout
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crocodile bag by Bon Gout . This super shiny crocodile bag is large enough for todays essentials, measuring Width 13'', height 7 1/2 '', and depth 3''. The bag has a ...
$475Sale Price|29% Off
H 7.5 in D 4 in L 11.5 in
1950s Princess Charming by Atlas Vinyl Wicker Horse Themed Handbag
By Atlas
Located in University City, MO
1950s Princess Charming by Atlas vinyl wicker horse themed handbag The charming retro handbag is designed with a cloth & burlap panel on the front exterior encased in vinyl The clo...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent lucite evening bag, 2003
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare clear lucite evening bag with rhinestones lined in black satin with black velvet strap designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent dating to Fall 2003. Bag measures just ov...
Chic 1950s Pale Blue Couture French Lace Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 50s Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 50s demi couture pale blue French Lace wrap blouse top! Features a chiffon backing, with taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the wai...
1960s Beaded Brown Silk Evening Bag
Located in Paris, FR
Brown silk satin evening small beaded bag featuring a gold tone hardware, a gold tone chain, a top opening, a yellow silk satin lining, a small inside pocket. In good vintage condit...
$795Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Medium
Extremely Rare 1950s Ceil Chapman Black Velvet Milium Cloak Jacket
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s Ceil Chapman black velvet cloak! Lined with impossible to find milium fabric, which keeps the body extremely warm in even the coldest of climates! Intricate silk cor...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1991 Black Faux Fur Trim Size 40 / 6 Vintage 90 Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible THIERRY MUGLER Fall 1991 black faux fur trimmed skirt suit ! Classic Mugler fit with. Tailored blazer with a flattering wasp waist. Soft black faux fur trims the...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
1940's JACQUES FATH navy blue satin coat dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare navy satin coat dress designed by Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert dating to the 1940's. Best fits a size 4. Approximate measurements: shoulders 15", bust 34.5", waist 26", ...
2000s Burberry Clear Perspex Floral Red White Nova Check Shoulder Bag
By Burberry
Located in London, GB
Very rare Burberry Clear Perspex bag with white patent leather trim, red an white floral inner fabric bag that is reversible one side floral the other check this is also removable wi...
Paco Rabanne 1960s Chain Link Silver and Gold Metal Evening Bag Handbag Purse
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1960s Paco Rabanne gold and silver metal chain link evening bag ! A true statement piece that successfully completes any outfit. In great condition Made in Italy Mea...
$1,440Sale Price|40% Off
Chanel green suede handle handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel green suede handle handbag. - Three compartments. - Zip closure. - Two interior zip pockets. - Length: 29cm. Height: 20cm. Width: 9cm. Round Handle Drop...
$600
Size: none; 21.5" or small-medium
Schiaparelli Nude Neutrals Tri-Color Velvet and Silk Jersey Cloche Hat–S-M, 1965
By Schiaparelli
Located in Tucson, AZ
This dramatic cloche combines a modern, neutral colorway with artisanal details like carved buttons and silk jersey pleating to create a hat pairable with anything from a cocktail dr...
Christian Dior Black Crocodile 'Doctor' Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Black crocodile 'doctor' bag with a golden metal fastener on a rigid frame, a handle, and a removable crossbody strap. Additional information: Condition: Ve...
Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Rare Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch from the 1950's. Highly unusual, completely hand made and beaded with ruby plastic beads on body and glass one on clasp. Unsigned. It...
Mary Frances 2000s Lipstick East West OR North South Vintage Crossbody Clutch
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and super versatile early 2000s Y2K Mary Frances beaded lipstick novelty bag ! This practical bag can be worn three ways with the adjustable removable strap: East/West, North/So...
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.