1940s Koret Black & Gold Striped Sequin Handbag w Spring-Hinge Closure
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Koret Black & Gold Striped Sequin Handbag w Spring-Hinge Closure: A charming bit of glitz for evening, this crepe handbag is entirely covered in sequin stripes. Lined in black ...
Vintage Fendi Baguette Bag in Pearl White Sequins with Black Pony Hair Trim
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
VINTAGE FENDI GLITTER BAGUETTE BAG IN PEARL WHITE SEQUINS WITH BLACK PONY HAIR TRIM Vintage 2000’s Fendi Baguette bag, fully hand-embroidered in iridescent opal-white sequins and b...
Chanel 24B White & Black Sequin Bow Mini Flap Silver Hardware Bag
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A chic Chanel classic flap mini handbag from Chanel's pre-collection for Fall-Winter 2024. The exterior of this mini flap is crafted in white sequins, featuring a bow created in blac...
Chanel 2009 Classic Flap Hidden Mesh Medium Black Sequins Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Flap Hidden Mesh Medium Black Sequins Shoulder Bag Year: 2009 {Vintage 15 Years} Embellished in overlapped hidden black sequins, this elegantly feminine bag in a cla...
F/W 1994 Dolce & Gabbana Brown Copper Sequin Chain Evening Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning honey-tone sequin Dolce & Gabbana bag from the Fall/Winter 1994 collection. This elegant clamshell bag showcases a delicate silver-tone chain handle and co...
1930s Art Deco French Embroidered Multi-Color Sequin Minaudiere w Brass Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Art Deco French Embroidered Multi-Color Sequin Minaudiere w Brass "String of Pearls" Decorative Motif: Silk satin lined in cream. A striking art deco swirl motif in exquisite ...
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR Lady D-joy Runway pink blue butterfly sequins crossbody bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR Lady D-joy Runway pink blue butterfly sequins crossbody bag Reference: AAWC/A00944 Brand: Dior Model: D-joy Collection: 2022 SS - Runway Material: Leather, Metal ...
Judith Leiber Vintage Tan Silk Wood Bead Sequin Two Tier Minaudiere Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Vintage Tan Silk Wood Bead Sequin Two Tier Minaudiere Bag in good condition.
Fendi By Marc Jacobs neon SEQUIN BAGUETTE BAG - RUNWAY PIECE neon yellow/lime
By Fendi
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Designer: Fendi Collection: Fendi by Marc Jacobs – 25th Anniversary Baguette Collection (Resort 2023 Runway) Model: Medium Baguette Shoulder Bag Color: Neon Yellow / Lime Green with ...
Chanel Single Flap Classic Small Black and White Sequin Ribbon w/Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel Small Classic Single Flap is rendered in a striking black and white sequin ribbon execution, bringing a high-contrast texture to one of the house’s most recognizable silh...
Dolce & Gabbana Black Foal Skin Sicily Bag with Sequins & Golden Metal Elements
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dolce & Gabbana - (Made in Italy) Black foal skin Sicily bag with sequins and golden metal elements. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 19 cm...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1991 Iridescent White 24K Gold Sequin Micro Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An ultra-rare and collectible treasure from Chanel’s iconic Spring/Summer 1991 collection. This exquisite micro mini flap bag is hand-embroidered with luminous white sequins, each ca...
La Regale Black Beaded Sequin Embroidery Crossbody 2way Evening Bag Clutch 1m77
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 27326005 Made In: China Measurements: Length: 8.5" Width: 2" Height: 5.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 21" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Accessor...
Evening bag in black and gold sequin with technical straps Sonia Rykiel FW 2009
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening bag in black and gold sequin with technical straps. The bag is made of 2 compartments, the gold one has a zip closure and the black compartment has a magnetic closure with a ...
Chanel 1990 Vintage Diamond Quilted Belt Waist Mini Classic Sequin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1990 Vintage Diamond Quilted Belt Waist Mini Sequin Classic Flap Bag Circa 1990 {Vintage 33 Years} Gold hardware Diamond quilted sequin Classic interlocking CC logo Fold ove...
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.