Saint Laurent Smooth Calfskin Small Solferino Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
The French fashion house was founded in 1961 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the world of women's fashion. In 1963, th...
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H 12.9 in W 3.14 in L 16.9 in
Louis Vuitton Epi Noir Solferino Gm 867425 Black Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 16.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 43 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.9 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 33 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.14 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 8 cm(approx) H...
Saint Laurent Solferino Bag Leather Small
By Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 15-18" Designer: Saint Laurent Model: Solferino Bag Leather Small Exterior Mate...
Saint Laurent Solferino Bag Leather Medium
By Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
Slight creasing on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6", Width 9", Depth 3", Strap Drop 14-17" Designer: Saint Laurent Model: Solferino Bag Lea...
Saint Laurent Solferino Bag Leather Small
By Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
Light scuffs and indentations underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 15-18" Designer: Saint Laur...
Saint Laurent Solferino Bag Leather Medium
By Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
Creasing on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6", Width 9", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 14-17" Designer: Saint Laurent Model: Solferino Bag Leather ...
Saint Laurent Solferino Bag Leather Medium
By Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 9", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 14-17" Designer: Saint Laurent Model: Solferino Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Ex...
Saint Laurent Solferino Bag Leather Small
By Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 14-17" Designer: Saint Laurent Model: Solferino Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
Saint Laurent Solferino Bag Leather Medium
By Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 9", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 14-17" Designer: Saint Laurent Model: Solferino Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Ex...
Saint Laurent Solferino Bag Leather Medium
By Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 9", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 14-17" Designer: Saint Laurent Model: Solferino Bag Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Ex...
Saint Laurent Solferino Bag Tweed with Leather Medium
By Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
Small marks and scuffs on leather trims, strap, underneath flap and in interior, light cracking on side opening wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: ...
Saint Laurent Solferino Bag Printed Calf Hair and Leather Small
By Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
Scuffs on leather trims and strap, creasing on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 14-17" Designer: Saint Laur...
Louis Vuitton Solferino 45 Black Epi Leather Shoulder Boston Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Solferino 45 shoulder bag in epi leather. Main access is secured with double zipper.
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H 11.8 in W 8.3 in L 19.7 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Solferino 45 Black Epi Leather Shoulder Boston Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Authentic Vintage discontinued Louis Vuitton Solferino 45 shoulder bag in epi leather. Main access is secured with double zipper.
Louis Vuitton Solferino 45 Black Epi Leather Shoulder Boston Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Solferino 45 shoulder bag in epi leather. Main access is secured with double zipper.
Saint Laurent Patent Leather Monogram Kate Small Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
The French fashion house was founded in 1961 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the world of women's fashion. In 1963, th...
Saint Laurent Matelasse Calfskin Monogram Lou Camera Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
The French fashion house was founded in 1961 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the world of women's fashion. In 1963, th...
Saint Laurent, monogram sunset medium bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Saint Laurent, monogram sunset medium bag in black grained leather. The item is new with box, dustbag, receipt, booklet and authenticity card.
Saint Laurent Leather Cross-Body Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Saint Laurent Leather Cross-Body Bag Brown 'Universite' structured bag detailed with gold 'YSL logo to the front. Designed with flap, magnetic closure and adjustable, detachable le...
Saint Laurent Dark Grey Leather Cabas Chyc Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A timeless classic from Saint Laurent Paris, this Cabas Chyc tote bag is crafted from supple, premium grained calfskin leather in a versatile dark grey/charcoal hue.
Saint Laurent, Vicky medium leather shoulder bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Saint Laurent, Vicky medium leather shoulder bag in burgundy. Corners on the front both show some wear and inside flap has a few scratches, further in good condition. Comes with dust...
Saint Laurent Navy Grained Calfskin Medium Monogram Sunset Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Saint Laurent Navy Grained Calfskin Medium Monogram Sunset Bag SKU: 154182 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Item is in very good ...
Saint Laurent Grey Crinkled Calfskin Matelasse Large Niki Chain Satchel
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Saint Laurent Grey Crinkled Calfskin Matelasse Large Niki Chain Satchel SKU: 154910 MSRP: 3450.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comm...
$2,110
Size: One Size | One Size
Saint Laurent Matelasse Calfskin Monogram LouLou Chain Small Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
The French fashion house was founded in 1961 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the world of women's fashion. In 1963, th...
Saint Laurent Loulou Medium Suede Matelassé Chain Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Saint Laurent Gender: Ladies Measurements (W x H x D): 12.00" x 9.00" x 3.50" Weight: 990.00 grams Saint Laurent loulou medium suede matelassé. Engraved with "Paris". The...
Saint Laurent Matelasse Calfskin Monogram College Large Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
The French fashion house was founded in 1961 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the world of women's fashion. In 1963, th...
Saint Laurent, Medium Kate shoulder bag in black
By Saint Laurent
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Saint Laurent, Medium Kate shoulder bag in black grained leather. The item is in very good condition and comes with dustbag.
$1,460
H 5.5 in W 7.9 in D 2 in
Saint Laurent Small Kate Grain de Poudre Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag Black
By Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saint Laurent Small Kate Grain de Poudre Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag Black - Preowned The Saint Laurent Small Kate is a sophisticated structured bag crafted from black Grain de Pou...
Saint Laurent Matelasse Calfskin Monogram LouLou Toy Crossbody
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
The French fashion house was founded in 1961 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the world of women's fashion. In 1963, th...
$2,110
Size: One Size | One Size
Saint Laurent Mixed Matelasse Calfskin Monogram Soft Medium Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
The French fashion house was founded in 1961 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the world of women's fashion. In 1963, th...
Saint Laurent Lambskin Jamie 4.3 Pochon Large Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
The French fashion house was founded in 1961 by designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the world of women's fashion. In 1963, th...
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
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