$225
H 5 in D 2.5 in L 5.25 in
St John Embossed Black Vinyl Diminutive Size Handbag- Shoulder Bag c 1990
Located in University City, MO
St John embossed vinyl diminutive size handbag - shoulder bag c 1990 The stylish compact size
St. John Black Satin Evening Handbag
By St. John
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
St. John black, satin evening handbag with rhinestone decoration on front and back. Height 5
St. John Red Satin Evening Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
St. John red, satin evening handbag with rhinestone decoration on front and back. Height 5", width
St John Red Sequined Satin Clutch W/ Crystal Buckle At Closure
By St. John
Located in Palm Beach, FL
St. John red sequined clutch contains a removable gold tone metal shoulder strap. The interior
St. John Vintage Black & White Monogram Signature Top Handle Tote
By St. John
Located in Palm Beach, FL
St John creates functional yet chic designs fit for the modern woman. This vintage monogram
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H 12 in W 15 in D 5.5 in
Savvy and Smart St. John Navy Two Strap Leather Tote W Gold Tone Hardware
By St. John
Located in Palm Beach, FL
! Crafted in navy, this year's "it" color, tote is finished with St. John emblem logo on the outside. Logo
St. John Lucite Logo Minaudiere
Located in Stamford, CT
from the house of st. john. this marvelous accoutrement debuts in 'new with tag' condition: ready for
Giorgio Sant'Angelo Cold Shoulder Dress 1970s
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in Water Mill, NY
A feminine flower pattern silk dress from Giorgio Sant'Angelo in blues, reds, greens and white. It has exposed shoulders with spaghetti straps, 2 cut outs along the sleeves and func...
1990s Gemma Kahng Vintage Black + White Wool Tuxedo Blazer Jacket
By GEMMA KAHNG
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage 1990s black and off-white wool blazer jacket by Gemma Kahng with unique flower buttons. Fully lined with front button and hook closure. Front patch pockets. Structur...
Ocimar Versolato haute couture light grey wool evening pant suit, fw 1998
By Ocimar Versolato
Located in London, GB
Presenting a rare and exceptional piece from Ocimar Versolato's Autumn-Winter 1998 haute couture collection, the evening wool pant suit, a true embodiment of the designer's visionary...
Louis Feraud Royal Blue Cashmere Fox Fur cape
By Louis Feraud
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore This cape with sleeves has 2 pockets, 3 closing buttons and a attached scarf with dyed soft fox fur. Its made of a blend wool ...
Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New
By Halston
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical purple sequin evening dress. Main fabric composition: 100% nylon. Lining composition: 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Invisible zip on the right side + hook&eye. Wrap on t...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Full Skirt Size 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Whiting and Davis design is composed of a gold mesh. This item can be fashioned as a draped halter dress or skirt. Features a zipper closure with drawstring tassel detail. In ex...
Ivory rayon blouse with asymmetrical button placket SEE by CHLOÉ
By See By Chloe
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory rayon blouse with asymmetrical button placket. Button and buttonhole closure on the left side. Bow on the side on the waist. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
1990s Vintage Moschino Cheap & chic red blazer jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
1990s Vintage Moschino Cheap & chic red blazer jacket, in a bright red with black velvet buttons collar and pockets. Condition : Excellent Vintage Condition - Fully lined - Made i...
Alexander McQueen New Dress with Front Slits AW 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red fine wool dress from Alexander McQueen. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a bateau neckline, and 2 slits along each front leg. The back has a zipper closing and it is...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Givenchy Spaghetti Strap Blue Sequins Cocktail Dress, 1960s
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Vintage Givenchy late 60s cobalt blue,green and purple spaghetti strap cocktail dress completely covered in hand stitched sequins. Very flattering fit with nipped waist and...
Nolan Miller Attributed Custom Evening Gown Ensemble with White Fox Wrap Size S
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nolan Miller attributed gown with wrap ensemble is composed of a slate blue silk and gold lame. The gown is in excellent condition and features a center back zipper. The large w...
Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Claude Montana Black Silk Cut Out Gown, 1990s
By Claude Montana Paris, Claude Montana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Claude montana black silk and jersey cut out gown. Small - Medium Bust 36 inches
Courreges Beige Leather Logo Shoulder Bag
By André Courrèges
Located in New York, NY
Charming Courreges logo shoulder bag in beige leather circa 1970's. One outer pocket and one interior pocket. Practical size with faille lining great condition. 7.5" x 5." x 2". Sho...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Black Lace Corset & Chiffon Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Late 1980's Saint Laurent Rive Gauche corset and skirt ensemble. Corset a has black lace overlay on top of a flesh colored lining. Corset lacing at the front is adjustable to your bo...
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.