Italian Novelty Black Calf Bag, Freon Firenze
Located in New York, NY
Super unusual and cool Italian novelty black calf leather structured bag by Freon Firenze. 2 sided "picnic basket" style mini bag with long strap and antique brass hardware.
Italian Novelty Black Calf Bag, Freon Firenze
Located in New York, NY
Super unusual and cool Italian novelty black calf leather structured bag by Freon Firenze. 2 sided "picnic basket" style mini bag with long strap and antique brass hardware.
Navy blue structured shoulder bag Karl Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue structured shoulder bag. Snap closure in the middle front under the top flap.
Stuart Weitzman Black Flap Structured Shoulder Bag circa 1990s
By Stuart Weitzman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Stuart Weitzman Black Flap Structured Shoulder Bag from the circa 1990s exudes timeless elegance and classic sophistication.
HERMES c.1995 Vtg Brown Leather Buckle Strap Structured Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
Bag has cylindrical shape, ovular opening at top; hard-shell exterior, very structured, able to stand on its own.
An Elegant 80s Blue Leather and Brass Structured Italian Shoulder bag by Esseppi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Discover the sophisticated allure of the 1980s with this elegant structured shoulder bag by Esseppi, a testament to exquisite Italian craftsmanship.
$4,500
Hermès bag 'Piano'
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) 'Piano' bag made of golden Courchevel leather and marled H canvas, with a gold-plated fastener on a flap, and a shoulder strap. A design circa 1950-1960. C...
$5,447
Hermès bag 'Pallonnier'
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) Black porosus-crocodile leather 'Pallonnier' bag. Piece from the 1960s-1970s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 14 cm - Width: 26 cm - De...
$1,657
Duc vintage bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DUC - Black leather vintage bag with golden metal. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 26 cm - Height: 17 cm - Depth: 4 cm - Handle: 55 cm SKU:S330
Vintage Asprey Shoulder Bag
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A vintage yet contemporary looking shoulder /duffle bag by Asprey. The bag is in a clear fabric with Asprey purple stripes. It has a drawstring top opening, side zip opening and a b...
Christian Dior bag
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Purple and red leather bag with a red trimmings handle. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 21 cm - Height: 23 cm - Depth: 2 cm - Handle: 122 cm
$6,868
Chanel jersey bag 1982s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black lamb leather and quilted jersey bag with a silvery and golden metal cc fastener on a double flap. Adjustable chain handle interlaced with black leathe...
Fernande Desgranges crocodile bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FERNANDE DESGRANGES - (Made in France) Black crocodile bag with golden metal elements. Black leather interior. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 27 cm - Height: 19...
$3,433
CHANEL Maxi vintage bag
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
Maxi quilted shopping bag in CHANEL leather. Vintage but remains in good condition. Some exterior traces. Good condition inside. Pretty leather handles and chains. Dimensions 37x28x9x5
Fernande Desgranges leather bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FERNANDES DESGRANGES - (Made in France) Burgundy leather rigid bag with tweed-like fabric. Bag from the 1960s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 21 cm - Width: 29 ...
Jean-Louis Scherrer bag
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN-LOUIS SCHERRER - Red satin bag with golden lurex threads, decorated with black trimmings and three openwork golden metal buttons. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Le...
Christian Dior bag 'Doctor'
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Green leather 'Doctor' bag with a golden metal fastener on a rigid frame. Removable crossbody strap. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 27 c...
Hermes bag 'Florida' circa 1970
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - A Collection circa 1970, under the direction ofRobert Dumas. Black porosus crocodile Florida bag with golden metal elements. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Le...
Chanel pink bag 1989-1991
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in Italy) Quilted purple leather bag with pink panama straw. Red leather lining. Double golden metal chain handle interlaced with red leather, decorated with a red lea...
Celine Purple Suede Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine Purple suede leather shoulder bag featuring two front flaps with snap fastening, a front “Triomphe “gold tone logo, an adjustable leather shoulder strap 34.6in. (88 cm), insid...
Celine Green Leather Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine Green leather shoulder bag featuring a detachable shoulder handle (41.3in. (105cm)), an embossed leather “Triomphe” at front strap, a front snap fastening, gold-tone hardware,...
Lanvin Blue Canvas Bag
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - (Made in France) Bag in blue canvas and burgundy leather. Golden metal attributes. Additional information: Dimensions: Height : 19 cm, Width : 41 cm, Depth : 16 cm, Handle...
Celine Gold Leather Large Bolide Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine Gold leather large Bolide bag featuring a detachable leather shoulder strap 42.1 in. (107 cm), a top zip fastening, a large Bolide shape, red leather lining, an inside zipped ...
$16,342
Chanel Vanity bag 1986-1988
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black quilted lamb leather oval vanity bag. Golden cc fastening and interlaced rigid chain handle. Piece with a serial number. 1986/1988 Collection under th...
Ferragamo Faux Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Ferragamo
Located in New York, NY
Ferragamo Faux Crocodile Shoulder Bag from the 1990's. Zipper top entry. Embossed croc patterned leather with zip entry. Logo embossed gold metal plated hardware. One interior zip po...
$1,023Sale Price|20% Off
Celine Black Box Leather Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine black box leather shoulder bag featuring aged gold tone hardware with front closure, an adjustable shoulder/crossbody strap, tonal leather lining with inner zipper and slip po...
Celine Horsebit Leather Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine brown leather "Horsebit” shoulder bag featuring a gold tone “Horsebit“ front decorative closure, an adjustable shoulder strap, an all-over canvas logo Horsebit pattern, inside...
Saks Fifth Avenue golden bag
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE - (Made in Italy) Golden metal bag with a Saks Fifth Avenue signature on the handle. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 13 cm - Width: 18 cm - Dep...
Gucci Vintage Shoulder Bag - '80s
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vintage 80s Gucci shoulder bag in brown leather with velvet patterned accent, featuring a unique closure and iconic red and green Gucci emblem for a touch of luxury. Inclusion: dust...
Celine Logo Black Cotton Camera Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine logo patch camera bag featuring a camera rectangle body, black cotton base & burgundy leather front logo patch and the adjustable shoulder strap, a top zip fastening, int...
Christian Dior Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior black leather shoulder bag featuring half-moon shape, gold tone hardware, a top zip fastening with a“CD “ and fancy balls at the zip puller, a front pocket, 112cm sho...
CHANEL black 1991 QUILTED GROSGRAIN MINI Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 1991 quilted grosgrain mini bag in black is a rare vintage piece that embodies timeless Chanel elegance.
Celine Navy Calf Leather Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine Navy box calfskin leather shoulder bag featuring gold-tone hardware with signature “C” on front clasp closure, adjustable shoulder strap (2.5cm X 76cm), rounded bottom, leathe...
Chantal Thomass "Box" Bag, 1986
By Chantal Thomass
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chantal Thomass - "Box" rectangular bag in midnight blue leather trimmed with black leather. 1986 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition. Lig...
Nina Ricci Pink Passementerie Bag
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Nina Ricci - Pink passementerie bag Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 19 cm, Width: 20 cm, Handle: 102 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: S118
Nina Ricci Black Evening Bag
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Nina Ricci - Evening bag in black passementerie. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 15 cm, Width: 18 cm, Handle: 110 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: S...
Nina Ricci Black Passementerie Bag
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Nina Ricci -Purse bag in black passementerie. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 21 cm, Width: 20 cm, Handle: 93 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: S121
Nina Ricci Black Passementerie Bag
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Nina Ricci - (Made in France) Black passementerie bag. Additional information: Dimensions: Height : 16 cm, Width : 18 cm, Handle : 110 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref ...
Celine Brown Calf Leather Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Celine Brown calf leather shoulder bag featuring calf leather crocodile effect, inside 3 compartments, a gold-tone logo stamp, a front round closure, an adjustable shoulder str...
Nina Ricci Blue Passementerie Bag
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Nina Ricci -Bag in blue passementerie. To note, discoloration (see photo). Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 17 m, Width: 19 cm, Handle: 105 cm Condition: Good condition ...
Nina Ricci Red Passementerie Bag
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Nina Ricci -(Made in France) Bag in red passementerie and golden metal clasp. Additional information: Dimensions: Height : 22 cm - Width : 15 cm - Handle : 107 cm Condition: Good...
Chanel Black Quilted Jersey Bag
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Black quilted jersey bag with gold metal attributes. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 18 cm, Length: 27 cm, Depth: 7 cm, Handle: 63 cm Condition: Good condit...
Celine Horsebit Box Black Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine "Horsebit" black box lamb leather shoulder bag featuring a short shoulder strap (21.25in. (54cm)), gold-tone hardware, inside compartments, an inside logo stamp. Circa:1 970...
Chanel basket bag Spring-Summer 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Rattan basket bag with a golden metal chain fishnet interlaced with black lamb leather. Double chain handle with a matching interlacing. Red canvas lining p...
Gucci Velveteen Monogram Bag, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The classic Gucci monogram bag! Black and brown monogram all over print on velveteen fabric. Black leather piping and interior. “GG” gold metallic clasp- push from the top and bottom...
Chanel Lizard Mini Flap Bag w Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Mini Flap Bag crafted from lizard leather, featuring a fine, naturally scaled texture with a structured finish.
1970s Navy Leather Long Shoulder Baguette Bag
By Jacques Esterel
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Esterel 1970s navy and cream long baguette bag featuring detachable shoulder strap with silver tone hooks,, many zipped pocket, a front silver tone front logo. In good vintag...
Bally Black Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag
By Bally
Located in Paris, FR
Black Bally leather bag featuring a gold tone detail on front gold tone detail on the suede flap, an adjustable shoulder strap, a magnetic closure, an internal zipped pocket. In goo...
1970s Blue Bakelite and Leather Italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The bag's body is crafted from a rich, deep navy-blue material with a high-gloss Bakelite, forming a structured, rectangular hard case silhouette.
Chanel Vintage Vertical Quilted Mademoiselle Small Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel Vertical Quilted Mademoiselle Flap Bag in cognac suede with gold-tone hardware and leather-woven chain strap.
RARE Hermes Brown Alligator Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Hermes Brown Alligator Vintage Constance Bag in very good condition. Dark cognac brown alligator leather exterior trimmed with matching alligator leather shoulder strap and gold...
Chanel Classic 1990s Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to protect the leather. Store the bag in its dust bag to protect it from dust and scratches.
Chanel 1995 “Barbie Pink” Maxi Patent Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Measurements: Width: 34 cm Height: approximately 22 cm Depth: approximately 10 cm Strap drop: approximately 34–36 cm Condition is very good vintage condition overall. The structure...
Celine Brown Triomphe Monogram Suede Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine Brown “Triomphe” suede leather shoulder bag featuring an all-over “Triomphe” motive, a top zip fastening, an oval shape, a brown adjustable leather shoulder strap (50 in. (127...
$3,447Sale Price|30% Off
Chanel brown velvet CC shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel brown velvet CC shoulder bag from year 1997 to 1999. This bag is the combination of luxury and casual with sumptuous velvet dual shoulder strap and leather lining. Excellent...
GFF Croc-embossed Shoulder Bag - '90s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This GFF Shoulder Bag is an impeccably crafted vintage piece. Expertly constructed in black croc-embossed leather, this bag features two handles and a top zipper that opens to the ma...
Vintage Black Hermes Balle de Golf Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Black Hermes Balle de Golf Bag. The Balle de Golf bag features a leather body, gold-tone hardware, a single flat shoulder strap, and a front flap closure. 9.25" L x 7.5" H x ...
1960s Black Leather and Bakelite Italian Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant piece combines classic materials with a sleek, minimalist design, making it a timeless accessory for any formal occasion. The bag features a distinctive hard-cased body ...
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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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.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.