1990s Donna Karan Black Patent Leather Urn Shaped Structured Bag
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the 1990s, this structured black patent leather Donna Karan bag is a chic and unique addition
1990s Donna Karan Black Patent Leather Urn Shaped Structured Bag
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the 1990s, this structured black patent leather Donna Karan bag is a chic and unique addition
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
Charles Jourdan Navy Blue Flap Front Suede & Leather Shoulder Bag 1990s
By Charles Jourdan, Charles Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Structured bag with a shaped front flap that has a gold metal bar/hidden magnetic snap closure. The bag front
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. Detachable
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
$712Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Vintage GUCCI Horsebit Cowhide Leather Structured Crossbody Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI structured crossbody bag is crafted of smooth cowhide leather in brown adorned
HERMES c.1995 Vtg Brown Leather Buckle Strap Structured Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
HERMES c.1995 Gold Brown Leather Buckle Strap Structured Bucket Shoulder Bag Brand / Manufacturer
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
$5,587
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
$6,436
Chanel bag 1991s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted black lamb leather bag with a golden metal chain handle
$7,044
Hermès bag 'Cordeliere'
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - Black Crocodylus Porosus exotic leather 'Cordeliere' bag with a gold-plated cordeliere
$1,700
Duc vintage bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DUC - Black leather vintage bag with golden metal. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length
Morabito black crocodile bag
By Morabito
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
MORABITO - Black porosus crocodile leather bag. Golden metal chain handle and clip fastener
Fernande Desgranges crocodile bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
FERNANDE DESGRANGES - (Made in France) Black crocodile bag with golden metal elements. Black
Hermès crocodile bag 'Cordeau'
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) Black crocodile Cordeau bag. Gold-plated fastener on a flap. Shoulder
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
$3,521
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
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
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
Hermès exotic leather bag
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) Black alligator box bag. Gold-plated metal « H » fastener on a flap
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
$16,761
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
$232Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Rodo Black Wicker Bag
Located in Port Hope, ON
shoulder bag in very good vintage condition. The outside in nice and glossy albeit with a few tiny spots
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
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
Celine Horsebit Leather Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine brown leather "Horsebit” shoulder bag featuring a gold tone “Horsebit“ front decorative
G.R Fischelis bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
NOT SIGNED - Brown leather and fur handbag and shoulder strap. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 22 cm - Length: 39 cm - Depth: 7 cm - Length handle 1: 28 cm - Len...
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
Gucci Vintage Shoulder Bag - '80s
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage 80s Gucci shoulder bag in brown leather with velvet patterned accent, featuring a unique
1970s Brown Leather Italian Clutch Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage 1970s Italian clutch bag is a masterful example of the era's commitment to high
$1,967
Moschino gift box bag
By Moschino
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
This Moschino handbag is a rare vintage piece, perfect for the holidays! Made in Italy, the black and red colors with a gorgeous ribbon detailing truly give it the look of a gift. A...
$534Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Brown Leather Hand Bag
Located in Paris, FR
1970s brown leather hand bag featuring an adjustable hand strap, a front gold tone claps opening
Celine Brown Triomphe Monogram Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine Brown “Triomphe”monogram shoulder bag featuring brown “Macadam” monogram canvas with brown
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
Celine White Leather Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine White leather shoulder bag featuring a rectangular shape, a snap opening, a detachable
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
Celine Brown “Macadam” Monogram Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine Brown “Macadam” monogram shoulder bag featuring brown “Macadam” monogram canvas with brown
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
Chanel basket bag Spring-Summer 1994
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Rattan basket bag with a golden metal chain fishnet interlaced with black
Classic Mark Cross Shoulder Bag
By Mark Cross
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mark Cross Shoulder Bag with great detailing. Tab closure with decorative incised gilt
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1970s Blue Bakelite and Leather Italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
shoulder bag or a chic, structured clutch, making it a timeless statement accessory.
Louis Vuitton Sac Bavolets Bag - '80s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton Sac Bavolet Bag features brown coated canvas with LV Monogram, brass hardware, dual
Chanel Classic 1990s Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
The Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and a symbol of the
$1,049Sale 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
1960s Black Leather and Bakelite Italian Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
accessory for any formal occasion. The bag features a distinctive hard-cased body made from glossy black
$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
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.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.