THE ROW natural leather LARGE TR1 Shoulder Bag Light Cuir
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic The Row Large TR1 shoulder bag in Light Cuir (sand) smooth calfskin.
THE ROW natural leather LARGE TR1 Shoulder Bag Light Cuir
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic The Row Large TR1 shoulder bag in Light Cuir (sand) smooth calfskin.
THE ROW Cuir brown Polished Saddle leather SOFT MARGAUX 10 Tote Bag
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic The Row Soft Margaux 10 bag in cuir brown polished saddle calfskin leather (100%), offering the label's signature approach to understated luxury in a compact, consider...
THE ROW Cypress green leather EW MARGAUX Tote Bag
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic The Row EW Margaux shopper in Cyprus leather, showcasing the brand’s signature understated elegance and refined craftsmanship. The structured silhouette is accented wi...
THE ROW black grained leather SOFT MARGAUX 15 Tote Bag
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic The Row Soft Margaux 15 tote bag in matte black grained leather is a refined balance of structure and softness. Featuring adjustable belts on the gussets, it allo...
$1,951Sale Price|35% Off
Celine Medoim Soft 16 Bag Caramel Natural Tan Smooth Calfskin Leather
By Celine
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Celine Medoim Soft 16 Bag Caramel Natural Tan Smooth Calfskin Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag. This Celine 16 Bag is elegantly designed, showcasing a unique...
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 ...
Hermes Marwari Clemence Leather Hobo Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Hermes Marwari Clemence Leather Hobo Bag Hobo-style shoulder bag inspired by the Marwari horse breed, crafted from the signature Hermes' Clemence leather in Parchemin wit...
THE ROW black leather SOFT MARGAUX 10 Tote Bag
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic The Row Soft Margaux 10 tote in black matte grained calfskin leather embodies understated luxury. Designed with two tubular top handles, belted gussets, and a det...
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 ...
The Row Ivory Leather Sofia Shiny Bag
By The Row
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and rare The Row bag Sofia Shiny kid Leather Ivory color Crossbody Metal closure Two internal pockets Cm 19 x 10 x 6 (7.48 3.93 x 2.36 inches) As new conditions, with tag...
Celine 16 Bag Small Caramel Natural Tan Smooth Calfskin Leather
By Celine
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Celine 16 Bag Small Caramel Natural Tan Smooth Calfskin Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This Celine 16 Bag is elegantly designed, showcasi...
THE ROW 2024 Margaux Shoulder 12 ecru grained calfskin leather tote bag
By The Row
Located in Hong Kong, NT
THE ROW 2024 Margaux Shoulder 12 ecru grained calfskin leather tote bag Reference: SNKO/A00826 Brand: The Row Designer: Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen Model: Margaux Shoulder 12 Collec...
The Row Bourse Bag Taupe Nappa Leather XL Bubble Clutch / Shoulder Bag Authentic
By The Row
Located in San Diego, CA
THE ROW Bourse Shoulder Bag Embrace the epitome of quiet luxury with this stunning, authentic Bourse Bag from The Row. Known for its minimalist aesthetic and exquisite Italian craft...
Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Picotin Lock 18 Tote Bag, 2021
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Picotin Lock 18 Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1375 Brand: Hermès Model: Picotin Lock 18 Type: Tote Serial Number: Z Age: 2021 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust B...
Authentic The Row Sideby Crossbody Bag - Black Pebbled Leather - Shoulder Bag
By The Row
Located in San Diego, CA
Authentic The Row Sideby Crossbody Bag - Black Pebbled Leather Elevate your accessory collection with this authentic The Row Sideby crossbody bag, a masterpiece of understated luxur...
Celine Soft 16 Bag Large Caramel Natural Tan Smooth Satin Calfskin Leather
By Celine
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Celine Soft 16 Bag Large Caramel Natural Tan Smooth Satin Calfskin Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This Celine 16 Bag is elegantly designe...
The Row Classic 5 Pebbled-leather Tote Satchel Bag Black Top Handle & Long Strap
By The Row
Located in San Diego, CA
The Row Classic 5 Pebbled-leather Tote Synonymous with modern sophistication and quiet luxury, this timeless piece is crafted from premium black pebbled calfskin leather that offers...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Limited Edition AD Era Bag Bamboo Chain Metallic
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Bag. This limited edition bag was designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as the Creative Director for Gucci. Featuring absolutely gorg...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
$231,635
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile leather is in excellent condition, metal front H has minor scuffs. Shoulder drop 8....
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Velvet GG Monogram Heels
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode store presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Velvet GG Monogram Heels These exquisite heels are what vintage shoe dreams are made of. This rare collectable style features the icon...
$745Sale Price|50% Off
Size: One Size
Paco Rabanne 1960s Chain Link Silver and Gold Metal Evening Bag Handbag Purse
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1960s Paco Rabanne gold and silver metal chain link evening bag ! A true statement piece that successfully completes any outfit. In great condition Made in Italy Mea...
Chanel 1990s Vintage Mint Green Chocolare Bar Quilted Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Step into the turn-of-the-millennium era of luxury with this exquisite vintage Chanel clutch. A quintessential piece from the iconic Chocolate Bar collection, this bag is a rare find...
$1,412
H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in L 15.75 in
Iconic Gucci Vintage Black Leather Horse Bit 1955 Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A timeless piece from Gucci’s storied archive, this 1970s black leather shoulder bag exudes understated elegance and vintage sophistication. Crafted in smooth, supple leather, the de...
$87,913
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fuchsia Evening Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2007
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A museum-grade Christian Dior evening coat, crafted from a cotton and silk blend in a rich fuchsia hue. The coat features dramatic, oversized raccoon fur trim on the sleeves and hem,...
An Elegant 1980s Leather Small Travel Bag By Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This iconic Gucci travel bag is a timeless masterpiece that blends luxury with functionality, perfect for discerning travelers. Crafted from Gucci’s signature black canvas featuring ...
$270Sale Price|25% Off
H 7 in W 2.5 in L 9.75 in
1970s Vintage GUCCI Micro GG Jacquard Leather Shoulder Bag Navy
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Vintage GUCCI shoulder bag is crafted of micro GG jacquard in navy trimmed with smooth navy calfskin leather featuring gold and silver toned hardware. Front buckle closure opens...
Brown top handle bag in interlaced leather Bottega Veneta
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown top handle bag in interlaced leather. Cotton lining. The bag is made of 2 compartment with 2 flat pockets inside ( one with zip closure) Leather string on the middle top closu...
Christian Dior Monogramme Oblique Mini Barrel Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Charming vintage Christian Dior Monogramme Oblique Mini Barrel Bag in signature brown Trotter textile with top zip and brown calf leather trim, leather handles and leather lining. 19...
Vintage 2000s Chanel Purple Diamond Weave Pencil Skirt with Zig Zag Trim
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 2000s Chanel purple diamond weave pencil skirt with a vertical strip of zig zag cut trim at front and back side from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection designed by Karl Lagerf...
Rare Fendi crocodile skin iconic vintage baguette bag
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in NICE, FR
New in Nice.vintage.darling: Rare exceptional iconic Fendi Baguette bag in crocodile skin from the beginning of the 2000’s. Exterior: crocodile porosus skin, interior: The measureme...
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.