$2,450
H 5 in W 4.75 in
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Campana Sterling Silver & Black Suede Crossbody Bag
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A rare and iconic Elsa Peretti Campana bag for Tiffany & Co., crafted in solid sterling silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Cream Straw & Leather Crossbody Bag
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Vintage cream straw and leather crossbody bag by Tiffany & Co. Gold-tone hardware
Delvaux Brilliant MM Medium Bright Tiffany Blue Calfskin Leather Crossbody Bag
By Delvaux
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Delvaux Brilliant MM Medium Bright Tiffany Blue Calfskin Leather Crossbody Bag These are
Tiffany & Co. Easton Messenger Bag Leather
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Tiffany & Co. Easton Messenger Bag Leather is a practical and stylish bag perfect
Tiffany & Co. Blaine Wicker Convertible Clutch Bag
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Tiffany & Co. 'Blaine' natural beige woven wicker clutch bag. Featuring supple iconic blue
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H 5.5 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Robin Egg Blue Metropolitan Cross Body Bag Above Excellent
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
in 2009, Tiffany has made crafting "It Bags" a priority. This Metropolitan Cross Body Bag features
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.
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.