TOD'S Small Black Silk Satin Crystal Studs Top Handle Evening Hand Bag, 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Single open compartment with a zipped side pocket inside. "TOD'S" stamped tone on tone on the pocket inside.
TOD'S Small Black Silk Satin Crystal Studs Top Handle Evening Hand Bag, 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Single open compartment with a zipped side pocket inside. "TOD'S" stamped tone on tone on the pocket inside.
Tods Black Leather Tote Bag
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
Tods tote bag in black leather featuring silver tone hardware.
Sold
H 7 in W 11 in D 4 in
TOD'S Italian Pink Pebbled Leather Small NEW D BAG Handbag TOTE Shoulder Bag
By Tod's
Located in Rome, Rome
Sophisticated NEW D- BAG by Tod's in small version! Crafted in luxurious pebbled leatherin pink color, the bag features a classic satchel shape, fine stitching detail and knotted dr...
Tod's Studded Wave Charm Bag Leather Black
Located in Irvine, CA
Tod's Studded Wave Charm Bag Leather Black Condition Details: Minor wear on exterior, handle and in interior, creasing on flap and underneath flap, scratches on hardware. 52319MSC ...
$9,560Sale Price|46% Off
H 12.5 in D 4 in L 14.5 in
NEW LOUIS VUITTON Rare Fuchsia Runway Cartoon Art Firebird Limited Edition Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare LOUIS VUITTON Fuchsia Cartoon Firebird, the most luxurious of them all. One of a kind and only a few were released Worldwide in 2008! Cartoon Limited Collection ba...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
$5,641Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.35 in L 11.03 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box Smooth Leather, Inside lined with finely grained leather Colorway: Rouge H (Hermè...
Rialto Large Needlepoint Handbag 1960s
By Rialto
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous large needlepoint handbag in a green, yellow and red abstract pattern on a black background. It has a shapely black Lucite frame, double rounded top handles, and gold clas...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle. Approximate Measure...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Cut Out Jersey Black Cocktail Dress size L ( S )
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Sexy Cut Out Cocktail Dress Designer size - L ( run small, please check measurements ). Black Stretch Jersey, Double Layered Skirt, Simple Slip On. Measurements: W...
$8,815
H 3.94 in D 2.37 in L 5.52 in
Exceptional Hermès Evening Clutch Bag Minaudière Shagreen Grey Silver Tone Metal
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Evening Bag Made in France No stamp Made of Shagreen (Galuchat) and Silver Tone Metal, Doblis Shoulder Strap Inside lined with smooth grey Leathe...
Christian Dior by John Galliano purple velvet and crystal mini bag, c. 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior mini evening bag ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Crushed purple velvet with signature 'Cannage' quilting ▪ Silk handles and interior ▪ Four 'DIOR' silver charms ado...
Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Black Fabric Gold Frame Evening Bag
Located in Munich, DE
This Art Nouveau handbag is made from high-quality heavy black fabric and features a gold-tone metal frame richly decorated with beautiful cut-out flowers and leaves, a snap closure ...
Thierry Mugler Phenomenal Rare 1985/86 Faux Fur Coat Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History Breathtaking extremely rare Thierry Mugler creation, 1985/86 Collection. Super soft faux fur crop coat in the most vibrant beautiful colour. ...
$51,617
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano silverblue mink and silver fox fur coat, fw 2006
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior fur coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2006 ▪ Silverblue-Mink fur ▪ Silver-Fox fur ▪ Black Lambskin leather interior and side panels ▪ Leather buttons ...
$120,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel 1997 Rare Vintage Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Chanel Vintage 90's Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5” H x ...
UNWORN Exotic Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs Monogram Canvas Ostrich Tiger Eye Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs FW 2005 bag As seen on Uma Thurman Gorgeous Monogram Canvas combined with precious exotic skins - a dream! Details: A Louis Vuitton signature piece tha...
$224
H 6.69 in W 6.29 in
Art Deco Bag with Black Yellow Red Green Mauve Beads and Cream Celluloid Frame
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 cm / 6.69 inches, with a han...
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.