$2,000Sale Price|47% Off
Chanel green suede tortoiseshell handle handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel green suede tortoiseshell handle handbag. - Tortoiseshell CC turn-lock
Fendi Taupe Regular Peekaboo Tortoiseshell Plexi Bag
By Fendi
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
condition overall. Minor scratch mark on the lining and turn lock. Comes with strap. Cute tortoiseshell
$2,812Sale Price|52% Off
Vintage Chanel White Quilted Lambskin Classic Flap Tortoiseshell Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel white diamond quilted lambskin single flap shoulder bag with tortoiseshell
1940s Faux Tortoiseshell Bakelite and Brass Italian Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
-gloss Bakelite in a beautiful faux tortoiseshell finish. The marbled, swirling patterns of rich amber
Chanel Matelassé Quilted Shoulder Bag with Tortoiseshell Plastic Chain Strap
Located in Palm Beach, FL
elevated by its striking tortoiseshell chain strap—an elegant nod to vintage Chanel styling. Crafted in
$411
H 6.3 in W 7.09 in D 1.58 in L 24.02 in
1950s Art Deco Fake Tortoiseshell Bakelite Italian Minaudière by Ipes
Located in Aci Castello, IT
in a deep amber tortoiseshell tone, this bag has a warm, glossy finish with natural-looking pattern
$2,707
Size: Width 17 cm, height 15 cm,
A precious red Leather Reticule purse with tortoiseshell inlay - England C. 1836
Located in Toulon, FR
Dated 1836 England Rare inlaid tortoiseshell red "Maroquin" Reticule dating from the period of King
Unavailable
H 12 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
Chanel Brand New Vintage Brown Caviar Faux Tortoiseshell Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Vintage Brown Caviar Faux Tortoiseshell Backpack * Marked Chanel * Made in Italy
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Around 1995 Made Tortoiseshell Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1995 Made Tortoiseshell Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Black Additional information
Rare Vintage Chanel Denim Tortoiseshell Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare denim tote with tortoiseshell detail. Beautiful condition. Comes with logo tortoiseshell tag
Chanel Black Leather Tortoiseshell Handle Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black leather with round shape tortoiseshell handle handbag. A very 60s retro
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Tortoiseshell Handle Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black lambskin leather with tortoiseshell handle handbag. Featuring double
RARE Chanel Vintage Tortoiseshell Plexiglass Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
, internal pocket, plexiglass link strap and a CC logo. Colour: Tortoiseshell Material: Plexiglass
Dolce and Gabbana Tortoiseshell Flower Box Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
This unique Dolce & Gabbana bag exudes a classic vintage feel. The intricate design features brown plexi, red and gold enamel flowers and gold-plated hardware. The item comes with...
Chanel camel brown quilted leather VINTAGE TORTOISESHELL STRAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel quilted shoulder bag camel leather with faux tortoiseshell handles. Closes with a zipper
Sold
Size: Width 17 cm, height 15 cm,
A precious red Leather Reticule with tortoiseshell inlay - England Dated 1836
Located in Toulon, FR
Dated 1836 England Rare inlaid tortoiseshell red "Maroquin" Reticule dating from the period of
Sold
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.35 in
Chanel Brown Suede Tortoiseshell Effect Vintage Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Brown Quilted Suede Tortoiseshell Effect Vintage Jumbo Classic Single Flap Bag Product
Chanel Vintage Tortoiseshell Black Evening bag
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel black silk tortoiseshell detail evening bag is a rare and stunning addition
Sold
H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 2.13 in
Bolta Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell Handbag with Oversize Ball Clasp – 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
are matched only by genuine tortoiseshell. When backlit, the spherical top snap literally glows amber
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H 7.49 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in L 25.6 in
A 1980s Black Leather and Faux Tortoiseshell Bakelite Italian Top Handle Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
tortoiseshell Bakelite, which provides a warm, translucent contrast to the deep black leather. This blend of
Coblentz Italian Soft Black Leather Handbag with a Faux Tortoiseshell Clasp
By Coblentz
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Coblentz Italian soft black leather handbag with a faux tortoiseshell foldover clasp, and
Sold
H 5.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.5 in
White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Lucite Lid and Braid Handle, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
with pavé bead exterior and braided top handle, and Lucite tortoiseshell lid and mouth surround
Sold
H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in
Chanel 1996-1997 Denim Faux Tortoiseshell Chain Classic Flap Jumbo Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Classic Flap Plastic Chain Shoulder Bag Denim Indigo Additional information: Material : Denim, Leather, Plastic Color: Indigo Pocket : Outside: Pocket*1, Inside: Pocket*1, Zi...
Vintage Chanel Quilted Brown Suede Handbag with Tortoiseshell Chain
By Chanel
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Stunning quilted brown suede Chanel handbag with faux tortoiseshell lid and chain. Original Chanel
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Valentino one shoulder top with ruffle and bow trim in silk. Black knit fitted top. Double layer black silk ruffle trims 'neckline'. Signature bow detail at the s...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustline, a...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
$245Sale Price|30% Off
Oriental Dragonfly Mobile Phone Silk Embroidery Clip Closure Sling Bag
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A refined fusion of Eastern-inspired artistry and vintage elegance, this mobile phone sling is crafted from deep black fabric adorned with intricate metallic dragonfly embroidery. Th...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful early 1960's ivory basket bag, accented by pearlescent lucite handles, is just the piece to add to your vintage accessory collection. The elegant rectangle shape is ...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
Early 1990s Donna Karan Corset Boned Sheer White Lace Strapless Bustier Top
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the early 1990s, this Donna Karan strapless bustier top is crafted from sheer white lace with intricate an floral motif. Structured with internal boning for a sculpted, corset-l...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
NEW Christian Louboutin Bolcheva 120 Fringe Over The Knee Pointed Toe Boots 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
NEW Christian Louboutin Bolcheva 120 Fringe Over The Knee Pointed Toe Boots 38.5 Color Black Size 38.5 Heel Height 120mm Suede upper Signature red leather sole Pointed toe Hidden s...
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6
By Christian Dior
Located in Nashville, TN
A romance in the softest shade of baby pink, this original 1970's knitted acrylic bed jacket by Christian Dior, is the perfect piece to keep the chill away. The rounded neckline is...
Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An adorable black silk slip dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen's. It has spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline and a low cut back. It is semi fitted through a the ...
1920's Filet Lace Dress Made in France
Located in New Hope, PA
This 1920's filet lace dress was Made in France and it is a very beautiful and wearable dress. It has a square neckline with two small hand embroidered panels at the center front. Th...
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.