New Tyrolean Brown Suede Mini Steamer Trunk 24-Karat Gold Plate Filigree, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been sur...
Tyrolean Bronze Caviar Bead Evening Bag w 24-Karat Gold Plate Surround, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
material: silk faille, seed and bugle beads, 24-karat gold plated copper noteworthy: clean with compressed air repairs: reattached original seed beads where loose condition: good ...
Tyrolean Gold Box Purse 1950s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous gold box purse from Tyrolean. It is square with a gold rounded square metal top handle and rhinestone framed circular flowered 2" porcelain center front matching a small ...
Tyrolean Tapestry Handbag 1960s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A unique rounded shape gold and tapestry handbag from Tyrolean. It has double top handles and a gold turn lock closure on a gold flap. The top and bottom are framed in gold metal. ...
Tyrolean Black Suede And Gilt Filigree Bag
Located in New York, NY
Unusual 1940s black suede box bag with gilt flower filigreed edging. Opens to reveal mirror and 2 drawer compartments.
Lined in black moire.Tubular black suede handle.
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H 6 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in L 7.75 in
Sleek Lucite Tortoise Shell Jeweled Handbag by Tyrolean c 1950
Located in University City, MO
Sleek lucite tortoise shell jeweled handbag by Tyrolean c 1950 The stylish retro box style handbag is designed with tortoise shell lucite streaked panels. The swivel lucite handle ...
Tyrolean Large White Patent Tapestry Applique Handbag 1960s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous large white patent triangular shaped handbag with a front padded tapestry applique of an 18th century man and a woman outlined in gold. It has a gold clasp with white bar...
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H 3.4 in D 4 in L 7.8 in
Tyrolean New York Gold Tone Filigree Black and Orange Striped Lucite Handbag
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Tyrolean New York black and orange striped lucite handbag, with gold tone filigree decoration. Measuring width 20 cm / 7.8 inches by maximum height 8.75 cm / 3.4 inches, an...
Tyrolean NY Vintage Brown Lucite Bag with Etched Filigree - circa 1950's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tyrolean NY Vintage Brown Lucite Bag with Etched Filigree - SHW - circa 1950's. This vintage bag is made of Lucite and features an etched filigree metal top, handle, and trim. This b...
Tyrolean Etched Metal Handbag-SALE!
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MARKED DOWN FROM $295! Etched and cut metal in a flowing floral pattern. Navy leather strap, top, and bottom. Top hinges open and has a mirror underneath. Navy moire interior w...
Tyrolean Alligator Pyramid Handbag
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare, alligator panel pyramid bag by Tyrolean. This organizer bag has a complex construction and makes excellent use of its unique form.
$538
H 8.75 in W 8 in D 1.5 in Dm 8.5 in
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...
$295
H 4.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Brass Etched Openwork Filigree Cube Purse w MOP Lucite Lid and Clear Base, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Simultaneously delicate and sturdy, this unusual box purse provides a glimpse of its contents via openwork filigree sides, while a clear Lucite platform base shows their entirety fro...
Italian Gilt Metal Cylinder Shaped Minaudiere Evening Bag c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Italian gilt metal embossed cylinder evening bag shoulder bag c 1970s The elegant gold metal plated evening bag is designed with impressed scales that emulate reptile skin The cyl...
$79,900
H 4 in W 4 in D 2 in L 7 in
Vintage Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Clutch Purse 408.6 Grams
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Vintage Italian 1960's Clutch Purse was inspired with a soft textured 18k rope chain strap. Elegantly patterned with a hidden mirror in the interior and crafted in 408...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Larisa Barrera Metallic Beaded Evening bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Larisa Barrera Metallic Beaded Evening bag. The bag is completely covered in sequins and beads in metallic hues. The bag is silver hardware with clasp covered in beads and stones tha...
$4,230
H 6.7 in D 11.42 in L 11.03 in
Hermès 1990s Vintage Brown Top Handle Vanity Case with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Brown Gold-tone hardware Single wooden top handle Adjustable detachable shoulder strap Adjustable shoulder strap Main compartment Internal zip-fastening pocket Internal elasticated s...
Vintage Gold Two-Way Minaudiere 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Gold Minaudiere Bag. Featuring a hard case purse designed in the style of a fabric purse and embellished with tiny applied crystals that co-ordinate with the silver tone me...
Judith Leiber Gold Swarovski Crystal Mini Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Gold Swarovski Crystal Mini Minaudiere in excellent condition. Gold swarovski crystals surrounding each exterior side trimmed with gold hardware and edges. Top push but...
1950s Suede Minaudiere Compact Evening Bag with Medallion Front
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black suede minaudiere compact wallet evening bag. It has a top handle with suede fringe tassels on the ends, a gold metal top snap button closing and frame, and a detai...
Vintage Judith Leiber Gold Suede and Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Gold Suede and Swarovski Minaudiere in excellent condition. Unique double compartment design. Top compartment has a beige and gold suede body with top kiss lock...
$562Sale Price|25% Off
New 1960s Belgium Made Hand Beaded Gold + Bronze Silk Vintage 60s Hand Bag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful never worn 1960s Belgium made hand beaded silk evening hand bag / purse. Thousands of gold and bronze beads throughout, in an abstract pattern. Lined in gorgeous golden sil...
CHANEL Vintage Gold Black Glitter Evening Bag with Chain Strap
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel vintage gold black glitter evening bag with chain strap. The only significant flaw with this lovely evening bag is that the glitter flakes when handled. It had been very gentl...
$628
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
1930s Art Deco High Quality Brown Leather Italian Jewel Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This exquisite handbag is a 1930s Art Deco Italian evening bag, a striking example of the refined craftsmanship and luxury styling of the era. Made of high-quality brown leather, thi...
Judith Leiber Textured Coco-Brown Silk Evening Bag with Gold hradware
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber wonderfully whimsical yet elegant textured coco-brown silk evening shoulder bag is accented with vermeil-finished gold hardware. The fully lined interior is pai...
$950
H 6.5 in W 2 in D 1.13 in
1950's Italian Gold Embossed Leather Book Jewelry Box with Velvet Lining
Located in New York, NY
1950's Italian finely detailed. leather book form jewellery box with gilt embossed Fleur de Lis design at corners of front and back sides. The gilt brass wide band central clasp sect...
Leather, Velvet
Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere
By Evans Case Company
Located in New York, NY
Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere from the 1950's. Black antelope suede is used on front, back and handle with a gilt pave floral spray as a center medallion. 2 interior sectio...
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...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Brown Jacquard Evening bag with Gold Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful Vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Chocolate brown jacquard evening bag with a detachable gold chain strap. MADE IN FRANCE. 22 Place Vendôme, Paris. Features; Beautiful G...
Vintage 18ct Rose Gold, 1940s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 18ct Rose & White Gold Tested Circa 1940’s Introducing a stunning 1940s 18ct gold cocktail ring that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Velvet GG Logo Exotic Lizard Skin Horsebit XXL Clutch Bag Y2K
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci by Tom Ford Evening Bag, from the early-mid 2000s Y Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful eggplant velvet with the famous GG logo monogram Ex...
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold necklace features 16 variously sized carnelian and tiger's eye quatrefoil motifs on a fine link chain. Necklace length 48 inches. French assay and wo...
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950's Tortoiseshell Lucite Box Bag Rialto Barrel Bag
By Rialto
Located in Nashville, TN
A beauty to behold, this original vintage 1950's box bag, rendered in a swirling marbled tortoiseshell coloured lucite, and accented by gold metal hardware, is just the perfect piec...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
Off-white satin beaded evening dress Neiman Marcus Circa 1950's
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white satin beaded evening dress. Tulle and acetate petticoat. Boned bustier. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. size 38 (FR) M
Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in University City, MO
Paco Rabanne Paris Black leather shoulder bag c 1980s The classic saddle style shoulder bag is covered in supple black leather. Designed with twin leather shoulder straps The fron...
DANES Vintage Black Silk Extra Long Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
DANES Vintage Black 100% silk Extra long Pullover Sheer mesh back Size USA 8 NWT's, Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 66, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of waist up ...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
$17,138
H 2.17 in W 6.3 in L 8.86 in
Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch in Brown Crocodile Ghw Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel Made in France Stamp A in square (1997) Made of shiny niloticus crocodile and golden hardware Lined with la...
Hermès Black Box Jige Clutch Bandana Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès Black Box Jige Clutch Bandana Bag featues black box leather with white contrast bandana hand painted design with a signature H detail to the front of the bag. A flap clo...
New 1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Size 38.5 / 8.5 Brown Suede 90s Knee High Boots
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn vintage 1990s MOSCHINO CHEAP and CHIC chocolate brown suede leather knee high flat boots! Effortlessly chic, with a sleek toe, and an exposed gold zipper down the back. Su...
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.
Inspired by a leading figure in the Op art movement, this Baguette is a masterpiece.
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.
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