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.
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...
Stavropoulos 1970's Cream Silk Draped Silk Chiffon Gown
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Stavropoulos gown is composed of a bias cut cream silk chiffon. The spaghetti strap design is accentuated by a one shoulder drape. There is a center back zipper closure. Mea...
Pierre Cardin silvery necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PIERRE CARDIN - (Made in France) Dickey necklace composed of silvery metal plates articulated with each other. Jewelry from the 1960s-1970s. Not signed. Condition: Very good conditi...
VAN CEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra MOP Onyx 6 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features a 6-motif design of beaded clovers crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with Mother-of-Pea...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and caramel velvet, gold tone hardware. Dates back to the 50s , pre date stamp. Handle drop...
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
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...
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
Alexander McQueen New Black Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
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...
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...
Vintage Beaded Multi Colour Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage beaded evening , in multicolours with a scallop edge. The bag has a top zip opening , internal pouch pocket and rope handle. Measurements width 9'' x height 6 1/2''
$17,807
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...
Fendi Spring 2000 Yellow Beaded Baby Baguette
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI Baby baguette Micro beads and faceted embroidery baguette from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection. It is entirely embroidered with thousands of yellow beads and tone-on-tone fa...
MISSONI gold & white viscose 2022 LUREX CROCHET BEACH Dress 40 S
By Missoni
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Missoni Mare beach cover-up dress in metallic gold and white sheer crochet knit (67% viscose, 21% cupro, 12% polyester - please note the content tag is missing) c...
Majestic Multi Color "Floral Among Air and Sea" Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful black silk kimono with multi-color "Floral Among Air and Sea" is beautifully detailed with metallic gold and metallic bronze, silk cords in colors of cream, cor...
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.