Unusual Pearl Beaded Bag
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Faux Pearl Beaded Bag from the 1960's with vintage enameled Indian lion head finials. Pouch
Unusual Pearl Beaded Bag
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Faux Pearl Beaded Bag from the 1960's with vintage enameled Indian lion head finials. Pouch
Unusual Delill Beaded Filigree Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual clutch of silvery taupe brocade with applied bronze and enamel metal filigrees with copper
Unusual Triple Kiss Lock Pebbled Leather Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming and Unusual Triple Kiss Lock Pebbled Leather Bag in deep navy. Transformable chain handle
Unusual Center Cut Alligator Bag
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Amazing center cut alligator bag in deep chestnut brown in an unusual yet modern shape. Dimensional
Unusual 1920s Lucite Frame Satin Bag
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the 1920s, this unusual evening clutch is elegant and timeless at once. Done in black satin
Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag, Charlet Bags
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag by Charlet Bags. Flowers are hand embroidered with colored silk
Walborg Unusual Copper Clad and Lucite Bag
By Walborg
Located in New York, NY
Unusual hard bag by Walborg of martele burnt orange lucite hand "clad" with copper Art and Crafts
$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
1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetric Closure
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetrical Closure. Inner lining and
$1,106
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of a combination of original black and cream silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame...
French Bezel Set Crystal Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual clutch purse with minaudiere fittings for powder, lipstick and mirror. There us also an
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Unusual 1950s Tourist Bag
Located in New York, NY
A rare and unusual bag for tourists circa 1950s. Plastic baby with a mohawk is in a suede fringed
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Rhinestone Lucite 1950's Bracelet Unusual
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a magnificent Lucite and rhinestone bracelet from the 1950's. The outside is a square shape measuring 3 inches by 3 inches with 2 rows of rhinestones on each of the four sid...
Fendi ✿*゚" UNUSUAL COLLECTORS' PIECE Hard Wood Clutch Handbag Bag
By Fendi
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
FENDI unusual piece. Done fully by wood with rich tool marks straightforwardly to present a simply
Uniquely Unusual, Jewel Embellished, Pouch-Styled Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this uniquely unusual, jewel embellished black silky satin, pouch-styled
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New Chanel Purse Holder
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a very unusual rare purse holder from Chanel. This purse holder is black and is
Unusual Victorian Needlepoint and Enamel Mounted Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming needlepoint purse with sentimental figural panels of a mother and her child and on the
Nettie Rosenstein 50s Leather Purse w/ Unusual Padded Handle
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Gresham, OR
A rare and unusual Nettie Rosenstein 50s leather handbag with molded, padded leather handles and
40s Unusual Plastic Tile Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
An unusual 40s "plasti-flex" style clutch in black, white and tan. Measures 6" x 12.5" x 1.25
Unusual Navy Calf Clutch with Handle, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Unusual navy convertible clutch with zipper compartment and leather wrapped handle for use two ways
60s Modernist Metal Box Bag - Unusual Shape!
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 60s Modernist oblong casket shape evening box bag with stamped, basket weave textured metal and mirror on inner lid. Fabulous!
Measures 1.75" x 1.75" x 6...
Unusual Vintage Italian Leather Handbag
Located in Port Hope, ON
Made in Italy for "The Room St Regis - Simpsons", this beautiful brown leader handbag has half moon handled; gold loops on either sides of the handles, and opening/closure is by the ...
Koret 1930s Gilt Leather Circular Clutch with Unusual Bow Clasp
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1930s clutch from Koret in gilt leather of a circular design with a decorative rhinestone embellished bow. Part of the center knot of the bow lifts to form the latch to ...
Unusual Chanel Large Rectangular Black Leather Quilted Backpack w CC Logo
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CHANEL UNUSUAL LARGE RECTANGULAR BACKPACK Condition : Excellent Vintage Condition Vintage Chanel
Unusual Chanel Square Quilted Black Leather Backpack Bag With Chain Straps
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual and rare Chanel quilted black leather square shaped backpack with CC logo and classic gold
Rare Unusual 3 in 1 Bakelite handbag
Located in New York, NY
This extremely rare handbag can be changed into three different exteriors. The handbag has clear Bakelite. 1st, you have the option of having either a black-patent, or you can have a...
Unusual Snakeskin Clad Nautilus Shell Purse
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Nautilus Shell Purse clad in different panels of colored snakeskin in shades of rasberry
Unusual Needlepoint Clutch, Jacomo, Paris
By Jacomo
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Needlepoint Clutch in the Japanese taste, mounted by Jacomo ,Paris. Hand embroidered
Unusual Gucci Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci's sleek square black calf shoulder bag with lacquered logo frame and chain by Tom Ford. The frame is lacquered in a brownish red high polish finish. 12" x 12" x 5" at top. Cha...
Unusual Pave Swirl Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual hand applied pave rhinestone clutch in a swirl pattern of brown, green and aurora borealis
Vintage Whiting & Davis Unusual Opening Mesh Evening bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Whiting & Davis Silver-tone Mesh evening bag shapes like any other evening bag, until you open it! When opened, the opening is rectangle. The clasp is highlighted with two rh...
Longchamp Vintage Black Leather Shoulder Bag, Unusual Zipper Opening
By Longchamp
Located in New Hope, PA
This supple black leather bag has a wide base tapering as it rises to the top of the bag. There is a zipper closure which starts on the one side of the top and unzips across the top ...
Unusual Chinese Export Embroidered Bag circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Made for the western market circa 1900,of fine and unusual embroidery of yellow butterflies,canton
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H 8 in W 10 in D 2 in L 16.5 in
1990s Unusual Red Leather Fendi Handbag with Janus Roman Heads Medallion
By Fendi
Located in Port Hope, ON
In excellent shape both in condition and design, this handbag features gold hardware; one ribbed strap and ribbed sides. Altogether a great accessory.
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H 8.5 in W 7.2 in D 7.2 in L 8.5 in
A rare and highly unusual Bakelite topped 'Chinese man' handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A wonderful and quite unique subject for this handbag! Made from carved and hand painted Bakelite, in France, it has the most unique way of opening - the Chinese man's hat lifts up, ...
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H 9 in D 8 in L 12.5 in
Unusual Louis Vuitton Monogram Train Case or Carry On Bag + Luggage Tag 1980s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This hard-sided train case or carry-on beauty bag was made by Louis Vuitton in the early 1980s. Hard to find nowadays, it features their signature monogram canvas and is trimmed in ...
Art Deco Crystal and Perspex Finger Clutch
Located in New York, NY
along with a crystal rod purse pull. Extremely unusual and attractive combination. Beautifully made
Tan Lizard Unusual Two-Sided Structured Purse
By Lederer
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual lizard skin purse that is hinged on the side and opens like a book. The hinges are
Unusual Koret Leather Handbag
By Koret
Located in Chicago, IL
you can see, the origianl coin purse and mirror are included. The total
Judith Leiber unusual cabachon minaudierre
By Judith Leiber
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Judith Leiber unusual cabachon minaudierre
Unusual Vintage Fendi Clutch
By Fendi
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous never used vintage Fendi bag of leather, patent leather and unusual beaded
Fendi unusual wood leather and canvas bag circa 1970
By Fendi
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Fendi unusual wood leather and canvas bag circa 1970 8 1/2" x 6' x 1"
Rare Vintage Unusual Clutch Tapestry Bag
Located in New York, NY
to a salmon /pink lining interior. The inside purse has shirred lining of the same color. It's in
Rare Lamoplex Lucite purse in confetti lucite by Myles Originals
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Myles Originals unusual Lamoplex Lucite purse in pale Green Confetti lucite with “Gold” and
Unusual CHANEL Red Leather Chevron Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an unusual CHANEL bag with a leather and gold plated metal strap, probably dating to the
Unusual and Colorful Leather Evening Clutch Handscreened
By Holtzmann's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Unusual metallic colorblock clutch in leather with piped seams and a silvertone etched clasp.
Iconic 1960's Paco Rabbane Bag with Unusual Clasp
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Chicago, IL
Still modern and contemporary some fifty years later. This aluminum interlocking disc chainmaille bag has a drop of 13 1/2 ". The original metal tag is attached.
Unusual Chanel Jumbo Black Leather 'Mosaic' Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A rare & unusual Chanel jumbo-sized black lambskin leather, 'Mosaic', shoulder or clutch bag
Judith Leiber Skin Crossbody with Jeweled Chain by Funky Finders
By Judith Leiber
Located in Stamford, CT
funkyfinders is pleased to share this unusual judith leiber barrel purse with a subdued gray
jacomo paris pleated patent leather clutch
Located in Stamford, CT
closure accents the unusual purse. 5.5" length 5" height
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H 15.25 in W 13.5 in D 3.75 in
Spring! Unusual Vintage Purse With Poodles and Lucite Wedding and Proms
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This purse belongs to one of our long-time collectors who is moving (and downsizing). This bag was
Koret Black Calfskin Umbrella Handle Purse
Located in New York, NY
Most unusual envelop type purse from the 1950's by Koret. The bag is black calfskin and the
Unusual Tri-Color Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous Bottega Veneta classic knot clutch in black, red and white. Pristine condition.
Unusual 1970s Round Brass Bucket Bag on a Chain
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is so unusual and quirky. It is definitely not a bag you will see every day. Suspended from
Rare and Unusual Abstract Leather Evening Bag Austria 1930's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This is a most unusual evening bag. It is made of black leather and has a type of abstract ruching
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
Dsquared2 Spring 2005 Christina Aguilera Runway Leather Vintage Mini Dress
By Dsquared2
Located in San Diego, CA
Christina Aguilera closed the runway show in 2005, strutting down the Dsquared2 Runway in this exact dress! Features brown leather stitches down the front, with contrasting tan leath...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
$2,000
Size: USA 8 fits like a 6
VALENTINO Vintage Silk Crystal Embellished Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Vintage Pewter silver color 100% silk Strap can be worn off the shoulder, too Clear crystal accents (one strap can be re-glued/taped/etc) Invisible side zip Size USA 8 fits...
1960s Classic Black Crocodile Handbag w Top Handle & Gold Hardware
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Classic Black Crocodile Handbag w Top Handle & Gold Hardware: A classic lady-like handbag in a wide-scale patterned crocodile skin with gold hardware and a long hinged croc-co...
DONNA KARAN 90's Vintage Hammered Satin Black Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage 1990's Hammered Satin Jet black Made in Italy Pullover Throw on and go! This gown is so easy and effortless USA 6 aka IT42 Excellent vintage condition, minor feel...
$16,949
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Eric Javits Wide Brimmed Natural Straw Hat
By Eric Javits
Located in New Hope, PA
Fine natural straw is used for this Eric Javits hat which can easily be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. The wide brim is turned up all the way around and the hat is in...
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...
LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI brown 2005 Monogram Cerises Coin Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Monogram Cerises Coin Wallet from the 2005 collection is a playful collectible piece that blends iconic Louis Vuitton craftsmansh...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Bamboo Leather Handbag Metallic Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI small bamboo top handle bag is crafted of pigskin leather in metallic brown featuring gold toned hardware and a black bamboo handle. Front flap magnetic snap closu...
CHANEL black wool blend 96P FOUR POCKET Jacket S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel jacket is crafted in black serge wool (92%) and nylon (8%), offering a structured yet refined feel. It features a tailored, elongated silhouette with small...
Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...
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.”
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These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
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