VALENTINO cognac brown leather ROCKSTUD Backpack Bag
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino Rockstud Double Pocket Backpack backpack in cognac pebbled calfskin with signature light gold-tone pyramid studs that line the borders of the bag.
Unavailable
H 16.15 in D 8.27 in L 13 in
Valentino Rockstud icamouflage nylon and leather black and brown Man's Backpack
By Valentino
Located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna
Valentino Garavani's Rockstud Man's backpack with camouflage motif and golden hardware.
VALENTINO multicolor leather WATERCOLOR ROCKSTUD BACKPACK MINI Bag
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Valentino Mini Rockstud Watercolor backpack in mint pastel, pink pastel, yellow pastel and blue pastel smooth lambskin featuring the signature light gold-tone pyramid studs.
Valentino Camouflage Leather Studded Backpack
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino Rockstud leather backpack in an allover camouflage print.
Sold
H 9.06 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
VALENTINO Rockstud Mini pink calf leather gold pyramid spike stud small backpack
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud Mini pink calf leather gold pyramid spike stud small backpack Brand: Valentino Model Name / Style: Rockstud backpack Material: Leather; calf leather Color: Pink; r...
Valentino Green Nylon Hawaiian Couture Medium Rockstud Backpack Bag W/ Dust Bag
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino Green Nylon Hawaiian Couture Medium Rockstud Backpack Bag W/ Dust Bag Made In: Italy Color: Green, white, pattern Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Nylon, leather and metal Li...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Nylon Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Rockstud Backpack Nylon Medium, crafted in green nylon, features adjustable shoulder straps, pyramid stud trim, front zip pocket, and gunmetal-tone hardware.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini, crafted in yellow leather, features adjustable backpack straps, exterior front zip pocket, rockstud detailing and gold-tone hardware.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini, crafted in blue leather, features adjustable backpack straps, exterior front zip pocket, rockstud detailing and gold-tone hardware.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini, crafted in metallic taupe leather, features a flat top handle, pyramid rockstud detailing, and gold-tone hardware.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini, crafted in pink leather, features a flat top handle, pyramid rockstud detailing, and gold-tone hardware.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camo Nylon Medium
By Valentino
Located in Irvine, CA
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camo Nylon Medium. Odor in interior.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini, crafted in pink leather, features a flat top handle, pyramid rockstud detailing, and gold-tone hardware.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium, crafted from yellow leather, features adjustable backpack straps, rockstud trim, exterior front zip pocket and gold-tone hardware.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium, crafted from pink leather, features adjustable backpack straps, rockstud trim, and gold-tone hardware accents.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium, crafted in green leather, features adjustable shoulder straps, pyramid stud trim, front zip pocket, and gold-tone hardware.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Large
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Large, crafted from dark gray leather, features rockstuds trims, exterior front zip pocket, adjustable backpack strap and gunmetal-tone hardw...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini is a captivating alternative to the compact crossbody or clutch.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium is stylish and chic in design perfect for on the go moments.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini is a captivating alternative to the compact crossbody or clutch.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini is a captivating alternative to the compact crossbody or clutch.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini is a captivating alternative to the compact crossbody or clutch.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camubutterfly Printed Canvas Large
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camubutterfly Printed Canvas Large, crafted from Camubutterfly canvas, features adjustable backpack straps, rockstud trim, exterior front zip pocket,...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camo Nylon Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camo Nylon Mini is a captivating alternative to the compact crossbody or clutch.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camo Nylon Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camo Nylon Mini is a captivating alternative to the compact crossbody or clutch.
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camo Leather and Canvas Medium Green, Multicolor
By Valentino
Located in Irvine, CA
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camo Leather and Canvas Medium Camo Canvas Leather Condition Details: Wear on base and exterior pocket, creasing and minor scuffs on exterior, indentatio...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Large
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 16", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 8-14" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Large Exterior...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 8", Width 5.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 7.5-12" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini Exteri...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 8", Width 5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leat...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 1.5", Height 13", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 8-12" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium Exterior Materi...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 1.5", Height 12.5", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 7-13" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium Exterior Mate...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 1.5", Height 13", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 8-12" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium Exterior Material:...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 12", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 8-12" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium Exterior Material...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 8", Width 5.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 10-14" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini Exterior...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 9", Width 6.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 8-14.5" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini Exterio...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 9", Width 6.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 8-14.5" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini Exterio...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 1.5", Height 13", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 8-12" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium Exter...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 8", Width 5.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini Exterior Material:...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 8", Width 5.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Mini Exterior Material:...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium
By Valentino Garavani
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 1.5", Height 13", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 10-15" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Leather Medium Exterior Ma...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Printed Nylon Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag Measurements: Height 14.5", Width 11", Depth 6", Strap Drop 15" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Printed Nylon Medium Exterior Material: Nylon Ex...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Printed Nylon Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag Measurements: Height 14.5", Width 11", Depth 6", Strap Drop 15" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Printed Nylon Medium Exterior Material: Nylon Ex...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Printed Nylon Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 8", Width 6", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 9-18" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Printed Nylon Mini Exterior Mate...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Embroidered Canvas Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 13", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 8-17" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Embroidered Canvas Medium Ext...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camouflage Felt Large
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 1.5", Height 16", Width 12", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 7-15" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Camouflage Felt Large Exteri...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camo Nylon Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 15", Width 12", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Camo Nylon Medium Exterior Mater...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camo Nylon Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 15", Width 12", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Valentino Garavani Model: Rockstud Backpack Camo Nylon Medium Exter...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Camo Nylon Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 1.5", Height 15.5", Width 11", Depth 5", Strap Drop 7-14" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Camo Nylon Medium Exterior M...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Printed Camo Canvas Large
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 16", Width 12", Depth 8", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Printed Camo Canvas Larg...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Printed Camo Canvas Large
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 16", Width 12", Depth 7", Strap Drop 8-16" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Printed Camo Canvas La...
Valentino Rockstud Backpack Full Studded Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 8.5", Width 6", Depth 3", Strap Drop 8-12" Designer: Valentino Model: Rockstud Backpack Full Studded Leather Mini Exteri...
Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Backpack
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This backpack from Valentino is meant for on-the-go, modern women.
Valentino Black Leather Mini Rockstud Backpack
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Get set to carry your everyday essentials with luxe ease using this Mini Rockstud backpack by Valentino. Crafted using leather, the backpack features a handy top handle, two adjustab...
Valentino Pink Leather Mini Rockstud Backpack
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Get set to carry your everyday essentials with luxe ease using this Mini Rockstud backpack by Valentino. Crafted using leather, the backpack features a handy top handle, two adjustab...
Valentino Mustard Leather Mini Rockstud Backpack
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Get set to carry your everyday essentials with luxe ease using this Mini Rockstud backpack by Valentino. Crafted using leather, the backpack features a handy top handle, two adjustab...
Valentino Women's Pink Leather Rockstud Backpack
By Valentino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brand New Valentino Backpack Original Tags & Dust Bag Included Retails in Stores & Online for $3250 Dimensions: 10"L x 13.5"H x 6"D Valentino's iconic Rockstud backpack will lend yo...
Valentino Yellow Leather Medium Rockstud Backpack
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A backpack that will charm the crowd, this bag by Valentino is made from leather and features an external zipped pocket, signature gold-tone rockstud detailing and a top zipped closu...
Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Rolling Backpack
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Marked by flawless craftsmanship and enduring appeal, this Valentino backpack is bound to be a versatile and durable accessory. It has a practical size. Includes: Info Booklet, Tag
$985
H 12.6 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Hermes Exhibition Japan Limited Voyage En Terre D'Etoiles Backpack
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes 2000s Blue Exhibition Japan Limited "Voyage en Terre d'Etoiles" backpack bag featuring blue nylon fabric, "Voyage en Terre d'Etoiles" print, front flap closure, shoulder strap...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Fire Opal Bezel Set Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Step back in time with this exquisite vintage Cartier pendant, a true gem from the 1970s. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this pendant features a captivating fire opal, bezel set to perf...
Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in D 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Hermès 2011 Birkin 30cm Pink Box Calf Leather Women's Handbag New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Bag Birkin 30cm Box Calf Pink New - 2410152001 Brand: Hermès Type : Hermes Birkin Bag Inside Detail: N/A Base Size: 30cm Height: 22cm Depth: 16cm Weight: Material: Box Calf L...
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Safety Pin Cut Out Black Leather Mini Runway Backpack
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare punk-inspired mini backpack designed by Gianni Versace for his Spring/Summer 1994 collection. Multiple variations of this bag were worn in various looks in the seas...
Gucci x Tom Ford Era Campaign S/S 2000 Beaded Snake Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2000 Beaded Snake Bag, created under Tom Ford’s audacious vision, is a standout from one of the house’s most iconic runway eras. A masterpiece of embellishment,...
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with faux lapis pate de verre mol...
$17,398
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...
HERMES Malachite green Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from stunning jewel-toned Malachite green Veau Togo leather, paired beautifully with gold-plated hardware. The rich green hue evok...
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...
1960s Italian Black + Gold Beaded Vintage 60s Evening Bag Handbag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1960s black and gold beaded Italian evening bag! Intricate gold chain can be worn on the shoulder, or crossbody. Snaps shut to secure all your belongings. Fits more than re...
$4,680Sale Price|25% Off
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR Lady D-joy Runway pink blue butterfly sequins crossbody bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR Lady D-joy Runway pink blue butterfly sequins crossbody bag Reference: AAWC/A00944 Brand: Dior Model: D-joy Collection: 2022 SS - Runway Material: Leather, Metal ...
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
NWT S/S 2001 Atelier Versace by Donatella Versace Pink Satin and Wicker Bag
By Atelier Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible pink wicker Atelier Versace bag designed by Donatella Versace. From the Haute Couture collection, this bag debuted on the season's runway as part of Look 20,...
Hermes Stromboli Bag Rose Indien Doblis Rose Azalee Lizard Sterling Silver Lid
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Stromboli bag. Rare Rose Indien Doblis (suede) accentuated with Rose Azalee Lizard. Strap is held by Sterling hardware and closure is the S...
Haute A Courroies Hac 50 Red Rouge H Crinoline Buffalo Duffle Travel Bag Vtg
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
This bag is absolutely magnififenct
The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.
An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.
In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.
When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.
As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.
Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.
Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoes, sunglasses, scarves and perfume.
Find vintage Valentino evening dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs now.
Vintage and designer backpacks do more than carry our books, notebooks, electronic devices and other possessions to and fro. They are also a reflection of personal taste and style. Whether it’s an understated solid color — black backpacks will remain forever timeless — or it’s emblazoned with a dazzling graphic pattern or an iconic fashion house’s logo, a backpack makes a statement.
In 1908, decades before the JanSports and Eastpaks of the world materialized, Norwegian Ole Bergan crafted the first backpack, whittling and shaping a juniper branch to support a robust canvas rucksack on his back. Twenty-five years later, the patent on Bergan’s wildly convenient and functional accessory expired, and backpacks became popular with hikers, campers and other outdoor enthusiasts as other designers and companies scrambled to develop their own iterations. During the late 1930s, the first zippered backpack appeared — for students, it was a significant improvement over carrying their books with a leather belt.
Some designer backpacks are sleek and sporty, while others attract attention with flashy brass hardware and a textured exterior flap. While the innumerable handbag lovers of our modern times continue to gravitate toward iconic labels — classic bags still rule — today’s shoppers are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Backpacks designed by universally renowned brands such as Gucci, Dior and Burberry are similarly alluring when it comes to finding the perfect carryall.
Heavy-duty nylon backpacks or those made with polyester are likely the most common, but many alternatives can be found in canvas, leather and suede. The best backpack for you might be one that is modest in size and discreet, and thus ideal for carrying a few items. If that sounds like what you need, explore crossbody bags and messenger bags, as they’re a bit easier to access and you don’t have to remove the bag to get to its contents. Others may seek a bag that is spacious enough to fit all of the supplies for an overnight hike, in which case, a sturdy, structured backpack might be a better fit.
Whether it is for fashion, function or both, there is a backpack suited to every individual. Find yours in the extensive collection of vintage and designer backpacks on 1stDibs.