Valentino Crocodile Skin Va Va Voom Bag
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Crocodile Skin Va Va Voom Bag Dusky pink handbag crafted from exotic crocodile skin with champagne gold hardware.
Valentino Crocodile Skin Va Va Voom Bag
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Crocodile Skin Va Va Voom Bag Dusky pink handbag crafted from exotic crocodile skin with champagne gold hardware.
VALENTINO burgundy leather Rockstud VA VA VOOM LARGE TOTE Bag
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino Large Va Va Voom tote bag in burgundy smooth leather featuring light gold-tone signature pyramid studs.
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H 6 in W 1.5 in L 9.5 in
Valentino Rockstud Va Va Voom Chain Flap 3mr0503 Nude Leather Cross Body Bag
By Valentino
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: BUH 975 1 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 1.5" Height: 6" Strap drop: 17" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION (8/10 or AB) Includes Dust Bag Retail ...
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H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
VALENTINO Va Va Voom crystal camouflage black Rockstud clutch shoulder bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Va Va Voom crystal camouflage black Rockstud clutch shoulder bag Reference: LNKO/A00918 Brand: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Material: Crystal Color: Green Pattern: Camo...
VALENTINO black leather VA VA VOOM Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino Garavani 'Va Va Voom' bag in black calfskin with light gold-tone hand-embellished pyramid studs and chain shoulder strap.
Valentino Noir "va-va-voom" Ponyhair Rockstud Rhinestone Bag
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino Noir Ponyhair Rockstud Bag with Rhinestone Studs Black ponyhair with gunmetal hardware. Black leather lining. Five rhinestone encrusted studs at front of bag. ...
VALENTINO black leather CRYSTAL SO NOIR VA VA VOOM Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino 'So Noir Va Va Voom' shuolder bag in black supple leather with crystal encrusted pyramid studs.
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H 5.12 in W 9.65 in D 1.58 in
VALENTINO Rockstud Va Va Voom red leather tonal stud embellished flap clutch bag
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rockstud Va Va Voom red leather tonal stud embellished flap clutch bag Reference: LNKO/A00790 Brand: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Material: Leather Color: Red Pattern: ...
Valentino Va Va Voom Chain Handle Bag
By Valentino
Located in US
Valentino Va Va Voom Bag in an electric blue leather with silver-tone hardware, chain-link shoulder strap, Rockstud details at front, interior dual compartments, single slit pocket a...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium, crafted in pink leather, features signature pyramid rockstud detailing, expandable gusset sides, chain strap and gold-tone hardware.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium, crafted in black leather, features signature pyramid rockstud detailing, expandable gusset sides, chain strap and gunmetal-tone hardw...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium, crafted in black leather, features gold chain straps, signature pyramid rockstud detailing, expandable gusset sides, and gold-tone ha...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium, crafted in green leather, features chain link strap, signature pyramid rockstud detailing, expandable gusset sides, and gold-tone har...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium mixes bold and chic style.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium mixes bold and chic style made for day-to-night outs.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium mixes bold and chic style.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium mixes bold and chic style.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium mixes bold and chic style.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium mixes bold and chic style.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Patent Small
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Patent Small mixes bold and chic style made for day-to-night.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium mixes bold and chic style.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Patent Small
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Patent Small mixes bold and chic style made for day-to-night.
Valentino Va Va Voom Tote Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Tote Leather Medium mixes bold and chic style.
Valentino Va Va Voom Bowling Bag Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Va Va Voom Bowling Bag Leather Medium, crafted in black leather, features dual rolled leather handles, chain straps, signature pyramid rockstud detailing, protective b...
Valentino Va Va Voom Bowling Bag Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Va Va Voom Bowling Bag Leather Medium, crafted in black leather, features dual rolled leather handles, chain straps, signature pyramid rockstud detailing, protective b...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium mixes bold and chic style.
Valentino Va Va Voom Tote Leather Large
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Tote Leather Large mixes bold and chic style.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Full Studded Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Full Studded Leather Medium, crafted in black leather, features front hand strap, chain link strap, pyramid rockstud detailing, and gunmetal-tone har...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Crystal Studs Patent Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Crystal Studs Patent Medium, crafted in black patent leather, features a chain strap, studded pyramid rockstud front handle and gunmetal-tone hardware.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Beaded Leather Small
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Beaded Leather Small presented in the brand's Spring/Summer 2014 Collection showcases an opulent edge made for any fashionista.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Crystal Studs Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Crystal Studs Leather Medium, crafted from black leather, features a chain strap, studded pyramid rockstud hand strap and silver-tone hardware.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Crystal Studs Patent Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Crystal Studs Patent Medium, crafted in black patent leather, features a chain strap, studded pyramid rockstud front handle and gunmetal-tone hardware.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Beaded Leather Small
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Beaded Leather Small presented in the brand's Spring/Summer 2014 Collection showcases an opulent edge made for any fashionista.
Valentino Va Va Voom Bowling Bag Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Bowling Bag Leather Medium mixes bold and chic style.
Valentino Va Va Voom Shoulder Bag Embellished Patent Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Shoulder Bag Embellished Patent Medium showcases a unique flair fit for daring fashionistas.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Printed Pony Hair Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Printed Pony Hair Medium mixes bold and chic style.
Valentino Va Va Voom Shoulder Bag Camubutterfly Printed Canvas Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Valentino Va Va Voom Shoulder Bag Camubutterfly Printed Canvas Medium showcases a unique flair fit for daring fashionistas.
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Denim Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Clutch Denim Medium Exterior Material: Denim E...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Patent Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Clutch Patent Medium Exterior Material...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium Exterior Material: L...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium Exterior Mater...
Valentino Va Va Voom Tote Leather Small
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 22-26" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Tote Leather Small Exterior...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium Exterior Material: ...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino Garavani
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 12-22.5" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium Exterior Material: Le...
Valentino Va Va Voom Tote Leather Small
By Valentino Garavani
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 22-26" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Tote Leather Small Exterior...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium
By Valentino Garavani
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 12-22.5" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Clutch Leather Medium Ext...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Bag In Python
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Rockstud Va Va Voom Python Bag. Made in Italy. 1 internal pocket. 2 internal compartments.
Valentino Va Va Voom Frame Clutch Leather Small
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 4.5", Width 8", Depth 2" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Frame Clutch Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather ...
Valentino Va Va Voom Top Handle Bag Leather
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 11", Width 13", Depth 6", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Top Handle Bag Leather Exterior ...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Crystal Embellished Suede Medium
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 12.5", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Clutch Crystal Embellished...
Valentino Va Va Voom Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Mini
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 5", Width 7", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 9.5" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Mini Exterior Mat...
Valentino Va Va Voom Turnlock Clutch Quilted Leather Small
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 4.5", Width 9", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Turnlock Clutch Quilted Leath...
Valentino Va Va Voom Fold Over Chain Clutch Calf Hair
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 7.4", Height 7.5", Width 14", Depth 2", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Fold Over Chain Clutch Calf Hair Exteri...
Valentino Va Va Voom Clutch Crystal Camo Embellished Suede and Leather Sm
By Valentino
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 4", Width 7", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Valentino Model: Va Va Voom Clutch Crystal Camo Embellished Sued...
Valentino Brown Leather Va Va Voom Tote
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Know to create stylish, sophisticated, and timeless designs, this is a brand worth investing in. The bags that come from this label's atelier are exquisite. This tote bag is no diffe...
Valentino Red Leather Va Va Voom Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Va Va Voom shoulder bag from Valentino has an appealing design.
Valentino Red Leather Va Va Voom Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Va Va Voom shoulder bag from Valentino has an appealing design.
Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Va Va Voom Clutch
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Va Va Voom clutch from Valentino has a pretty captivating design.
Valentino Black Leather Va Va Voom Crystals Clutch
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from quality materials, your wardrobe is missing out on this beautifully made designer clutch by Valentino. Look your fashionable best in any outfit with this stylish piece t...
Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Va Va Voom Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Va Va Voom bag from Valentino has a luxe design.
Valentino Brown Leather Va Va Voom Chain Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Va Va Voom bag from Valentino has a pretty captivating design.
Valentino Black Leather Va Va Voom Chain Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Va Va Voom clutch bag from Valentino has a pretty captivating design.
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Pony Hair Oversized Runway Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this incredible large black Gucci pony hair bag for the Fall/Winter 1996 collection. This oversized tote is constructed entirely of pony hair and is complete with a...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta FW 2000 Runway Sable Trim Embroidered Vest US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sable Trim Embroidered Vest FW 2000 Runway US size - 6 ( please check measurements ) Warm embroidered and sable trim vest, side pockets, open style. Measure...
Valentino Boutique Pleated Wool Dress - '90s
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Achieve a sophisticated 90s look with our Valentino Boutique Pleated Wool Dress. The structured wool blend and rich brown color exude elegance, while the round neck and hidden button...
Valentino Boutique Silk Ruffle Neck Blouse 1980s
By Valentino Couture, Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk charmeuse blouse shirt by Valentino. It buttons on the side front with delicate black faceted glass buttons and is adorned with layers of beautiful gold flower...
Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware handbag. Crafted in 2018, this iconic handbag is a testament...
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...
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
New With Tags Valentino Fall 2018 Python Evening Bag Minaudière $2975
By Valentino
Located in Conroe, TX
Valentino Minaudière $2975 Fall 2018 New With Tags & Box Python and Leather Exterior Gold-Tone Hardware Chain-Link Shoulder Strap Leather Lining Push-Lock Closure at Top Shoulder S...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Sheared Mink Coat, FW 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior under John Galliano brown sheared mink coat from the Fall-Winter 2006 collection. The coat is constructed in horizontal panels of pelts with uniform shearing, enhancin...
$13,000Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Limited Edition Fendi F3 Secret Code Bag Brown Alligator Mink Fur Satchel
By Fendi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Limited Edition Fendi Brown Alligator and Mink Fur F3 Secret Code Bag in excellent condition. Brown alligator leather exterior trimmed with brown mink fur and brushed gold hardw...
Hermes Kelly Cut Braise Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Cut bag featured in vivid Braise Niloticus Crocodile. This exquisite lipstick red Hermes clutch is perfect day to evening. Lush with...
$635
H 11.82 in D 5.91 in L 14.57 in
Linen canevas and leather appliqué large top handle bag Christian Lacroix
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Linen canevas and leather appliqué large top handle bag. Branded nylon lining. Zip closure on the top front + snaps on both edge. 2 inside pocket with zip and 2 flat pocket. Gold met...
Vintage Red Givenchy One Shoulder Ruffle Silk Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Givenchy Red Silk organza ruffle one shoulder dress. Perfect cocktail dress. Dress has double zipper ( inside) Measurement: Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 26.5 inches/ Hip: 34 inches/ ...
Vintage Tom Ford Leather Travel Bag
By Tom Ford
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Tom Ford Leather Travel Bag is an iconic piece that combines luxury, functionality, and timeless style. Known for his meticulous craftsmanship and sophisticated designs, To...
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...
NEW Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Tom Ford 2004 Final Collection Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Tom Ford 2004 Final Collection Silk Jacket Tom Ford for YSL Collection: Fall 2004, Ready-to-Wear Country of Origin: France YSL style: 135617 Sizes ...
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Python Skin Jeweled Dragon Bamboo Chain Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Runway Python Dragon Brooch Shoulder Bag F/W 2004 Runway Collection Elegant black python skin shoulder bag with gold-tone bamboo double chain shoul...
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.
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.