$1,200
H 11 in W 5 in L 17.5 in
Versace Red & Black Cowhide & Leather Studded Repeat Shoulder Bag circa Y2K
By Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Versace Red & Black Cowhide & Leather Studded Repeat Shoulder Bag circa Y2K is a striking
VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/B00501
$1,092Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Versace Belt Bag - 1990s Vintage - Silver & Brass ‘Medusa Head' Studs
By Gianni Versace
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: Gianni Versace Belt Bag - 1990s Vintage - Black Leather + Silver & Brass Stud
F/W 2004 Versace by Donatella Studded Light Tan Embossed Leather Small Tote Bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Donatella Versace for the house's Fall/Winter 2004 collection, this chic beige Boston
F/W 1994 Gianni Versace Studded Leather Silver Medusa Medallion Mini Belt Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black leather belt bag, designed by Gianni Versace for the Fall/Winter 1994
F/W 1994 Gianni Versace Black Leather Gold Stud Medusa Sunburst Mini Belt Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black leather Gianni Versace belt bag designed by Gianni Versace. From the
Versace HOBO bag in cream leather and suede with metal studs, 2000
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Hobo women bag by the Italian stylist Gianni Versace in 90s. Designed in a unique and beautiful
Gianni Versace Vintage Snakeskin Studded Barrel Bag
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous & hard to find vintage Gianni Versace snakeskin bag which previously belonged to Kimberly
Versace Mini Crystal Studded Medusa Bag
By Versace
Located in London, GB
Versace Mini Crystal Studded Medusa Bag Purple top handle carry hand bag with cross body leather
Versace Black Leather Studded Medusa Sling Bag 24v223s
By Versace
Located in Dix hills, NY
Versace Black Leather Studded Medusa Sling Bag 24v223s Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: 6
Versace Black Leather Studded Medusa Sling Bag 1V123a
By Versace
Located in Dix hills, NY
SKU : 1V123a
Versace La Medusa Mini Pink Studded Top Handle Bag
By Versace
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Versace La Medusa Mini Pink Studded Top Handle Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag
Versace Nappa Leather Barocco Quilted Studded Vanitas Demetra Bag
By Versace
Located in London, GB
Versace Nappa Leather Barocco Quilted Studded Vanitas Demetra Bag Black handbag crafted from
Versace Black Leather Applique Studded Flap Top Handle Crossbody Bag
By Versace
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Versace Black Leather Applique Studded Flap Top Handle Crossbody Bag These are professional photos
Gianni Versace black leather gold studs Shoulder Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in Capri, IT
Gianni Versace black leather gold studs Shoulder Bag Medusa logo Measurements :14 cm * 18 cm
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H 8.67 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Empire black gold crystal stud embellished crossbody bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Empire black gold crystal stud embellished crossbody bag Reference: TGAS
VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/B00525
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H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
new VERSACE Tribute Medallion Small Bowling fuschia bondage Medusa stud bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute Medallion Small Bowling fuschia bondage Medusa stud bag Reference: TGAS/B00592
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE nude quilted ostrich gold studded shoulder leather bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE nude quilted ostrich gold studded shoulder leather bag GIANNI VERSACE
VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/B00521
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H 6.3 in W 7.49 in D 3.15 in
new VERSACE Tribute Medallion Small Bowling fuschia bondage Medusa stud bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute Medallion Small Bowling fuschia bondage Medusa stud bag Brand: Versace Designer
VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/B00525
VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/B00523
VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/B00516
1990s Gianni Versace Black Stud Medusa Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
1980s Gianni Versace Black Leather Medusa Shoulder Bag, gold tone metal details along one strap
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H 4.73 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in
new VERSACE white calfskin leather gold Medusa studded flap shoulder saddle bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE white calfskin leather gold Medusa studded flap shoulder saddle bag Brand: Versace
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H 7.49 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
new VERSACE Tribute Tote Small red Bondage Medusa gold stud shoulder bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute Tote Small red Bondage Medusa gold stud shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/A05112
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H 9.06 in W 12.21 in
new VERSACE large black pebble leather Medusa studded wristlet pouch clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE large black pebble leather Medusa studded wristlet pouch clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE Runway Clash black gold Medusa stud bondage curved shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Runway Clash black gold Medusa stud bondage curved shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black calf strass crystal spike stud shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black calf strass crystal spike stud shoulder bag Brand: Versace
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H 9.45 in W 13 in D 5.91 in
new VERSACE Tribute Tote Medium red Bondage Medusa gold stud shoulder bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute Tote Medium red Bondage Medusa gold stud shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer
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H 6.3 in W 7.49 in D 3.15 in
new VERSACE Tribute Medallion Small Bowling pink bondage strap Medusa stud bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute Medallion Small Bowling pink bondage strap Medusa stud bag Brand: Versace
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H 6.3 in W 7.49 in D 3.15 in
new VERSACE Small Tribute Medallion Bowling pink Medusa stud bondage strap bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Small Tribute Medallion Bowling pink Medusa stud bondage strap bag Brand: Versace
new VERSACE red blue Greca embroidered Medusa stud shoulder bag sport strap
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE red blue Greca embroidered Medusa stud shoulder bag sport strap Brand: Versace Designer
new VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/B00495
new VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2018 Tribute 1992 gold Medusa stud bondage bowling shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/B00524
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black calf strass crystal spike stud shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black calf strass crystal spike stud shoulder bag Brand: Versace
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in
new VERSACE AW18 green ayers scaled leather gold Medusa stud wristlet clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 green ayers scaled leather gold Medusa stud wristlet clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 7.49 in W 14.18 in D 4.73 in
new VERSACE cobalt blue gold Medusa coin stud bondage strap satchel tote bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE cobalt blue gold Medusa coin stud bondage strap satchel tote bag Brand: Versace
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H 7.49 in W 14.18 in
new VERSACE Tribute cobalt blue gold Medusa coin stud shoulder satchel tote bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute cobalt blue gold Medusa coin stud shoulder satchel tote bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE gold leather tonal Medusa head crystal strass stud flap clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE gold leather tonal Medusa head crystal strass stud flap clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE gold leather tonal Medusa head crystal strass stud flap clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE gold leather tonal Medusa head crystal strass stud flap clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE Tribute Bondage pink Medusa Stud gold chain flap clutch shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute Bondage pink Medusa Stud gold chain flap clutch shoulder bag Brand: Versace
new VERSACE black calf leather gold Medusa stud dual flap pocket waist bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE black calf leather gold Medusa stud dual flap pocket waist bag Brand: Versace Designer
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H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE black calf leather gold Medusa coin stud bondage strap waist bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE black calf leather gold Medusa coin stud bondage strap waist bag Brand: Versace
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H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE Tribute Bondage black leather gold Medusa coin stud waist belt bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute Bondage black leather gold Medusa coin stud waist belt bag Brand: Versace
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H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE black calf leather gold Medusa coin stud bondage strap waist bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE black calf leather gold Medusa coin stud bondage strap waist bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
new VERSACE light pink gold Medusa stud flap wallet on chain WOC clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE light pink gold Medusa stud flap wallet on chain WOC clutch bag Brand: Versace Designer
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in
new VERSACE black calf leather gold spike stud Medusa coin zip pouch clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE black calf leather gold spike stud Medusa coin zip pouch clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 8.27 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
new VERSACE Tribute pink red strap gold Medusa stud top zip shoulder tote bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute pink red strap gold Medusa stud top zip shoulder tote bag Brand: Versace
1990s VERSUS Gianni Versace Black Stud Medusa Mini Bag Belt
By Versus Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
A rare, vintage from the 1990s, Versus Gianni Versace black stud Medusa leather mini bag and belt
new VERSACE green ayers snake leather gold Medusa stud wristlet clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE green ayers snake leather gold Medusa stud wristlet clutch bag Brand: Versace Designer
S/S 2005 Versace Chaos Couture Studded Archival Print Boston Bag Runway
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a Versace Chaos Couture collection bag, designed by Donatella Versace. This Boston style
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H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
new VERSACE Tribute green scaled leather Medusa stud small bowling shoulder bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute green scaled leather Medusa stud small bowling shoulder bag Brand: Versace
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H 7.49 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
new VERSACE Tribute Icon 1993 black calfskin crystal stud Medusa flap kelly bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute Icon 1993 black calfskin crystal stud Medusa flap kelly bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE Tribute Bondage Medusa Stud pink gold shoulder chain flap clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute Bondage Medusa Stud pink gold shoulder chain flap clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 7.49 in W 14.18 in D 4.73 in
new VERSACE cobalt blue gold Medusa coin stud bondage strap satchel tote bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE cobalt blue gold Medusa coin stud bondage strap satchel tote bag Brand: Versace
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H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash black leather punk plaid Medusa stud tote bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Runway The Clash black leather punk plaid Medusa stud tote bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
new VERSACE light pink gold Medusa stud flap wallet on chain WOC clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE light pink gold Medusa stud flap wallet on chain WOC clutch bag Brand: Versace Designer
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H 14.57 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in
vintage GIANNI VERSACE 1990's striped canvas gold studded flap backpack bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage GIANNI VERSACE 1990's striped canvas gold studded flap backpack bag Reference: TGAS/B01107
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D 11.03 in L 11.03 in
Gianni Versace Black leather Gold and Silver Tone Studs Satchel - Shoulder Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in Capri, IT
Gianni Versace Black leather Gold and Silver Tone Studs Satchel - Shoulder Bag Unique Satchel from
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H 8.25 in W 13.5 in D 5 in
1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Medusa Stud Black Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a classically Gianni Versace Couture purse, designed by Gianni Versace
VERSACE "Signature" Studded Red Leather Duffle Bag
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE "Signature" Studded Red Leather Duffle Bag The iconic "Signature" bag is the
VERSACE LILAC NAPPA LEATHER BAG with STUDS
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Lilac leather bag. Clasp closure Pocket inside Embellished with studs Medusa medallion
Gucci Jackie Medium Shoulder Bag GG Supreme Beige Brown
By Gucci
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Gucci Jackie Medium Shoulder Bag An enduring icon of the House of Gucci, the Jackie Medium embodies effortless sophistication and timeless Italian craftsmanship. Defined by its soft...
Prada Fairy Collection Pink Print Silk Dress, 2008
By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian luxury brand Prada has made a mark with their refined styles and classic reinventions. However, the namesake designer Miuccia Prada is no stranger to considering creative twi...
$600Sale Price|25% Off
Size: S/M
Artisinal Made Blue Fringe Beaded Bralette With Leather Trim & Ribbon Tie Back
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Artisinal made blue Carnival glass beaded fringe bralette is hand made from vintage beaded knit bags from the 1920's . Each cup is trimmed in black kid leather and black studs . Bral...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in D 3.5 in L 16 in
New Fendi Aspen Shearling and Suede FF Brown Hobo Tote Bag
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Fendi Shearling Aspen Bag Brand New * Stunning Rare Shearling Bag * Rich Soft Chocolate Brown * Full Shearling Lining and Piping * Rope Braided & Leather Strap * Two Front Snap...
Emilio Pucci S/S 2012 Runway Unworn Embellished Sheer Lace Cutout Mini Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Naples, FL
Emilio Pucci S/S 2012 Runway Unworn Embellished Sheer Lace Cutout Gold Mini Dress Look 31 from the Spring 2012 Collection by Peter Dundas. Size: IT 40 Condition: Unworn with addi...
Gianni Versace Leather Lace up Dress S/S 2002
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary and collectible supple black leather dress from Gianni Versace. This has all of the couture details Versace is known for- a fine fringe hem, laser perforated leather...
Dolce & Gabbana c. 2001 Sheer Open Knit Crochet Corset Black Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana c. 2001 Sheer Open Knit Crochet Corset Black Top Size M
Christian Dior Vintage Trotter Diorissimo Shopper Bag Blue Beige
By Christian Dior
Located in Port Hope, ON
Very well known, this is a trotter pattern Christian Dior Diorissimo Shopper bag. It is made of canvas with leather trim, and the colors are blue and beige. There is another version ...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
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...
$14,750
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
UNWORN Exotic Fendi Embroidered Sequin Mini Croissant Bag - Special Piece
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Special Piece! Stunning Mini Croissant Bag by Fendi Champagne-colored satin is beautifully embroidered with sequins & pearls FF Logo buckle closure Exotic snakeskin trimming Adju...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
Subversive, maximalist and unabashedly seductive, Gianni Versace’s (1946–97) designs infused high fashion with an entirely new ethos. “I don’t believe in good taste,” the legendary Italian couturier once explained. Instead, he had a sexy good time with fashion — as he did with life. Today, vintage Versace clothing, handbags and other accessories look astonishingly fresh and freshly relevant.
More than any designer before him, Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry “is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way.”
Insiders consider his 1991/1992 Autumn/Winter runway show — which featured supermodels Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista lip-synching George Michael’s “Freedom! '90” — the moment when the two worlds of fashion and pop culture became one, changing both forever.
Versace was born in Reggio di Calabria, Italy. His mother was a successful dressmaker who employed more than 40 seamstresses. As a child, little Gianni marveled at her workshop, which would become a university of sorts, where he learned the exceptional construction techniques that were at the foundation of his creative expression.
In 1972, at age 25, Versace moved to Milan to work in fashion. He launched his first collection — and his label — in 1978, with his older brother Santo managing the business concerns. Soon, sister Donatella, whom Gianni dressed and took to discos when she was still a child, joined the family venture, where she had a creative role and managed enormously popular ready-to-wear lines such as Versus.
Vintage Versace — and Gianni Versace Couture, which debuted in 1989 — has become catnip for modern fashion enthusiasts who seek out the now-iconic house codes that originated in the designs of the 1980s and 1990s. His glamorous and seductive apparel — the clingy skirts and slender, strappy party dresses, as well as the erotic magazine ads that publicized them — looms large, but Versace’s art and historical influences were also vast.
Versace was an art collector, and he took on commissions to create costumes for theatrical performances during the 1980s and spoke of looking to numerous cultures for inspiration. This adventurous spirit of design resulted in his creating jewel-toned prints rooted in Grecian motifs, Etruscan symbols, the Italian Baroque and Andy Warholʼs Marilyn Monroe. There were slinky dresses in Oroton, his patented chain-mail textile that draped like satin, and leather bondage ensembles. Sex sold, for both women and men. Wrote the late curator Richard Martin, “[Versace] became the standard-bearer of gay men’s fashion because he eschewed decorum and designed for desire.”
Following Versace’s tragic murder in 1997, Donatella took over the role of artistic director and continued to evolve the house codes with a twist of her feminine and feminist perspective. Today, Santo Versace is chief executive officer of Versace and Donatella is its chief creative officer.
Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Versace evening dresses, handbags, day dresses, accessories and more on 1stDibs.
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.