1980s Renaud Pellegrino Pink Moire Bag with Acrylic Clasp
By Renaud Pellegrino
Located in London, GB
From the mid 1970s to early 1980s, Renaud Pellegrino designed accessories for the House of Yves Saint Laurent before opening his namesake boutique in 1983. He become known as one of...
Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo Ganchini Clear Acrylic Bucket Bag with Gold Pouch
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo Clear Bucket Bag with Gold Pouch in fair condition. Clear acrylic curved hardshell bucket with double handles and gold tone signature ferragamo hardware a...
1990s Gianni Versace Couture Leather Medusa Relief Acrylic Frame Handle Mini Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In the 1990s, Gianni Versace designed this unique top-handle bag for his namesake brand. This small black leather bag features a gold-tone Medusa emblem on the front and is complete ...
1990s Yves Saint Laurent Navy Blue Woven Cord Black Acrylic Handle Tote Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the 1990s this chic woven navy Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche top handle tote bag features an entirely woven body and is complete with a black square acrylic handle. Effortlessl...
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Museum Psychedelic Velvet Acrylic Ring Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite bucket bag from Gucci's Fall/Winter 1999 collection, designed by Tom Ford, showcases his iconic psychedelic silk velvet pattern. The bag features a sleek lucite hoop h...
Late Art Deco Geometric Beaded Womans Purse Clutch w/ Silvertone & Lucite Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late 1940s Art Deco beaded white purse/clutch. This stylish purse features a silvertone & lucite clasp complemented by a stylish chain handle with a beaded bag attached. The interior...
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Vintage Judith Lieber Acrylic Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a vintage lucite acrylic purple evening bag with silver frame and handle from 1972. Very rare collector item that can be seen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York Ci...
Still Life with African Purse
By Phyllis Sloane
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Provenance: Estate of the Artist Santa Fe Artist, Southwestern subject
Acrylic
Chanel Black Velvet Gold Acrylic Kiss Lock Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Black Velvet Gold Acrylic Kiss Lock Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Velvet Gold tone hardware Leather lining Acrylic Date code present Measures 15.5" W x 5" H x 1" D
1960s Mod Italian Acrylic Bead Woven Handbag in Jewel Tones
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1960s Mod summer handbag in gold lamé cord and acrylic beads. pinks reds, oranges, greens and blues combine with a crystal clear handle. Inner lining.
Vintage Prada 1990's Olive Acrylic Handle Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Vintage Prada 1990's olive nylon bag. Crafted with the iconic nylon in an olive-mustard colour, clear acrylic handles, Lightweight and finished with the iconic enamelled triangle lo...
Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Mini Beige Calfskin Bi-color Acrylic Strap Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Mini Beige Calfskin Bi-color Acrylic Strap Crossbody Bag, 2000-2002 These are professional photos of the actual bag. Add a touch of brightness to your s...
PRADA Vintage dark brown leather acrylic logo buckle flap bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Vintage dark brown leather acrylic logo buckle flap bag Reference: SNKO/A00608 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Material: Leather, Acrylic Color: Brown, Silver Pattern: Sol...
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Black Genuine Python Acrylic Ring Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite bucket bag from Gucci's Fall/Winter 1999 collection, designed by Tom Ford, is crafted entirely from genuine python skin. It features a sleek lucite hoop handle, attach...
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Black Velvet Acrylic Top Handle Box Bag
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a fabulous black velvet Gianfranco Ferre top-handle box bag. From the 1990s, this structured bag is constructed of soft black velvet. The bag features a flap cl...
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Velvet Acrylic Ring Shoulder Hobo Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford, this grey velvet bucket bag from Gucci's Fall/Winter 1999 collection was prominently featured in the season's ad campaign, shot by Mario Testino and modeled by...
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H 9 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Vintage Runway Psychedelic Swirl Silk Velvet Acrylic
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting From the Gucci F/W 1999 collection designed by Tom Ford, this gorgeous lucite hoop, bucket bag features Tom Ford's memorable psychedelic pattern in silk velvet. The same ...
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H 9 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Psychedelic Swirl Velvet Acrylic Ring Hobo Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting From the Gucci Fall/Winter 1999 collection designed by Tom Ford, this gorgeous lucite hoop, bucket bag features Tom Ford's memorable psychedelic pattern in silk velvet. Th...
Turquoise Purse Abstract
By Michael Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
Whimsical abstract expressionist painting of a turquoise purse with orange stripes by San Francisco artist Michael Eggleston (American, 20th century). From a collection of his works....
Acrylic, Paper
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H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 2.56 in
Pop Art Lucite acrylic purse signed by maker Brazillian maker Sobral
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Mid Century Handbag by Sobral of Brazil, in Mosaic, Lucite Acrylic , all totally in Perfect condition with no damage, no repairs , no losses. An outstanding piece with all curved edg...
1980's Playful Resin & Acrylic Handbag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's Playful Resin & Acrylic Handbag
1950s MAJESTIC Acrylic and Confetti Lucite Hardbody Plastic Purse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This very period handbag, a 1950s MAJESTIC Acrylic and Confetti Lucite Hardbody Plastic Purse, is a fine example of this type of unusual handbag.
$1,711
Size: Size US 6 - French 36
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1997 Black Tuxedo Suit with Twisted Billowing Sleeves
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1990s Black Tuxedo Suit with Dramatic Twisted Billowing Red Fabric Lined Sleeves This is a rar...
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Ostrich Skin Convertible Chain Clutch Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this chic light tan ostrich leather top handle bag for Gucci's Fall/Winter 2000 collection. A black leather version of this bag debuted on the season's runway as pa...
Navy blue leather, suede and rope high heel sandals John Galliano for Dior
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue leather, suede and rope high heel sandals. The rope wraps around the ankle and ties. Heel hight = 12 cm Plateform = 3,5 cm SHOE SIZE = 37 John Galliano for Dior aera ( 19...
S/S 1995 Donna Karan Beige Stretch Bodycon Panel Slip Dress US6, IT4, FR38
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beige slip dress from Donna Karan's Spring/Summer 1995 collection features a stretch bodycon fit with panel detailing at the bust. The dress is complete with thin shoulder strap...
$375Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Refer to measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
Herbert Levine Red Stilettos
By Herbert Levine
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Herbert Levine Red Calf Stilettos decorated with a black "berry" and red ties. Retailed at Bonwit Teller, 1950's USA. 6.5AA, 2.75" widest across front. Very narrow.
1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Silk Dress in orange, purple black eye susan sun flower print. Some flaws inside lining ( collar) see image attached Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 32 inches/ Hip : 36 inches/ Dress l...
Walborg Deco-Inspired Beaded Evening Bag
By Walborg
Located in Alford, MA
Walborg Art Deco inspired evening bag composed of black and gold beads, both reflective bugle beads and mat seed beads, arranged in a geometric pattern of squares and rectangles. Bot...
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Sheer Black Lace Leather Trim Sleeveless Top IT42
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection under Tom Ford, this sleeveless top features a sheer black mesh base intricately embroidered with swirling floral ribbon appliqués. The high-...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Striped Crosshatch Button Front Men's Dress Shirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Striped Crosshatch Button Front Men's Dress Shirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1995 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: butto...
Hermes Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Mangeoire Bucket Bag
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hermes Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Mangeoire Bucket Bag in fair condition. Black box calf leather trimmed with golden brass hardware in classic mangeoire holey bucket bag style. T...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare late 1990s–early 2000s Marc Jacobs gold metal-link vintage evening gown featuring a fluid cowl neckline and long, slinky column silhouette that skims the body like liquid metal....
$702Sale Price|30% Off
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Floral Print Skirt Suit Spring/Summer 1992
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage floral print jacket and skirt suit from the Spring/Summer 1992 Collection. JACKET features : - Long sleeves. - Front buttoning with gold toned flower butt...
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 thread and metallic floss on a base of ivory seed beads. Shape is unusual but holds...
$3,500
Size: FR 38 (US 6) but runs small
Iconic Documented Thierry Mugler Runway Sheer Boned Corset Skirt Suit, SS1995
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Geneva, CH
Featured during the "Thierry Mugler, Couturissime" exhibition at the "Musée des Arts Décoratifs" in Paris in 2021-2022 and at the "Brooklyn Museum" in New York in 2022-2023 (see pic...
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.