Navy blue leather shoulder bag Balenciaga Circa 1970's
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue leather shoulder bag. One gold metal nail closure in the middle front. Black leather lining. Buckle on the shoulder strap ( adjustable) SIZE 23cm X 20cm X 5cm Shoulder st...
1980s Two-Tone Geometric 14k Gold Plated Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For a truly chic look, accessorize with a Balenciaga bag or a pair of elegant Christian Dior shoes to elevate your ensemble.
Sacha Python Flap Bag With Gold-Tone Hardware circa 1970s
By Sacha
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Accessories from designers like Gucci, Hermès, and Balenciaga can also complement the bag, enhancing its luxurious appeal and versatility.
1960s Mod Vinyl Black & White Houndstooth Sleeveless Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your ensemble with a pair of classic knee-high leather boots from Balenciaga, or an elegant clutch bag from Prada to create a sophisticated yet playful vibe.
Balenciaga Belted 2balr0618 Grey Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 482839- 1500-A-568024 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 7" Height: 8" Gold-stamped logo at front. Gusseted slip patch pocket beneath flap. Belt...
Balenciaga Twiggy 2way 870065 Red Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 18 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...
Balenciaga The City 866187 Ivory Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.26 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 21 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.33 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 11 cm(approx) ...
Balenciaga The Town 2way 865676 Pink Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 2.75 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 7 cm(approx) H...
Unavailable
H 13.5 in W 8 in L 15 in
Balenciaga Twiggy 2way 24balr0605 Black Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 241423- 1000 002123 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 8" Height: 13.5" Shoulder strap drop: 38" Handle drop: 6.75" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/1...
Balenciaga The City 2way 868533 Pink Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.33 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 11 cm(approx) ...
Balenciaga The City 2way 870134 Red Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 16.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 42 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 18 cm(approx) ...
Balenciaga The City 2way 866491 Red Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.1 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 36 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 22 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(approx) ...
Balenciaga The City 2way 867274 Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 22 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...
Balenciaga The Twiggy 2way 867949 Gray Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 13.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 35 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.48 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 19 cm(approx) ...
Balenciaga The City 2way 867350 Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 16.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 43 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 18 cm(approx) ...
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H 6.69 in W 2.75 in L 12.9 in
Balenciaga Pale The First 2way 869753 Green Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 33 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 17 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 2.75 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 7 cm(approx) H...
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H 13.7 in W 4.33 in L 12.9 in
Balenciaga The Day Hobo 865766 Light Red Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 33 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 13.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 35 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.33 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 11 cm(approx) ...
Unavailable
H 7.48 in W 2.36 in L 12.5 in
Balenciaga Khaki First 2way City 869960 Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.48 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 19 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 2.36 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 6 cm(approx) H...
Unavailable
H 9.05 in W 7.08 in L 16.9 in
Balenciaga Oxford The City 2way 870151 Pink Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 16.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 43 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 18 cm(approx) ...
Unavailable
H 9.44 in W 5.11 in L 14.5 in
Balenciaga Oxford The City 2way 867253 Grey Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...
Unavailable
H 9.05 in W 5.11 in L 14.9 in
Balenciaga Cinched The City 2way 870339 Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...
Unavailable
H 9.84 in W 5.11 in L 14.9 in
Balenciaga Floral City 2way 865705 Multi Color Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...
Unavailable
H 9.84 in W 5.9 in L 14.9 in
Balenciaga Giant The City 2way 867236 Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...
Unavailable
H 6 in W 2 in L 9 in
Balenciaga Embossed Lizard Hip 23balz1016 Brown Leather Cross Body Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 2" Height: 6" Shoulder strap drop: 24" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or A+ ) Includes Mirror, Strap, Price Tag and Control Tag ...
Unavailable
H 9.05 in W 4.72 in L 14.5 in
Balenciaga Denim The City 2way 865597 Black Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(approx) ...
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H 9.44 in W 6.29 in L 13.3 in
Balenciaga Rose Red-pink TwiggyBoston 869985 Fuchsia Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 13.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 34 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...
Unavailable
H 13.7 in W 4.72 in L 15.3 in
Balenciaga The Day One Hobo 866576 Beige Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 39 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 13.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 35 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(approx) ...
Unavailable
H 8.26 in W 2.36 in L 12.2 in
Balenciaga Giant The Town 2way 866865 Pink Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.2 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 31 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.26 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 21 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 2.36 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 6 cm(approx) H...
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H 8 in W 5.5 in L 10 in
Balenciaga ( Rare ) Sac Superb 99bat29 Brown Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: 163530 213048 10" x 5.5" x 8" 25.4cm x 20 x 14cm OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION...
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H 12.25 in W 8 in L 14.75 in
Balenciaga Bucket Jaune Citron Calfskin Papier Drop 10balz0629 Cross Body Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 312186.7110.J. 515859 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.75" Width: 8" Height: 12.25" Shoulder strap drop: 18"-23" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or...
Unavailable
H 9.05 in W 5.51 in L 16.5 in
Balenciaga Cognac Brown The City 2way 866421 Orange Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 16.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 42 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx) ...
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H 13.7 in W 4.72 in L 16.1 in
Balenciaga Khaki Day Light Hobo Messenger 869838 Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 16.1 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 41 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 13.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 35 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(approx) ...
Starting as a modest boutique, Balenciaga evolved to transform the landscape of women’s fashion with shapes and contours during the middle of the 20th century that were nothing less than groundbreaking. Today, the brand is as venturesome as ever and is well known for its shoes, handbags, sneakers, streetwear and other clothing and accessories.
Though he was born in the quiet fishing village of Getaria in Spain’s Basque region, Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972) was destined to reshape modern fashion. As a child, he worked alongside his seamstress mother. Showing immense talent, he earned commissions as a teenager from local patron Marquesa de Casa Torres, who paid for his tailoring education in Madrid. In 1917, he established his first haute couture house — named Eisa, for his mother — in the trendy resort town San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family.
When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937. There, Balenciaga rubbed elbows with fashion greats like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli and quickly won over clients like Gloria Guinness, Pauline de Rothschild and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.
As a couturier, Balenciaga drew from his Spanish heritage for ideas, riffing on everything from matador costumes and flamenco dresses to the paintings of Diego Velázquez, whose portraits of Spanish princesses famously inspired Balenciaga’s Infanta gown.
An expert tailor, he experimented with sculptural silhouettes that didn’t follow the body. Some of his notable designs include the 1953 balloon jacket, and from 1957, the cocoon coat, the baby-doll dress and the sack dress, which he popularized with his good friend designer Hubert de Givenchy. All of these could be considered not just the masterpieces of haute couture, but also objets d’art in their own right, leading to Balenciaga’s nickname, “The Master.”
Balenciaga continued designing until 1968, when he retired after three decades of influential work and his fashion house went dormant. The rights to Balenciaga were acquired by Jacques Bogart S.A. in 1986. Under designer Michel Goma, who focused on ready-to-wear, the brand experienced a resurgence, with his first collection introduced in 1987.
The brand returned to high fashion with the arrival of designer Josephus Thimister in 1992. It has since been led by a series of creative directors who have paid homage to Balenciaga’s iconic designs, including Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and, most recently, Demna Gvasalia. In 2011, a museum celebrating Balenciaga’s legacy opened in his hometown in Spain, commemorating where it all began.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga crossbody bags, tote bags, day dresses, shirts and more.
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.