Lavishly Beaded Pouch with Bakelite Frame
Located in New York, NY
Unusual large beaded "pouch" style bag circa 1960 with black bakelite and chrome deco style frame.
Lavishly Beaded Pouch with Bakelite Frame
Located in New York, NY
Unusual large beaded "pouch" style bag circa 1960 with black bakelite and chrome deco style frame.
Duizend-Gans Black Beaded Satin Evening Clutch with Red Lining
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is a hand strap on the back side of the evening bag. In excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Lot of 4 Mary Frances Handbags w/ Rhinestones. Priced per bag. Great Charm.
Located in Buchanan, MI
This lot includes the following: a handbag with a rose motif, a faux leather yellow handbag with hoop handle, a blue denim handbag with a large flower, and a purple and brown handbag...
Beads
$2,071Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL black satin bag
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL evening bag Black diamond quilted satin bag, black jas beaded embroidery, finished in black leather, shoulder strap Golden chain with black leather, triangular flap with magne...
Chanel Small Camera 80's So Black Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag Year: 1989 {VINTAGE 35 Years} Rope strap CC beaded black logo at front Gold-tone hardware Zip top tass...
Valentino Light Green Beaded 2 pc Twinset Cardigan and Shell Set, Size M
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a wool/angora light green 2pc matching Cardigan and shell set with colorful floral beading by Valentino from the 1990's. The vest is sleeveless with princess darts, a zipper ...
1960s Vintage Mini-Bag + Bracelet Set - Geometric Beading
Located in KENT, United Kingdom
Product Details: 1960s Vintage Beaded Mini-Bag + Cuff Bracelet Set - Bronze, Dusky Blue, Navy Blue + Silver Geometric Beading + Tassel Detailing - Long Strap - Two-Way Bag + Neckbag ...
1960s Coppola e Toppo for Saks Fifth Avenue Crystal Evening Bag
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Made entirely of hand-strung faceted crystal beads, which give the bag a luxurious, light-catching shimmer.
Chanel Rare Spring 1997 Vintage Runway Gold Cage Large Shopping Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Spring 1997 Vintage Runway Gold Cage Large Shopping Tote Bag Gold hardware Beaded diamond stitch quilting detail Gold interlocking CC Logo at front Snake-chain shoulder...
Vintage 1940's blue velvet and pearl pixie hat and matching bag set 1940s hat
Located in Nashville, TN
The drawstrings are finished with small brass coloured beads. The bag is fully lined in a plastic vinyl.
VIintage Prada Clutch in Carved Leather Suede and Swaroski crystals
By Prada
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Prada Vintage bag with beaded detail and crocodile leather closure.
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.