$360Sale Price|25% Off
H 10 in W 2.5 in L 8.5 in
Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Mini Book Tote Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini book tote is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in black and black enameled
1980s Paloma Picasso Cream and Gold Leather Book Bag
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Toronto, Ontario
features the alphabet in large gold letters and mirrors the cover design of a whimsical faux library book
Dior Red Monogram Trotter Book Tote Shopper Bag 98da43
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: BO L 0090 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 4.1" Height: 12.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 10" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) ...
White Lucite Handbag -Book piece Top handle Wilardy Dooner 1960s
Located in Wallkill, NY
1950s Wilardy Opaque, Marbled White Lucite Purse, Ornate Clasp, Great Handel Mirror inside top of handbag with a Stunning Pearl and Crystal Decorative clasp. Measuring 10 WIDE X 5 D...
S/S 1992 Donna Karan Runway Black Leather Book Style Clutch Travel Bag
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this chic black leather Donna Karan bag debuted on the season's runway. Constructed entirely of leather, this hard shell bag features a rectan...
$125
H 11 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
Bags : A Lexicon of Style Valerie Steele, Laird Borrelli Hardcover Book 1st Ed.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bags : A Lexicon of Style Valerie Steele, Laird Borrelli Hardcover Book 1st Edition 1999. Large
Paper
$100Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
Bags : A Lexicon of Style Valerie Steele, Laird Borrelli Hardcover Book 1st Ed.
By Rizzoli
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bags : A Lexicon of Style Valerie Steele, Laird Borrelli Hardcover Book 1st Edition 1999. Large
90s Paloma Picasso Oversized Brown Leather Book Purse
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antiquarian book. With stamped gold embellishment. Hidden detachable handle - converts to clutch. Inner
Paloma Picasso book style evening bag
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Paloma Picasso book style black suede with gold leather details evening bag. Can be used on the
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H 13.7 in W 5.51 in L 15.7 in
Dior Signature Monogram Oblique Trotter Book Shopper 870080 Black Canvas Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 13.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 35 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx) ...
Figural "Book" Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming figural "book" bag in black satin with embroidered crest and detailing. Flap opens in
Vintage FENDI Leopard Printed Jacquard Book Tote Bag
By Fendi
Located in Bangkok, TH
1990s Fendi book tote in brown and black leopard printed jacquard featuring one interior zip pocket
Dior Pink Monogram Trotter Book Tote bag 208da84
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 06RU 0034 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 4.5" Height: 12.5" Handle Drop: 9.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Ex...
Dior Pink Monogram Trotter Book Tote Shopper Bag 108da6
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 06RU 0074 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 4.5" Height: 12" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) ...
Vintage GUCCI Mini Calfskin Leather Book Tote Crossbody Bag Red
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini book tote crossbody bag is crafted of calfskin leather in red featuring a
Dior Rasta Monogram Trotter Book Tote Bag Jamaican Motif 255da56
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 11-MA-0034 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 4" Height: 11.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Sign...
Dior Navy Monogram Trotter Book Tote Shopper Bag 862da49
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: BO G 0073 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 4" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear...
1980S Paloma Picasso Antique Gold Book Bag Clutch With Removable Strap
By Paloma Picasso
Located in New York, NY
1980S Paloma Picasso Antique Gold Book Bag Clutch With Removable Strap
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H 3.15 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Limited Photo Book Sumo by Helmut Newton for Bags with Frame by Philippe Starck
By TASCHEN, Helmut Newton
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Der Original-SUMO, die Erstausgabe von 1999 mit über 400 Bildern des Meisterfotografen Helmut Newton, mit dazu passendem Buchständer des Architekten und Designers Philippe Starck. ...
Paper
Paloma Picasso Gold Book Bag, Jeweled Clasp
By Paloma Picasso
Located in New Hope, PA
Paloma Picasso designed a series of these witty book bags in leather and suede, this gold leather
Vintage Burberry Book Bag
By Burberry
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Burberry book bag for men or women. Heavy cotton duck with leather trim. Signature plaid
Vintage GUCCI Caramel Leather Mini Book Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini book tote is crafted of pigskin leather in caramel color featuring a
Vintage GUCCI Black Leather Mini Book Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini book tote is crafted of pigskin’s leather in black featuring a detachable
1970s Vintage GUCCI Brown Diamanté Jacquard Book Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
1970s Gucci book tote in Gucci iconic brown diamanté jacquard and leather. Made in Italy. Measures
1970s Vintage GUCCI Black Diamanté Jacquard Book Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
1970s Gucci book tote in Gucci iconic black diamanté jacquard and leather. Made in Italy. Measures
1990s Vintage GUCCI Pigskin Leather Book Tote Bag Beige
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI book tote bag is crafted of pigskin leather in beige featuring gold toned
1980s Vintage GUCCI Mini Book Tote Bag Pigskin Leather Hunter Green
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini book tote is crafted of pigskin leather in hunter green and enameled
1980's Paloma Picasso Black & Gold Faux Library Book Handbag
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Toronto, Ontario
graphic on front of bag, mirrors the cover design of a whimsical faux library book. The fantasy shape
1950s Navy Blue Book Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Navy blue top-handle handbag featuring a book motif and shape. The front and back has gold
Christian Dior Rose de Vent Calfskin Book Tote
Located in West palm beach, FL
The Dior Book Tote, an original style introduced by Dior's Creative Director, Maria Grazia Chiuri
Vintage Judith Leiber Book Bag Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely gorgeous Judith Leiber minaudiere from the 1980's. This one is large enough for any smart phone and will actually hold more than enough for your night out. All the various...
1990s Judith Leiber Book Minaudiere/Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely gorgeous Judith Leiber minaudiere from the 1980's. This one is large enough for many smart phones and will actually hold more than enough for your night out. All the vario...
Book Hinged Gray Leather Handbag by Magda Makay
Located in Chicago, IL
This cleverly engineered handbag opens like a book to expose two separate interior compartments
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
2000s Burberry Navy Blue Shoulder Bag
By Burberry
Located in Arnhem, NL
Burberry shoulder bag made of blue navy textured leather with gold toned hardware. The interior is lined with black fabric and navy blue leather, and next to the major compartment it...
Museum Chanel Vintage F/W 1996 Gold Brocade Mughal Jeweled Gripoix 96A Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exceptional Chanel Fall/Winter 1996 gold jacket is a rare masterpiece inspired by Coco Chanel’s fascination with Orientalism in the 1930s. Featuring a structured Mandarin collar...
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet Sapphire blue Ostrich skin with large 'H' closure in palladium hardware. Front flap opens to tonal, partitioned interior with card slots a...
Vintage Bon Gout Black Crocodile Bag
By Bon Gout
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crocodile bag by Bon Gout . This super shiny crocodile bag is large enough for todays essentials, measuring Width 13'', height 7 1/2 '', and depth 3''. The bag has a ...
$3,990
Size: F38 fits Small, or also XS/S S/M
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2003 Vintage Hardcore Red Leather Bondage Blazer Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage FW03 Hardcore Dior Bondage Collection Sleek and shiny candy apple red lambskin lined in silk Shiny silver hardware Structured shoulders Size ...
$1,049Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 44 IT
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
$4,801
H 8.27 in D 4.73 in L 9.45 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR Medium Lady Dior Bag Black Patent Cannage Calfskin W/Box
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This medium Lady Dior bag is one of the most iconic bag from the House of Christian Dior introduced in the 1990s and became popular by the late Princess Diana. It is handcrafted with...
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
$425
H 4.75 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro bead pattern, punctuated by delicate pink and blue pavé flowers. A diminutive but powe...
FENDI camel brown 2021 FRIST MEDIUM SHEARLING Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Fendi First Medium bag in Camel tan brown shearling fur and smooth calfskin leather is a luxurious statement piece with rich texture and bold design. It features ...
1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
We are attributing this enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress to the master couturier Yves Saint Laurent as part of his Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques collection for Spring 19...
1960s Prestige Black Calfskin Rectangular Destination Bag Box Purse w/City Names
By Prestige
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1960's Prestige black calfskin rectangular destination purse bearing the names of famous cities. Purse opens to signature Prestige red leather interior with multiple side pockets. ...
The NWT Alexander McQueen 2007 Velvet Beaded Flame Gown Entrance Maker!
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly coveted and now part of permanent museum collections is Alexander McQueen's 2007 sumptuous velvet flame gown. This is the final one in my inventory offered brand new and unwo...
HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly II 35 Retourne Vibrato' bag in Rouge H (burgund) Veau Evercalf leather with multicolor Vibrato panel. Rare limited edition. Lined in Rouge H Chèvre (goat skin) with two...
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.
No, vintage Hermès Constance bags do not have serial numbers.
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.