$487Sale Price|25% Off
1950s White Pearl Bead Encrusted Vintage Bridal Wedding Vintage 50s Clutch Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury 1950s pearl encrusted clutch ! Features hundreds of hand-sewn pearls and beads throughout. The perfect size can fit a smartphone and some makeup. Would be perfec...
Princess Diana Wedding Designer Clive Shilton Cartier Fabric Purse
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition vintage Bianchini Ferrier silk Persian themed fabric for Cartier evening pochettes made by Clive Shilton who designed and made Princess Diana's bridal purse and shoes...
Princess Diana Wedding Designer Clive Shilton Cartier Fabric Purse
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition vintage Bianchini Ferrier silk Persian themed fabric for Cartier evening pochettes made by Clive Shilton, who designed and made Princess Diana's bridal purse and shoes...
Princess Diana Wedding Designer Clive Shilton Cartier Fabric Purse
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition vintage Bianchini Ferrier silk Persian themed fabric for Cartier evening pochettes made by Clive Shilton, who designed and made Princess Diana's bridal purse and shoes...
Princess Diana Wedding Designer Clive Shilton Cartier Fabric Purse
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition vintage Bianchini Ferrier silk Persian themed fabric for Cartier evening pochettes made by Clive Shilton, who designed and made Princess Diana's bridal purse and shoes...
Princess Diana Wedding Designer Clive Shilton Cartier Fabric Purse
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition vintage Bianchini Ferrier silk Persian themed fabric for Cartier evening pochettes made by Clive Shilton, who designed and made Princess Diana's bridal purse and shoes...
BADGLEY MISHCKA Vintage Grey Silver Embellished Evening Bag Purse Bridal Wedding
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with glass beads, crystals, and micro pearls Cool-toned Ornate silver hardware and unique chain NWT's, retailed for $750, obviously worth ...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Bead Pearl Wedding Evening Bridal Mini Bag Bride Bridal
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Perfect for brides, bridal, and wedding festivities Badgley Mischka Vintage Encrusted with pewter beads, clear crystals, and ivory pearls Silver hardware Excellent vintage condition,...
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H 4.75 in W 8 in D 3 in
Denise Francelle Paris Ivory Satin and Floral Tambour Bridal Purse, 1960s
By Denise Francelle
Located in Tucson, AZ
Open into the 2010s, Denise Francelle was a regular Paris stop for Fashion Week attendees as well as icons like Grace Kelly and Rita Hayworth. In keeping with the store’s focus on lu...
Princess Diana Wedding Designer Clive Shilton Cartier Fabric Purse
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition vintage Bianchini Ferrier silk Persian themed fabric for Cartier evening pochettes made by Clive Shilton who designed and made Princess Diana's bridal purse and shoes...
Princess Diana Wedding Designer Clive Shilton Cartier Fabric Purse
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition vintage Bianchini Ferrier silk Persian themed fabric for Cartier evening pochettes made by Clive Shilton, who designed and made Princess Diana's bridal purse and shoes...
Princess Diana Wedding Designer Clive Shilton Cartier Fabric Purse Pochette
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition vintage Bianchini Ferrier silk Persian themed fabric for Cartier evening pochettes made by Clive Shilton who designed and made Princess Diana's bridal purse and shoes...
Princess Diana Wedding Designer Clive Shilton Cartier Fabric Purse Pochette
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition vintage Bianchini Ferrier silk Persian themed fabric for Cartier evening pochettes made by Clive Shilton who designed and made Princess Diana's bridal purse and shoes...
Vintage Manolo Blahnik Ivory White Silk Satin 90s Bridal Evening Bag Purse
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1990s MANOLO BLAHNIK white / off-white ivory satin evening bridal bag! Just the right size to fit a smartphone, a wallet and some makeup. Center closed compartment, ...
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Embroidered Evening Beaded Bag Bridal Wedding
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Yellow gold hardware and ornate chain Beige tones Embroidered bag with floral design and clear beads Long fringes with a bead placed at each end NWT's Comes w...
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H 9 in D 3 in L 11 in
Gucci Italy Rare Gilt Bridal Medallion Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Italy Rare Gilt metal bridal medallion brown coated canvas shoulder bag c 1970s The stylish Italian handbag is adorned with a huge scale gilt metal bridal medallion framed wit...
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H 6 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
Josef Ivory and Gold Bead Bridal Evening Clutch w Sequin Flowers – France, 1950s
By Bags by Josef
Located in Tucson, AZ
Completely hand beaded, this ladylike evening clutch by the coveted French brand Josef features a pavé caviar ground punctuated by ivory sequin flowers with gold bead centers both fr...
1950s Lucille de Paris Alligator Handbag
By Lucille de Paris
Located in Houston, TX
Hahn and Charles Hahn opened “Lucille de Paris” in the 1930s; they manufactured custom beaded bridal bags. The company moved from Paris to New York in the 1940s, and expanded beyond ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$650
Size: Medium / Large
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...
$1,780 / item
H 1 in W 0.5 in Dm 0.5 in L 1 in
14K Gold 0.03 ct. tw. Diamond & 6.5CT Amethyst Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Polish-Finished Drop Earrings, Set with 6.5CT 10mm Round-Shaped Checkerboard-Cut Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stones, and Accented with 0.03 Carats of Bezel Set ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
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 ...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 3.5 in Dm 3.5 in L 37.5 in
Judith Leiber White Crystal Gold Disco Ball Minaudières Evening Bag with Tassel
By Judith Leiber
Located in Miami Beach, FL
RARE Judith Leiber white crystal sphere minaudières shoulder bag in excellent vintage condition. White Swarovski crystal exterior trimmed with gold edges and clear crystals along top...
Extravagant Mink Ivory Fur Belted Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage creme/ivory color mink coat with leather panels and a huge fur collar. We offer more luxury fur items, view our frontstore Details: The belt is made of fur with 2 deco...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 7.5 in L 15.25 in
Very Large 1980s FENDI S.A.S. Diamond Embossed Burgundy Leather Purse
By Fendi
Located in Tustin, CA
Very Large 1980s FENDI S.A.S. Diamond Embossed burgundy russet tone Leather Purse Smartly stylish, extremely roomy estate Fendi purse is large enough to carry everything you may need...
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
Fur Shoulder Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Small shoulder bag in fur, probably raccoon, with black leather frame and long gold chain. Black interior. Unmarked. Chain length: 37".
New Atelier Versace S/S 1994 Collection Velvet Lace Purple Pink Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Atelier Versace Velvet Lace Watercolor Purple/Pink Dress Gown S/S 1994 Collection Purple and Pink Watercolor Crushed Velvet and Lace, Corset Style, Fully Lined in Crinkle Silk, S...
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.