$29,920
H 15.5 in W 16.5 in D 5 in
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
Cage evening bag in black satin and rhinestone Daniel Swarovski
By Daniel Swarovski
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cage evening bag in black satin and rhinestone. Strap in black satin. Flat pocket inside. Metal
Junya Watanabe Black Cage Bag With Metal Rings Aw 1999-2000
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Junya Watanabe black cage bag with metal rings
$16,920
H 7.5 in Dm 3.5 in
Chanel 1994 Runway Vintage Iconic Cage Chain Bottle Minaudière Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Runway Vintage Iconic Cage Chain Bottle Minaudière Shoulder Bag Year: 1994 {Vintage 30
Unavailable
H 3 in W 3.2 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Sterling and Enamel Italian Compact Box, Francois Boucher, The Bird Cage
Located in New York, NY
Bird Cage" from 1763. The inside of the compact box has a mirror on the top and is stamped "800 Italy
Vintage French "metal dore" Gilt Metal Square Cage Purse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare French mix gilt metal "metal dore" cage square purse, made in France circa 1970.
Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Accordion Cage Backpack Purse
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Leather bag inside of a copper cage. Straps are on clips and this can be converted to an over the
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Cage HandBag in Silver Metal
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Paris, FR
Collector! Salvatore Ferragamo cage handbag made of silver metal. Collector piece numbered. It is
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H 13 in D 3.94 in L 16.54 in
Chanel 1997 Spring/Summer Runway Vintage Gold Mesh Caged XL Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Year: 1997 Material: Metal Color: Gold Measurements: Length: 42cm Height: 33cm Depth: 10cm Strap Drop: 40cm Inclusions: Dustbag Condition Notes: Good. No significant flaws to ...
1950's Dorset Rex Cage Bag with Lucite and Faux Leopard. Large Scale.
Located in University City, MO
cage frame. Shiny chocolate brown lucite top and bottom. Graceful honey colored lucite handle. Leather
Unique 1950's Stylecraft of Miami Caged Brown Wool Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylecraft of Miami handbag. The brown wool body is caged in gold tone aluminum bands which bow out in the
Rare Anne-Marie of Paris Deck of Cards Novelty Handbag 1940's
Located in US
bucket, radio, telephone, bird cage, piano, guitar etc. Purse looks to be in mint condition however
1960s Handbag Navy Blue Suede and Gold Cage Box Purse
Located in Houston, TX
Absolutely charming cage box purse by Etra handbags! The body of this purse is composed of a
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
2011 Oscar De La Renta Runway Sheer Mocha All-Over Beaded Maxi-Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in London, GB
In the review for Oscar De La Renta’s Fall 2011 collection, Vogue picked up on the designer’s spellbinding exuberance. Appearing on the Fall 2011 runway, this incredibly detailed max...
F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Museum Red 'Les Infernales' Fiery Red Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning red Thierry Mugler skirt suit, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Fall/Winter 1988 'Les Infernales' collection, a version of this fiery red 'Tailleur Vampire...
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6. This stunning Jacques Fath top is in excellent condition, it shows minimal sign of use. It is made of ivory silk organza throughout and has lac...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
Roberto Cavalli Summer Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A pretty Summer top by Roberto Cavalli. The top has a v neckline, frill sleaves , adn is a blue and yellow print with gathering at the bust.
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
Chanel Rugby Football Ball
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rugby Football Ball 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Very good condition
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
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 ...
$3,787
Size: UK 10 - IT 42 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit with matching fabric belt Spring-Summer 1994
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.
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.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.