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...
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 frame. Size : 15 cm X 14 cm X 6 cm
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 from the 1999 collection, featuring a collapsible design, spiral metal handles, and ...
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 Years} Gold hardware Classic interwoven leather strap Structured cage interwoven chai...
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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
This beautiful compact is made of stamped 800 sterling and hand painted enamel, with a faux lapis trim framing the image and detailed sterling. The colorful courting scene is Francoi...
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 shoulder bag.
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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
Fantastic 1950's Dorset Rex handbag with furry faux leopard strips weaving through a gilt metal cage frame. Shiny chocolate brown lucite top and bottom. Graceful honey colored lucit...
Unique 1950's Stylecraft of Miami Caged Brown Wool Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
A little space age style with a ladylike sensibility makes for a fun combination in this unique Stylecraft of Miami handbag. The brown wool body is caged in gold tone aluminum bands...
Rare Anne-Marie of Paris Deck of Cards Novelty Handbag 1940's
Located in US
Anne-Marie of Paris Deck of Cards Novelty Handbag 1940's Novelty war era and post war boutique in the Hotel Meurice This is one of many novelty handbags from this shop that includ...
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 sturdy navy blue suede oval cylinder closely nestled inside of a gold tone cage frame.
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
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
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 ...
F/W 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Feather Silk Satin Evening Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black satin and brown feather evening bag from Dolce & Gabbana's Fall/Winter 1997 "Vatican" collection debuted on the runway. The bag features a silver-tone kiss lock closure, a...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Renaud Pellegrino "Juliet" Evening Clutch Box Bag
By Renaud Pellegrino
Located in Geneva, CH
Perfect for evenings when you only need the essentials, this Renaud Pellegrino "Juliet" embellished box clutch is made from black satin silk and decorated with metal studs. In fact, ...
F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Museum Red 'Les Infernales' Fiery Red Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Thierry Mugler "Tailleur Vampire" skirt suit from the Fall/Winter 1988 "Les Infernales" collection is constructed in red with a deeply cinched-waist jacket and matching fitted p...
1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
Located in University City, MO
1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Blue Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Flap Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful grey beaded snakeskin pattern Gucci bag designed by Tom Ford from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this fabulous flap bag is covered in shimmery beads and was highligh...
Andrew Gn Beaded Embroidered Chain Bag
By Andrew Gn
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite Andrew Gn handbag features a pink snake leather base adorned with intricate floral embroidery, brought to life through beads, sequins, and metallic accents in gold and...
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Chanel poured glass enamel flower necklace. Made by Maison Gripoix of opaline and opal blue glass camellias and camellia buds . Further embellished with pale emerald pour...
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano 2007 Runway Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE USA. A wonderful update of the Christian Dior chapeau that was featured in the highly stylized Dior F/W 2007 celebrated 60th anniversary. Accomp...
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown Black Emilio Pucci long sleeve cutout evening dress with open back featuring gold-tone chain-link accents an...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
$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...
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.