$425
H 7 in W 7 in D 4 in
New Walborg Black Wood Bead and Chenille Top Handle Pochette Purse– Japan, 1950s
By Walborg
Located in Tucson, AZ
opening center change purse-style pocket and two side compartments. Petite but practical, the hand-strung
$333Sale Price|26% Off
Size: Centimeter
Vintage Bag in black red and beige Chenille by 'Garay' in the 1950s USA
By Garay
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A fun young bag designed in the 1950s USA with one longer handle made of printed Velvet/Chenille
$333Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Centimeter
Vintage Handbag by 'Garay' USA, Chenille flowers in diferent colors, USA 1950s
By Garay
Located in Stuttgart, DE
hint of tastful clamur to any ensable. Suptous cut velvet - chenille fabric in mult-lined jewel tones
$333Sale Price|26% Off
Size: Centimeter
Vintage Handbag in black, red, cognac colored Chenille with 2 handles, 1950 USA
By Garay
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A fun young bag from the USA with 2 handles made of printed velvet. It is lined with black rep on the inside, has a zipper and an open compartment opposite. It is located under the z...
Roberta di Camerino vintage red and green navy bow and logo weaved chenille bag
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Roberta di Camerino red and green navy bow and logo weaved chenille handbag with
80's Vintage Roberta di Camerino velvet, chenille clutch in red, navy and green.
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Roberta di Camerino velvet, chenille clutch with Iconic red, navy and green colors
Vintage LANVIN Edwardian flower paisley chenille hobo bag, pink, blue, green etc
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage LANVIN Edwardian flower paisley chenille hobo bucket bag in pink, blue, green, and
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Sandro Vicari bBack Pumps Ankle Strap High Heels 90s
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Steel the show with these stunning rare high heels from the designer Sandro Vicari for Gab Boutique Cannes. Ankle strap with zipper at the back. One of a kind item. Made in Venice It...
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 ...
$38,257
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...
Brunello Cucinelli strapless cream silk chiffon layered wedding gown dress M
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage A very special gown by Brunello Cucinelli in cream, sadly the dress is large for the model in the photos and so they do not do this dress the full justice it deser...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
Vintage Tan Crocodile Handbag
Located in London, GB
A chic biscuit colour top handle vintage crocodile handbag. The bag has a central clasp and internally there are two pouch pockets and one zip pocket. The bag has four stud feet. Mea...
$250
H 7 in W 5 in D 5 in
Tri-Tone Straw Woven Square Structured Handbag With Brass Toggle Closure, 1950s
Located in Gresham, OR
A smart 1950s tri-tone woven straw structured handbag. Square shape with a brass toggle closure at top. Satin acetate lining.
$2,355
Size: Equivalent French Size 36-38
A French Carven Couture Chiffon Evening Dress numbered 11150 Circa 1960/1970
By Carven
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960/1970 France Haute Couture evening dress from Carven House Designer in blue silk muslin from the 60s/70s. Bustier with thin straps and large low-cut neckline embroidered wi...
Dolce and Gabbana Leopard Print Double Breasted Trench Coat
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Concord, NC
Dolce and Gabbana "Special Piece" leopard print double breasted trench coat with belt. Size: IT42 Condition: Excellent condition Measurements: Bust- 37 Waist- 32” Length- 44”
GIANNI VERSACE S/S 1999 Ad Campaign Irises Hand-Painted Cowhide Handbag
By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Munich, DE
Here we have a beautiful Spring/Summer 1999 hand-painted brown and white cowhide handbag designed by Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace. The same model was highlighted in the ad ca...
$395Sale Price|33% Off
Size: Medium - Large
Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...
$4,758
H 6.11 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Pola Purse Clutch Evening Bag 2 ways Black Ostrich Golden Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Purse "Pola" Made in France No stamp but vintage Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and less sub...
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...
$225
Size: none; will fit size XS - L
Wide Adjustable Brown Leather Statement Belt w Rococo Gold Buckle – XS-L, 1980s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Guaranteed to be the focal point of any outfit, this belt is a hybrid of a traditional wide belt and a waist cincher thanks to its oversized scrolling gold buckle. Featuring two gold...
Mini Alligator Structured Shoulder Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Mini Alligator Structured Shoulder Bag with long gilt chain and center cut front skin. Great size which allows chain to be doubled. Faille lined, 6.75" x 5.5" high x 3". Cha...
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.