$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
Despite its deceptively small size, this pochette remains exceptionally roomy thanks to its fully opening center change purse-style pocket and two side compartments. Petite but pract...
$329Sale 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 in diferent colors. Lined with black skay/artificial leather, which is typical of...
$329Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Centimeter
Vintage Handbag by 'Garay' USA, Chenille flowers in diferent colors, USA 1950s
By Garay
Located in Stuttgart, DE
This timeless collectable from the 1950s is an oversized, eyecaticng statement piece that adds a hint of tastful clamur to any ensable. Suptous cut velvet - chenille fabric in mult-l...
$329Sale 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
Vintage Roberta di Camerino red and green navy bow and logo weaved chenille handbag with black leather handle. Treasury bag.
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 and golden R logo motif. For all Roberta vintage lovers, this clutch is the one f...
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 gold yarn. Introducing a vintage LANVIN's rare chenille pouch bag in hobo bucket ...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
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...
$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.
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 ...
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- 34” Length- 44”
NWT 2004 Roberto Cavalli Pink Print Lace-Up Corset Bustier Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From 2004, this new-with-tags Roberto Cavalli bustier top features a vibrant floral paisley print in pink and tan tones. The structured corset silhouette includes front hook closures...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
Vintage Bottega Veneta Colorful Beads Sculptural Organza Minaudieré Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beaded handbags were all the rage for much of the 19th century. Called reticules, these small bags would carry only the barest of necessities and tended to be more of a decorative ac...
$290Sale Price|34% Off
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The i...
$38,102
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Gucci, Tom Ford for 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 ...
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
$4,705
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...
Vintage Croc Embossed Leather Doctor Bag - '00s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This vintage doctor bag is handmade from dark brown leather with croc embossed pattern. It opens in a unique fashion and features a clasp lock and one zippered pocket for pens and ot...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
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...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
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.