Maud Frizon 2 Tone Metallic Leather Drawstring Bag
By Maud Frizon Paris
Located in New York, NY
Cool, easy Maud Frizon Bi Color Leather Metallic Drawstring Bag from the 1980's France. Icy blue silver and bronze metallic leather are spliced in this drawstring shoulder style. 6"...
Canovas drawstring bag by Isabel Canovas circa 1980
By Isabel Canovas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ISABEL CANOVAS - Limited edition circa 1980 under the artistic direction of Isabel Canovas. Green and orange silk taffeta drawstring bag with a decorative trim and fabric fruit embe...
Chantal Thomass Red Velvet Drawstring Shoulder Bag
By Chantal Thomass
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A double strapped red velvet drawstring pouch shoulder bag comes from vintage Chantal Thomass, with black lace ruffle edging and a satin cord drawstring with red leather pulls. Once ...
1970s Halston Brown Calfskin Drawstring Pouch Bag
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston brown calfskin drawstring bag with accented with detailed top-stitching throughout. His signature logo in gold hardware accents the lower-front. The bag meas...
1990s Gianni Versace Black Nylon Medusa Embroidered Drawstring Tote
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the 1990s, this black nylon Gianni Versace tote showcases a large embroidered Versace Medusa on the front. It is accented with gold-tone Versace Medusa reliefs at the base of ea...
Chanel Ultra Rare Large Quilted Lambskin CC Logo Drawstring Pouch Case 164c73
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 0452923 Measurements: Length: 8.5" Width: .5" Height: 11.2" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Serial Sticker Signs of Wear: Exterior Le...
Chanel Baby Soft Pink Mini Drawstring Quilted Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel baby soft pink mini drawstring quilted tote bag 1989 {VINTAGE 35 Years} Two tone pink lambskin on exterior Gold CC printed hardware Lambskin multi strand fringe drawstring cl...
Chanel Vintage 90's Mini CC Drawstring Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Mini CC Drawstring Shoulder Bag circa 1995 black leather gold-tone hardware signature stitched interlocking CC logo drawstring fastening leather and chain-link s...
Chanel Black Caviar Mini CC Drawstring Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Mini CC Drawstring Shoulder Bag circa 1995 black leather gold-tone hardware signature stitched interlocking CC logo drawstring fastening leather and chain-link s...
Chanel 1992 Red Caviar Plaque Bucket Drawstring Tote Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1992 Red Caviar Plaque Bucket Drawstring Tote Crossbody Bag Gold hardware Red caviar leather Triple CC logo plaques Top drawstring fastening Main compartment Interior pouch B...
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Mini Black Lambskin Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini Vintage Crossbody Bucket Drawstring Lambskin Bag 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Gold hardware Classic interwoven chain CC stitched logo at front Drawstring closure Gold ...
Vintage Escada Gold Metallic Leather Cone Style Drawstring Evening Bag
By Escada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your evening ensemble with the Vintage Escada Gold Metallic Leather Cone Style Drawstring Evening Bag, a stunning accessory that exudes elegance and charm. This unique bag fe...
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Caviar Mini Black Lambskin Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini Vintage Crossbody Bucket Drawstring Lambskin Bag 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Gold hardware Classic interwoven chain CC stitched logo at front Drawstring closure Gold ...
Chanel Vintage 90's Black Triple CC Drawstring Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Black Caviar Triple CC Drawstring Crossbody Shoulder Bag circa 1992 raven black caviar leather removable pouch signature interlocking CC logo logo charm drawstri...
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Vintage Whiting & Davis White Armor Mesh Drawstring Bucket Bag (c. 1950s–1960s)
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Honolulu, HI
This immaculate, museum-grade mid-century artifact is an exquisite example of Whiting & Davis’s iconic craftsmanship. Sourced in near-pristine mint condition, this vintage drawst...
Chanel 1992 Caviar Triple CC Around Plaques Bucket Drawstring Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1992 Caviar Triple CC Around Plaques Bucket Drawstring Crossbody Bag Year: 1992 {Vintage 22 Years} Gold hardware Caviar Leather Signature CC gold logo plaques Leather and ch...
Chanel Vintage 90's Black Triple CC Drawstring Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Black Triple CC Drawstring Crossbody Shoulder Bag circa 1992 raven black leather removable pouch signature interlocking CC logo logo charm drawstring fastening l...
Chanel 1993 Vintage Raffia Straw Jute Gold CC Balls Drawstring Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
circa 1993 beige drawstring fastening chain-link shoulder strap embossed logo to the front main compartment Made in Italy
Chanel 1990 Vintage Metallic Silver Quilted Mini Lambskin Drawstring Tassel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Metallic Silver Quilted Mini Lambskin Drawstring Tassel Bag Year: 1990 {Vintage 34 Years} Gold hardware Quilted metallic silver lambskin leather Light scratching t...
Metallic Gold Lambskin Drawstring and Detailed Floral Top-Stitching Shoulder Bag
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and whimsical metallic gold lambskin drawstring shoulder bag is detailed with floral-design topstitching. The interior is lined in black. Drawstring as well as the should...
Hermès Green Leather Market GM Drawstring Bucket Hobo Bag 108h22
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 5.5" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Very...
Chanel 1992 Vintage Raffia Straw Jute Gold CC Balls Drawstring Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel small sized woven straw and lambskin drawstring bucket bag 1992 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware Interwoven lambskin chain and leather strap detail Drawstring closure Hangin...
Chanel Mini 1993 Caviar 2.55 Rare Vintage Classic Flap Drawstring Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Mini Caviar 2.55 Rare Vintage Classic Flap Drawstring Crossbody Bag 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold hardware Large CC hardware CC interlocking closure Interior drawstring clos...
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Quilted Two Tone Light Pink Lambskin Leather Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel baby soft pink mini drawstring quilted tote bag 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Two tone pink lambskin on exterior Gold CC printed hardware Lambskin multi strand fringe drawstring cl...
Louis Vuitton Blue Epi Leather Toledo Noe Petit Drawstring Bucket Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rub partially Noticeable crack on the drawstring (Outside) Minor stain partially (Shoulder) Minor crack on a part of shoulder strap (O...
Louis Vuitton Green Epi Leather Borneo Petit Noe Drawstring Bucket Hobo 820lv82
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 883 A2 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 7" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Signs of Wear:...
1950s Round Navy & Silver Metallic Crochet Summer Handbag W/ Wooden Beading
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Round Navy & Silver Metallic Crochet Drawstring Summer Handbag W/ Wooden Beading. Resin bottom and ball- shaped fobs at drawstring ends.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
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