1990s Vintage Red Leather Karl Lagerfeld Envelope Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A timeless elegant Karl Lagerfeld red leather envelope clutch bag, straight from the iconic designer's 1990s collection. This piece is a true testament to Lagerfeld's visionary style...
Cartier Vintage Must de Calfskin Envelope Messenger Bag
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Cartier Must de Cartier Calfskin Messenger Bag combines luxury and practicality in burgundy leather with gold accents. It features an adjustable strap, secure logo adornment flip...
Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Envelope Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is made of diamond stitched lambskin leather in black. The shoulder bag features a leather shoulder strap and ruthenium hardware. The flap opens to a grey satin interior wit...
Vintage Japanese Floral White Beaded Envelope Clutch
Located in Pahrump, NV
This vintage white beaded envelope clutch has a very simple floral design. It is made in Japan and although vintage shows little signs of wear. It has a silk interior with one pocket...
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H 6.7 in W 10.6 in D 1.4 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton blue epi envelope style clutch bag with gold tone LV motif
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Louis Vuitton blue epi envelope style clutch bag with gold tone LV motif.
Vintage Cartier double flap envelope classic shoulder bag. Must de Cartier line.
By Cartier
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Classic purse from Must de Cartier. Cartier 90s vintage Double Flap Envelope shoulder purse with gold-tone charm closure Looking classic and elegant!
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H 9.4 in W 3.9 in L 12.6 in
Vintage Chanel Black Caviar Leather Front Envelope Pocket Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel shoulder bag in black caviar leather. It has 1 flap pocket in an envelope shape with a large CC twist lock in front. Main access is secured with a zipper. Inside has black lam...
1940s Elizabeth Arden snake embossed envelope clutch bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 40s snake embossed clutch. Label Elizabeth Arden Paris New York. There was an optional strap at one time but it is missing. 8.5 x 10.5 inches. Faille lining.
Vintage Givenchy Haute Leopard Envelope Clutch
By Givenchy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scarce vintage Givenchy, Paris, haute couture leopard envelope clutch - handcrafted the clutch features a color blocking technique which is comprised out of the finest pony hair and ...
Christian Dior vintage monogram envelope clutch
By Christian Dior
Located in Amman, JO
Christian Dior vintage monogram envelope clutch from the '70"s made in France. Crafted from Oblique design with gold tone hardware logo. Gold stamped signature on inner leather linin...
Vintage Crocodile Envelope Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
A timeless vintage clutch crafted from an exquisite and unusually patterned brown crocodile leather, offset with a co-ordinated leather lining. It opens with a magnetic fastening, an...
Fendi Vintage Blue Embossed Portfolio Envelope Clutch Bag
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage FENDI Porfolio/clutch bag from the 80s. Crafted in blue leather with embossed crocodile look. Flap with magnetic button closure. FF - Fendi logo on the front, Signature fabri...
Chanel Vintage Beige Leather Envelope Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Chanel envelope flap bag is crafted in soft beige leather, offering a smooth, supple texture that holds its slim, structured silhouette with understated elegance. Its mi...
Gucci Vintage Cognac Leather Envelope Wristlet Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci Vintage Cognac Leather Envelope Wristlet Evening Flap Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Slide lock closure Made in Italy Strap drop 13" Measures 10" W x 7" H x 2" D Incl...
Hermes RARE Vintage Black Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes RARE Vintage Black Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Clutch Bag Calf leather Gold hardware Made in France Date code Circle S Measures 10" W x 6.3" H...
Hermes Vintage Cognac Ostrich Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Vintage Cognac Ostrich Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Ostrich leather Silver and gold tone hardware Magnetic closure Made in France Date code Circle Y Measures 10"...
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Satin Envelope Clutch Bag Handbag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the refined elegance of the 1980s with this exquisite Yves Saint Laurent vintage clutch. A true treasure for any second-hand enthusiast, this small-sized accessory is a tes...
Fendi Vintage Black Embossed Portfolio Envelope Clutch Bag with Chain
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage FENDI Porfolio/clutch bag from the 80s. Crafted in black leather with embossed crocodile look. Flap with magnetic button closure. FF - Fendi logo on the front, Signature fabr...
Hermes Vintage Red Leather Gold Envelope Evening Wristlet Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Vintage Red Leather Gold Envelope Evening Wristlet Clutch Flap Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Push lock closure Made in France Date code Square A Measures...
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H 7.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.5 in
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Leather Buffalo horn Magnetic closure Twill lining Measures 10.5" W x 7.5" H x...
Chanel Blue Lizard Vintage Double Flap Envelope Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Blue Lizard Double Flap Envelope Bag is in excellent vintage condition from the late 1980's- early 1990's. The elegant silhouette is a true classic and a great...
Gucci Vintage Cognac Animal Skin Envelope Evening Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Gucci Vintage Cognac Animal Skin Evening Shoulder Bag Lizard Metal Gold tone hardware Leather lining Made in Italy Measures 8.5" W x 6.5" H x 2.75" D Shop Newfou...
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H 7 in W 10.25 in D 3 in
Hermes Rare Vintage Red Burgundy Gold Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Ah-mazing and rare vintage Hermes flap envelope clutch featuring ostrich leather and gold hardware. Priced to sell. Ostrich Leather lining Interior Gold h...
Vintage CHANEL Black Caviar Leather CC Logo Envelope Wallet
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic vintage CHANEL envelope wallet comes in black caviar textured leather and features a large embroidered CC logo, flap snap closure, and lots of internal storage. Made in Italy...
Balenciaga Silver and Grey Envelope Clutch
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Exude the utilitarian sensibility of Demna Gvasalia's new Balenciaga with this vintage envelope clutch. In a shade of greige, its fold-over profile is accented with straps and silver...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Cork brown patent leather small envelope clutch bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Cork brown patent leather small envelope clutch bag Reference: CELG/A00408 Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Material: Cork, Leather Color: Brown, Beige Pattern: S...
Chanel Vintage Black Patent Leather Double Flap Envelope Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Patent Leather Double Envelope Bag is in excellent vintage condition from the late 1980's- early 1990's. The elegant silhouette is a true classic and a g...
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H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.5 in
Hermes Vintage Black Leather Gold Logo Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Vintage Black Leather Gold Logo Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag in Box Box leather Gold tone hardware Snap button closure Date code Circle Q (1987) Made i...
Vintage Bottega Veneta Burgundy Glazed Leather Envelope Shoulder Clutch Bag 1970
By Bottega Veneta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Bottega Veneta soft burgunday glazed leather envelope shoulder or clutch bag from the 1970s. Envelope bag with gusseted sides will expand to hold more than expected. The bag ...
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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5881 Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Envelope Classic Single Flap Bag Type: Sh...
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.