Charming 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming collectible 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag hand made in Hong Kong of white and gold
Charming 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming collectible 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag hand made in Hong Kong of white and gold
Kenzo Vintage Black Nylon Bag with Resin Koi Fish 1990s
By Kenzo
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Kenzo vintage black nylon bag with resin Koi fish. 1990s Kenzo nylon bag with leather trim and
1950s Wicker Fish Purse - BIG Catch
Located in Bozeman, MT
anniversary this November. See you there! Extremely covetable figural straw purse in
1930's Hand Woven Fish Basket Purse Bucket Bag
Located in New York, NY
1930's hand woven circular fish basket purse with double drop handles to carry in hand or under arm
Mexican Sterling Silver Fish Abalone Design Cuff Bracelet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Featured is a Diaz Santoyo bracelet inlaid with abalone in a Fish Design with four contoured links
Beautifully Embellished Fish Shaped Shoulder Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
This wooden fish shaped shoulder bag is just amazing. Every inch of the surface is covered with
Céline Suede Fish Fringe 95cel902 Blue Satchel
By Celine
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code: CE00/15 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 1.3" Height: 5.5" Handle Drop: 8" Signs of Wear: Visible stains and discoloration all over the exterior. Slig...
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H 7.63 in W 3.75 in D 7.5 in L 10.75 in
Martin Van Shaak Black Leather Frame Handbag with Fish Clasps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features gold hue fish clasps. This frame style purse is in excellent vintage condition, shows slight wear
Whimsical 1950's Large Yellow Wicker Fish Novelty Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The canary yellow wicker fish frame opens at the head with an elasticized frog style closure and
Sterling Silver Coin Purse with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver coin purse. Floral and fish flourish design with monogram on one side. Oval link
Sterling Silver
Judith Leiber Jeweled Fish Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Silvertoned Jeweled fish minaudiere by Judith Leiber with retractable shoulder strap and comb. Pave
Prada orange fish painted handle shoulder bag
By Prada
Located in Capri, IT
Prada orange fish painted handle shoulder bag Orange leather, nude tone textile fish and red
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Fish Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Fish Minaudiere in very good condition. Unique fish shape
Black & White Wicker Novelty Fish Handbag, 1950’s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Personality plus! This 1950's novelty black and white wicker fish handbag is a great conversation
Wicker Goldfish Fish Basket Novelty Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Personality plus! This 1950's novelty goldfish wicker handbag is a great conversation piece and perfect to pair with sundresses and straw hats. His top fin functions as a handle an...
S/S 1999 Dolce & Gabbana Hand-Painted Sardine Fish Black Medium Shoulder Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this Dolce & Gabbana black silk bag features beautiful hand-painted sardines on either side. Truly a work of art, this bag is a fabulous addit...
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H 6.38 in W 9.75 in D 1.5 in L 9.75 in
Valentino Garavani Clutch Adorned with Rhinestone Star Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a chic bag. It can be held as a clutch or worn as a shoulder bag. Beautifully detailed, this bag sports a beautiful rhinestone starfish accented with faux pearls and a gree...
Vintage Chanel navy 2.55 bag in fish scale stitch with matching rope and chains.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
2.55 purse in fish scale design stitch with the matching navy rope strap in the 80's. The body
Rosenfeld Figural Purse Fish Italy, 1960s
By Harry Rosenfeld
Located in Lambertville, NJ
. This purse is from the 1960's and was made in Italy for Harry Rosenfeld. As darling as it is, it still
Rare Vintage 1970s Gucci Red Whale or Dolphin Fish Handbag with Shoulder straps
By Gucci
Located in Portland, OR
This is a wonderful vintage handbag from Gucci in an off white, (almost sand) and red whale or dolphin print canvas with red leather trim. This handbag measures 7x10.5" and an adjust...
$3,977
W 15.75 in D 3.94 in L 11.82 in
Fendi Peekaboo bag with pony skin interior in excellent condition
By Fendi
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Black Fendi Peekaboo bag with animal pony skin and alcantara interior, Excellent overall condition, complete with dust with foil on metalwork Iconic bag and suitable for everyone, yo...
Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in D 3.5 in L 16 in
New Fendi Aspen Shearling and Suede FF Brown Hobo Tote Bag
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Fendi Shearling Aspen Bag Brand New * Stunning Rare Shearling Bag * Rich Soft Chocolate Brown * Full Shearling Lining and Piping * Rope Braided & Leather Strap * Two Front Snap...
Roberto Cavalli 2000s Silk Tiger Print Bias-Cut Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A show-stopping vintage Roberto Cavalli dress, featuring the designer’s iconic tiger print, as seen on Cindy Crawford on the early 2000s runway. Crafted from fluid silk, this maxi dr...
Versace HOBO bag in cream leather and suede with metal studs, 2000
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Hobo women bag by the Italian stylist Gianni Versace in 90s. Designed in a unique and beautiful silhouette, this Versace hobo bag will be a special addition to any wardrobe. It is ma...
$4,875Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage But New Beaded Fendi Baguette Bag W Patent Leather & Swarovski Crystals
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Limited Edition Fendi Beaded Baguette Rare Unworn Vintage Find! Black & Orange Beading Throughout Patent Leather Trim Swarovski Crystal Front Clasp Orange Satin Lining Hologram & Se...
Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare and unique piece to behold, this original vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Coat, Rendered in a cream wool and lined in silk, is just the piece to add to your couture collecti...
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
PRADA black CROCODILE leather ODETTE BANDOLIERA Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Odette Crocodile Bandoliera shoulder bag in black croco leather. Its dual zip compartments are lined with smooth black lambskin and equipped with one slip pocket...
New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Green Wicker Basket Bag
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Wicker Bag Very Rare From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last collection before she sold her brand to Neiman Marcus Impossible to Find Bran...
Hermes Haut à Courroies HAC 50 Birkin Courchevel Gold Hardware Tan Duffle
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely magnificent natural Courchevel leather exterior. - Circle 1993. - Brass Hardware. - The Perfect Travel Bag - A Truly impossible find. - Comes with numbers matchin...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle. Approximate Measure...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
$21,000
Size: 42 (FR) Vintage
Givenchy Couture John Galliano F/W 1996 Red Snakeskin Trim Plunge Back Gown
By Givenchy, John Galliano
Located in Chicago, IL
A most rare piece designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture Fall Winter 1996 collection. Same style worn by supermodel Shalom Harlow on the runway. Documented in a fashion a...
$2,075Sale Price|46% Off
H 8 in D 2 in L 12 in
New Fendi Bronze Metallic Foil Chef Baguette Bag Fully Lined in Shearling
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Shearling Chef Baguette Brand New * Shearling Lined & Shearling Accents * Foil Leather (Finished with a Film of Metal) * Fendi Gold Hardware * Detachable Fendi Dangle Charm * M...
Christian Dior 2000s John Galliano Malice Mini Sac Black Satin XS Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior Malice bag circa 2000 by John Galliano Mini format in black ottoman (probably technical nylon thread), large front flap with openwork pattern circled in silver metal e...
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.
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.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.