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 plasticized nylon filament. Flap closure with turn lock. Really cool with cotton muslin li...
Vintage Kenzo Black Nylon Shoulder Bag with Red Resin Koi Fish Kamon, 1990s
By Kenzo
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Kenzo Black Nylon Shoulder Bag with Red Resin Koi Fish Kamon, 1990s A striking fusion of Japanese symbolism and Parisian design, this rare vintage Kenzo shoulder bag from th...
1950s Wicker Fish Purse - BIG Catch
Located in Bozeman, MT
Extremely covetable figural straw purse in the shape of a fish (see Doyle New York's November 2001 auction for the last time many of these surfaced).
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 with concentric designs. Metal Type: Sterling Silver Length: 6.25" Width: 26.80 m...
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 embellishments, including beads, paint and mirror. The top of the bag lifts up for eas...
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
We offer a large selection of evening gowns and luxury garments. This purse is composed of a black leather that features gold hue fish clasps.
Whimsical 1950's Large Yellow Wicker Fish Novelty Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Personality plus! This 1950's novelty handbag is a great conversation piece and functional to boot. The canary yellow wicker fish frame opens at the head with an elasticized frog s...
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.
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 stones are in aqua, smoke and crystal with genuine amythest cabochon pupils in the...
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 flowers painted on totally made in italy measurements: 45*30 x 17 depth cm
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 minaudiere covered in clear swarovski crystals with gold metal body.
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 piece and perfect to pair with sundresses and straw hats. Her top fin functions as a...
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
Introducing another very rare vintage CHANEL navy lambskin 2.55 purse in fish scale design stitch with the matching navy rope strap in the 80's.
Rosenfeld Figural Purse Fish Italy, 1960s
By Harry Rosenfeld
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This iconic bag has been in one of our customer's collection for years. She is downsizing and is sharing her collection with our 1stdibs collectors. We first sold this piece at a N...
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...
Melo Gold Silk Envelope Pouch , Zero-Waste Light Weight Travel Accessory
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The Melo Pouch reflects a slower approach to luxury, where craftsmanship and intention guide every detail. Handcrafted by artisans using responsibly sourced silk, each piece is creat...
S/S 1999 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Zebra Slip Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1999 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Zebra Slip Dress Chest: 32-36", Waist: 30-36, Hips: 40-49", Length: 54.5" Condition: Excellent Size S ( fits S - M )
$154Sale Price|60% Off
Vintage Versace Blue Leathet Ostrich Small Make Up Pouch Bag Black
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Step into the glamour of the 1990s with this Gianni Versace blue ostrich-patterned leather pouch. Crafted during one of the most iconic eras of fashion, this pouch encapsulates the b...
Prada Vintage Fall 2004 Templi Bag Nylon Leather Quarzo Fumo Women's
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in London, GB
Super collectible, super rare Prada Templi bag from the iconic AW04 collection. Unused with authenticity card and dustbag. Made from soft Tessuto nylon satin in Quarzo + Fumo colourw...
Dsquared2 Spring 2005 Christina Aguilera Runway Leather Vintage Mini Dress
By Dsquared2
Located in San Diego, CA
Christina Aguilera closed the runway show in 2005, strutting down the Dsquared2 Runway in this exact dress! Features brown leather stitches down the front, with contrasting tan leath...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
$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...
UNWORN GUCCI Y2K Turquoise GG Monogram Crystals, Beaded Pearls & Lizard Skin Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded turquoise bag with lizard trimmings Pink gold hardware with the Gucci siganture GG and tiny crystals Adjustable str...
Valentino New Oversized Cotton Dress with Bustle Back
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning white cotton oversized shirt dress from Valentino. It has a shirt collar, a short button up vest under the bodice, elaborate draped sleeves and back draping from the shoul...
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Beaded Silk Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Gloves
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...
1980s Adoria Italian White Vintage Raffia Straw 80s Satchel Purse Hand Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty early 1980s ADORIA Italian Made stark white raffia straw satchel handbag! Features soft white raffia, with secured center pocket that snaps shut. The perfect spring / summer a...
Lilli Ann 1950s Wool Jacket
By Lilli Ann
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black wool jacket by Lilli Ann. The large collar has ties and is top stitched in a diamond pattern with prong set rhinestones at the points. It is double breasted with self ...
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.