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Vintage Gucci Purse Metal

Vintage Gold Gucci GG Metal Clutch
Vintage Gold Gucci GG Metal Clutch

Vintage Gold Gucci GG Metal Clutch

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Vintage gold metal GG clutch by Gucci. Circa 1970s. Front tab closure. 3.25" height, 2" width, 6.5" length.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Marmont Black Vintage Gold Metal Hardwear Oval GG belt bag
Gucci Marmont Black Vintage Gold Metal Hardwear Oval GG belt bag

Gucci Marmont Black Vintage Gold Metal Hardwear Oval GG belt bag

By Gucci

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

Gucci Black Matelasse Leather GG Marmont Belt Bag This Gucci Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from black leather featuring the signature matelassé pattern all over and is eq...

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2010s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

2000s Vintage Gucci Orange Metal Lacquered Horsebit Miniature Bag Charm Keyring
2000s Vintage Gucci Orange Metal Lacquered Horsebit Miniature Bag Charm Keyring

2000s Vintage Gucci Orange Metal Lacquered Horsebit Miniature Bag Charm Keyring

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci vintage charm for phone, handbag, keyring, small metal lacquered orange horsebit clutch with gold hardware and strap, Made in Italy  Measurements: 3x1.5x1cm  Condition: Very ...

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Early 2000s Italian Tech Accessories and Cases

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GUCCI VINTAGE Black MONOGRAM Metal EVENING BOX CLUTCH Handbag
GUCCI VINTAGE Black MONOGRAM Metal EVENING BOX CLUTCH Handbag

GUCCI VINTAGE Black MONOGRAM Metal EVENING BOX CLUTCH Handbag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

- Vintage gold metal box clutch by GUCCI - Black GG - GUCCI monogram fabric covering - Flap closure - A built-in mirror on the reverse of the metal flap - The purse is lined in a ve...

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20th Century Italian Clutches

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag
Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

A striking example of Gucci's vintage glamour, this rare gold metal GG Monogram evening clutch captures the bold elegance of the house during the 1970s. Made in Italy between 1970 an...

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1970s Italian Clutches

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag
Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

A striking example of Gucci's vintage glamour, this rare gold metal GG Monogram evening clutch captures the bold elegance of the house during the 1970s. Made in Italy between 1970 an...

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1970s Italian Clutches

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag
Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Rare vintage Gucci hard shell evening clutch bag in gold metal, from the 1980s. It features GG monogram pattern, flap clousure with built-in mirror on thereverse of the flap. Velvet ...

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1990s Italian Clutches

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal Basket Look Evening Clutch Bag
Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal Basket Look Evening Clutch Bag

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal Basket Look Evening Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Rare vintage Gucci hard shell evening clutch bag in gold metal, from the 1970s. It features a woven basket look, enameled fold-over flap closure with buckle detail on the front. N.B:...

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1970s Italian Clutches

Gucci Vintage Black Leather Gold Metal Horsebit Shoulder Bag
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Gold Metal Horsebit Shoulder Bag

Gucci Vintage Black Leather Gold Metal Horsebit Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Crafted in smooth black leather with a solid finish, this bag features a clean rectangular shape, perfectly balanced and effortlessly elegant. On the front flap, a small gold-plated ...

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1980s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Gucci Vintage Light Brown Leather Gold Metal Horseshoe Messenger Bag
Gucci Vintage Light Brown Leather Gold Metal Horseshoe Messenger Bag

Gucci Vintage Light Brown Leather Gold Metal Horseshoe Messenger Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Made from smooth light tan brown leather, this bag has a warm, refined tone that highlights its solid, clean structure. The front flap is adorned with a distinctive gold metal horses...

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1990s Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

GUCCI 1997 Vintage Tom Ford black velvet GG metal handle underarm bag
GUCCI 1997 Vintage Tom Ford black velvet GG metal handle underarm bag

GUCCI 1997 Vintage Tom Ford black velvet GG metal handle underarm bag

By Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI 1997 Vintage Tom Ford black velvet GG metal handle underarm bag Reference: TGAS/E00711 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection: 1997 - Runway Material: Velvet Color: Black, ...

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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

GUCCI 2007 Indy Babouska Vintage leather silver metal bamboo fringe hobo bag
GUCCI 2007 Indy Babouska Vintage leather silver metal bamboo fringe hobo bag

GUCCI 2007 Indy Babouska Vintage leather silver metal bamboo fringe hobo bag

By Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI 2007 Indy Babouska Vintage black leather silver metal bamboo fringe hobo bag Reference: MECG/A00404 Brand: Gucci Model: Indy Babouska Collection: Fall/Winter 2007 Material: Lea...

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Early 2000s Italian Hobo Bags

Gucci Vintage Red Leather Gold Metal GG Logo Flap Shoulder Bag
Gucci Vintage Red Leather Gold Metal GG Logo Flap Shoulder Bag

Gucci Vintage Red Leather Gold Metal GG Logo Flap Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

This Gucci vintage shoulder bag is a striking example of the House's refined elegance from the 1980s, a decade celebrated for structured silhouettes and bold yet timeless details. Cr...

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1980s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Gucci 1980s Gold Tone Metal Shell Minaudière Evening Bag
Gucci 1980s Gold Tone Metal Shell Minaudière Evening Bag

Gucci 1980s Gold Tone Metal Shell Minaudière Evening Bag

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step right up, fashion connoisseurs! Feast your eyes on this timeless beauty—the Gucci 1980s Gold Tone Metal Shell Minaudière Evening Bag. This vintage stunner is not just a handbag;...

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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci Rare Vintage Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag
Gucci Rare Vintage Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

Gucci Rare Vintage Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Transport yourself to the mid-1960s with this rare Gucci evening clutch, a shimmering piece of Italian history that defines mid-century elegance. This mini-sized treasure is masterfu...

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1980s Italian Clutches

Gucci Vintage Metal Enameled GG Logo Keyring Key Ring
Gucci Vintage Metal Enameled GG Logo Keyring Key Ring

Gucci Vintage Metal Enameled GG Logo Keyring Key Ring

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Gucci gold and silver metal keyring. GG - GUCCI logo on the front with enameled green/red/green stripes. Marked 'G.GUCCI ITALY' on the back. Total length: 4.5 inches - 11.5 c...

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20th Century Italian Wallets and Small Accessories

Gucci Vintage Gold Metal Mesh Chain Bracelet 16 cm
Gucci Vintage Gold Metal Mesh Chain Bracelet 16 cm

Gucci Vintage Gold Metal Mesh Chain Bracelet 16 cm

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage beautiful Mesh Link bracelet by Gucci. Made in gold metal steel, features an gold metal clasp. Will fit up to approx. 6.5 inches - 16 cm wrist. Width: 0.75 inches - 2 cm. 'Gu...

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1990s Italian Wallets and Small Accessories

Gucci Tom Ford Vintage Chocolate Brown Suede Bag w Metal Handle
Gucci Tom Ford Vintage Chocolate Brown Suede Bag w Metal Handle

Gucci Tom Ford Vintage Chocolate Brown Suede Bag w Metal Handle

By Gucci

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Gucci’s vintage archives are rich with silhouettes that blend minimalism and quiet luxury, this brown suede bag is no exception. Crafted in Italy from supple, chocolate-toned suede, ...

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Early 2000s Shoulder Bags

Gucci Vintage Silver Metal Black Monogram Leather Money Paper Clip
Gucci Vintage Silver Metal Black Monogram Leather Money Paper Clip

Gucci Vintage Silver Metal Black Monogram Leather Money Paper Clip

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Gucci money clip in silver metal and black monogram leather. Rectangular shape. Height: 2 inches - 5.1 cm. Width: 1.10 inches - 3 cm. Marked 'Gucci - Made in Italy' on the cl...

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20th Century Italian Wallets

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Bag Minaudiere
Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Bag Minaudiere

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Bag Minaudiere

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Rare vintage Gucci Vintage minaudiere evening bag in gold metal, from the 1980s. It features GG monogram pattern, kiss lock closure and gold metal chain strap. Black velvet lining. '...

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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Gucci Indian Hindu Deities Metal Enamel Gold Black Clutch Minaudiere
Vintage Gucci Indian Hindu Deities Metal Enamel Gold Black Clutch Minaudiere

Vintage Gucci Indian Hindu Deities Metal Enamel Gold Black Clutch Minaudiere

By Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Gucci Minaudiere Embossed Gold Tone Metal and Black Enamel Clutch Very Unique Indian Hindu Deities Embossed, Featuring a Black Enamel, and an Optional Chain-Link Strap with T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

vintage GUCCI Tom Ford 3444 1978 red velvet GG monogram silver metal handle bag
vintage GUCCI Tom Ford 3444 1978 red velvet GG monogram silver metal handle bag

vintage GUCCI Tom Ford 3444 1978 red velvet GG monogram silver metal handle bag

By Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage GUCCI Tom Ford 3444 1978 red velvet GG monogram silver metal handle bag Reference: TGAS/B02097 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Model: 3444 1978 Material: Velvet Color: R...

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Early 2000s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare Gucci Suede Leather Travel Pouch or Wallet with Metal Frame Vintage 60s
Rare Gucci Suede Leather Travel Pouch or Wallet with Metal Frame Vintage 60s

Rare Gucci Suede Leather Travel Pouch or Wallet with Metal Frame Vintage 60s

By Gucci

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Here's an ultra rare vintage piece from Gucci, likely made sometime in the late 50s or early 60s. Made from brown suede leather, the pouch is lined in leather and fastens with a sma...

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1960s Italian Pouches and Wristlets

Vintage Gucci Gold Metallic tote with Gold metal plated Knight Gucci Logo
Vintage Gucci Gold Metallic tote with Gold metal plated Knight Gucci Logo

Vintage Gucci Gold Metallic tote with Gold metal plated Knight Gucci Logo

By Gucci

Located in Toronto, CA

Vintage Gucci Metallic Soft Leather Double Handle Bag Elevate your style with the exquisite vintage Gucci metallic soft leather double handle bag, a perfect blend of classic eleganc...

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Dark Brown Leather Vintage Metal Handle Shoulder Bag
Gucci Dark Brown Leather Vintage Metal Handle Shoulder Bag

Gucci Dark Brown Leather Vintage Metal Handle Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This vintage Gucci creation is stylish, sophisticated & versatile. Crafted meticulously from quality leather, it carries a lovely shade of dark brown. It is styled with a metal handl...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Vintage 70s Gucci Brown Leather Horsebit/Metal Handle Tote Bag
Vintage 70s Gucci Brown Leather Horsebit/Metal Handle Tote Bag

Vintage 70s Gucci Brown Leather Horsebit/Metal Handle Tote Bag

By Gucci

Located in Malibu, CA

Very rare vintage Gucci tote bag from the 70’s. There is one just like it currently featured in the Gucci vault! Crafted in rich brown leather with red and green stripe detailing...

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18th Century Tote Bags

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By Studio Variously

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GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch

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By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

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New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
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By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in North Wales, PA

Abundantia Curation newest addition: A breathtaking Roberto Cavalli evening gown from the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, showcasing the designer’s mastery of romantic glamour and sen...

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Located in Eagan, MN

This necklace is just gorgeous and has a fabulous design. It's truly a glamorous statement necklace. The blue opal stones are from Ethiopia. They are pear cut and measure 5 x 3 mm...

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LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
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By Eavis & Brown

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...

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By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

A striking vintage evening minaudière created for Saks Fifth Avenue, most likely dating to the late 1960s. Crafted in Italy, the structured case is formed from polished resin designe...

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By Christian Dior

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By Gucci

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Gucci Black Nylon Bamboo Handle Mini Wallet Handbag Material Nylon Color Black Length 18 cm /7,08 inches Height 12 cm/ 4,72 inches Authentic Gucci Mini Wallet Hanbag in black ny...

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...

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Located in New Orleans, LA

Bold yet refined, this classic bracelet displays a traditional flattened curb link design crafted in 18K yellow gold. The high-polish finish enhances the fluid geometry of each inter...

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By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

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By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Brand New With Tags & Box A Rare Find New Spring 2011 Runway $3950 Bronze Metallic Pewter Full 100% Python Throughout the Bag Braided Double Straps Wrap Around and Connect ...

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By Ceil Chapman

Located in University City, MO

Ceil Chapman Stunning ivory brocade jeweled empire gown c 1960s The exquisite brocade gown is designed with an elaborate jewel encrusted midriff; embellished with glittering cryst...

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By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

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Vintage Gucci Purse Metal For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary vintage gucci purse metal for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown, orange and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage gucci purse metal may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Gucci Purse Metal?

The price for a vintage gucci purse metal starts at $216 and tops out at $6,995, and on average, selling for $731.

Gucci for sale on 1stDibs

Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.

Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.

At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)

In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.

In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.

Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.

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Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.