$260Sale Price|20% Off
Jay Herbert Yellow Quilted Leather Mini Flap cross body Chain Strap Bag Vintage
By Jay Herbert
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Jay Herbert mustard yellow quilted soft leather, mini flap front, chain strap shoulder bag. Cute bag in an unusual and bright colour. Long gold chain woven with yellow leathe...
Jay Herbert Lizard clutch
By Jay Herbert
Located in New York, NY
This Jay Herbert Lizard clutch is taupe in color with gold-metal-tone chain shoulder straps. The bag measures 10 1/2" wide and 7 1/2" in height.
Jay Herbert Fawn-colored Lizard clutch
By Jay Herbert
Located in New York, NY
This Jay Herbert lizard clutch in fawn color is lined with suede lining. The clutch measures 8 1/2" wide, and 6 1/2" in height. The clutch also comes with detachable shoulder straps.
Jay Herbert white leather with lizard clutch
By Jay Herbert
Located in New York, NY
Jay Herbert white calf-skin leather with lizard detailing clutch has the option of using it as a shoulder bag. The shoulder straps measures 24" in height. The front of the bag ha...
JAY HERBERT Royal Blue Quilted Leather Chain Handle Handbag, 1980's
By Jay Herbert
Located in Atlanta, GA
We could call this brilliant blue leather handbag a faux fabulous Chanel but it is actually an authentic Jay Herbert of New York bag in all its chic glory. The padded quilting ... t...
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
$746Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Petite Small - Medium
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
By Lillie Rubin, Janine of London
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...
$475Sale Price|29% Off
H 7.5 in D 4 in L 11.5 in
1950s Princess Charming by Atlas Vinyl Wicker Horse Themed Handbag
By Atlas
Located in University City, MO
1950s Princess Charming by Atlas vinyl wicker horse themed handbag The charming retro handbag is designed with a cloth & burlap panel on the front exterior encased in vinyl The clo...
FENDI Exotic XL Woven Peekaboo Raffia Bag Tote with Shoulder Strap
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Rare FENDI Peekaboo XL shoulder bag Limited Edition Details: • FENDI Exotic Peekaboo Bag • Limited Edition • Made of handwoven natural honey-colored raffia • Exotic blue snakeskin ...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for 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...
$1,840Sale Price|58% Off
CELINE black & olive CALF HAIR MINI LUGGAGE Tote Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
Céline 'Mini Luaggabe' tote in olive calf hair with black calf hair gussets and black leather details. Zipper pocket on the front. Closes with a zipper on top. Lined in black leather...
Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in University City, MO
Paco Rabanne Paris Black leather shoulder bag c 1980s The classic saddle style shoulder bag is covered in supple black leather. Designed with twin leather shoulder straps The fron...
$345Sale Price|30% Off
New Kate Spade Her Spring 2005 Pink Brocade Bag With Box
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Brocade Bag 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 Brand New Pin...
$1,995Sale Price|33% Off
$2990 New 2025 Oscar De La Renta "The Topaz" Calf Leather Tote Bag
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Conroe, TX
Oscar De La Renta Brand New Pre-Spring 2025 "The Topaz" $2990 Deep Red Wine With Dust Cover & Tags Crafted from full-grain pebbled leather, this large tote seamlessly blends el...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 7.5 in L 15.25 in
Very Large 1980s FENDI S.A.S. Diamond Embossed Burgundy Leather Purse
By Fendi
Located in Tustin, CA
Very Large 1980s FENDI S.A.S. Diamond Embossed burgundy russet tone Leather Purse Smartly stylish, extremely roomy estate Fendi purse is large enough to carry everything you may need...
Genuine Diamond Stardust Unisex Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Diamond Stardust Unisex Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.057 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. April birthstone diamond brings...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NIB Hermès Orange Swift and Toile Geoland Cargo Picotin Lock 18
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès new in box Orange Swift and Toile Geoland Cargo Picotin Lock 18, gold tone hardware . This chic and lovely tote is crafted of sturdy canvas in orange. The bag features loopi...
$49,579
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
Investment Piece and Great Deal SKU 33301488 Comes With Hermès Dust Bag, Keys,Padlock,Clochette Date 2007 Model Birkin 35 Serial Number [K] Metal Palladium Materials Crocodile Leath...
Fur Shoulder Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Small shoulder bag in fur, probably raccoon, with black leather frame and long gold chain. Black interior. Unmarked. Chain length: 37".
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
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.