1980s Launer London Tosca Silk Pink Clutch with Gold Chain Strap
By Launer
Located in London, GB
Leather goods manufacturer Launer has created handbags in Britain since 1941. Granted a royal
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Vintage Launer
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Vintage Launer Leather Bag
By Launer
Located in London, GB
A chic bag by Launer, handbag maker to the Queen. This bag can be worn as a clutch bag or hand bag
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1970s British Vintage Launer
Vintage Launer Black Leather Bag
By Launer
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage black leather bag by Launer. The bag has a flap over front with popper fastening and
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1970s British Vintage Launer
Launer UK Mother/Daughter Calf Shoulder Bag
By Launer, Anya Hindmarch
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Anya Hindmarch for UK luxury leather goods brand Launer. Chic calf shoulder bag
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1980s British Vintage Launer
Vintage Launer Leather Bag
By Launer
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear vintage Launer ( by appointment to the late Queen) leather handbag. In a
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1970s British Vintage Launer
Vintage Launer Blue Leather Bag
By Launer
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage bag by Launer ( Bag maker to the Queen). In a deep navy blue , the bag has a
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1970s British Vintage Launer
Vintage Launer Blue Leather Bag
By Launer
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage bag by Launer ( Bag maker to the Queen). In a deep navy blue , the bag has a
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1970s British Vintage Launer
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$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
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New Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent 2004 YSL Heels Sz 37.5
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Located in Conroe, TX
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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Launer
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By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Loris Azzaro
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Located in Amsterdam, NL
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By Saks Fifth Avenue, Jill Richards
Located in San Diego, CA
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By Bags by Josef
Located in Water Mill, NY
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By Tom Ford
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Located in Water Mill, NY
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Finding the Right Shoulder-bags for You
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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