Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
Chanel Vintage 90s Mini Striped Light Blue Denim Tote Shoulder Bag Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90s Mini Striped Light Blue Denim Tote Shoulder Bag Shopping Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold hardware Double handle chain Quilted jean denim striped blue and white ...
Chanel 1991 Camera Mini Quilted Vintage Rare Beige Nude Patent Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Camera Mini Quilted Vintage Rare Beige Nude Patent Cross Body Bag Year: 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold hardware Classic Interwoven top handle Detachable classic interwoven cha...
Chanel 1991 Multicolor Mini Vintage Tote Bag Rare Pink Orange Black Straw Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Multicolor Mini Vintage 90's Rare Tote Bag Year: 1989-1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware Interwoven straw and canvas exterior Leather lined interior Interior zippered pock...
Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin Series 1 ultra Mini Flap bag with gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Very Rare Ultra Mini Black lambskin chanel single flap crossbody. 5.25" wide 3.5" high 2" depth Quilted lambskin Classic CC turnlock logo Chain strap for crossbody or shoulder we...
Chanel Belt Bag Rare Vintage 90s Mini Fanny Pack Waist Black Leather Baguette
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic CHANEL Vintage 1994 Black Leather Belt plus Mini Flap Bag .
$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.
Vintage Andre Courrèges 1960's Black leather & White Cross Body Satchel Mini Bag
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Sheffield, GB
Courrèges 1960's Body Satchel Bag, 1960's Vintage 1960s black leather body satchel bag. Features: Large contrast COURRÈGES exterior logo appliqué / Zip fasten closure / Fully lined ...
Chanel Bum Rare Vintage Mini 1997 Fanny Pack Waist Belt Pouch Black Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Mini 1997 Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bum Bag Pouch 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware CC Turnlock flap closure Classic interwoven chain belt with gold 'CHANEL' log...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1991 Iridescent White 24K Gold Sequin Micro Mini Flap Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An ultra-rare and collectible treasure from Chanel’s iconic Spring/Summer 1991 collection. This exquisite micro mini flap bag is hand-embroidered with luminous white sequins, each ca...
1950s Art Deco Style Cream Toned Bakelite and Leather Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This chic vintage Italian mini shoulder bag is a standout piece crafted in cream Bakelite and leather, blending mid-century charm with minimalist architectural lines.
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Judith Leiber Pink Lizard Embossed Leather Clutch Shoulder Bag C. 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exquisite vintage mini clutch and shoulder bag by the renowned American luxury house Judith Leiber, created circa 1980s.
Hermès Mini Constance pink satin.
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hermès Mini Constance pink satin bag with gold hardware.
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.