Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Majorelle Blue Suede & Leather Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NICE, FR
A rare and striking vintage Yves Saint Laurent shoulder bag, dating to circa the 1980s and distinguished by its exceptionally vibrant Majorelle blue suede exterior.
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford F/W 2003 Green suede Nadja bag
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, IT
- Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford green suede Nadja handbag - Supple green suede on the exterior with a rosette detail - Silver hardware - Strap can be removed at one side - One mai...
YVES SAINT LAURENT green suede bag with metal studs
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vibrant green suede box style bag with metal studs from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1980's.
1980s Yves Saint Laurent "YSL" Red Suede Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Most Adorable Bag Is Here And We Are Obsessed! Circa 1980s, this Yves Saint Laurent cross body bag is lipstick red suede and includes a tonal leather trim.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Purple Suede Crossbody Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the vibrant elegance of the 1980s with this Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Purple Suede Crossbody Bag, a collectible piece for lovers of iconic fashion.
Yves Saint Laurent Tricolor Ruffled Leather Suede St Tropez Hobo Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
Yves Saint Laurent 'St Tropez' ruffle bag, crafted in military green and brown suede and black leather.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Green Suede Gloves w/ Faux Fur
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very high fashion pair of gloves from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. They are made from a butter soft green suede that slouches into a brown faux fur gauntlet.
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H 5.7 in W 5.9 in D 1.2 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Collectible Black Suede Tassel Shoulder Bag Purse, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
This adorable, rare Yves Saint Laurent pentagonal shoulder or crossbody bag is made from soft black suede featuring a racing green leather stitchery with gold-tone studs and an overs...
Yves Saint Laurent Chic Black Suede YSL Embroidered Handbag c 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Chic black suede YSL embroidered handbag The stylish handbag is covered with plush black suede Embellished with Saint Laurent's YSL embroidered initials The Y...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche S/S 2004 Enamel Jeweled Clutch Bag
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Enamel Jeweled Clutch Bag S/S 2004 Collection Dark Brown with a hint of Green lacquered metal, crystal and jewel embellishments, horn top ...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche S/S 2004 Enamel Jeweled Clutch Bag
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Enamel Jeweled Clutch Bag S/S 2004 Collection Green lacquered metal, crystal and jewel embellishments, horn top handle, black suede linin...
Yves Saint Laurent suède bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerp, BE
This suède Yves Saint Laurent tote bag is the definition of luxury and class.
Yves Saint Laurent Green Suede Flap Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This green bag from the house of Yves Saint Laurent is lovely.
Yves Saint Laurent Green Croc Embossed Suede Besace Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
As the universe of handbags expands with varied choices, it is wise to opt for pieces that are functional and stylish at the same time, just like this Besace shoulder bag from Yves S...
Saint Laurent Green Suede Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Flaunt a fab style with this gorgeous suede shoulder bag. It features a standard satin lined interior and a single handle. Modest yet chic, the green adds to its appeal. This one fro...
Yves Saint Laurent Green Croc Embossed Suede Besace Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
As the universe of handbags expands with varied choices, it is wise to opt for pieces that are functional and stylish at the same time, just like this Besace shoulder bag from Yves S...
Saint Laurent Betty Bag Suede Medium
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Betty Bag Suede Medium is a stunning bag perfect for day or night outs. Crafted from green suede, this modern, stand-out flap features gold chain rope sh...
Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Slouchy Flap Bag Quilted Suede Medium
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Slouchy Flap Bag Quilted Suede Medium is an elegant bag perfect for your daily looks. Crafted from green mixed quilted suede, this envel...
Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Slouchy Flap Bag Quilted Suede Medium
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Slouchy Flap Bag Quilted Suede Medium is an elegant bag perfect for your daily looks. Crafted from green mixed quilted suede, this envel...
Saint Laurent Green Suede and Leather Betty Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Named after Yves Saint Laurent’s muse, Betty Catroux, this Saint Laurent Paris Betty shoulder bag is crafted from green suede & leather.
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H 13.39 in W 6.3 in L 14.97 in
Yves Saint Laurent Navy Blue/Green Croc Embossed Suede and Leather Muse Two Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exuding unparalleled elegance and sophistication, this bag is made from the finest material in a gorgeous hue. While the roomy interior offers ample space, the top handle allows you ...
Saint Laurent Green Leather Medium Lulu Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Lulu bags derive their name from the cartoon character 'La Vilaine Lulu' created by Yves Saint Laurent in 1956. This superbly crafted bag features a leather body designed in a fl...
Saint Laurent Dark Brown Suede Medium Muse Tote
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Coming from the French powerhouse Saint Laurent Paris, this Muse tote is designed a luxurious pine green leather. Detailed with tonal stitching and golden hardware, this structured b...
Saint Laurent Monogram Cabas Downtown Leather with Suede Baby
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Monogram Cabas Downtown Leather with Suede Baby, crafted from khaki green leather with suede, features dual rolled handles, YSL metal logo at the front a...
Saint Laurent Classic Duffle Bag Leather 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Classic Duffle Bag Leather 6 is a modern and elegant duffle bag to travel with. Crafted in dark green leather, this alluring bag features dual-rolled lea...
Saint Laurent Classic Baby Duffle Bag Leather
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Classic Baby Duffle Bag Leather is a sleek and modern duffle-style in miniature size. Crafted from dark green leather, this petite, crossbody duffle feat...
Saint Laurent Paris Green Leather Small Classic Sac De Jour Tote
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Sac de Jour tote bag by Saint Laurent Paris has a sophisticated look. Crafted from green leather, the exterior features double top handles along with a shoulder strap. The tote ...
Saint Laurent Roady Hobo Leather Large
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Roady Hobo Leather Large is a simple and stylish everyday bag perfect for on-the-go moments. Constructed from forest green leather and accented polished ...
Saint Laurent Shopper Tote Leather Large
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Shopper Tote Leather Large showcases the brand's sleek and contemporary, minimalist design perfect for everyday use. Crafted from dark green leather, thi...
Saint Laurent Classic Y Cabas Leather Small
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
Crafted from supple green leather, this stand-out, minimalist satchel features dual-rolled leather handles, signature Yves Saint Laurent's 'Y' top flap hardware piece, protective bas...
Saint Laurent Sac De Jour Leather Large
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Sac De Jour Leather Large is a sleek yet elegant bag synonymous with the brand's classic aesthetic. Crafted from muted olive green calfskin leather, this...
Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Handbag Leather Large
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Handbag Leather Large is a sleek yet elegant bag synonymous with the brand's classic aesthetics. Crafted from green leather, this sought-afte...
Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Handbag Leather Small
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Handbag Leather Small is a sleek yet elegant bag, representative of the brand's classic aesthetic. Crafted from green leather, this sought-af...
Saint Laurent Tricolor Muse Two Handbag Leather Large
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Saint Laurent Tricolor Muse Two Handbag Leather Large combines a simple yet functional design with understated details. Crafted in purple, brown and green tricolor lea...
Hermès Green Leather Market GM Drawstring Bucket Hobo Bag 108h22
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 5.5" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Very...
Yves Saint Laurent SS 1980's Patchwork Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Rare, early Yves Saint Laurent spring summer 1980 Flat drawstring pouch of patch worked leather and canvas. Multicolored patchwork canvas in royal blue with purple, grey and green-b...
$915Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Wang x Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Green 3-Way Small Bag
By Bulgari
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A striking limited-edition piece from the Alexander Wang x Bvlgari collaboration, this small Serpenti bag reinterprets Bvlgari’s iconic snake motif with Alexander Wang’s contemporary...
Gucci by Tom Ford rare F/W 1999 green python ad campaign bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in PARIS, FR
Gucci by Tom Ford rare F/W 1999 collection green python ad campaign bag. Amazing structure and item.
$1,258Sale Price|27% Off
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Calfskin Small Dylan Shoulder Bag Black
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Calfskin Small Dylan Shoulder Bag Black The Yves Saint Laurent YSL Calfskin Small Dylan Shoulder Bag in Black is a genuine and stylish option. Its finely craf...
Miuccia Prada Vintage Spring/Summer 2007 Emerald Suede Bag
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
An exceptional and rare runway piece from Prada’s Spring/Summer 2007 collection, this statement shoulder bag embodies the house’s bold exploration of texture, movement, and artisanal...
$1,385Sale Price|45% Off
Escada Forest Green Lizard Skin Shoulder Bag with Removable Straps
By Escada
Located in New York, NY
Escada's wonderfully detailed forest green lizard skin flap-over shoulder bag is accented with removable shoulder straps for used as a clutch if desire. The shoulder straps...
Valentino Garavani Green Leather Rockstud Shoulder Handbag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Valentino Measurements (W x H x D): 10"x 5.75" x 2" Weight: 669.00 grams Valentino Garavani green leather rockstud shoulder handbag. The "Valentino" trademark (or hallmark)...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2004 Double Horn Frame Black Suede Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Limited Edition Shoulder Bag S/S 2004 Collection N# 129282-000926 Black Suede, Double Horn, Gold Tone Metal Frame, YSL Crystals Lo...
$177Sale Price|20% Off
Marc by Marc Jacobs Vintage Women's Blue Shoulder Bag, 1990s
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Capri, IT
Marc by Marc Jacobs blue shoulder handle bag 37 * 31 cm
Celine Green Leather Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine Green leather shoulder bag featuring a detachable shoulder handle (41.3in. (105cm)), an embossed leather “Triomphe” at front strap, a front snap fastening, gold-tone hardware,...
$1,114Sale Price|20% Off
W 17.72 in D 3.94 in L 12.21 in
YVES SAINT LAURENT MOMBASSA hobo bag VINTAGE 2002 TOM FORD
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Famous Mombossa hobo bag from Yves Saint Laurent, a rare model in excellent condition, made of navy denim with leather trim, and a cotton and horn top adorned with metal details, eas...
$1,650
H 6 in W 3.5 in L 15 in
Gucci Iridescent Salvy Green Nappa Vertical Matelasse Horsebit Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gucci Iridescent Salvy Green Nappa Vertical Matelasse Horsebit Shoulder Bag is a stunning piece that effortlessly combines luxury and versatility. Its iridescent finish shimmers with...
Gucci Beatrix Large Tote Bag Dark Green Suede Leather
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Beatrix Large Tote Bag Dark Green Suede Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: NEVER WORN DETAILS Made in Italy Medium Width 4...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Mini Nadja Rose Bag, Spring 2003
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
A true collector’s piece from Tom Ford’s celebrated era at Yves Saint Laurent, the Nadja Rose bag is one of the house’s most iconic early-2000s designs. Introduced for the Spring 200...
LOUIS VUITTON Vintage Saint Jacques Toledo Blue Epi Leather Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Nice, FR
LOUIS VUITTON Saint Jacques Toledo Blue Epi Leather Handbag. Bag features : - Iconic Louis Vuitton Saint Jacques design - Rich Toledo blue Epi leather with the House's distinctive t...
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
Fendi NIB Pink Beads Pico Baguette
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi AirPods holder/necklace pico baguette in pink plastic beads with gold hardware and a 22,5 inch adjustable and detachable strap, with box and original dustcover.
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR -JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2001 Lattice Bead Embroidered Knit Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A chic find from Christian Dior’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection under John Galliano. Made from black stretch lurex knit, this slip dress features subtle lattice detailing through the b...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Runway Structured Silk Military Blazer F/W 2004
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Berlin, BE
An exceptionally rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche structured silk blazer from the Fall/Winter 2004 runway collection, one of the most iconic seasons of Ford’s tenure ...
$4,490
Size: 40 measurements in description
YVES SAINT LAURENT By Tom Ford F/w 2002 Black Ruffled Silk Skirt Set
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
All measurements taken laid flat NOTE: stretchy fabric which allows about 1-2 inches / 2.5 - 5cm to wiggle than laid flat measurements. Top - Sleeve: 29.53" / 75cm - Bust: 16.9" /...
Vintage John Galiano Sheer Lace Boned Bustier Lace-Up Embroidered Corset Top M
By John Galliano
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage & Unworn, Rare John Galiano Sheer Lace Boned Bustier Lace-Up Embroidered Corset Top US - M, UE - 2, Italian - 3, French - 2. This fabulous corset features brown sheer floral ...
$3,192Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Cavalli 2007 Vintage Maxi Sequin Gown Dress Sz IT38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Roberto Cavalli’s Maxi Sequin Gown is an unforgettable showpiece from the designer’s 2007 collection. Cut from soft cupro fabric and densely embellished with paillettes, it creates a...
NEW Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Tom Ford 2004 Final Collection Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Tom Ford 2004 Final Collection Silk Jacket Tom Ford for YSL Collection: Fall 2004, Ready-to-Wear Country of Origin: France YSL style: 135617 Sizes ...
Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Black tuxedo suit
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Tom Ford - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall Winter 2001 Collection - Black Tuxedo Suit - Sheer Structured Long Sleeves - Single-Button Closure - High-Waisted Straight-Leg Pa...
$5,106Sale Price|20% Off
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Chanel by Karl Lagerfield S/S 1992 Wool Pink Tailleur
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Karl Lagerfied - Money by Skof.Archive - Wool Pink Tailleur - Spring Summer 1992 Collection - Runway Set - Round Neckline - Double-breasted front closure with six match...
NWT 2000s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Lace-Up Bodycon Halter Dress 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 2000s Dolce & Gabbana black bodycon halterneck dress features a plunging neckline and ruched detailing along the bodice. Designed with a corset-inspired lace-up front, the d...
New Balmain Runway S/S 2017 Gold Chainmail Halter Open Back Top
By Balmain
Located in Englishtown, NJ
New Balmain Runway S/S 2017 Gold Chainmail Halter Open Back Top FR 38 As seen on Zoey Deutch and Look 78 on the Spring 2017 Runway.
Chanel by Karl Lagerfield Suede High Brown Boots 39
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Karl Lagerfield - Sold by Skof.Archive - Late 00's - Suede Brown Boots - High Heels - "CC" Logo at the top - Knitted details - Point toe - Made in Italy - Excellent Con...
Chanel Blue Denim Mini Striped Light Shopping Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90s Mini Striped Light Blue Denim Tote Shoulder Bag Shopping Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 27 Years} Gold hardware Double handle chain Quilted jean denim striped blue and white ...
$3,527Sale Price|20% Off
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8 - US 4 (EU)
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 2013 Light blue denim cropped jacket with peal but
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Karl Lagerfield - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring Summer 2013 Collection - Light blue denim cropped jacket with peal buttons closure - Light wash denim with visible topst...
French designer Yves Saint Laurent pioneered “cross-design” in fashion, taking inspiration from street trends to modernize haute couture.
Saint Laurent was the first to launch a ready-to-wear label, YSL Rive Gauche Prêt-à-Porter. He was the first couturier to open boutiques for both men and women. Using traditional menswear fabrics and designs for women, Saint Laurent also literally cross-dressed, giving men and women alike chic pant suits, elegant tuxedo jackets and urban safari gear.
By blurring gender-specific design, Saint Laurent empowered individual style while creating a scissor-sharp fashion aesthetic of sensual ease and beauty. Many of his designs are today considered timeless classics. Saint Laurent also consistently used Black models, like Mounia, Iman and Naomi Campbell, and he drew endless inspiration from different ethnicities and cultures, in no small part because of his Algerian roots.
Born to French parents in Oran, Algeria, in 1936, Saint Laurent went to Paris at age 17 to study fashion at the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Just two years later, in 1955, his remarkable sketches were shown to Christian Dior, then the world’s reigning couturier, who hired him immediately.
Surprisingly soon thereafter, Dior publicly chose Saint Laurent as his successor, which sadly proved prescient when the fashion legend died unexpectedly, in 1957. A mere slip of a youth, the 21-year-old Saint Laurent was nevertheless up to the challenge. He shook the traditional couture clientele to its core with youthful silhouettes and styles like the A-line trapeze dress that hung with seeming effortlessness from the shoulders, the antithesis of the pinched waists and molded skirts that had been all the rage after the deprivations of World War II.
After a mandated spell in the torturous French military, Saint Laurent suffered a nervous breakdown and was dismissed by Dior in 1962. Out of the ashes rose the Age of Yves. With Pierre Bergé, his then-lover who became his lifelong business partner and friend, the designer founded Yves Saint Laurent YSL to encompass prêt-à-porter, or ready-to-wear. In 1966, they opened the first YSL Rive Gauche women’s boutique in Paris, followed soon thereafter by YSL Rive Gauche for men. Saint Laurent had given birth to a global brand.
His revolutionary Mondrian mini dress from 1965 is a core element of his fashion biography. It is a prime example of how Saint Laurent, an avid art lover and collector, looked to painters, from Goya to Picasso, Ingres to Matisse, for inspiration.
With its pure lines and hues, Mondrian’s ground-breaking 1935 color-block painting Composition C transmutes beautifully into a dress that is highly valued by collectors of contemporary fashion and widely copied commercially to this day. The design is the epitome of Saint Laurent’s aesthetic, requiring a meticulous hand-piecing of each color block so that, despite the body’s curves, the visual plane is as flat as a canvas when the garment is worn. Mondrian’s purity met its match in Saint Laurent.
“I am no longer concerned with sensation and innovation, but with the perfection of my style,” Saint Laurent said four years before retiring, in 2002. After a long period of ill health, he died at his home in Paris on June 1, 2008.
Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Yves Saint Laurent evening dresses, shirts, handbags and other clothing and accessories today on 1stDibs.
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.
Counterfeiters know that savvy fashionistas cherish YSL bags. Learn how to tell if yours is the real deal. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
When it comes to the legendary French design house, there is no substitute for true craftsmanship. Xupes shows us how to spot it.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.