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Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

A perfectionist who as a child crafted a pair of white shoes for his sister’s first holy communion because his parents couldn’t afford new footwear, Salvatore Ferragamo was ambitious from his earliest days. The young Italian shoemaker established in the years that followed what would one day become a fashion empire — the highly profitable multinational family-owned and -operated luxury brand today counts more than 600 stores in 96 countries around the world, and vintage Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, belts, handbags and other clothing and accessories are objects of desire for fashion lovers everywhere.

Salvatore Ferragamo sought an education in the art of shoemaking when he was eleven — he apprenticed with a local shoemaker and spent a short time in nearby Naples learning what he could at a shoe factory. He opened his first shop with a handful of workers the following year, and in 1914 — when he was still a teenager — Ferragamo emigrated to America, just as his siblings had before him, seeking new opportunities for work and to learn in the footwear trade.

After securing a job at the Plant Shoe Factory in Boston, Massachusetts, Ferragamo was uninspired by machine-made footwear. He moved across the country to Santa Barbara, California. Owing to a connection he made with a then-actor cousin, Ferragamo found work with the American Film Manufacturing Company. He made women’s shoes and provided durable cowboy boots for a film crew’s costuming department. Ferragamo’s reputation in the world of Hollywood cinema soon broadened, and he established a storefront in Mission Canyon where he made shoes by hand for the likes of actresses Gloria Swanson, Greta Garbo and Dolores del Río.

By the 1920s, film directors commissioned Ferragamo to produce shoes for a range of movies — the list of films eventually included The Ten Commandments, The Covered Wagon and The Thief of Baghdad. When he felt comfortable enough with the English language, Ferragamo also enrolled in anatomy courses at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles in order to better understand motion and the demands that we place on our footwear.

By the late 1920s, Ferragamo sought to expand production of his shoes and returned to Italy. He hired scores of apprentices to work in a factory in Florence, where Ferragamo carefully melded the principles of handcraftsmanship with all that he learned about America’s shoe factories. He filed patents — hundreds over the years — on the steel shank arch and many other unique aspects of his shoe design, and when economic and political influences during the 1930s forced Ferragamo to substitute pressed cork for steel to support the arch, the wedge heel was born. Other creative materials he integrated into his forward-looking creations were hemp, felt, nylon fishing line, fish skin and cellophane twisted with silk.

In the late 1940s, the brand’s first storefront opened in Manhattan, and today Salvatore Ferragamo is known worldwide and is synonymous with a wealth of iconic footwear such as Viva ballet flats, Vara Bow pumps, Gancini loafers and lots more. Ferragamo’s son, Ferruccio, was appointed CEO in 1984. Under his leadership, Ferruccio diversified and expanded the fashion business further, getting into sunglasses, fragrance, watches and made-to-measure men’s shoes. Ferruccio was succeeded by his brother, Leonardo Ferragamo, and British designer Maximilian Davis is now creative director of the brand.

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Designer: Salvatore Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo Pink Ostrich Mini Top Handle Salvatore Ferragamo Pink Ostri
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Such a classic and yet feels so relevant, this super feminine piece was "inspired by women, for women". This particular style is called the boxyz and it is an homage to three generat...
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2010s Italian Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

Salvatore Ferragamo Croc Embossed Leather Big Hobo Bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Classic vintage embossed leather brown hobo bag. We offer more luxury bags and furs, view our frontstore. Details: Salvatore Ferragamo brown croc-embosse...
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Salvatore Ferragamo Khaki Vinyl Square Bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. General wear to bag is evident. Moderate signs of discolouration to the front and back. Minimal abrasion and peeling on the rear right panel and near the zip of in...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Brown Quilted Leather Satchel Handbag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in San Francisco, CA
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO handbag comes in a brown quilted leather featuring top handles, gold tone hardware, fringe charm detail, inner pocket, and a magnetic closure. Made in Italy. Good...
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Salvatore Ferragamo Silver Metal Gancini Bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to bag is evident. Minor scratches on the front at the flap, near the clasp, on the top handle, back, the right side and at the bottom of the bag...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

Brown leather top handle bag with metal ring Salvatore Ferragamo
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown leather top handle bag and cross-body strap with metal ring. Branded nylon lining. Zip closure on the top . 3 pockets inside ( One with zip, 2 without) SIZE: 50 cm X 35 cm Short top handle strap= 35 cm long cross...
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1970s Ferragamo Burgundy Tote Bag
By Ferragamo, Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Paris, FR
1970s Ferragamo burgundy tote bag featuring an all-over canvas pattern, burgundy leather finishing, top handles, inside camel cotton canvas, inside logo leather brand stamp label. ...
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Vintage SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Light Gray Leather Gold Strap Handbag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage SALVATORE FERRAGAMO bag comes in a light grey leather featuring a removable gold tone chain strap, inner pocket, and a snap button closure. Includes dust bag. Made in Italy.V...
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Salvatore Ferragamo Silver Leather Metal Frame Top Handle Bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
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Brown Salvatore Ferragamo Suede Handbag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in New York, NY
Brown Salvatore Ferragamo Suede Handbag. This handbag features a suede body, silver-tone hardware, leather trim throughout, and dual rolled t...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

Salvatore Ferragamo Silver Leather Metal Frame Top Handle Bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
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New Rare Salvatore Ferragamo Mink Lined Wood Beaded Snakeskin Bag With Tags
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Leesburg, VA
Ferragamo Brand New with Tags * Absolutely Stunning! This Rare bag is Fully Lined in Mink Fur Three Sections of Unique Wood Beading Mink "Poof" Dangle Charm Karung Snake Handles Sil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO wicker bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Rubiera, RE
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO natural wicker and white calce leather handle bag, satin silver hardware measures: Width cm. 25,5 High cm. 19 Excellent condition like new No dustbag
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2010s Italian Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

Salvatore Ferragamo handle bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Capri, IT
Salvatore Ferragamo handle bag on the left top a.r. print on it it is lightly imprinted
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1990s Italian Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Brown Crochet Knit Leather Top Handles Handbag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in San Francisco, CA
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO shoulder bag comes in a rich brown crochet knit with lizard textured leather details and features a pleated front, Gancini hardware side straps, buckle top closur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

White leather top handle bag Salvatore Ferragamo
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White leather top handle bag with branded nylon lining. One front pocket with silver metal locker covered with rattan. One large pocket i...
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Early 2000s Italian Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Exotic Matte Taupe Python Snake Skin Tote Top Handle Bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Switzerland, CH
This Salvatore Ferragamo bag is the height of understated elegance. Made of precious skins, this refined handbag will elevate any daywear look. The front has an antique golden Gancio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

Salvatore Ferragamo vintage gold leather chunky chain strap pouch wristlet bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo vintage pouch style bag Chunky tarnished gold chain strap Gold cracked leather Zip closure Inner pocket Satin lin...
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Early 2000s Italian Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Leather Intrecciato Top Handle Bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ferragamo has a long history of well-crafted leather goods that have stayed on trend and subtly a mark of luxury over time. Inspired by one of their vintage 1970s bag...
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1990s Italian Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

NEW Salvatore Ferragamo Exotic Alligator Skin Tote Top Handle Hand Shoulder Bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Switzerland, CH
New & Stunning Alligator Skin Shoulder Bag by Salvatore Ferragamo - a timeless classic! Made of finest alligator skin Graphite grey color Fully lined with beige suede leather One in...
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2010s Italian Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags

Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo Ganchini Clear Acrylic Bucket Bag with Gold Pouch
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo Clear Bucket Bag with Gold Pouch in fair condition. Clear acrylic curved hardshell bucket with double handles and gold tone sign...
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Salvatore Ferragamo Teal Leather Studio Handbag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to handbag is evident on this used Salvatore Ferragamo designer resale item.This handbag includes the original dust bag. Detail...
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Find an extraordinary range of authentic Salvatore Ferragamo top handle bags available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of blue, orange, red and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, and Balenciaga appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Salvatore Ferragamo top handle bags from top boutiques around the world. Salvatore Ferragamo top handle bags prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $162 and tops out at $4,999, while the average work can sell for $736.
Questions About Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Bags
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Yes, Salvatore Ferragamo is a luxury brand. Over the century since Italian shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo opened his first shoe store on Hollywood Boulevard in 1923, the brand — which Ferragamo subsequently established in Florence, Italy, in 1927 — has gained an international reputation for pieces made with fine Italian artisanship that elegantly balance form and function. After Salvatore's death in 1960, his wife, Wanda Ferragamo, led the brand's growth into a global luxury empire that, in addition to shoes, produced silk scarves, leather pieces, perfume and much more while adhering to its high standards of quality. Today, the multinational family-owned and -operated luxury brand has more than 600 stores in 96 countries around the world, and vintage Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, belts, handbags and other clothing and accessories are objects of desire for fashion lovers everywhere. Explore a variety of Salvatore Ferragamo pieces on 1stDibs.

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