BALENCIAGA black nude HOURGLASS XS LACE Top Handle Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga Hourglass XS bag in nude leather with an all-over black floral and logo-embroidered lace overlay.
BALENCIAGA black nude HOURGLASS XS LACE Top Handle Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga Hourglass XS bag in nude leather with an all-over black floral and logo-embroidered lace overlay.
BALENCIAGA Demna Hourglass XS black strass crystal leather crossbody bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Demna Hourglass XS black strass crystal leather crossbody bag Reference: LNKO/A02467 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Model: Hourglass XS As seen on: Kim Kardashian Mater...
BALENCIAGA Demna Hourglass XS black strass crystal leather crossbody bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Demna Hourglass XS black strass crystal leather crossbody bag Reference: LNKO/A02467 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Model: Hourglass XS As seen on: Kim Kardashian Mater...
Balenciaga Crocodile Embossed Hourglass XS Bag - '20s
By Balenciaga
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Crafted from black, shiny crocodile embossed calfskin, this Balenciaga handbag in XS format features the iconic curvilinear base, one top handle, and a studded magnet closure for a c...
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H 4.5 in D 3 in L 7.5 in
Balenciaga Black Embossed Crocodile Hourglass XS Top Handle Crossbody Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Black Embossed Crocodile Hourglass XS Top Handle Crossbody Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2021-2022 Color: Black Hardware: Aged goldtone Materials: Crocodile embo...
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H 7 in W 4.5 in L 11 in
Balenciaga Black Crocodile Embossed Leather Downtown Soft Hourglass XS 16BA118
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 671353-1000-R-568008 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 4.5" Height: 7" OVERALL EXELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Accessories: Dust Bag, Car...
Balenciaga Calfskin Graffiti Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Fuchsia Black 1BA1214
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Balenciaga Calfskin Graffiti Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Fuchsia Black 1BA1214 Date Code/Serial Number: 592833 5560 V 535 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 3" Hei...
runway BALENCAIGA Demna 2019 Runway Hourglass brown check tweed coat IT44 XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway BALENCAIGA Demna 2019 Runway Hourglass brown check tweed coat IT44 XS Reference: TGAS/C00417 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Collection: Fall Winter 2019 Runway Materia...
Balenciaga Hourglass XS Black Croc Embossed Mini Handbag
By Balenciaga
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Petite handbag made of crocodile stamped glazed calfskin in black. Features a top handle and an optional shoulder strap. Also features the signature Balenciaga B charm, matte black h...
Balenciaga Black Grained Calfskin Leather XS Hourglass Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Balenciaga Hourglass bag is made with grained calfskin with antiqued silver-tone hardware. The bag features a rolled leather top handle at top, an adjustable and detachable shou...
Balenciaga Black Leather XS Hourglass Top Handle Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Balenciaga's Hourglass bag is a must-have bag. Crafted using black leather, the Hourglass top handle bag is styled with a flap that has the iconic B logo. The bag has a lined interio...
Balenciaga Hourglass Top Handle Bag Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 9-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Hourglass Top Handle Bag Leather XS...
Balenciaga Hourglass Top Handle Bag Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 9-21" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Hourglass Top Handle Bag Leather XS Ex...
Balenciaga Black Glitter Leather XS Hourglass Top Handle Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Balenciaga's Hourglass is inspired by the silhouettes of its sculptural blazers of the 1950s and, with its very distinctive shape, knows how to start a conversation. The curved botto...
Balenciaga Hourglass Top Handle Bag Printed Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 4.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 8.5-23" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Hourglass Top Handle Bag Printed Leather XS Ex...
Balenciaga Beige/Black BB Monogram Leather XS Hourglass Bag
By Balenciaga
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 ...
Balenciaga Black/White Leather Allover Logo XS Hourglass Top Handle Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Balenciagas Hourglass is inspired by the silhouettes of its sculptural blazers of the 1950s and with its very distinctive shape knows how to start a conversation. The curved bottom o...
Balenciaga Black Croc Embossed Leather XS Hourglass Top Handle Bag
By Balenciaga
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 ...
Balenciaga Hourglass Top Handle Bag Crocodile Embossed Leather XS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Wear, scuffs and marks on exterior, handle, underneath flap and in interior, cracking on flap and side opening wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Du...
CHANEL black 21C CAPRI QUILTED JERSEY MICRO Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 2021 Capri Quilted Jersey Micro Belt Bag in black is a chic and compact accessory that blends sporty elegance with iconic Chanel design. Crafted from soft ...
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New W Box Gucci Malika Large Python Clutch Bag in Bronze Pewter Spring 2011
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags & Box A Rare Find New Spring 2011 Runway $3950 Bronze Metallic Pewter Full 100% Python Throughout the Bag Braided Double Straps Wrap Around and Connect ...
CHANEL mint green 24S LOGO SEQUIN TOTE Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 2024 Logo Sequin Shopping Bag in Mint Green is a bold, statement-making tote crafted entirely from individual green and black sequins, creating a striking,...
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Rare Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
Chanel Mint Blue Velvet Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel excellent condition blue velvet double flap, blue leather lining and black hardware. Shoulder drop 9”/19”. Comes with hologram, ID card and original dust cover. Collection 2...
Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68568
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68568 A whimsical printed medium flap with 24k gold plated hardware is this Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW. A single crossbo...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1199 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Mini Saddle Bag Type: Top Handle Serial Number: 09BM-005...
PRADA 2018 Hot Flame Acid Fire white green patent leather mid heel sandal EU37
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2018 Hot Flame Acid Fire white green patent leather mid heel sandal EU37 Reference: TGAS/F00203 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2018 Flame - Runway Material: P...
Hermes Birkin Cargo Toile Goeland Sesame 35 Bag Swift Leather Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Cargo Birkin 35 bag featured in golden Sesame. This Hermes limited edition utility Birkin bag is created with Goeland canvas and Swift leather trim. Inclu...
$13,000
Size: Fits Small + Medium
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown in an art deco print with matching gloves and shawl Vintage 1990's 100% ivory s...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Gray Canvas Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
This iconic Christian Dior Saddle Bag is crafted of canvas and laminated canvas in gray featuring silver toned hardware. Front flap Velcro closure opens to a beige fabric interior wi...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Aubergine Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rich, saturated Aubergine crocodile. Rarely produced this exquisite jewel toned beauty is a must have for any Hermes aficionado...
rare GUCCI 2004 Runway Tom Ford red lizard applique horsebit chain hobo bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GUCCI 2004 Runway Tom Ford red lizard black canvas floral applique horsebit chain hobo bag Reference: KELE/A00031 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection: Fall Winter 2004 - ...
Starting as a modest boutique, Balenciaga evolved to transform the landscape of women’s fashion with shapes and contours during the middle of the 20th century that were nothing less than groundbreaking. Today, the brand is as venturesome as ever and is well known for its shoes, handbags, sneakers, streetwear and other clothing and accessories.
Though he was born in the quiet fishing village of Getaria in Spain’s Basque region, Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972) was destined to reshape modern fashion. As a child, he worked alongside his seamstress mother. Showing immense talent, he earned commissions as a teenager from local patron Marquesa de Casa Torres, who paid for his tailoring education in Madrid. In 1917, he established his first haute couture house — named Eisa, for his mother — in the trendy resort town San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family.
When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937. There, Balenciaga rubbed elbows with fashion greats like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli and quickly won over clients like Gloria Guinness, Pauline de Rothschild and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.
As a couturier, Balenciaga drew from his Spanish heritage for ideas, riffing on everything from matador costumes and flamenco dresses to the paintings of Diego Velázquez, whose portraits of Spanish princesses famously inspired Balenciaga’s Infanta gown.
An expert tailor, he experimented with sculptural silhouettes that didn’t follow the body. Some of his notable designs include the 1953 balloon jacket, and from 1957, the cocoon coat, the baby-doll dress and the sack dress, which he popularized with his good friend designer Hubert de Givenchy. All of these could be considered not just the masterpieces of haute couture, but also objets d’art in their own right, leading to Balenciaga’s nickname, “The Master.”
Balenciaga continued designing until 1968, when he retired after three decades of influential work and his fashion house went dormant. The rights to Balenciaga were acquired by Jacques Bogart S.A. in 1986. Under designer Michel Goma, who focused on ready-to-wear, the brand experienced a resurgence, with his first collection introduced in 1987.
The brand returned to high fashion with the arrival of designer Josephus Thimister in 1992. It has since been led by a series of creative directors who have paid homage to Balenciaga’s iconic designs, including Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and, most recently, Demna Gvasalia. In 2011, a museum celebrating Balenciaga’s legacy opened in his hometown in Spain, commemorating where it all began.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga crossbody bags, tote bags, day dresses, shirts and more.
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.