St John Embossed Black Vinyl Diminutive Size Handbag- Shoulder Bag c 1990
Located in University City, MO
St John embossed vinyl diminutive size handbag - shoulder bag c 1990 The stylish compact size rounded purse is covered with embossed patent black vinyl that emulates reptile skin ...
St. John Black Satin Evening Handbag
By St. John
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
St. John black, satin evening handbag with rhinestone decoration on front and back.
St. John Red Satin Evening Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
St. John red, satin evening handbag with rhinestone decoration on front and back.
St John Red Sequined Satin Clutch W/ Crystal Buckle At Closure
By St. John
Located in Palm Beach, FL
St. John red sequined clutch contains a removable gold tone metal shoulder strap. The interior pocket is lined in red satin and includes a small side slit pocket with St. John gold ...
St. John Vintage Black & White Monogram Signature Top Handle Tote
By St. John
Located in Palm Beach, FL
St John creates functional yet chic designs fit for the modern woman. This vintage monogram features St. John signature throughout in white with black signatures and in black with wh...
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H 12 in W 15 in D 5.5 in
Savvy and Smart St. John Navy Two Strap Leather Tote W Gold Tone Hardware
By St. John
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This smart two-handle tote in excellent condition is a perfect companion for work or leisure! Crafted in navy, this year's "it" color, tote is finished with St. John emblem logo on...
St. John Lucite Logo Minaudiere
Located in Stamford, CT
fresh from the funkyfinders 'studio' vintage fashion archive is this conversational lucite purse from the house of st. john. this marvelous accoutrement debuts in 'new with tag' cond...
21st Century Never Used Black and White Clutch Bag by Emilio Pucci
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a striking black-and-white geometric-patterned bag by Emilio Pucci, exemplifying modern sophistication and artistic design. Crafted in the 21st century and in never-used cond...
Vintage Nantucket Rattan Basket Bag with Seashells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Nantucket rattan basket bag with seashells is a unique and charming variation of the classic Nantucket basket, combining the traditional craftsmanship of woven rattan wi...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas PETITE BOITE CHAPEAU Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Petite Boîte Chapeau iconic hatbox is reimagined as an adorable day-to-evening bag. Small yet practical, this exclusive piece comes in classic coated Mon...
Louis Vuitton Sac Deauville 2002 LV Monogram Canvas Deauville Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Deauville model bag in monogram coated canvas, natural leather and gold metal, 1 large patch pocket on the front, beige coated canvas interior trimmed with natural leat...
90s Vintage Chanel Rare Chocolate Bar Folding Clutch Mint Green Top Handle
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Step into the turn-of-the-millennium era of luxury with this exquisite vintage Chanel clutch. A quintessential piece from the iconic Chocolate Bar collection, this bag is a rare find...
$275
Size: vintage 10; modern size S
English Rose Floral Chiffon Flutter Capelet Disco Maxi Bridal Dress – S, 1971
Located in Tucson, AZ
An angelic spaghetti capelet bodice and loose nylon spandex maxi skirt conjure images of garden parties and mirrored dance floors alike. Would make a breezy 1970s wedding or bridal s...
Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New
By Halston
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical purple sequin evening dress. Main fabric composition: 100% nylon. Lining composition: 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Invisible zip on the right side + hook&eye. Wrap on t...
Alfred Bosand Black Point D-Esprit Gown and Cape with Ruffles - M - 1960's
By Alfred Bosand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alfred Bosand Black Point D-Esprit Gown and Cape with Ruffles - M - 1960's. This ensemble has a sexy 60's look. The gown has spaghetti straps and a black lining with point d'esprit o...
Fendi New White Yellow Nano Baguette
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi white and yellow seabeds vertigo logo nano baguette, gold tone hardware. Detachable shoulder strap measures 22". With the clip it can be attached to a bigger bag. It's a flap ...
$6,900
Size: Labeled Small also fits XS
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Hand Beaded / Pearled Floral Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Light dusty grey/blue/green-ish color 100% silk Delicate floral pattern with glas...
Timmy Wood's Beverly Hills Charming Wicker House Purse
Located in University City, MO
Timmy Wood's Charming wicker house shaped handbag The whimsical wicker artisan handbag is designed as a women's retail clothing boutique shop The front of the wicker house shou...
Ivory rayon blouse with asymmetrical button placket SEE by CHLOÉ
By See By Chloe
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory rayon blouse with asymmetrical button placket. Button and buttonhole closure on the left side. Bow on the side on the waist. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Fendi New in Box Silver Micro Baguette
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi new in box silver leather fendi micro baguette with yellow interior and palladium hardware . Can also be worn as a charm on a bigger bag or as a fanny pack on a belt . Comes wi...
$2,333Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Big large
Vintage Italian brass and blue leather travel cabinet by Claudia Mori
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant travel case from the Italian 1950s. the trunk is in excellent condition and is made of blue tanned leather and beige leather inserts. Applied in the trunk we find brass inser...
Unusual Surrealist Maison Gripoix Lady Bug Earrings
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Surrealist Maison Gripoix Lady Bug Earrings from the 1980's likely for Dominique Aurientis. These are unsigned but we have handled lady bug motifs of hers before. Beautifull...
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Dolce & Gabbana 2019 Red & Gold Brocade Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dallas, TX
Dolce & Gabbana 2019 Red & Gold Brocade Mini Dress Size 40 IT (Small) Brand New with Original Tags This red and gold floral and leopard brocade mini dress is an enchanting showcase...
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.