Charming Whimsical Vinyl Wicker Car Design Handbag 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Charming woven vinyl wicker car design handbag 21st c The whimsical handbag is designed in the shape of an adorable sporty car Suspended from a a pair of tan vinyl handle straps T...
Whimsical Straw Raffia Sea Life Theme Kitschy Resort Handbag c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical straw raffia sea life resort handbag c 1970s The light weight kitschy handmade straw raffia retro handbag is decorated with a gold foil cut out seahorse; accented with gold...
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1950s Mexican Souvenir Doll Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Mexican Souvenir Doll Purse. Adorable mini woven straw purse with whimsical three dimensional details, including yarn pompoms, felt scenery, seeds, and a wrapped up baby doll.
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H 8.5 in D 2.75 in L 8.5 in
Whimsical Enid Collins Blonde Wood Jeweled Sea Life Themed Box Purse c 1960s
By Enid Collins
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical Enid Collins blonde pine wood jeweled sea life themed box purse c 1960s The charming retro wood box purse is decorated with an enamel stenciled underwater ocean scene illu...
Lulu Guinness London Whimsical Watermelon Tote Handbag c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Lulu Guinness London Whimsical straw watermelon tote-handbag The fun summer large scale tote style handbag is designed with red and green panels of woven straw in the shape of a wat...
Whimsical Gambling Themed Woven Wicker Retro Handbag c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical woven wicker gambling themed retro top handle handbag c 1960 The quirky fun vintage handbag is decorated with a collection of gambling themed items; playing cards, dice, c...
Whimsical Extremely Rare Handmade Artisan Wicker Canine Handbag circa 1950s
Located in University City, MO
The dog purse is suspended from a round circular wood handle The figural wicker dog purse opens from the back side of the neck and is secured with a button closure and a band of elas...
Whimsical Artisan Wood Tudor House Box Purse c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical artisan wood tudor house box purse c 1970 The quirky handmade wood house theme handbag is designed in the style of an English tudor cottage Presiding at the front entranc...
Whimsical Wood Enamel Handmade Golf Theme Box Purse c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical wood enamel handmade golf theme box purse c 1970s The quirky wood box purse is covered with white enamel paint Designed with green cloth felt emulating grass fairways A s...
Whimsical Quirky Wine Cork Wood Box Purse Handbag c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical wine cork wood box purse handbag c 1980s The quirky wood box purse is decorated with a collection of wine bottle corks on both exterior front & back sides.
Whimsical Quirky Astro Turf Wicker Handmade Basket Purse circa 1970
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical astroturf woven wicker handmade basket purse c 1970 The quirky one of a kind retro handbag is designed with an astroturf lid cover A mirror is placed on the center of the e...
Whimsical Sea Life Decoupage Box Purse by Billie Ross of Palm Beach
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical sea life decoupage box purse from Billie Ross Palm Beach The charming retro oval shaped box purse is decorated with schools of fish surrounded by a collection of sea sh...
Whimsical 1960s Rare Italian Frog Toad Novelty Wicker Vintage 60s Hand Bag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 1960s large whimsical frog / toad tan wicker straw handbag shoulder purse!
Whimsical Composition Alligator Handbag
Located in University City, MO
Avant-garde composition alligator handbag The unique handbag is designed in the shape of a alligator. The alligator's head, tail and legs are molded resin with textured detail th...
1970s Nautical Rope Wood Box Purse
Located in University City, MO
1970's Whimsical nautical rope wood box purse The quirky retro wood box purse is designed with four types of rope knots on the front exterior; a square knot, half hitch, bowline & s...
Whimsical Wicker Monkey Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical wicker handmade monkey handbag c 1960 The unique retro handbag is designed in the shape of a monkey figure The little guy is accented with black wood beaded expressive ey...
Whimsical Wicker Monkey Novelty Handbag ca 1960
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical wicker monkey novelty handbag ca. 1960 The unique artisan handbag captures a charming monkey with black beaded eyes tipping his hat The charming wicker monkey handbag ...
Whimsical Wicker Casino Theme Retro Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical wicker casino theme large retro handbag c 1960 The quirky vintage handbag is embellished with gambling theme embellishments on the front & sides The front exterior b...
Whimsical Woven Vinyl Wicker Alligator Handbag c 21st
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical woven vinyl wicker quirky handbag c 21st The unique summer or resort style handbag is constructed with vinyl wicker woven bands that capture the likeness of a charming a...
Whimsical Monkey Circus Theme Decoupage Handbag c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical monkey circus theme decoupage handbag c 1970 The quirky retro wood handbag is designed with a collection of charming decoupage monkeys The circus theme wood monkey c...
Rare Whimsical Wicker Rattan Monkey Handbag c 1950s
Located in University City, MO
Rare whimsical wicker rattan monkey handbag c 1950s The charming diminutive artisan monkey handbag is constructed with woven wicker bands His face is adorned with black resin but...
Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Whimsical Wicker House Handbag
By Timmy Woods
Located in University City, MO
Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Whimsical wicker house handbag c 1980s The unique wicker house shaped handbag has a pet shop decal sign on the front exterior depicting a dog, cat & bird ...
Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Whimsical Artisan Santa Claus Handbag
By Timmy Woods
Located in University City, MO
Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Whimsical artisan Santa Claus handbag The charming hand carved wood handbag depicts jolly old St Nick His features are illuminated with hand painted enamel...
Vintage Iconic MOSCHINO Teddy Bear Whimsical Bag
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Iconic MOSCHINO Teddy Bear Whimsical Bag Measurements: Height: 7.87 inches (20 cm) Width: 11 inches (28 cm) Depth: 4.92 inches (12.5 cm) Handle: 13.38 inches (34 cm) Featur...
Whimsical Wicker Straw Embroidered Sea Life Handbag ca 1960
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical wicker straw embroidered sea life handbag ca 1960 The woven wicker retro handbag is designed with a burlap front panel. Embroidered with schools of fish, seaweed and cora...
Whimsical Woven Vinyl Wicker Figural Alligator Handbag 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical woven vinyl wicker style alligator handbag 21st c The quirky handbag is designed in the shape of a charming alligator figure Constructed with vinyl woven bands that emul...
Whimsical Pink Wicker Flamingo Basket Style Handbag 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical pink wicker flamingo large basket style handbag c 21st c The unique pink wicker large size flamingo handbag is carried with a pair of brown rubber handle straps Makes a ...
Timmy Woods Bevery Hills Whimsical Black Enamel Telephone Handbag
By Timmy Woods
Located in University City, MO
Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Whimsical black enamel telephone handbag The unique artisan handbag is hard carved from fallen acacia trees in the Philippines. The novelty handbag is lac...
Whimsical Glass Beaded Strawberry Evening Bag circa 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical glass beaded strawberry evening bag c 1970s The unique glass beaded purse is designed with rows of intricate glass beading throughout Suspended from a matching green glass...
Whimsical Wood Enamel Handmade Artisan House Design Handbag c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical wood enamel handmade artisan house design handbag c 1970s The unique quirky vintage box purse is designed with a charming cottage style home Decorated with a textured ename...
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.