Hermès 1981 Vintage Customised Heron Jige Elan PM Burgundy Clutch
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Burgundy leather trim - Fold flap - Custom hand-painted heron design - Signature “H” tab closure - Tonal stitching with contrast edging - Includes original box (damaged) - Stamp K ...
Vintage Elsa Peretti 1981 Tiffany & Co Black Silk Tassel & Silver Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Created in 1981 by legendary designer Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. this exceptional horsewhip necklace represents one of the most sculptural and collectible periods of Peretti...
Vintage Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 1981 Woven Silk & Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Created in 1981 by legendary designer Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. this exceptional cuff bracelet represents one of the most sculptural and collectible periods of Peretti’s car...
Hermes Vintage 1981 Black Box Leather 27cm Drag Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
27cm Drag bag style with two rolled leather handles Black smooth Box leather Goldtone hardware Front flap secures with two "H" snaps Four protective feet at base Black Chevre le...
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H 11.42 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
At Xupes we know that purchasing a pre-owned handbag online can be daunting. We aim to make your experience as seamless as possible, alleviating any concerns you may have when purcha...
Hermes Vintage Tan Leather and Horsehair Crinoline shoulder bag, 1981
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Vintage textured tan Leather and horsehair crinoline shoulder bag dated K in a circle 1981. Stitched in cream. Envelope shape bag has a shaped flap with a leather covered bar ...
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H 11.42 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
At Xupes we know that purchasing a pre-owned handbag online can be daunting. We aim to make your experience as seamless as possible, alleviating any concerns you may have when purcha...
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H 11.42 in W 19.69 in
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
At Xupes we know that purchasing a pre-owned handbag online can be daunting. We aim to make your experience as seamless as possible, alleviating any concerns you may have when purcha...
1981 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Samur 356
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
At Xupes we know that purchasing a pre-owned handbag online can be daunting. We aim to make your experience as seamless as possible, alleviating any concerns you may have when purcha...
Vintage Hermes Rouge Box Calf 32 cm Kelly Handbag
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hermes Rouge Box Calf 32 cm Kelly Handbag - GHW - Circa 1981. This bag is in excellent condition for its age.
1981 Hermes Navy Blue Trim I Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Originally sketched in 1958, the concept of Hermès’ Trim shoulder bag was a larger pouch that could be easily carried around. With a single shoulder strap and gold-tone clasp fasteni...
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Size: Height: 6.5 cm,Length: 7 cm,Widt
Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Leather Micro Mini Flap Bag 1981
By Chanel
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Exceptional RARE Vintage 1981 Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Micro Mini Flap Bag. Own a true piece of fashion history with this ultra-rare Chanel Micro Mini Flap Bag from 1981 — a coll...
Hermès 1981 Sac Kelly 35 Burgundy Dark Red Leather Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model bag, size 35, in burgundy "box" leather and gold metalwork, interior in coordinated leather with 1 zipped pocket and 1 double patch pocket, padlock, keys, year 198...
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H 6.5 in W 9 in D 2 in
Gorgeous 1981 Hermes Constance in Camel Epsom Leather 23cm + Box and Dust Cover
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
This lovely and rare 1981 (K) handbag was sent to France for refurbishment in 2013.
Hermès The "Lift" Model 1981
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful red Hermès vintage handbag, The model "Lift" created in 1981. Red calf leather, brass.
1981 Hermes Burgundy Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
1981 Hermes Leather Shoulder Bag Burgundy - Good condition, shows slight wear and tear over time - Smooth leather Hermes Burgundy shoulder bag, braided on the front, golden press stu...
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H 6.5 in D 3 in L 10.5 in
1980-1981 Chanel Black Lambskin Double Flap 2.55 Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
The most iconic of all Chanel handbags in the most classic of materials. The Chanel 2.55 was designed for elegance and versatility. It was designed for luxury as well as practicality...
1981 Vintage Hermes Jige GM Clutch in Brown Dark Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice vintage Joge clutch in brown Calf Box leather. Good vintage conditon, some lights of use but overall good condition. Clutch from 1981 Size 29*20
Hermès Croc Mini Kelly (20cm) Vintage 1981
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Croc Kelly by Hermes 1981 (K circle) Black patent croc Gold-tone hardware Rare long handle strap Feet on bottom Single interior pocket Condition: Great vintage condition....
1981 Hermes Vintage 80's Fonsbelle Navy Box Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice hard to find Hermes 1981 Fonsbelle bag in navy The stap can be doubled so It could be worn hand or shoulder ( just crossbidy for someone of small size) Bag in relaly goo...
Stunning Hermes 'Lock' Handbag 1981
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Exceptional Hermes Vintage 'Lock' Model in green crocodile leather Handbag, gold hardware finishing. Very limited edition of the early 80s.
Amazing Hermes Drag porosus crocodile handbag 1981
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Just divine color for this Hermès Drag handbag of 1981. Made of beige/sand porosus crocodile leather and gold hardware finishing.
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s
By Emmanuelle Kahn
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white silk organza blouse, shirt, top by Emmanuelle Khanh. It is double breasted with large mother of pearl buttons and a large notched portrait collar. The long, full r...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Embellished Silk Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2004 silk dress featuring a fluid bias-cut silhouette with delicate spaghetti straps, dramatic asymmetric chiffon hem, and intricate gold-tone ...
$3,108
H 6.3 in W 4.53 in D 5.52 in
Gucci by Tom Ford A/W 2002 Runway Cross Body Bag in Black Crocodile Leather
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford Autumn / Winter 2002 Runway crossbody pouch bag in black crocodile leather. Long braided leather strap with Gucci engraved mother of pearl toggle. Mini flap closure...
Sold|$6,650
Size: F38 fits XS/S
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2003 Vintage Ballet Slipper Pink Silk Gown Maxi Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage SS03 Ballet slipper pale pink 100% silk Size F38 fits XS/S best Great condition, has some wear to fabric at bust and waist as pictured, faint...
Haute Couture Black Embroidered French Silk Net Fringed Shawl- 40", 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Despite being over a century old, this intricate mantilla is as colorful and perfect as the day it was made. Similar in complexity to a piano shawl but half the traditional size (and...
Christian Dior Boutique Paris Silk & Lace Gown — John Galliano Era
By Christian Dior
Located in CACHAN, FR
A rare and elegant Christian Dior Boutique Paris silk and lace evening gown from the John Galliano era, a highly sought-after period known for its romantic, sensual, and couture-insp...
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
$19,990
H 6.75 in W 3 in
Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya White Crystal Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Crystal Small Lady Dior in White. This stunning tote is beautifully crafted of crocodile leather in a creamy white. T...
$2,953
H 5.52 in W 1.19 in L 8.86 in
Hermès Padlock Bag Clutch Purse Doblis Leather Purple and Golden Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Clutch Called "Padlock" due to the Padlock Shaped clasp Very rare ! A-line shape of the purse and asymmetrical cut of the flap for a chic and eleg...
Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Black nylon Dual flat canvas shoulder straps Logo embroidery Dual rolled handles at sides Sip pocket at front To...
$2,955
W 2.17 in L 3.55 in
Hermès 20th Century Silver Chainmail Coin Purse Spurs Shaped Gaetan de Percin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse Vintage Item from Mid-20th Century Made of silver flowing meshes (crab hallmark) Spurs shaped clasp "HERMÈS" and crab hallma...
Christian Dior by John Galliano FW2010 Violet Silk Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare Christian Dior slip dress from the Fall/Winter 2010 collection by John Galliano, representing the final chapter of one of fashion’s most celebrated creative partnerships. Eleg...
Prada Straw Snake Leather Bag
By Prada
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Prada shoulder bag in green straw and snake leather, pink leather interior and silver hardware. Condition: Really good. Packing/accessories: Dustbag, authenticity card. Measuremen...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
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.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.