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1990s Valentino Garavani 'Les Sacs' Black Velvet Beaded 'V' Logo Mini Bag
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black velvet and beaded Valentino evening bag. From the 1990s, this beautiful mini evening bag has been constructed entirely of black velvet and is made of caviar beads....
Valentino Garavani Camel My Rockstud Monogram logo print top handle shoulder bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Valentine Garavani trapezoidal style bag crafted in camel fabric that features the V monogram Finished in camel and black leather with gold stud details and hardwa...
Valentino Garavani 'V' Logo Loco Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Garavani 'V' Logo Loco Shoulder Bag Bright yellow shoulder bag crafted in calfskin and designed with signature 'V' logo detail to the front.
Valentino Garavani Crystal Embellished 'V' Logo Leather Bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
Valentino Garavani Crystal Embellished 'V' Logo Leather Bag Dark brown hand/shoulder bag with signature 'V' logo to the front encrusted with black crystals.
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H 4 in D 1.75 in L 8 in
Valentino Pink Calfskin Leather V Logo Wallet on a Chain Crossbody Bag/ Clutch
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino Pink Grainy Calfskin Leather V Logo Wallet on a Chain Crossbody Bag/ Clutch Made In: Italy Color: Pink Hardware: Pale goldtone Materials: Grained calf leather Lining: Leat...
Valentino Pearl & Crystal Logo Flower Embellished Leather Bag
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Pearl & Crystal Logo Flower Embellished Leather Bag Brown handbag designed with signature pearl and crystal embellished 'V' logo flap closure.
Valentino V-logo Signature Crochet Raffia Tote Bag
By Valentino
Located in Amman, JO
Valentino V-logo Signature Crochet Raffia Tote Bag, features two leather handles, logo plaque, and single interior pocket.
Valentino Rose Pink Leather V Logo Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The structured silhouette of this Valentino bag offers it a sophisticated appeal and makes it a versatile styling option. Designed to provide you with hand-free ease, it can be carri...
Valentino Rose Pink Leather V Logo Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The structured silhouette of this Valentino bag offers it a sophisticated appeal and makes it a versatile styling option. Designed to provide you with hand-free ease, it can be carri...
Valentino Black Fabric V Logo Signature Dreamers Belt Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This belt bag from Valentino is crafted using quality fabric. It has a spacious interior for your belongings and a belt to wear on your waist. It is finished with the brand logo and ...
Valentino Black Fabric V Logo Signature Dreamers Belt Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This belt bag from Valentino is crafted using quality fabric. It has a spacious interior for your belongings and a belt to wear on your waist. It is finished with the brand logo and ...
Valentino Beige/Brown Canvas and Leather V-Logo Pochette Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A perfect blend of subtle elegance and luxury, this one is crafted from canvas and leather featuring the signature V logo in gold-tone. This bag, equipped with a well-lined interior ...
Valentino Blue Nylon And Leather V Logo Signature Crossbody Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Valentino bag is just what you need to complete your overall look. Crafted in blue nylon and leather, this bag is adorned with a Vlogo print at the front. Includes: Original Pa...
Valentino Blue Nylon And Leather V Logo Signature Crossbody Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Valentino bag is just what you need to complete your overall look. Crafted in blue nylon and leather, this bag is adorned with a Vlogo print at the front. Includes: Original Pa...
Valentino Neon Green Nylon V Logo Signature Flou Belt Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Valentino belt bag has an appealing design and a functional quality. Constructed using nylon, the bag has the VLogo signature on the front, a zip-enclosed main interior, and an adjus...
Valentino Neon Green Nylon V Logo Signature Flou Belt Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Valentino belt bag has an appealing design and a functional quality. Constructed using nylon, the bag has the VLogo signature on the front, a zip-enclosed main interior, and an adjus...
Valentino Neon Green Nylon V Logo Signature Flou Belt Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Valentino belt bag has an appealing design and a functional quality. Constructed using nylon, the bag has the VLogo signature on the front, a zip-enclosed main interior, and an adjus...
Valentino Black Nylon And Leather V Logo Signature Belt Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This belt bag from Valentino is crafted using quality leather and fabric. It has a spacious interior for your belongings and a belt to wear on your waist. It is finished with the Vlo...
Valentino Black Nylon And Leather V Logo Signature Belt Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This belt bag from Valentino is crafted using quality leather and fabric. It has a spacious interior for your belongings and a belt to wear on your waist. It is finished with the Vlo...
Valentino Multicolor/Black Python and Leather V Logo Signature Bucket Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This bucket bag by Valentino is a beauty. It has been crafted from exotic python leather and comes in a style of leather ties and a shoulder strap. Complete with a spacious interior ...
Valentino Multicolor/Black Python and Leather V Logo Signature Bucket Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This bucket bag by Valentino is a beauty. It has been crafted from exotic python leather and comes in a style of leather ties and a shoulder strap. Complete with a spacious interior ...
Valentino Multicolor/Black Python and Leather V Logo Signature Bucket Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This bucket bag by Valentino is a beauty. It has been crafted from exotic python leather and comes in a style of leather ties and a shoulder strap. Complete with a spacious interior ...
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H 8.2 in W 10.6 in D 2.75 in
Vintage Valentino Garavani brown nappa leather shoulder bag with V logo motifs.
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Valentino Garavani brown nappa leather shoulder bag with V logo motifs at front.
Vintage Valentino Garavani black intrecciato mini pouch shoulder bag V logo.
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani black intrecciato mini pouch style shoulder bag with V logo embossed pull.
Vintage VALENTINO sac black nappa leather bolide style bag with a large V logo
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage VALENTINO black nappa leather bolide style bag with a large V logo and a fringe.
S/S 2004 Giorgio Armani Runway Tiered Off-White Navy Backless Silk Top 42IT
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Giorgio Armani’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this tiered silk top combines off-white and navy panels in a striking geometric design. The halter neckline extends into an open ...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Blue Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Flap Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful grey beaded snakeskin pattern Gucci bag designed by Tom Ford from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this fabulous flap bag is covered in shimmery beads and was highligh...
F/W 2001 Paco Rabanne Runway Buckle Sheer Panel Black Bodycon Y2K Gown FR36
By Paco Rabanne
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black sleeveless gown designed for Paco Rabanne’s Fall/Winter 2001 runway collection. This elegant form-fitting dress features a high neckline and a sheer mesh-...
1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Austin, TX
CHRISTIAN LACROIX lace floral dress Condition: Excellent 29.5" bust, 26" waist, 29" hips, 42" length size US 4 / FR 36 / S
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
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Size: 42
UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Incredible Versace Grecian Goddess Silk Evening Gown Featured In The AD Campaign, Runway Show And Worn By Many Models & Celebs Like Jennifer, Liz, Leona, Daria and many more So...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress IT42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustlin...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Prada by Miuccia Prada brown silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Prada evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fine silk chiffon with geometric print in brown, mauve and cream ▪ Sold with a matching Prada nude silk slip dress to...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White Grey Beaded Abstract Pattern Chain Flap Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci flap bag, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, features a grey and white beaded abstract pattern with a shimmery finish. It includes a silver-plated...
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2000s Valentino Garavani Black Diamond Cutout Floral Beaded Mini Dress Y2K
By Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking black beaded Valentino mini dress from the early 2000s features a v-neckline and thin straps. The standout detail is the intricately beaded back, with a diamond pattern...
GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pale Yellow Floral Cardigan Top Set
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Givenchy Couture S/S 1998 designed by Alexander McQueen pale yellow cardigan tank top set. Pale yellow and metallic floral embroidered knit. Eight center front button closures. Round...
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Ad Genuine Python Skin Black Medium Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Fall/Winter 1996 collection by Tom Ford, this medium shoulder bag is crafted from genuine black python skin with a structured silhouette. It features dual shoulder strap...
The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.
An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.
In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.
When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.
As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.
Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.
Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoes, sunglasses, scarves and perfume.
Find vintage Valentino evening dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs now.
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.