NEW Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Tourterelle Leather Brushed Gold Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely Stunning and One The Most Coveted and Difficult to get Hermes Combos! As New Hermes Birkin 25 Special Order Gris Tourterelle & White Leather complimented by Brushed Go...
Gucci Blue Canvas and Cream Leather Handbag, Circa 2010
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Designed under Frida Giannini’s creative direction for Gucci in the early 2010s, this handbag reflects the refined yet practical aesthetic that defined the brand during her tenure. C...
$4,641Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Hermès Vintage Sumac Travel Riding or Picnic Bag Canvas Leather 50 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
RARE Authentic Hermès Bag "SUMAC" Made in France Stamp X in circle (1994) Made of : Canvas (Toile), grained and smooth leathers, golden hardware Colorways: Beige, White, Naturel...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Keepall 50 Travel Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace the spirit of travel with the Louis Vuitton Keepall 50, a true masterpiece of French craftsmanship from the 2000s. This iconic large-sized travel duffle is meticulously craft...
Collectible Huge Vintage Hermes Sailing Cruise Bag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
An iconic Hermès Matelot bag in PM size, crafted from supple gold embossed calfskin leather paired with beige H canvas. This refined travel companion features gilt brass hardware, a...
Chanel 1995 Vintage Black Letter Large Bowler Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Measures 19in. W (at widest point) x 11in. H x 6in. D In Black calfskin and 24k gold plated hardware. This item is in great condition with very few signs of normal use. The piping...
Borsa a Tracolla Chanel Heart Micro Timeless Oro
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, linea Timeless, modello Heart, misura Micro, realizzata in pelle trapuntata oro con hardware dorati. Dotata di una chiusura semicircolare con zip, internamente ...
$144Sale Price|20% Off
BALLY Cream Brown Pebble Grain Leather Cross Body Handbag
By Bally
Located in San Francisco, CA
BALLY VINTAGE triple paunch handbag comes in a cream and brown leather featuring a shoulder strap, gold tone hardware, inner pocket. Made in Italy. Comes with Dust Bag.Very Good Pre-...
Chanel 1994 CC Mini Champagne Gold Waist Mini Classic Flap Belt Bum Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel CC Mini Flap Belt Bag Year: 1994 {Vintage 30 Years} Gold hardware Champagne quilted lambskin leather Interwoven chain & leather top handle White leather interior lining CC t...
Prada Red Canvas Canapa Logo Mini Tote Bag Handbag with Strap
By Prada
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace a piece of Italian fashion history with the Prada Canapa Mini Tote, a model that redefined casual luxury during the 2010s. This vibrant red canvas handbag, expertly crafted i...
Chanel Blue Denim Mini Striped Light Shopping Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90s Mini Striped Light Blue Denim Tote Shoulder Bag Shopping Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 27 Years} Gold hardware Double handle chain Quilted jean denim striped blue and white ...
LOUIS VUITTON Limited Edition Blanc Monogram Sabbia Besace Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
This is an authentic, pre-owned LOUIS VUITTON The vintage-inspired Cruise 2011 Monogram Sabbia bags are made from cotton based jacquard fabric that underwent a subtle coloration pro...
Rare and Collectible Chanel 95P Barbie collection Heart Patent Vanity in Black
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Chanel Top Handle Bag From the 1995 95P "Barbie Collection" by Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Black & White Patent Leather Interlocking CC Logo & Quilted Pattern Gold-Tone Hardware C...
Rare Gucci by Tom Ford FW 2004 Dragon bag in crocodile
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in NICE, FR
A Rarity at Nice Vintage Darling An extraordinary and highly collectible evening bag from Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2004 collection, created under the visionary direction of Tom Ford. This...
A Stylish 1960s Blue and Creamy Fabric Double-Face Italian Hand-Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This unique 1970s vintage Italian shoulder bag combines classic craftsmanship with a distinct double-face design. Featuring contrasting textures, one side is rendered in a creamy whi...
Chanel 2007 Iridescent Graphic Print Rare Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2007 Iridescent Graphic Print Rare Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: 2007 {Vintage 17 Years} Gold hardware White/multicolour All-over graphic Chanel print Glitter detailing Slidin...
$1,325Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel green quilted suede camera tassel shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Apple green quilted suede with embossed CC logo from 1994 to 1996 collection. - Featuring gold hardware chain shoulder strap. - Golden ball hardware tassel. - White interior ...
Customised Bandana Print Hermès Kelly 28
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind Hermès Kelly 28 in Box Leather features a white intricate bandana print and a Twilly. The bag is customized and the stencil is not original to the piece. Its black...
$2,856Sale Price|35% Off
Christian Dior by John Galliano Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Brand: Christian Dior by John Galliano Product Name: Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag Product Description: Introducing the Christian Dior by John Galliano Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag...
Aspinal of London Lion Head Box Trunk Crossbody Bag
By Aspinal of London
Located in Krakow, PL
Aspinal of London Lion Head Box Trunk Bag Top Handle Crossbody Brown White 19cm Elegant structured box trunk bag by Aspinal of London, inspired by classic vintage travel cases. Known...
Louis Vuitton by The French Company Monogram Keepall 45 Weekender
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Measurements: 17.7"W x 10.6"H x 7.9"D Drop: 4" Closure/Opening: Single Talon zipper (missing Tuck-lock) Interior Lining: Canvas Hardware: Gold-tone Brass Includes: Entrupy Certificat...
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.