Tooled Purse
Early 20th Century Moroccan Shoulder Bags
Early 20th Century Moroccan Shoulder Bags
Late 20th Century Luggage and Travel Bags
Early 20th Century Moroccan Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Early 20th Century Moroccan Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Early 20th Century Moroccan Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags
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21st Century and Contemporary British Clutches
Mid-20th Century Mexican Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary British Briefcases and Attachés
1970s French Clutches
1950s Italian Top Handle Bags
Early 20th Century Moroccan Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Late 19th Century Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Shoulder Bags
1940s Mexican Top Handle Bags
1970s Mexican Novelty Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
1950s Mexican Clutches
Mid-20th Century Japanese Clutches
20th Century Moroccan Backpacks
1970s American Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallets
Mid-20th Century Mexican Top Handle Bags
1950s Mexican Tote Bags
2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Unknown Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1980s Italian Top Handle Bags
2010s American Hobo Bags
1980s Italian Suitcases and Trunks
1930s American Cosmetic Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Early 2000s Italian Hobo Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
1970s Structured Shoulder Bags
1980s Novelty Bags
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
1980s Italian Top Handle Bags
1950s French Opera Coats
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1970s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s Italian Backpacks
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
1970s French Shoulder Bags
Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
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15th Century and Earlier Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Mid-20th Century Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
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Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You
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.
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How to Spot a Fake Gucci Bag
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How to Spot a Fake YSL Bag
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How to Spot a Fake Hermès Birkin Bag
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