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Lucite Clutch

Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch is a refined and glamorous accessory from the mid-20th century, often
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Late 19th Century Top Handle Bags

Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch
Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch
$795
H 6.5 in W 6 in D 1 in
Barbara Bolan Lucite Clutch/ Shoulder bag
By Barbara Bolan
Located in New York, NY
Barbara Bolan lucite shades of brown clutch has a silk cord with a tassel detailing for your option
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1980s Italian Handbags and Purses

Chanel Black Lucite Kiss Lock Clutch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black Lucite kiss-lock evening clutch. Expandable leather sides. Comes with hologram, ID
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Chanel Black Lucite Kiss Lock Clutch
Chanel Black Lucite Kiss Lock Clutch
$4,299
H 5 in W 1 in L 6.5 in
Chanel 18A Black Lucite Paris Hamburg Minaudiere Shipping Container Clutch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel 18A Black Lucite Paris Hamburg Minaudiere Shipping Container Clutch SKU
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

1990 s Bottega Veneta Gold Quilted Clutch with Lucite Clasp
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bottega Veneta demi lune shaped clutch from the 1990s. Gold silk quilted exterior with a black and
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1990s Italian Clutches

Chanel Black Lucite Minaudiere Clutch / Chain Wristlet Collectors Spring 2002
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite Vintage Chanel Black Lucite Minaudiere Clutch from the Spring 2002 collection is a
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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Chanel Limited Edition Minaudière Black Runway Lucite Wristlet Clutch Bag, 2005.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Limited Edition Minaudière Black Runway Lucite Wristlet Clutch Bag, 2005. This extremely
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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

Art Deco Pleated Leather Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Pleated Black Leather Clutch with lucite toggle clasp. Large scale with mini knotted
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1930s American Clutches

Art Deco Pleated Leather Clutch
Art Deco Pleated Leather Clutch
$450
H 7 in W 2 in L 14 in

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Wilardy Black Lucite Clutch
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Gorgeous signed Wilardy black lucite clutch, simple lines and nice size. The bag is part of a
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1960s Clutches

2002s Rare Chanel Perspex Lucite Minaudiere Pink Plastic Clutch
Located in West palm beach, FL
Chanel pink lucite clutch with matte silver tone hardware, chain and woven leather handle at the
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20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage PIERRE CARDIN Lucite Plexiglass Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage PIERRE CARDIN Lucite Plexiglass Clutch Shoulder Bag Measurements: Height: 5 7/8 inches
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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Rare 2002s Black Perspex Lucite Minaudiere Clutch / Chain Wristlet
By Chanel
Located in West palm beach, FL
Rare Black Lucite Chanel clutch with matte silver-tone hardware, chain and woven leather handle at
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20th Century French Clutches

Chanel Clutch Paris-hamburg Lucite Shipping Container Yellow Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Chanel clutch bag from the Metiers D'arts Paris-Hamburg collection. Part of the summer
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2010s French Tote Bags

1960s Theodore Brown Leather Root Beer Lucite Frame Clutch w mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely brown leather clutch with root beer lucite frame gold metal closure and permanent mirror
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1960s Unknown Clutches

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2003 Crystal Lucite Cigarette Clutch
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Autumn 2003 Crystal lucite cigarette clutch Black silk lining
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Early 2000s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage 1980s Bottega Veneta Navy Woven Lambskin Leather Lucite Frame Clutch Handbag Purse
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a beautiful vintage 1980s Bottega Veneta navy blue lambskin woven classic clutch with
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Late 20th Century Italian Clutches

Tom Ford Natalia Fuchsia Broad-tail Fur Clutch with Lucite and Snakeskin Strap
By Tom Ford
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
strap. Burgandy lucite detail at front. Single pocket at back. Silk interior lining. Turn-lock
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Crochet Clutch/Hand bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous... Vintage 1960's crochet clutch w/Lucite Leaf Pull! Please note: All sales
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1980s American Clutches

Bottega Veneta Black Python Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Genuine snakeskin clutch with lucite interlocking-marbles closure.
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1970s Italian Clutches

80 S Italian Lucite Faux Tortoise Gilt Gold Handbag By, Jordan Marsh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
polished Lucite faux tortoise clutch or shoulder hand bag feature, gilt gold brass fold over clasp, and
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20th Century Italian Clutches

Unknown Vintage Carved Lucite Clutch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unknown Vintage Carved Lucite Clutch. This clutch is in excellent vintage condition with minor
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1940s Unknown Clutches

Chanel Limited Edition Large Lace Lucite Clutch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel limited edition oversize clutch in nude silk and black lace with Lucite logo clasp. Includes
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Chanel Limited Edition Runway cruise 2018 black owl lucite clutch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel highly collectible limited edition runway cruise 2018 black lucite and gold owl bag. Can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Andro s Black Alligator and Lucite Clutch/Handbag, Circa 1950 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage alligator, lucite, and leather clutch or handbag by Andro's, from 1950. It has an
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1950s Italian Handbags and Purses

Chanel Perspex Lucite Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel lucite clutch features a silver-tone 'CC' clasp closure, optional classic chain handle
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Perspex Lucite Minaudière Clutch
Chanel Perspex Lucite Minaudière Clutch
H 4.25 in W 4.25 in D 1.75 in
Chanel Black Lucite Minaudiere Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Collectible Chanel black lucite minaudiere evening bag with signature white cc front logo. Can be
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Chanel Black Lucite Minaudiere Clutch Bag
Chanel Black Lucite Minaudiere Clutch Bag
H 4.75 in W 1.75 in L 6.25 in
Chanel Plexiglass Blue Lucite Brick Lego Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Plexiglass Blue Lucite Brick Lego Clutch Bag Called by critic Tim Blanks ‘the ever-younger
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

BOTTEGA VENETA burgundy woven leather clutch with lucite frame
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Bottega Veneta burgundy woven leather clutch with lucite frame. One interior zippered pocket
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1980s Italian Clutches

IPES Brown Lucite with Gold Hardware Clutch/ Shoulder Bag
Located in New York, NY
IPES's brown lucite with gold hardware clutch can be also used as a shoulder bag if desired. The
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1970s Italian Clutches

Vintage Bottega Veneta Red Karung Lucite Frame Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
simply been pleated into a matching red lucite frame to create an elegant, rounded shape. This clutch is
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1990s Italian Clutches

Chanel 2014 Cruise Clear Lucite N°5 Perfume Bottle Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel 2014 Cruise Clear Lucite N°5 Perfume Bottle Clutch - Limited Edition Material: Plexiglass
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2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rosenfeld Faux Tortoise Geometric Box Clutch
By Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful faux tortoise lucite angular clutch made in Italy for the Rosenfeld company. Brushed
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1960s Italian Clutches

Large 1940’s Black Cordé Crescent Clutch Handbag
By Genuine Corde
Located in Atlanta, GA
gimp cord sewn to fabric often with intricate patterns and accented with lucite pieces. This black
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1940s American Clutches

Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark chocolate leather clutch with lucite handle and chain strap.
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1970s French Handbags and Purses

Chanel Lucite Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Black lucite medor shape clutch with braided leather wrist strap and black leather lining.
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1990s French Clutches

Chanel Lucite Clutch
H 3.5 in D 1.5 in L 5.5 in
Sleek Black Lucite Clutch Style Shoulder Bag c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Sleek black lucite clutch style shoulder bag c 1970 The mod retro handbag is designed with two
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1970s Unknown Clutches

1970 s Faux Tortoise Lucite Clutch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ultra MOD Style 1970's faux tortoise handbag made from Lucite strips with a square handle, a silver
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1970s Unknown Clutches

1970
s Faux Tortoise Lucite Clutch
1970
s Faux Tortoise Lucite Clutch
H 7.5 in D 1 in L 8.7 in
Vintage Lucite Clutch Bag with Scallop Front
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage lucite cluth bag with a scallop front. The bag has fold over front. Measurements
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1950s American Clutches

Saks Fifth Avenue Italian Black Lucite Fringe Tassel Oval Clutch Bag c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Italian black shiny lucite fringe tassel clutch c 1970s The stylish oval shaped
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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Saks Fifth Avenue Italian Tortoise Shell Lucite Tassel Evening Bag circa 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
shaped lucite clutch bag us framed with sleek gilt metal trim that circles the opening Dangling from
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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Saks Fifth Avenue Tortoise Shell Lucite Evening Bag c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Tortoise shell lucite evening bag c 1970s The elegant oval shaped clutch bag is
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1970s Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

Bottega Veneta blush woven leather lucite frame clutch, 1980s
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Blush woven leather clutch with lucite frame designed by Bottega Veneta dating to the 1980's
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1980s Italian Clutches

Gucci Italy Rare Amber Lucite Brown Suede Clutch c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Italy Rare amber lucite brown suede clutch bag c 1970s The unique Gucci clutch is designed
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1970s Italian Clutches

Vintage Lucite Snakeskin double pocket clutch handbag one-off 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage one-off Lucite & Snakeskin double pocket clutch handbag 1970s...A very unusual bag that was
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1970s American Clutches

Avant-garde Lucite Art Deco Style Clutch - Shoulder Bag c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Avant-garde lucite art deco style clutch - shoulder bag c 1990s The unique lucite handbag is
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1990s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Black Lucite and White Pearl Lego Brick Clutch Black Hardware
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Black Brick pearl clutch featuring a front embossed logo stamp, a magnetic fastening, an interior
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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Avant-Garde Art Deco Inspired Lucite Versatile Clutch - Shoulder Bag c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Sleek avant-garde art deco inspired lucite versatile clutch - shoulder bag c 1990s The unique
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1990s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Yves Saint Laurent Lucite and Crystal Clutch Cigarette Case Tom Ford Era YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
If you have to smoke this is the way to do it!!! If you don't smoke use it as a mini clutch. This
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Late 20th Century French Clutches

Yves Saint Laurent Lucite and Crystal Clutch Cigarette Case Tom Ford Era YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
If you have to smoke this is the way to do it!!! If you don't smoke use it as a mini clutch. This
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Late 20th Century Unknown Clutches

Chanel Rare Lucite Mini Handbag 04 Collection As Seen In "DEVIL WEARS PRADA"
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Black lucite Chanel box shape clutch with gold-tone accents, 'CC' push lock closure at front
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses

Tortoise Lucite Clutch
Located in Stamford, CT
Tortoise Lucite Clutch Presented By Jewelry And Such
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1960s Clutches

Stefano Ivory Lucite Clutch
Located in Topanga, CA
Sleek, modern lines, this ivory colored lucite clutch is a timeless staple. Levered closure. Brown
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1990s Clutches

Stefano Ivory Lucite Clutch
Stefano Ivory Lucite Clutch
H 4.2 in D 1.9 in L 8.5 in
Collectible Tom Ford for YSL lucite clutch with crystals
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Collectible Tom Ford for YSL lucite clutch with crystals F/W 2003 Width 10", Height 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Italian Dark Brown Lucite Clutch with Circle Indent, 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic 1970's Italian dark brown Lucite clutch with a circle indent in the center front and back
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1960s Italian Shoulder Bags

Yellow Lucite Clutch Shoulderbag
By Koret
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A good customer consigned this bright yellow lucite purse with optional original chain shoulder
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1960s American Handbags and Purses

Chanel Cassette Tape Lucite Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Newport, RI
glossy black lucite exterior emblazoned with white "Chanel" lettering, this clutch is luxuriously quaint
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Chanel Clear Cassette Tape Lucite Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Newport, RI
tape clutch. Featuring a clear lucite exterior emblazoned with black "Chanel" lettering, this clutch is
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Vintage 60s Colombetti, Milan White Clutch/Shoulder Bag
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 80s Colombetti, Milan Lucite Clutch/Shoulder Bag. Featured on Colombetti website. Bag is
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1960s Italian Clutches

Judith Leiber Lucite Egg Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Judith Leiber Lucite Egg Clutch with Double Strap and Gold Hardware and Strap
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

1950s Embossed Alligator Clutch with Lucite Clasp
Located in Houston, TX
Amazing glossy chestnut brown alligator clutch! This clutch has a trapezoid - like rectangular
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1950s American Clutches

1980s Correani Made in Italy Lucite Confetti Clutch Purse
By Ugo Correani
Located in Milan, Italy
This gorgeous vintage hard case bag is in a clear and silver confetti lucite plastic with snap
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1980s Italian Clutches

2016 Chanel N5 Paris Rome Inspired Marble Lucite Bottle Clutch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
From the 2016 Chanel collection "Paris Rome Cinecitta" Gorgeous Lucite Chanel Number 5 clutch
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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Red Lucite Gold Hardware Heart Clutch Evening Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Condition From 2002 Collection Lucite Tonal Leather Lining Measures 6.25" W X 6" H X 1" D
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Brown Snakeskin Clutch
Located in New York City, NY
A brown snakeskin clutch with lucite ball "kiss" clasp and velvet interior with optional gilt
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1960s Handbags and Purses

Alexander McQueen Clear Lucite Clutch with Skull and Studs
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a clutch by Alexander McQueen. It is a metal frame with clear lucite panels that are
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

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Lucite Clutch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary lucite clutch for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Gray and more in stock now. Finding the perfect lucite clutch may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta each produced a popular version that is worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Lucite Clutch?

On average, a lucite clutch on 1stDibs sells for $795, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $14,920 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 bagBirkin, 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.