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Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

VALENTINO GARAVANI, Aligator Top Handle Handbag with Gold Tone Hardware, 1960s
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kingston, NY
Very Vintage, VALENTINO GARAVANI, Aligator Top Handle Handbag with Gold Tone Hardware, 1960s 7.5
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1960s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani Les Sacs 1970s "Marina" Striped Leather Shoulder Bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Aci Castello, IT
" shoulder bag by Valentino Garavani Les Sacs. This rare vintage piece beautifully embodies the era's refined
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Late 20th Century Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

VALENTINO GARAVANI, Black Alligator, Top-Handle Bag, Gold Tone Hardware, 1960s
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kingston, NY
Valentino Garavani, Black Alligator, Top-Handle Bag, Gold Tone Hardware, 1960s Good condition.
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1960s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

1990s Valentino Garavani Les Sacs Black Velvet Beaded V Logo Mini Bag
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black velvet and beaded Valentino evening bag. From the 1990s, this beautiful mini
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

VALENTINO Small shopper embroidered with beaded daisies
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Rubiera, RE
VALENTINO GARAVANI late 90s Little shopper with beaded daises Hand-embroidered with white and
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

1980s Valentino Navy Lambskin Envelope Convertible Clutch w Pinstripe Detail
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Valentino Navy Lambskin Envelope Convertible Clutch w Pinstripe Detail. Chain cross-body
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1980s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

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Vintage Valentino Garavani black enamel leather and fabric combo chevron handbag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
handbag with chain strap. Introducing another beautiful vintage handbag from Valentino Garavani back in
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1990s Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani wine leather handbag with golden buckles. Classic bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani wine leather handbag with golden buckles. Classic Valentino purse
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1990s Japanese Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani orange red leather clutch shoulder bag with buckle.
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Valentino Garavani orange red leather clutch shoulder bag with a large gathered
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1980s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani red clutch shoulder bag with flower embroidery deco.
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani red leather clutch shoulder bag with red flower embroidery deco
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani Vintage brown epi leather golden logo shoulder bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani brown epi leather shoulder bag with golden logo buckle design
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1990s Unknown Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani pink round shape shoulder bag with white emboroidery
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Valentino Garavani pink leather round shape shoulder purse with white small flower
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani brown intrecciato mini pouch style shoulder bag.
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Valentino Garavani brown intrecciato mini pouch style shoulder bag with V logo
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1980s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani blue leather clutch shoulder bag with logo motif
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani blue leather clutch shoulder bag with brown and golden logo plate
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani pink leather hobo bucket shoulder bag with round logo
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani pink caviarskin type leather hobo bucket shoulder bag with round
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1990s Unknown Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage VALENTINO Garavani RARE PVC Floral Reusable Tote Bag MADE IN ITALY 1999
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Asheville, NC
Valentino Garavani, Made in Italy, Cotone-PVC, Winter 1999 Measurements Laying Flat Height: 16
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani pink satin large tote with gold tone V logo straps.
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani pink satin large tote bag with gold tone V logo chain straps
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1990s Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Haute Couture Silk and leather Evening Handbag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Paris, FR
A. leather and silk pockets , with a zipped pocket and a Valentino Garavani logo . strap in pink A
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1970s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani blue and green speedy handbag with logo motifs.
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani blue and green speedy bag style handbag with golden logo cutout
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani, gray leather chain shoulder bag with golden V charm
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani, gray leather chain shoulder bag with golden round V motif charm
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

VALENTINO Black And White Leather Crossbody
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Valentino black and white leather vintage cross-body with striped panels at front flap, flat stitch
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1960s Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani red pigskin shoulder clutch bag with logo stitch mark
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Valentino Garavani red pigskin shoulder clutch bag with unique logo stitch mark
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1980s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani dark brown leather hobo bucket shoulder bag
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani dark brown leather hobo bucket shoulder bag with embossed V logo
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani Vintage Black nappa leather bow clutch purse / shoulder bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani, Black nappa leather clutch purse, shoulder bag with tied bow
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani zebra silk handbag
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Garavani silk/linen cut velvet hand bag in a zebra design with a red velvet center stripe
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Late 20th Century Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

1990s Valentino Garavani Brown leather Document Holder
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A leather document holder made in Italy by Valentino. It's in very good conditions, probably never
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Late 20th Century Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani Red Blue Printed Camustars Backpack Multicolor 859828
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 16.5 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 42 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx) ...
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20th Century Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani Gala Vernon Cream Leather Crossbody
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Port Hope, ON
Perfect for the season, this cream colored crossbody bag is in great condition. It features a flap closure; gold tone hardware; raised ribbing at the front; a slit pocket at the back...
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Late 20th Century Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani Navy Zipper and Strap Logo Clutch 1980s
By Valentino Garavani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Valentino Garavani navy blue logo zipper and strap handle logo clutch from the 1980s
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1980s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani Black Beige Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Valentino Garavani Les Sacs vintage 80s bag. Shoulder bag, black with beige stripes. 100% leather
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1980s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage VALENTINO Garavani Black Bead Pearl Evening Mini Clutch Bag w/ Chain
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage VALENTINO Garavani Black Bead Pearls Rhinestones Evening Mini Clutch Bag w/ Chain Product
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Late 20th Century Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Red Leather Handbag With Spiral Hardware, 1980’s
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Atlanta, GA
1980’s Valentino Garavani red leather handbag with shoulder strap and unique gold spiral hardware
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1980s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani black and gold tone bag
By Valentino
Located in Capri, IT
Valentino Garavani black and gold tone bag
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1980s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Lizard Shoulder Bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in New York, NY
Valentino, camel tone, lizard shoulder bag have a gold tone chain and embellished faux ivory cornet
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1980s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani Black Lizard Evening Clutch Rhinestone detail Chain Strap
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Valentino design is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. We offer a large
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20th Century Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Chic Jeweled Valentino Floral Linen and Leather Handbag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very chic floral linen and leather handbag from Valentino, Italy. In excellent original condition
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1990s Italian Modern Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani Ostrich Feather Evening Bag
By Valentino
Located in US
Valentino Garavani Aqua Blue Satin Beaded Ostrich Feather Evening Bag Valentino evening bag
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Late 20th Century Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani Vintage Embroidered Leather Clutch Purse
By Valentino
Located in Nice, FR
VALENTINO GARAVANI vintage embroidered leather clutch purse featuring gold tone hardware, faux
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20th Century Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Extraordinary Vanentino Garavani Haute Couture Lizard Jewel Clutch Bag
By Valentino
Located in Montreal, QC
VALENTINO GARAVANI Haute Couture Black Python Clutch Bag with extraordinary jewel applications
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Late 20th Century Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Rare Alligator and Swarovski Crystals Valentino Garavani Small Evening Handbag
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in VERGT, FR
STUNNING Alligator Evening Handbag Very rare Black color and Alligator Leather And claps in
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani
By Valentino
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Valentino Garavani black patent leather clutch/shoulder bag with white patent polka dots,removable
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Late 20th Century Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

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Vintage Valentino Garavani black leather wave layered design clutch bag, purse
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980’s Vintage Valentino Garavani black leather wave layered design clutch bag, purse with V logo
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1980s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

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
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1980s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani, brick brown leather mini handbag with golden logo
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Valentino Garavani, brick brown leather mini handbag with golden logo cut out motif
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1990s Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani wine epi and smooth leather handbag with buckle flap.
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani wine epi and smooth leather handbag with golden buckle design
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1990s Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani pink red epi leather handbag with round V logo motif.
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani pink red epi leather handbag with round V logo motif. Classic
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1990s Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani Chocolate Brown Alligator Clutch/ Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Vintage Valentino Garavani Chocolate Brown Alligator Clutch/ Shoulder Bag . Pristine
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani black leather shoulder purse with triangle stitch
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Valentino Garavani black leather shoulder purse with triangle geometric diamond quilted
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1990s Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani, navy nappa leather bow clutch purse, shoulder bag
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Valentino Garavani, dark navy nappa leather clutch purse, shoulder bag with tied bow
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1980s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani deep cherry red leather shoulder bag with twist motif
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani deep cherry red leather shoulder bag with twist motif and V
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani wine burgundy leather mini shoulder bag, V stitch
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Valentino Garavani wine burgundy leather clutch, mini shoulder bag with V stitches and
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1990s Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino s Zebra Print Exotic Rhinestone Enamel Hand Bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Carlsbad, CA
by Valentino. This handbag has the most beautiful hot pink lining, A show stopper for sure. I would
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Late 20th Century Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

80s Valentino Vintage black suede bag with golden leather details
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Valentino black suede bag with golden leather details with striped texture. Front flap closure with
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1980s Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Valentino Garavani Clutch Adorned with Rhinestone Star Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a chic bag. It can be held as a clutch or worn as a shoulder bag. Beautifully detailed, this bag sports a beautiful rhinestone starfish accented with faux pearls and a gree...
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1980s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani green epi leather bucket NOE style shoulder bag.
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani green epi leather bucket NOE style shoulder bag with round V
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1990s Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani White Black Leather Striped Flap Bag
By Valentino
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage white handbag. Constructed of leather. Black striped detail along front flap. Snap button
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

Vintage Valentino Garavani dark brown leather shoulder bag with tassel charm.
By Valentino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani, dark brown leather shoulder bag with tassel, fringe charm
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1990s Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

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
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1990s Italian Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag

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Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary valentino garavani vintage handbag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gray and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect valentino garavani vintage handbag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by Valentino and Valentino Garavani — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Valentino Garavani Vintage Handbag?

On average, a valentino garavani vintage handbag on 1stDibs sells for $412, while they’re typically $155 on the low end and $2,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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