In the world of luxury leather goods, there are crowned heads, the elite of hand bags ! The Timeless of Chanel, the Birkin d’Hermès or even the Louis Vuitton Speedy have occupied the top of the table for decades. And if we love these iconic models, at Vintega, we are also for equal opportunities for bags! Some accessories do not always have all the light they deserve, and that is why today we offer you our selection of sacs vintage : forgotten models who nevertheless have real star potential.
Vintage bags that need to share the light
Some luxury bags famous occupy so much space in the spotlight that their little colleagues struggle to find a place for themselves. However, there are equally elegant models, perfect for those who do not like to do like everyone else when it comes to leather goods.
At the house of Fendi, the sac Baguette reigns supreme since the 90s. Other very pretty sacs Fendi vintage nevertheless deserve a little more visibility: with its original format and its gathers, the Chef bag in fabric will be, for example, a perfect choice for those looking for a model with character.
THE sacs Speedy or Neverfull of Louis Vuitton no longer need to be introduced. This is not the case with the Papillon model, a bag whose cylindrical shape we love, or messenger bags Bandolier inspired by army accessories. Forgotten models that have a real part to play in your dressing room! For a vintage piece from vintage, you can also turn to a sac Noé of Louis Vuitton old: this adorable bucket bag available in several colors has been around since 1932!
Would you like to add a hermes bag to your collection and give a chance to models other than the Birkin where the Kelly ? The French haute couture house has created many other bags just as chic as these two superstars. We particularly like the sobriety of the feather bag, where the Bolide trapeze bag, the first model to be equipped with a zipper when it was released in 1923. Finally, if you have in mind to find a collector's item, let yourself be tempted by the Hermès Torque bag : its surprising look, with its rectangular shape and its eyelets, will cause a sensation!
Vintage bags that testify to a long-standing know-how
Among the major haute couture houses, some have been promoting their leather goods expertise for decades. Hundreds of hand bags have thus been created since their beginnings, to the delight of collectors.
This is the case of Chanel, a veritable breeding ground for sacs vintage thanks to the many models released over the collections. You will also find many hand bags Chanel second hand on the vintage selection from Vintega ! Whether it's recognizable models or more amazing pieces like the wicker bags, Chanel sowed many nuggets in its path. Certain old accessories certainly do not have such a cult name as the Boy where the 2.55 (some don't even have a name!) but their stories are just waiting to be written!
A little less known but just as expert in the leather goods, the Spanish Maison Loewe has been offering leather goods since the end of the 19[items] century. The many decades that followed saw the release of a multitude of handbags Loewe : models that can now be found on the market of second hand and which will satisfy those who love bags with experience. Whether they are centenarians or a little younger, we love their authentic charm.
Among the most prolific haute couture houses is also Gucci, which feeds the collections vintage since its creation thanks to many and varied bags. If the deliciously retro look of the Bamboo by Gucci makes it a favorite model of vintage enthusiasts, other forgotten pieces deserve their moment of glory. The bag Stirrup is one of them: shaped like a moon, this shoulder bag looks very old school, and very typical of Gucci. Our favorite goes to Sylvia, and Gucci messenger bag which has existed since the 1960s and whose style will delight those nostalgic for that era!
The vintage bags that have come and gone
A short turn and then leaves. Like a star who would prefer to find a little anonymity after a good period, many designer bags went out of our minds after shining. They would not, however, be against a small comeback on the arm of a fan de vintage !
After a dazzling success, the sac Saddle of Dior has become more discreet over the years. Designed by John Galliano in 1999, this audacious model has given way to more sober and classic bags. This was without taking into account the return to favor of the nineties style and all the accessories adored during this decade: the sac Saddle has reappeared, and we strongly advise you to turn to a vintage version to restore this forgotten model to its former glory.
If you are looking for a bigger bag, the Tivoli of Louis Vuitton is a piece you will like: appeared in the early 2000s, this basket supple has been declined in the different mythical prints of the Parisian House. Discontinued, it is now only found in second hand : something to please all those who like rarer models, why not for a quirky christmas gift !
And you, what is your ideal version of sac vintage ? Sac rare From an old collection, less popular model or bag sported in its time by your trendy grandma: a crush, it cannot be explained! Go to the online store of With a rifle to give a second life to a forgotten bag !
