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Find Iconic Handbags by Introduction Year
Explore handbags and signature collections first introduced in a meaningful year. Discover a lasting piece connected to a birth year, anniversary, or personal milestone.
139 items · 1930–2026
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About the Year Shown
The year shown refers to when a handbag model or collection was first unveiled or released. It does not represent the manufacture date of an individual item.
Choosing a Handbag as a Milestone Gift
Along with the collection's introduction year, consider the bag's size, material, intended use, and whether it is current or vintage when choosing a piece to keep for years.
Stories Behind the Handbags
- Audrey Hepburn and the Speedy 25
Louis Vuitton Speedy｜ Handbags
- Grace Kelly and the Kelly Bag
Hermès Kelly｜ Handbags
- Jane Birkin and the Birth of the Birkin
Hermès Birkin｜ Handbags