Vintage bags refers to pieces designed by Miuccia Prada under the Miu Miu label from its founding in 1993 through the early 2000s — a period defined by irreverent femininity, unexpected proportions, and a deliberately anti-luxury attitude that made it the most subversive label of its era. The Brand Behind the Name Miu Miu was born in 1993 as Miuccia Prada's personal laboratory — a space to take risks that the main Prada line couldn't. Named after Miuccia's own nickname, it w

The Dior Saddle bag is a vintage designer handbag first introduced by John Galliano in 1999, characterised by its asymmetrical silhouette and D-shaped clasp. Between 1996 and 2011, John Galliano transformed Dior into something the fashion world had never seen before. His collections were theatrical, provocative, and deeply referential — and his accessories were no exception. Of everything he created during his tenure, the Saddle bag remains the most recognisable, the most col

The Motorcycle lineup was created by Nicolas Ghesquière during his tenure at Balenciaga from 1997 to 2012 — and the bags he designed during that period are now some of the most sought-after pieces in the vintage market. If you're new to vintage Balenciaga, the lineup can feel overwhelming. After handling dozens of pieces across every style, here's how to tell them apart — and how to figure out which one is actually right for you. The DNA They All Share Every bag in the Balenc