Bella Hadid is a champion of vintage fashion. The Gen Z supermodel, alongside fellow vintage devotee Rihanna, has played a key role in the resurgence of archival pieces we’ve seen in recent years, from Jean Paul Gaultier to Roberto Cavalli. While you may be familiar with Bella’s head-to-toe vintage looks on the streets and red carpets, her collection of vintage handbags deserves just as much attention.
Longtime fans will recall the rare, trompe l’oeil denim Dior Saddle bag she was seen with back in 2017. Since then, Bella has been spotted with a string of vintage bags on her arm, from her beloved Chanel Medallion to Prada Tessuto styles. Always ahead of the curve, she helped lead the recent revival of the Fendi Spy and was also photographed with the long-overdue comeback Dior Columbus in 2019. Clearly drawn to vintage finds, Hadid isn’t afraid to add a touch of high-low to her ensembles. It’s not uncommon to see her carrying a no-name bag she found at a thrift store alongside one of the rare limited-edition pieces from her collection, like her Louis Vuitton X Stephen Sprouse or her Chanel On The Pavements graffiti.
Below, we take a closer look at some of the best vintage bags from Bella Hadid’s extensive collection.
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A trompe l’oeil denim Dior Saddle bag, dating back to the early ’90s, in New York City
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Carrying her vintage monogram Dior bag, in Cannes
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Photographed with her Dior Columbus bag while in Paris during fashion month
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Carrying not one, but two vintage bags – a Chanel crossbody and a Louis Vuitton butterfly bag – in New York City
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Her Louis Vuitton Keepall 45 bag with a cherry print from 2005
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Carrying her favorite late-’90s Chanel Medallion
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Spotted at Milan Fashion Week with her vintage cheetah-print Prada bag
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Pictured with her Prada Tessuto bag during Paris Fashion Week
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Seen with another vintage Prada bag during Paris Fashion Week
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Sitting on a park bench in New York City with her Fendi Spy bag by her side
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At Milan Fashion Week with her Chanel On The Pavements graffiti bag from the Spring/Summer 2015 collection
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With her ombré monogram Louis Vuitton X Richard Prince bag from Spring/Summer 2008, also in Milan
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Her limited-edition Louis Vuitton X Stephen Sprouse Speedy 30 bag from 2001
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Carrying a lime and baby blue Prada bag while in New York City
This article was originally published on Vogue UK, titled: “From Rare Dior Saddles To Chanel Totes: Inside Bella Hadid’s Extensive Vintage Bag Collection”
