Lot #8: VINTAGE Tiffany & Fred Paris Leather Horsebit Hobo Bag

VINTAGE Tiffany & Fred Paris Leather Horsebit Hobo Bag About the Brand: Tiffany & Fred Paris Established History: Founded in 1959, Tiffany & Fred Paris began as a visionary design boutique in France. Over the past half-century, it has grown into a globally recognized contemporary brand celebrated for its classic European styling. Craftsmanship Heritage: The brand is widely known in luxury retail circles for producing structural silhouettes using premium, authentic full-grain cowhides and supple sheepskins. Their pieces offer traditional high-end construction values without the hyper-inflated elite designer price markup. Media & Recognition: Renowned for blending elegance with everyday endurance, styles by Tiffany & Fred have earned editorial features in top-tier global fashion publications like Vogue, Elle, and Cosmopolitan Item Overview Brand: Tiffany & Fred Paris Style: Mid-century Equestrian / Jackie-Style Hobo Shoulder Bag Material: 100% Genuine Grained Cowhide Leather Hardware: High-Polish Mirror Silver-Tone Hardware Color: Classic Onyx Black Dimensions: 12" (W) x 8" (H) x 4" (D) Key Design Highlights Equestrian Clasp: Features a striking, chunky silver-tone metal horsebit link accent integrated seamlessly into the main shoulder strap. Structured Silhouette: Built with a rigid internal reinforcement board and a wide rectangular base panel, allowing the bag to stand upright independently without collapsing. Premium Protection: The bottom panel features four protective metal dome studs (feet) to shield the base leather from surface wear and dust. Front Ornamentation: Accented with a distinctive decorative vertical leather center strap running down through an oversized square silver buckle focal point. Authenticity: Cleanly embossed with the official "Tiffany & Fred Paris" logo signature on both the lower front exterior face and the interior wall lining Condition Report & Seller Notes Overall Condition: Excellent Vintage / Pre-owned Condition. Free of structural breakdowns, tears, punctures, or loose stitching. Hardware: The silver-tone metal links, zipper, and base studs retain their brilliant mirror shine with minimal storage marks. Leather Feel: The leather on this highly structured piece is currently firm, hard, and rigid, holding its iconic hobo shape exceptionally well. It can be easily softened with a standard leather conditioner if a more supple hand-feel is preferred Pickup category timeslot {A}