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87 Years of Vintage Designer Handbags Showcased in Penang

Welcome to the world’s only vintage handbag collection. Our private collection, nestled in Penang's UNESCO heritage lanes, showcases a one-of-a-kind chronicle of 20th-century luxury design. From rare Enid Collins pieces to revolutionary Gucci designs of the 1990s, each handbag tells a story of innovation, artistry, and cultural transformation.

The Collection By Numbers

Our vintage designer handbag collection features:

 

300+ expertly curated pieces

 

88 legendary labels

 

87 years of fashion history

 

Countless rare and one-of-a-kind designs

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Eras & Evolution

Journey through decades of design:

 

1930s: The Golden Age of Hollywood Glamour

 

1940s: Wartime Innovation & Resourcefulness

 

1950s: Post-War Luxury Revival

 

1960s: Modern Revolution in Design

 

1970s: Bohemian Luxury Movement

 

1980s: Power & Opulence

 

1990s: Minimalist Renaissance

Experience Options

Step into fashion history with an experience crafted just for you. Choose between an intimate self-guided journey through our collection, where each piece tells its own story, or elevate your visit with an exclusive walkthrough alongside our founder Tina Lim, who brings each handbag's unique history to life with personal insights and captivating narratives.

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3 Lebuh Klang

10200 Georgetown, Penang

11.00am – 6.00pm

(Last entry at 5:00pm)

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays 

©2025 by StrangeButCool. All rights reserved.

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