Gucci Gg Hysteria Tote Beige Leather Ladies Handbag
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Houston, US
- Reference Number:
Gucci
Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.
Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.
At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.
In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.
Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.
Find vintage Gucci clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Houston, US
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- Louis Vuitton Vernis Tote Miroir Monogram Noir M54626 Leather Ladies HandbagBy Louis VuittonLocated in Houston, USBrand: Louis Vuitton Measurements (W x H x D): 12" x 8.5" x 5" Total Weight: 706.30 grams Louis Vuitton Vernis Tote Miroir Monogram Noir M54626 Leather Ladies Handbag. The "Louis ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
- Gucci Metallic Green Python Galaxy 228559 Ladies Leather HandbagBy GucciLocated in Houston, USBrand: Gucci Measurements (W x H x D): 19"x 9" x 16" Total Weight: 1,253.00 grams Gucci Metallic Green Python Galaxy Ladies Leather Handbag. The "Gucci" trademark (or hallmark) ca...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
- Louis Vuitton Berkeley Damier Ebene N52000 Ladies Leather HandbagBy Louis VuittonLocated in Houston, USBrand: Louis Vuitton Measurements (W x H x D): 12" x 8.5" x 7.5" Total Weight: 1,034.00 grams. Louis Vuitton Berkeley Damier Ebene...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
- Louis Vuitton Twist MM Navy Leather & Sequin Night Bird Ladies Handbag W/BoxBy Louis VuittonLocated in Houston, USBrand: Louis Vuitton Measurements (W x H x D): 9.0" x 6.5" x 3.5" Total Weight: 887.00 grams. Louis Vuitton twist MM navy leather & sequin nig...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
- Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Montsouris PM M45410 Ladies Leather BackpackBy Louis VuittonLocated in Houston, USBrand: Louis Vuitton Measurements (W x H x D): 8.5" x 10.75" x 5.75" Total Weight: 750.00 grams. Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Montsou...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Backpacks
- Gucci Guccissima 246414 Black Leather Men's Top Handle BackpackBy GucciLocated in Houston, USBrand: Gucci Measurements (W x H x D): 14" x 16" x 5" Total Weight: 801.00 grams Gucci Guccissima 246414 Black Leather Backpack. The "Gucci" trademark (or hallmark) can also be fo...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Backpacks
- HERMES Gold camel Epsom leather BIRKIN 35 Bag GhwBy HermèsLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Hermès Birkin 35 bag in Gold (camel brown) Veau Epsom leather. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a zipper pocket against the back. ...Category
Early 2000s French Tote Bags
- 2020s Chloe Marcie Small Tote Bag in Brown LeatherBy ChloéLocated in Arnhem, NLChloe Marcie small tote bag in patchwork stud brown suede and smooth leather. The bag features gold toned hardware and rolled shoulder straps. The ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags
- Chanel Vintage Caviar Black Leather Grand Shopping Tote LargeBy ChanelLocated in Montreal, QuebecChanel large shopping tote bag. Caviar black leather. Leather and chain shoulder strap. Snap closure. Front and back full length pockets. La...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
- Dior Purple Cannage Leather Large Soft Lady Dior ToteBy Christian DiorLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2This Lady Dior tote is a Dior creation that has gained recognition worldwide and is today a coveted bag that every fashionista craves to possess. This soft tote has been crafted from...Category
2010s Italian Tote Bags
- Salvatore Ferragamo Black Canvas And Leather ToteBy Salvatore FerragamoLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Made from canvas and leather with a smooth canvas-lined interior, this tote can effortlessly be fashioned with your everyday looks. The Salvatore Ferragamo bag is complete with dual ...Category
2010s Italian Tote Bags
- Prada Rose Poudre Saffiano Lux Leather Medium Double Zip ToteBy PradaLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2This alluring tote bag for women has been designed to assist you on any day. Convenient to carry and fashionably designed, the tote is cut with skill and sewn into a great shape. It ...Category
2010s Italian Tote Bags
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Explore a Century of Gucci Fashion in London
The iconic Italian label’s traveling exhibition has just arrived in London.
The Stories behind the Most Famous Luxury Fashion Logos
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.