GUCCI 1960s Black Lizard Leather Handbag with Mini Wallet and Mirror
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci 1960s black leather lizard handbag with mini wallet and mini rectangular mirror.
GUCCI 1960s Black Lizard Leather Handbag with Mini Wallet and Mirror
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci 1960s black leather lizard handbag with mini wallet and mini rectangular mirror.
Gucci Deep Brown Alligator Leather Shoulder Bag circa 1960s
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Gucci Deep Brown Leather Shoulder Bag from the circa 1960s with tigers eye clasp detail exemplifies timeless luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. Its rich, deep brown hue and tex...
An Elegant 1960s Black Leather Shoulder Bag by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An exquisite 1960s Gucci shoulder bag, a testament to the brand's enduring style and impeccable craftsmanship. This chic accessory is meticulously crafted from supple black leather, ...
A 1960s Gucci Vintage Red Leather and Brass Hardware Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The specific patent registration number 24-471 was utilized by the fashion house during the 1960s for select high-end structured frame handbags and exotic evening pieces, securing it...
1960's Gucci Jackie O Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York City, NY
The iconic bag beloved by Jackie O, this 1960's leather Gucci bag carries an aura of timeless style and sophistication. This bag features a smooth leather outer in dark red with red ...
1960's Gucci Jackie O Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York City, NY
The iconic bag beloved by Jackie O, this 1960's leather Gucci bag carries an aura of timeless style and sophistication. This bag features a leather outer in dark brown with green and...
Rare 1960’s Gucci Brown Leather Doctor Bag
By Gucci
Located in Houston, TX
Unbelievable and rare vintage Gucci bag. Stored with care and in excellent condition for its age. This doctors bag, also known as a Gladstone bag, is built on a strong wired based ...
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1960s Gucci Shiny Brown Faux Crocodile Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
1960s Gucci shiny brown faux crocodile bag with golden hardware. Bag is in excellent condition. Interior pockets. Stamped Gucci in gold.
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A 1960s Vintage Gucci Black Patent Leather Handbag with Gold Hardware
By Gucci
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A fabulous 1960s Gucci patent leather handbag with a flap closure and gold hardware.
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1960s Gucci Black Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Signed Gucci soft, but structured black 1960s handbag. The bag is clean inside.
Gucci Black Crocodile Chain and Turn Lock Purse, 1960s
By Gucci
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful glossy black crocodile purse by Gucci. The purse is envelope style, with a heavy brass link chain top handle and turn buckle. Subtle rope detail on handle bases, textured t...
Rare Gucci bamboo handle handbag 1960s
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare to find Gucci black leather, bamboo handle handbag from the 1960s...Like a chic lunch box, with green & red Gucci trim...In excellent condition...
Mid 1960s Gucci Black Crocodile Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Very elegant and rare Gucci crocodile handbag Vintage from the 60's Colour black Made in Italy by Gucci Perfect conditions, inside and outside Fast international shippi...
1960's Gucci Bamboo Top Handle Black Leather Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gucci double compartment black leather handbag from the 1960's.
1960s Gucci Lizard Bamboo Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
1960s Gucci Lizard Bamboo Handbag Gold tone hardware Beije tone lizard leather Brown Bamboo handle Total lenght with bamboo handle: 25 cm
Gucci 60s Chic Baby Croc Handbag - Mint Condition!
By Gucci
Located in Gresham, OR
This is an extremely rare, exquisite, genuine Gucci 1960s baby crocodile handbag. Blue enameled metal closure, numbered inside "16."
1960s Black Leather Gucci Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1960s black leather handbag by Gucci. This piece has two strap handles, a gold flip closure and comes with a dust bag.
Gucci Crocodile Chain And Turn Lock Clutch 1960s
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Crocodile Chain And Turn Lock Clutch 1960s. A stunning, very rare vintage Gucci crocodile Porosus clutch bag. It is a very dark navy blue bag (almost black) with navy stitch...
Gucci rare fitted dome top leather & bamboo handle bag 1960s
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gucci rare fitted dome cover, demi bamboo handle day bag...Large size...Chocolate brown textured leather bag, with top stitch detail and leather lacing at top sides...Gold hardware.....
1960s Gucci Black Satin Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Most unusual early Gucci black satin and scrolled silver evening bag from the early 1960's. The rhinestone encrusted top frame is accented with faux square cut and cabochon emerald s...
1960s GUCCI Red Leather Key Holder Tri- Fold Wallet
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s GUCCI Red Leather Key Holder Wallet Product details: Red leather tri fold keychain wallet Gold tone hardware Featuring six hooks for the keys and one pocket on the left side ...
1960s Gucci Black crocodile leather gold and silver hardware shoulder bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
1960s Gucci Black crocodile leather gold and silver hardware shoulder bag 25* 22*5
Vintage Gucci Burgundy Alligator Suede Shoulder Bag 1960s
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The storied luxury house to date has evolved from an aesthetic that is simultaneously understated and striking that feeds the allure of Gucci. This circa 1960s bag speaks for itself....
1960's Gucci Suede Purse
By Gucci
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Gucci Orange Suede and Leather Handbag With Gold G's Material Suede and Leather Color Orange Length 26 cm 10,23 inches Height 22 cm 8,66 inches PRADERA Fashion Divisi...
1960s GUCCi Lizard and Lapis Handbag, with box
By Gucci
Located in Austin, TX
1960s GUCCI grey lizard handbag. Condition: excellent, looks unused.
GUCCI c.1960’s Black Leather Gold Chain Link Push Lock Structured Handbag RARE
By Gucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
GUCCI c.1960’s Black Leather Gold Chain Link Push Lock Handbag RARE Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Gucci Style: Handbag Color(s): Black Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Content: Leather Addi...
1960´s Gucci Vintage Web Boston Black Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Gucci Vintage Web Boston Black Leather Bag Material Leather Color Black Length 45 cm 17,71 inches Height 31 cm 12,20 inches Width 18 cm 7,08 inches PRADERA Fashion Divis...
Gucci Vintage Kelly Handbag 1960s New, never used
By Gucci
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is fabulous, Gucci Handbag never used. Luscious red leather lined, all it's accessories are still in tissue paper. Zippered middle, compartments on both sides. Coin purse and mi...
Rare Gucci Italian Travel Bag 1960's
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and beautiful Gucci travel bag from 1960's embossed crocodile leather with large chocolate brown flakes. With adjustable fabric shoulder strap, hard leather handles and a large ...
1960´s Gucci Black W/Gold Chain Mini Shoulder Purse
By Gucci
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Gucci Black W/Gold Chain Mini Shoulder Purse Material Satin Color Black Length 18 cm 7,08 inches Height 14 cm 5,51 inches PRADERA Fashion Division is specialised in Europ...
1960s Navy Satin Silk Gucci Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
1960s navy satin silk Gucci cutch delivered in the original box featuring a snap closure, an inside stamp, an internal zipped pocket. In good vintage condition. Made in Italy. Meas...
1960s Gucci Black Leather Double Strap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
1960's Gucci Black Leather Shoulder Bag, double leather straps that run around the top of the bag, red leather line detailing, double logo in gold-tine metal badges, double compartme...
1960s Gucci Wicker Basket Bamboo Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: an absolutely incredible wicker and bamboo Gucci handbag. From the 1960s, similar bags were highlighted in one of the brand's ad campaigns.
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H 8.67 in W 13.78 in D 1.58 in
Gucci Attache Large Shoulder Bag Gucci Signature Race Strap Black Leather 1960s
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage Gucci Attache large shoulder bag. This bag represents the very first Attache model which was introduced by Gucci in the 1950s/1960s. The bag features a unique vintage Gucci...
Vintage Gucci 1960s Leather & Bakelite Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A 1960s Gucci purse in mustard yellow leather with black bakelite top handle and clasp. Gold tone metal hardware. Golden "Gucci Crest" symbol inside (from 1955 to 1960) Black ...
1960s Gucci Travel Dust Cover Zipped Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
GUCCI Leather Goods Travel Wardrobe Zipper Bag Dust Cover Condition: vintage, 1960s, overall good, very small tear at end of zip, not affecting zips functionality nor aesthetics ...
1960s Gucci Silver Metal Top Handle Bag Twist Lock Closure
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a vintage 1960s Gucci structured leather top handle bag. This classicly designed bag features a dual-tone metal handle and closure. The dark black leather has a...
1960s Gucci Silver Metal Top Handle Bag Twist Lock Closure
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a vintage 1960s Gucci structured leather top handle bag. This classicly designed bag features a dual-tone metal handle and closure. The brown suede perfectly contrasts the...
1960s Gucci Green Boarskin Leather Wooden Large Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a fabulous hunter green boar leather top handle Gucci bag. From the 1960s, this fabulous accordion-style bag features gold-tone hardware, a wooden handle, and a...
1960s Gucci Gold Grey Scallop Beaded Kiss Lock Mini Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a very vintage beaded Gucci evening bag. This stunning bag is likely from the 1960s and is completely made of caviar beads fashioned in a scallop pattern around...
Vintage Gucci 1960s Black Leather Kelly Hand Bag
By Gucci
Located in Wallkill, NY
Oh so Jackie O...This is a Vintage Gucci handbag is wonderful condition Lapis closure Gold tone hardware Measuring 8" x 6" x 3" accordion gusset Zippered compartment 2 Sl...
1960s Gucci Black Leather Handbag
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Black Gucci leather handbag with bras hardware and a latch closure with the Gucci "G" logo. The interior is red leather with a zip pocket and an open pocket on the sides. Has the ori...
1960's Gucci Rare Black Patent Leather Lock and Key Structured Handbag Purse
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning and sophisticated black patent leather purse by Guccio Gucci. This 1960's handbag is fashioned from the highest grade leather and accented with gold-metal throughout.
1960's Black Gucci Leather Clutch or Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci black leather purse from the 1960's in fine condition, with the Gucci logo on the front in brass. The bag can be used as a clutch or a shoulder bag. The gold shoulder chain is ...
1960s Gucci Beige Caramel Bamboo and Leather Handbag Numbered
By Gucci
Located in Brindisi, IT
Gucci hand bag vintage Hard leather, beige caramel. Golden brass inserts. Interior canvas with three pockets. One of these pockets with zip. The pendant is a beautiful medal with Guc...
1960s GUCCI Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Gucci leather shoulder bag. Authentic 'caramel' leather item with 2 tone gilt metal logo hidden clasp & gilt hardware. Zipper closure with leather interior & single zipp...
1960s GUCCI Canvas/Leather Shoulder Hand Bag
By Gucci
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Gucci shoulder/hand bag. Authentic 1960s item made in Italy (Gucci model '47'). Fine deep burgundy woven canvas exterior with matching leather trim. Item features...
1960s Gucci Fold-Over Card Case
By Gucci
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gucci brown leather fold-over card case with golden embossed logo. Years: 60s Made in Italy Card Case Width: 7 cm Height: 14,5 cm
Vintage 1960s Gucci Brown Leather Iconic Jackie O Shoulder Bag with Gucci Web
By Gucci
Located in Malibu, CA
1960’s Gucci Brown Leather with Iconic Gucci web. This vintage Jackie O bag, in very good condition! Condition: Rich brown leather is super clean. Green and Red Web Striped fabric i...
Vintage Gucci 1960’s Black Crocodile Handbag
By Gucci
Located in US
Rare Vintage Gucci handbag from the 1960’s beautifully crafted in Crocodile with a top handle (that has been restored), silver and gold tone metal clasp closure, one slip compartment...
1960s Gucci Suede Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Gucci handbag in brown suede with rigid resin handle. Front flap and closure, two internal compartments and patch pockets. The product shows some signs ...
Gucci Vintage 1960's Brown Lizard Box Purse
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1960's Gucci brown lizard box purse. Lucite plastic handle and turn clasp, goldtone hardware. Excellent condition. Body measures 8.5" x 6.5" x 3.5". Shipping prices provid...
Gucci vintage black Lizard handbag 1960s
By Gucci
Located in Rome, IT
This is a rare elegant vintage black lizard skin handbag by Gucci, from the 1960's. Three pockets inside It has one handle which is 13 cm high Brand: GUCCI Condition: GOOD CONDITION...
1960s Gucci Black Leather Top Handle Handbag with Crescent Lock
By Gucci
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful glossy black leather top handle bag by Gucci. The handbag is composed of a structured rectangular body with curved edges and expanding accordion sides, a flap opening with ...
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H 10 in W 8 in D 5 in
Rare Vintage1960s Gucci Wooden Handle Bordeaux Leather Multi Compartment Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a rare vintage 1960s Gucci bordeaux leather handbag with a wooden bamboo carved folding handle with multi compartments in great condition. 3 main compartments with additiona...
1960s Gucci Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gucci black leather travel bag with green and red Sylvie Web detail and zip and buckle closure. Two rigid handles and metal feet on the bottom. Interior with elastic compartments and...
1960s Gucci Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Gucci black leather travel bag with green and red Sylvie Web detail and zip and buckle closure. Two rigid handles and metal feet on the bottom. Interio...
Gucci Vintage Navy Leather Web Clutch, 1960s
By Gucci
Located in Bethesda, MD
Navy blue leather Gucci vintage clutch with signature navy and red web trim, gold-tone hardware, navy suede lining, interior zip pocket, and GG accent at front flap closure. Circa 19...
1960s Gucci Miniaudiere Jewel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Lugano, Ticino
1960s Gucci Miniaudiere Jewel Bag, silvertone. - 100% authentic Gucci - more than 1500 stones decorate the bag - fabric interior with a small pocket
1960s Gucci Golden Sequined Silk Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Sparkling Gucci clutch, in sequin embroidered silk, featuring a small pocket and a mirror. This is precious vintage item dating back to 1960s. Measurements: 25 cm x 13 cm. Great cond...
Rare 1960s Gucci White Leather & Bamboo Purse
By Gucci
Located in Houston, TX
Rare and Iconic! This gorgeous 1960's handbag in one of Gucci's most famous designs!
Printed velvet and leather "Tribeca" bag with bamboo chain GUCCI
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed velvet and leather "Tribeca" bag with bamboo chain Snap closure under the flap. Jewellery dragon buckle with rhinestone and pearl embellishment on the top of the flap. Burgun...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
Gucci Parfums Vintage 70’s GG Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxury with the Gucci Parfums Vintage 1970s GG Clutch Bag. Crafted with GG Monogram Canvas and PVC leather trim, this bag exudes elegance and sophistication. Adorned with ...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
Gucci Vintage Sherry Ophidia Web Navy Crossbody
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Expertly crafted in Italy, the Gucci Vintage Sherry Ophidia Web Navy Crossbody combines the iconic GG Supreme monogrammed canvas with a stylish blue and red web stripe and navy leath...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Louis Vuitton Abbesses Messenger Bag Monogram Canvas, Crossbody
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Abbesses Messenger Bag Monogram Canvas, Crossbody Louis Vuitton Pre-Owned but in very good condition Louis Vuitton Messenger Bag Brown Coated Canvas LV Monogram Brass ...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
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H 7.88 in W 2.96 in L 9.06 in
Very Rare 1990s Chanel Coco Mark Black Patent Vanity Heart Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Collector’s item chanel vintage heart vanity in black patent with gold hardware. Original condition. No touch ups or recoloring. Slight cloudiness to the patent surface due to storag...
$5,724
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
Vintage Crocodile Leather Handbag - '90s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This 90s Vintage Crocodile Leather Handbag exudes elegance with its rich mahogany brown color and sturdy top handles. The golden hardware adds a touch of luxury, while the clasp and ...
Opulent Mocha Brown Brocade Evening Coat c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mocha brown brocade evening coat by Montaldo's c 1960s The elegant opera coat is designed with thick structured brocade panels The luminous mocha brown brocade fabric is illu...
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H 12 in W 2 in L 11.5 in
1970s Vintage GUCCI Monogram Canvas Two-Way Document Shoulder Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI 2-way document bag is crafted of GG monogram coated canvas and pigskin leather in brown featuring gold brass hardware and a detachable shoulder strap of the same l...
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.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
Created during Alessandro Michele's tenure at the brand, this sparkling, whimsical minaudière feels just right for a night out.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.