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Gucci 1921

UNWORN Gucci Exotic Crocodile Skin 1921 Collection Crest Riding Style Boots 12.5
UNWORN Gucci Exotic Crocodile Skin 1921 Collection Crest Riding Style Boots 12.5

UNWORN Gucci Exotic Crocodile Skin 1921 Collection Crest Riding Style Boots 12.5

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

ULTRA LIMITED EDITION ONLY 25 PIECES WERE MADE PER CONTINENT AND SOLD ON SELECTED GUCCI STORES ONLY DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for years Made out of fine...

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2010s Italian Riding Boots

Gucci Black Microguccissima Patent Broadway Clutch
Gucci Black Microguccissima Patent Broadway Clutch

Gucci Black Microguccissima Patent Broadway Clutch

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Black Microguccissima Patent Broadway Clutch SKU: 155379 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, Gucci has seen si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Gucci Pink Calfskin Medium Bamboo Diva Bag
Gucci Pink Calfskin Medium Bamboo Diva Bag

Gucci Pink Calfskin Medium Bamboo Diva Bag

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Pink Calfskin Medium Bamboo Diva Bag SKU: 155268 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, Gucci has seen significan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci White Calfskin Horsebit Slim Shoulder Bag
Gucci White Calfskin Horsebit Slim Shoulder Bag

Gucci White Calfskin Horsebit Slim Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci White Calfskin Horsebit Slim Shoulder Bag SKU: 155658 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, Gucci has seen signi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Black Calfskin GG Debossed Chain Wallet
Gucci Black Calfskin GG Debossed Chain Wallet

Gucci Black Calfskin GG Debossed Chain Wallet

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Black Calfskin GG Debossed Chain Wallet SKU: 155347 MSRP: 1350.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, Gucc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Brown GG Supreme Monogram Large Boston Bag
Gucci Brown GG Supreme Monogram Large Boston Bag

Gucci Brown GG Supreme Monogram Large Boston Bag

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Brown GG Supreme Monogram Large Boston Bag SKU: 156263 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, Gucci has seen signi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Brown GG Supreme Canvas Small Boston Bag
Gucci Brown GG Supreme Canvas Small Boston Bag

Gucci Brown GG Supreme Canvas Small Boston Bag

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Brown GG Supreme Canvas Small Boston Bag SKU: 156260 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, Gucci has seen signifi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Pink GG Supreme Canvas Heart Continental Wallet
Gucci Pink GG Supreme Canvas Heart Continental Wallet

Gucci Pink GG Supreme Canvas Heart Continental Wallet

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Pink GG Supreme Canvas Heart Continental Wallet SKU: 155075 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, Gucci has seen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallets

Gucci Burgundy GG Monogram Canvas Small Buckle Messenger Bag
Gucci Burgundy GG Monogram Canvas Small Buckle Messenger Bag

Gucci Burgundy GG Monogram Canvas Small Buckle Messenger Bag

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Burgundy GG Monogram Canvas Small Buckle Messenger Bag SKU: 156116 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, Gucci ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Light Pink GG Canvas Small Ophidia Shoulder Bag
Gucci Light Pink GG Canvas Small Ophidia Shoulder Bag

Gucci Light Pink GG Canvas Small Ophidia Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Light Pink GG Canvas Small Ophidia Shoulder Bag SKU: 155520 MSRP: 1980.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 19...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Vintage Cream GG Monogram Canvas Medium New Britt Hobo
Gucci Vintage Cream GG Monogram Canvas Medium New Britt Hobo

Gucci Vintage Cream GG Monogram Canvas Medium New Britt Hobo

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Vintage Cream GG Monogram Canvas Medium New Britt Hobo SKU: 156162 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, Gucci ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Taupe GG Shadow Monogram Canvas Super Mini Ophidia Hobo
Gucci Taupe GG Shadow Monogram Canvas Super Mini Ophidia Hobo

Gucci Taupe GG Shadow Monogram Canvas Super Mini Ophidia Hobo

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Taupe GG Shadow Monogram Canvas Super Mini Ophidia Hobo SKU: 155657 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, Gucci ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Gucci Red Piuma Lux Energy Medium Re(Belle) Bucket Backpack
Gucci Red Piuma Lux Energy Medium Re(Belle) Bucket Backpack

Gucci Red Piuma Lux Energy Medium Re(Belle) Bucket Backpack

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Red Piuma Lux Energy Medium Re(Belle) Bucket Backpack SKU: 155220 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, Gucci ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Backpacks

Gucci Light Pink Green Dollar Calfskin GG Marmont Wallet On Chain
Gucci Light Pink Green Dollar Calfskin GG Marmont Wallet On Chain

Gucci Light Pink Green Dollar Calfskin GG Marmont Wallet On Chain

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Gucci Light Pink Green Dollar Calfskin GG Marmont Wallet On Chain SKU: 155929 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, Gucci has seen sig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Cream Dollar Calfskin Beige GG Canvas Bree Mini Messenger Bag
Gucci Cream Dollar Calfskin Beige GG Canvas Bree Mini Messenger Bag

Gucci Cream Dollar Calfskin Beige GG Canvas Bree Mini Messenger Bag

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Cream Dollar Calfskin Beige GG Canvas Bree Mini Messenger Bag SKU: 155654 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Black Monochrome Boarded Dyana Lux Medium Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag
Gucci Black Monochrome Boarded Dyana Lux Medium Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag

Gucci Black Monochrome Boarded Dyana Lux Medium Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Black Monochrome Boarded Dyana Lux Medium Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag SKU: 155298 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Brown Beige GG Supreme Canvas Dollar Calfskin Web Small Ophidia Half Moon
Gucci Brown Beige GG Supreme Canvas Dollar Calfskin Web Small Ophidia Half Moon

Gucci Brown Beige GG Supreme Canvas Dollar Calfskin Web Small Ophidia Half Moon

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Gucci Brown Beige GG Supreme Canvas Dollar Calfskin Web Small Ophidia Half Moon SKU: 156261 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florenc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Prada Green Brushed Leather Mini Re-Edition 1995 Mini Bag
Prada Green Brushed Leather Mini Re-Edition 1995 Mini Bag

Prada Green Brushed Leather Mini Re-Edition 1995 Mini Bag

By Prada

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Prada Green Brushed Leather Mini Re-Edition 1995 Mini Bag SKU: 155070 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Few houses carry their history quite like Gucci. Fou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

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GUCCI Monogram GG 1921 Collection Horsebit Detail Shoulder Flap
GUCCI Monogram GG 1921 Collection Horsebit Detail Shoulder Flap

GUCCI Monogram GG 1921 Collection Horsebit Detail Shoulder Flap

By Gucci

Located in Tampa, FL

This is a classic Gucci Monogram Horsebit Flap Bag. Done in Gucci GG monogram fabric, with brown leather trim, this bag features fantastic gold-toned hardware and accents. The bag ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Jackie bag, Gucci.
Jackie bag, Gucci.

Jackie bag, Gucci.

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H 9.45 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in L 20.48 in

Jackie bag, Gucci.

By Gucci

Located in Bilbao, ES

About Gucci: Founded in Florence in 1921, Gucci is one of the world's leading luxury fashion brands, with a renowned reputation for creativity, innovation and Italian craftsmanship.

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Early 2000s Italian Hobo Bags

new GUCCI 1921 Collection Signature Horsebit print 100% silk 85cm square scarf
new GUCCI 1921 Collection Signature Horsebit print 100% silk 85cm square scarf

new GUCCI 1921 Collection Signature Horsebit print 100% silk 85cm square scarf

By Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new GUCCI 1921 Collection Signature Horsebit print 100% silk 85cm square scarf Reference: MAWG/A00073 Brand: Gucci Collection: 1921 Collection Material: Silk Color: Green Patte...

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2010s Unknown Scarves

GUCCI 1921 100% siolk green beige horsebit buckle print shirt IT44 L
GUCCI 1921 100% siolk green beige horsebit buckle print shirt IT44 L

GUCCI 1921 100% siolk green beige horsebit buckle print shirt IT44 L

By Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI 1921 100% siolk green beige horsebit buckle print shirt IT44 L Reference: GIYG/A00208 Brand: Gucci Collection: 1921 Collection Material: Silk Color: Beige Closure: Button...

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1920s Blouses and Tops

1990s Gucci Collection 1921 Miniature Bag Charm Key Ring
1990s Gucci Collection 1921 Miniature Bag Charm Key Ring

1990s Gucci Collection 1921 Miniature Bag Charm Key Ring

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

FREE UK and WORLDWIDE DELIVERY Gucci 1921 collection charm featuring a perfect miniature of the iconic bag model, Black and Silver coloured glazed metal, Little charm light gold har...

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Early 2000s Italian Novelty Bags

Gucci Black Leather GG Soho Wallet
Gucci Black Leather GG Soho Wallet

Gucci Black Leather GG Soho Wallet

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H 4.75 in D 1 in L 8.25 in

Gucci Black Leather GG Soho Wallet

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The allure of the house of Gucci was created by the founder Guccio Gucci, who first opened a store in Florence in 1921.

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2010s Italian Wallets and Small Accessories

GUCCI 1921 Collection Signature Horsebit print 100% silk 85cm square scarf
GUCCI 1921 Collection Signature Horsebit print 100% silk 85cm square scarf

GUCCI 1921 Collection Signature Horsebit print 100% silk 85cm square scarf

By Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI 1921 Collection Signature Horsebit print 100% silk 85cm square scarf Reference: MAWG/A00073 Brand: Gucci Collection: 1921 Collection Material: 100% Silk Color: Green Pattern: S...

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2010s Italian Scarves

Stunning Gucci 1921 Horsebit Exotic Crocodile Sking Clutch Bag
Stunning Gucci 1921 Horsebit Exotic Crocodile Sking Clutch Bag

Stunning Gucci 1921 Horsebit Exotic Crocodile Sking Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Fantastic Gucci Flap Bag from the famous 1921 collection A timeless Gucci piece with the signature horsebit detail Luxurious exotic crocodile skin - no print!

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2010s Italian Clutches

Gucci Garden Firenze 1921 Printed Canvas Tote Shopping Bag
Gucci Garden Firenze 1921 Printed Canvas Tote Shopping Bag

Gucci Garden Firenze 1921 Printed Canvas Tote Shopping Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Beautiful Gucci Garden tote, exclusively sold at the Gucci museum (aka Gucci Garden) in Florence.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

NEW Gucci Exotic Crocodile Skin 1921 Collection Crest Riding Style Boots 38
NEW Gucci Exotic Crocodile Skin 1921 Collection Crest Riding Style Boots 38

NEW Gucci Exotic Crocodile Skin 1921 Collection Crest Riding Style Boots 38

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

ULTRA LIMITED EDITION ONLY 25 PIECES WERE MADE PER CONTINENT AND SOLD ON SELECTED GUCCI STORES ONLY DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for years Made o...

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2010s Italian Shoes

Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Italian  Handbag 1940
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Italian  Handbag 1940

Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Italian Handbag 1940

By Gucci

Located in Milano, IT

Classy and perfect for a daily use. In 1921 Guccio Gucci founded the company of the same name in Florence for the production of leather goods, gloves and luggage.

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1940s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Gucci Aged Sliver Metal Tiger Head Coin Charm Bag Keyring
Gucci Aged Sliver Metal Tiger Head Coin Charm Bag Keyring

Gucci Aged Sliver Metal Tiger Head Coin Charm Bag Keyring

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Gucci keyring in aged silver metal. Round coin charm with embossed tiger head with 'L'Aveugle Par Amour -1921' on front.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallets and Small Accessories

Gucci New Jackie 1921 Alligator Medium
Gucci New Jackie 1921 Alligator Medium

Gucci New Jackie 1921 Alligator Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci New Jackie 1921 Alligator Medium is a must-have luxurious hobo made for all Gucci lovers.

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium
Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium is unmistakably a classic Gucci design created in 2011 for Gucci's 90th Anniversary.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium
Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium is unmistakably a classic Gucci design created in 2011 for Gucci's 90th Anniversary.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium
Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium is unmistakably a classic Gucci design created in 2011 for Gucci's 90th Anniversary.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium
Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium is unmistakably a classic Gucci design created in 2011 for Gucci's 90th Anniversary.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium
Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Leather Medium is unmistakably a classic Gucci design created in 2011 for Gucci's 90th Anniversary.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Gucci Stirrup Top Handle Bag 1921 Leather Large
Gucci Stirrup Top Handle Bag 1921 Leather Large

Gucci Stirrup Top Handle Bag 1921 Leather Large

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Stirrup Top Handle Bag 1921 Leather Large created in 2011 for Gucci's 90th Anniversary is a 1975 model reinvention made for the modern era.

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium
Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium, crafted from brown leather, features a bamboo top handle, detachable bamboo tassels, and gold-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium
Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

Gucci New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Tassel, Mirror, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 6.5", Width 10.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Gucci Model: New Bamboo 1921 Top Handle...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci White Cotton 25 Eschatology 1921 Printed Crew Neck T-Shirt M
Gucci White Cotton 25 Eschatology 1921 Printed Crew Neck T-Shirt M

Gucci White Cotton 25 Eschatology 1921 Printed Crew Neck T-Shirt M

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Gucci brings you a simple t-shirt elevated by the label's signature elements on the front and back. It has been tailored from cotton in a white shade and features short sleeves. Styl...

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2010s Italian T-Shirts

Gucci Horse Bit Belt
Gucci Horse Bit Belt

Gucci Horse Bit Belt

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Size: 32.5"- 34"

Gucci Horse Bit Belt

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gucci (pronounced Guch-ie) was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci.

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1970s Italian Belts

Gucci 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Scarf (692032)
Gucci 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Scarf (692032)

Gucci 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Scarf (692032)

By Gucci

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A key theme within the collection takes its cue from a data point: 22,705—the number of songs in which the word ‘Gucci’ appears among the lyrics from 1921 to date (“Gucci 100 Ad Camp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scarves

Gucci Horsebit Chain Brown GG Canvas Shoulder Bag
Gucci Horsebit Chain Brown GG Canvas Shoulder Bag

Gucci Horsebit Chain Brown GG Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Columbia, MO

Brand - Gucci Collection - Horsebit Chain Estimated Retail - $760.00 Style - Shoulder Bag Material - Canvas Color - Brown Pattern - GG Canvas Closure - Flap Hardware Material - Goldt...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Ophelia Brown GG Supreme Top Handle Handbag
Gucci Ophelia Brown GG Supreme Top Handle Handbag

Gucci Ophelia Brown GG Supreme Top Handle Handbag

By Gucci

Located in Columbia, MO

Brand - Gucci Collection - Ophelia Estimated Retail - $2,150.00 Style - Top Handle Material - Canvas Color - Brown Pattern - GG Supreme Closure - Zip Hardware Material - Goldtone Com...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Multicolor Leather Distressed Low Top Sneakers Size 40
Gucci Multicolor Leather Distressed Low Top Sneakers Size 40

Gucci Multicolor Leather Distressed Low Top Sneakers Size 40

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Founded in 1921, Gucci is hailed for meticulous craftsmanship in shoemaking and creative designs fused with a timeless appeal.

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2010s Italian Shoes

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Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary gucci 1921 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Black and more. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

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The price for a gucci 1921 starts at $384 and tops out at $8,999, and on average, selling for $1,025.

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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.

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