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Gucci Alligator Leather

Gucci Black and Brown Reversible Alligator Belt
Gucci Black and Brown Reversible Alligator Belt

Gucci Black and Brown Reversible Alligator Belt

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gucci alligator leather belt One side is brown leather The other is black alligator skin Gold

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Late 20th Century Italian Belts

Gucci Violet Cyclamen Matte Alligator Leather Small Padlock Shoulder Bag
Gucci Violet Cyclamen Matte Alligator Leather Small Padlock Shoulder Bag

Gucci Violet Cyclamen Matte Alligator Leather Small Padlock Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Gucci Violet Cyclamen Matte Alligator Leather Small Padlock Shoulder Bag Product Details Xupes Ref

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8

Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

* Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust Cover

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

New Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8.5
New Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8.5

New Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8.5

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

: 8.5 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

New Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8.5
New Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8.5

New Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8.5

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

: 8.5 * Midnight Dark Blue Leather * Alligator Uppers * Silver Gucci Buckle * 3.75" Heel * With Gucci

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

New Gucci Fall 2005 Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 6.5
New Gucci Fall 2005 Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 6.5

New Gucci Fall 2005 Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 6.5

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Brand New Fall 2005 * Gucci * U.S. Size: 6.5 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

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Gucci 1980s Alligator Embossed Leather Handbag
Gucci 1980s Alligator Embossed Leather Handbag

Gucci 1980s Alligator Embossed Leather Handbag

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Gucci 1980s Alligator Embossed Leather Handbag is a luxurious and sophisticated accessory that

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1980s Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Women's Black Alligator Leather Platform Sandal
Gucci Women's Black Alligator Leather Platform Sandal

Gucci Women's Black Alligator Leather Platform Sandal

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

resale item. Details Black Alligator leather Sandals Croc embossed on sole Platform high heel

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

Gucci Black Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Stirrup Wallet
Gucci Black Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Stirrup Wallet

Gucci Black Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Stirrup Wallet

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Gucci Black Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Stirrup Wallet Product Details Xupes Ref: CAA0106

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallets

Gucci Black Matte Alligator Leather Large Tassle Race Tote
Gucci Black Matte Alligator Leather Large Tassle Race Tote

Gucci Black Matte Alligator Leather Large Tassle Race Tote

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Gucci Black Matte Alligator Leather Large Tassle Race Tote Brand- Gucci Model- Large Race Tote

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

2019 Gucci Burgundy Alligator Leather Bamboo Classic Top Handle
2019 Gucci Burgundy Alligator Leather Bamboo Classic Top Handle

2019 Gucci Burgundy Alligator Leather Bamboo Classic Top Handle

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

GUCCI Burgundy Alligator Leather Bamboo Classic Top Handle Reference: HB3083 Serial Number

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

1983 Gucci Black Alligator Leather Bamboo Classic Top Handle
1983 Gucci Black Alligator Leather Bamboo Classic Top Handle

1983 Gucci Black Alligator Leather Bamboo Classic Top Handle

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

GUCCI Black Alligator Leather Bamboo Classic Top Handle Xupes Reference: CB218 Serial Number: 83

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Bronze Metallic Alligator Leather Vintage Britt Tassel Flap Bag
Gucci Bronze Metallic Alligator Leather Vintage Britt Tassel Flap Bag

Gucci Bronze Metallic Alligator Leather Vintage Britt Tassel Flap Bag

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Gucci Bronze Metallic Alligator Leather Vintage Britt Tassel Flap Bag Brand- Gucci Model- Britt

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Black Studded Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Bamboo Top Handle
Gucci Black Studded Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Bamboo Top Handle

Gucci Black Studded Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Bamboo Top Handle

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Gucci- Black Studded Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Bamboo Top Handle Brand: Gucci Model: Bamboo

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1990s European Top Handle Bags

2016 Gucci Violet Cyclamen Alligator Leather Sylvie Top Handle Tote
2016 Gucci Violet Cyclamen Alligator Leather Sylvie Top Handle Tote

2016 Gucci Violet Cyclamen Alligator Leather Sylvie Top Handle Tote

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

GUCCI Violet Cyclamen Alligator Leather Sylvie Top Handle Tote This GUCCI Sylvie Top Handle Bag is

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Bronze Metallic Alligator Leather Vintage Britt Tassel Flap Bag
Gucci Bronze Metallic Alligator Leather Vintage Britt Tassel Flap Bag

Gucci Bronze Metallic Alligator Leather Vintage Britt Tassel Flap Bag

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Gucci Bronze Metallic Alligator Leather Vintage Britt Tassel Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

2020 Gucci Violet Cyclamen Matte Alligator Leather Small Padlock Shoulder Bag
2020 Gucci Violet Cyclamen Matte Alligator Leather Small Padlock Shoulder Bag

2020 Gucci Violet Cyclamen Matte Alligator Leather Small Padlock Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

GUCCI Violet Cyclamen Matte Alligator Leather Small Padlock Shoulder Bag Serial Number: 409482

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

2020 Gucci Violet Cyclamen Matte Alligator Leather Small Padlock Shoulder Bag
2020 Gucci Violet Cyclamen Matte Alligator Leather Small Padlock Shoulder Bag

2020 Gucci Violet Cyclamen Matte Alligator Leather Small Padlock Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

GUCCI Violet Cyclamen Matte Alligator Leather Small Padlock Shoulder Bag Serial Number: 409482

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

2017 Gucci Blue Alligator Leather & Snakeskin Trim Small Lilith Top Handle Bag
2017 Gucci Blue Alligator Leather & Snakeskin Trim Small Lilith Top Handle Bag

2017 Gucci Blue Alligator Leather & Snakeskin Trim Small Lilith Top Handle Bag

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

GUCCI Blue Alligator Leather & Snakeskin Trim Small Lilith Top Handle Bag Reference: HB1246 Serial

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Black Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Continental Wallet
Gucci Black Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Continental Wallet

Gucci Black Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Continental Wallet

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Gucci Black Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Continental Wallet Product Details Xupes Ref: CAA0107

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallets

Gucci Black Matte Alligator Leather Large Tassle Race Tote
Gucci Black Matte Alligator Leather Large Tassle Race Tote

Gucci Black Matte Alligator Leather Large Tassle Race Tote

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Gucci Black Matte Alligator Leather Large Tassel Race Tote Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1206

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Black Studded Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Bamboo Top Handle
Gucci Black Studded Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Bamboo Top Handle

Gucci Black Studded Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Bamboo Top Handle

By Gucci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Gucci Black Studded Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Bamboo Top Handle Product Details Xupes Ref

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1990s European Top Handle Bags

Gucci Brown Leather and Alligator Hobo
Gucci Brown Leather and Alligator Hobo

Gucci Brown Leather and Alligator Hobo

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H 14.18 in W 3.55 in L 15.75 in

Gucci Brown Leather and Alligator Hobo

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Gucci ensures you have a wonderful accessory to accompany you every day with this well-crafted bag

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci Black Patent Leather and Alligator Platform Pumps Size 38.5
Gucci Black Patent Leather and Alligator Platform Pumps Size 38.5

Gucci Black Patent Leather and Alligator Platform Pumps Size 38.5

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

from patent leather and alligator leather, and come in a stunning shade of black. Designed to deliver

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Gucci Cognac Brown Alligator Exotic Skin Leather Bamboo Evening Satchel Bag
Gucci Cognac Brown Alligator Exotic Skin Leather Bamboo Evening Satchel Bag

Gucci Cognac Brown Alligator Exotic Skin Leather Bamboo Evening Satchel Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Gucci Cognac Brown Alligator Exotic Skin Leather Bamboo Evening Satchel Bag Alligator Bamboo

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Brown/Beige GG Canvas and Alligator Leather Secret Web Tote
Gucci Brown/Beige GG Canvas and Alligator Leather Secret Web Tote

Gucci Brown/Beige GG Canvas and Alligator Leather Secret Web Tote

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Totes like this are the perfect blend of fashion and functionality. Made from quality material on the exterior, this tote has sturdy handles, a spacious interior, and a classy design...

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Iconic Tom Ford Gucci 2004 Leather Velvet Crystal Runway Dragon Bag
Iconic Tom Ford Gucci 2004 Leather Velvet Crystal Runway Dragon Bag

Iconic Tom Ford Gucci 2004 Leather Velvet Crystal Runway Dragon Bag

By Tom Ford

Located in VERGT, FR

incredible runway collections for Gucci Collection year 2004 ! Alligator crocodile leather , silk velvet

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

ICONIC Tom Ford Gucci 2004 Leather Velvet Crystal Runway Dragon Bag
ICONIC Tom Ford Gucci 2004 Leather Velvet Crystal Runway Dragon Bag

ICONIC Tom Ford Gucci 2004 Leather Velvet Crystal Runway Dragon Bag

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in VERGT, FR

incredible runway collections for Gucci Collection year 2004 ! Alligator print leather , silk velvet Dragon

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

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By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in Kingston, NY

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By Givenchy

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$22,000

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By Versace

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Gucci Alligator Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of gucci alligator leather you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Purple and more. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of gucci alligator leather may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gucci Alligator Leather?

The price for a piece of gucci alligator leather starts at $281 and tops out at $21,284, and on average, selling for $4,637.

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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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