Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Limited Edition AD Era Bag Bamboo Chain Metallic
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Bag. This limited edition bag was designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as the Creative Director for Gucci. Featuring absolutely gorg...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Black Crocodile Wooden Handle Doctors Large Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Outrageously gorgeous Gucci Doctors Large Bag! From none other, than the fabulous Tom Ford. Made of genuine crocodile skin. Two wood handles with 4'' drop. Closes with a belt on top...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Rhinestone 'GG' Logo Thong Mini Crossbody Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare black silk, rhinestone, and karung snakeskin mini Reins crossbody bag by Tom Ford for Gucci. This early 2000's bag features a 'GG' accent at the front meant to emul...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Mini Reins Purple Lizard Silk Satin Rhinestone Thong Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare purple silk, rhinestone, and karung snakeskin mini reins bag by Tom Ford for Gucci. This early 2000's bag features a 'GG' accent at the front meant to emulate Ford'...
GUCCI by Tom Ford 2003/4 Exotic Crocodile Skin Metallic Grey Horsebit Clutch Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Very rare collector's item from Gucci's exotic collection Designed by Tom Ford for Gucci in his last year 2003/2004 Fabulous...
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Carved Wood Runway Mini Evening Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible brown carved wood Gucci bag, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2002 collection, this gothic and punk-rock-inspired bag debuted on the season's runwa...
New Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2004 Leather Lizard Serpent Web Limited Edition Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
An iconic and rare collector’s piece from Tom Ford’s final years at Gucci, this Fall 2004 limited edition shoulder bag is a masterclass in bold luxury and statement design. Crafted ...
F/W 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Beige Snakeskin Ring Wristlet Mini Evening Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection by Tom Ford, this beige snakeskin mini bag features a structured silhouette and a distinctive ring-accented wristlet strap. The design is fin...
Gucci by Tom Ford Horse Bit Mini Bag Chain GG Monogram Green & Red Webbing
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a mini GG horse-bit hobo bag by Tom Ford for Gucci. This early 2000s bag features the classic 'GG' monogram weave accented with the red and green Gucci web down the front ...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Velvet GG Logo Exotic Lizard Skin Horsebit XXL Clutch Bag Y2K
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci by Tom Ford Evening Bag, from the early-mid 2000s Y Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful eggplant velvet with the famous GG logo monogram Ex...
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Green Crocodile Rhinestone GG Horsebit Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this medium-sized Gucci shoulder bag featuring the 'GG' print canvas for his Spring/Summer 2004 collection. Variations of this design motif debuted on the runway, s...
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Yellow Alligator Serpent Horsebit Small Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci by Tom Ford small shoulder bag from Spring/Summer 2004 is crafted from GG canvas with genuine alligator leather accents in bold yellow and purple tones. Multiple bags and ...
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Purple Silk Satin Waist & Shoulder Bag Runway
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic bright purple satin Gucci waist bag designed by Tom Ford. This stunning satin fanny pack is from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection and debuted as Look 28. This b...
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Carved Wood Runway Mini Evening Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing an incredible brown carved wood Gucci bag by Tom Ford from the Fall/Winter 2002 collection. This gothic and punk-rock-inspired bag made its debut on the season's runway a...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black Genuine Eel Skin Small Wristlet Strap Clutch Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for Gucci in in the early 2000s, this sleek wristlet clutch is crafted entirely from shiny black eel skin. The bag features a flap closure and comes with a long ...
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Python Rhinestone Dragon Black Flap Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this black python flap bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious must-have. A python ...
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Ostrich Braided Leather Wood Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a wood frame genuine ostrich leather bag by Tom Ford for Gucci. This piece was designed for the Fall/Winter 2002 collection and features the same braided leather and distr...
Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Mink Fur Dragon Evening Mini Clutch / Bag, fw 2004
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Mink Fur Evening Mini Clutch / Bag ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ These evening mink fur mini bags featured in the final segment of Tom Ford's la...
Gucci by Tom Ford brown carved wooden bag with braided leather strap, fw 2002
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford brown carved wooden mini box bag with braided leather strap Fall-Winter 2002
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Oversized Genuine Ostrich Skin Tan Wood XL Tote Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This oversized tote bag from Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2002 collection, designed by Tom Ford, is crafted from tan ostrich skin. It features a single wooden top handle and structured silhou...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Web 2003/4 Velvet GG Logo Exotic Lizard Horsebit XL Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A fabulour Gucci by Tom Ford Evening Bag From his final years at Gucci 2003/2004 A remake of this bag in regular leather is part of Gucci's FW 2023 collection Limited Edition, only s...
2000s Vintage Gucci Orange Metal Lacquered Horsebit Miniature Bag Charm Keyring
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci vintage charm for phone, handbag, keyring, small metal lacquered orange horsebit clutch with gold hardware and strap, Made in Italy Measurements: 3x1.5x1cm Condition: Very ...
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Crocodile White Two-Tone Dragon Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this white and brown two-tone crocodile bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious mus...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Mini Black Silk Satin Square Chain Logo Evening Bag Y2K
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a mini satin Gucci evening bag designed by Tom Ford. This small square bag is constructed of black satin and features a silver-toned chain and hardware. Since the early 20...
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Extra-Large Ostrich Skin Wood Handled Tote Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this black ostrich leather Gucci bag for his Fall/Winter 2002 collection. With the smaller versionas of the same style shown in multiple runway looks, this wood-acc...
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Python Skin Jeweled Dragon Bamboo Chain Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Runway Python Dragon Brooch Shoulder Bag F/W 2004 Runway Collection Elegant black python skin shoulder bag with gold-tone bamboo double chain shoul...
S/S 2001 Gucci By Tom Ford Red Abstract Lava Metal Chainmail Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an ultra-rare, lava print chainmail Gucci bag designed by Tom Ford. This bag is nearly impossible to find and is a true collector's piece. The red lava design debuted on t...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Python Snakeskin 2000s Convertible Clutch Crossbody Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 2000s Y2K Tom Ford for Gucci black python snake skin convertible clutch, crossbody, or shoulder bag. Brushed matte gold GG logo. Snap closure with zipper pouch inside...
New Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Limited Edition Black Crocodile Enamel Snake Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Black Crocodile Bag S/S 2004 Collection Crafted from crocodile skin, Bronze tone metal frame, Enamel clam closure finished with a large bronze ...
$1,707
H 13.78 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in
Gucci Tom Ford Horse Bit Chain Shoulder Bag Black Monogram Canvas Beige Leather
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
GUCCI BY TOM FORD VINTAGE HORSE BIT CHAIN SHOULDER BAG IN BLACK GG LOGO CANVAS AND BEIGE LEATHER Gucci by Tom Ford vintage horse bit structured shoulder bag from early 2000’s collec...
Tom Ford for Gucci FW 1999 Over the Knee Silk Ruched Boots + Matching Bag US 6.5
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Over the Knee Boots + Matching Bag Gorgeous ruched silk over-the-knee boots by Gucci. A signature of Tom Ford’s iconic 1999 F/W collection and documented o...
TOM FORD for GUCCI F/W 2002 AD Crocodile Brown Wooden Handle Bag Large Size
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Outrageously gorgeous Gucci Crocodile Bag. From none other, than the fabulous Tom Ford. Made of genuine crocodile skin. Fold accents at sides, fold closure at front. Interior has one...
$3,072
H 6.3 in W 4.53 in D 5.52 in
Gucci by Tom Ford A/W 2002 Runway Cross Body Bag in Black Crocodile Leather
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford Autumn / Winter 2002 Runway crossbody pouch bag in black crocodile leather. Long braided leather strap with Gucci engraved mother of pearl toggle. Mini flap closure...
2000s Gucci Britt Beige Leather Shoulder Bag/Top Handle Bag
Located in Arnhem, NL
Gucci Britt shoulder bag/top handle bag with large GG metal logo. The hardware is gold toned and the bag is made of beige leather. The interior is lined with striped fabric, and next...
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.