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Gucci Beaded Purse

Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles

Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Gucci New Tiger Beaded Logo Keychain
Gucci New Tiger Beaded Logo Keychain

Gucci New Tiger Beaded Logo Keychain

By Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gucci brand new double sided tiger keychain/bag charm. One side is beaded while the other has monogram canvas. Comes original box and tag .

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallets and Small Accessories

UNWORN Gucci Limited Edition Flora Print Beaded Embroidered Horsebit Bag Clutch
UNWORN Gucci Limited Edition Flora Print Beaded Embroidered Horsebit Bag Clutch

UNWORN Gucci Limited Edition Flora Print Beaded Embroidered Horsebit Bag Clutch

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA BEADED SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG LIMITED EDITON - ONLY VERY FEW PIECES WERE PRODUCED OF THIS GORGEOUS BAG AND SOLD IN FLAGSHIP STORES TO A SELECTED ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

1970s Gucci Iridescent Blue Caviar Beaded Mini Evening Kiss-Lock Clutch
1970s Gucci Iridescent Blue Caviar Beaded Mini Evening Kiss-Lock Clutch

1970s Gucci Iridescent Blue Caviar Beaded Mini Evening Kiss-Lock Clutch

By Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Gucci clutch from the 1970s features a softly structured rectangular silhouette with a framed top. It is covered in iridescent blue caviar beadwork with gathered texture across ...

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1970s Italian Clutches

GUCCI TOM FORD small beaded bag S/S 2000
GUCCI TOM FORD small beaded bag S/S 2000

GUCCI TOM FORD small beaded bag S/S 2000

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Rubiera, RE

GUCCI TOM FORD collection S/S 2000 Small bag embroidered with camouflage-effect beads in blue and beige. It closes with a flap and magnetic button. Gold-tone metal rectangular link ...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Gucci Nymphaea Beaded Tiger & Bamboo Handle Medium Leather Bag
Gucci Nymphaea Beaded Tiger & Bamboo Handle Medium Leather Bag

Gucci Nymphaea Beaded Tiger & Bamboo Handle Medium Leather Bag

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci Nymphaea Beaded Tiger & Bamboo Handle Medium Leather Bag Part of the Greek and Latin myth-inspired Gucci Nymphaea line - black top handle bag crafted from smooth calfskin ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag

Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

UNWORN GUCCI Y2K Turquoise GG Monogram Crystals, Beaded Pearls & Lizard Skin Bag
UNWORN GUCCI Y2K Turquoise GG Monogram Crystals, Beaded Pearls & Lizard Skin Bag

UNWORN GUCCI Y2K Turquoise GG Monogram Crystals, Beaded Pearls & Lizard Skin Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded turquoise bag with lizard trimmings Pink gold hardware with the Gucci siganture GG and tiny crystals Adjustable str...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Green Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Bag
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Green Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Bag

S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Green Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a beautiful green beaded snakeskin pattern Gucci bag designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this fabulous flap bag is covered in shimmery beads. A s...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Small Bag
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Small Bag

S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Small Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a beautiful white beaded snakeskin pattern Gucci bag, designed by Tom Ford. This fabulous flap bag is covered in shimmery beads and was highlighted in the March 2000 issue...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

S/S 2000 Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci Beaded Evening Clutch Bag NWT
S/S 2000 Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci Beaded Evening Clutch Bag NWT

S/S 2000 Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci Beaded Evening Clutch Bag NWT

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

S/s 2000 Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci Beaded Evening Clutch Bag Measurements: 9″ x 6″ Excellent condition Color: Python print Silver metal strap. Place of Origin: Italy

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White Grey Beaded Abstract Pattern Chain Flap Bag
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White Grey Beaded Abstract Pattern Chain Flap Bag

S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White Grey Beaded Abstract Pattern Chain Flap Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Gucci flap bag, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, features a grey and white beaded abstract pattern with a shimmery finish. It includes a silver-plated...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Blue Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Flap Bag
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Blue Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Flap Bag

S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Blue Snakeskin Pattern Beaded Chain Flap Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A beautiful grey beaded snakeskin pattern Gucci bag designed by Tom Ford from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this fabulous flap bag is covered in shimmery beads and was highligh...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci x Tom Ford Era Campaign S/S 2000 Beaded Snake Bag
Gucci x Tom Ford Era Campaign S/S 2000 Beaded Snake Bag

Gucci x Tom Ford Era Campaign S/S 2000 Beaded Snake Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2000 Beaded Snake Bag, created under Tom Ford’s audacious vision, is a standout from one of the house’s most iconic runway eras. A masterpiece of embellishment,...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Rare 2000’s Gucci by Tom Ford interlocking GG beaded micro-bag, pochette
Rare 2000’s Gucci by Tom Ford interlocking GG beaded micro-bag, pochette

Rare 2000’s Gucci by Tom Ford interlocking GG beaded micro-bag, pochette

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in NICE, FR

New in nice.vintage.darling: Rare 2000’s Gucci by Tom Ford interlocking GG beaded micro-bag, pochette. Material: Exterior - black silk fully hand beaded with GG-logo motif, black liz...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Vintage Gucci grey beaded bag

Vintage Gucci grey beaded bag

By Gucci

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage grey beaded bag by Gucci. Made in Italy. Excellent condition.

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1950s Italian Handbags and Purses

GUCCI Bamboo Beads Bucket Bag Drawstring Black $2700
GUCCI Bamboo Beads Bucket Bag Drawstring Black $2700

GUCCI Bamboo Beads Bucket Bag Drawstring Black $2700

By Gucci

Located in Tampa, FL

This is an authentic GUCCI Bamboo Beads Bucket Drawstring Bag. Done in lovely black leather, it features an exterior pleated design with two flat leather handles, silver hardware, an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Gucci Clutch Stone Beaded 17gz0724 Bordeaux Velour X Satin Wristlet
Gucci Clutch Stone Beaded 17gz0724 Bordeaux Velour X Satin Wristlet

Gucci Clutch Stone Beaded 17gz0724 Bordeaux Velour X Satin Wristlet

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 004 1758 2026 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 8" Width: 1.5" Height: 4.25" Handle drop: 4.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of ...

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20th Century Italian Pouches and Wristlets

Gucci blue beads pochette
Gucci blue beads pochette

Gucci blue beads pochette

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H 5.12 in L 9.06 in

Gucci blue beads pochette

By Gucci

Located in Capri, IT

Gucci blue beads pochette totally made in italy mirror inside measurements: 13 cm x 23 cm

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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Gucci beaded evening bag
1950s Gucci beaded evening bag

1950s Gucci beaded evening bag

By Gucci

Located in Austin, TX

1950's GUCCI black beaded silk evening bag. One interior pocket. Stamped Gucci made in Italy. Condition: Excellent, looks new.

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1950s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci By Tom Ford Beaded Evening Bag
Gucci By Tom Ford Beaded Evening Bag

Gucci By Tom Ford Beaded Evening Bag

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci By Tom Ford Beaded Evening Bag Very rear is this dark gold and purple bag designed with tiger inspired sparkling beaded pattern throughout. Detailed with gold chain-link shou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Marmont Black Velvet Beaded Flap
Gucci Marmont Black Velvet Beaded Flap

Gucci Marmont Black Velvet Beaded Flap

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H 5.5 in W 2.5 in L 8.5 in

Gucci Marmont Black Velvet Beaded Flap

By Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gucci marmont preloved small, cross body or shoulder bag. Black velvet exterior with beaded embellishment representing flowers and leaves. Pink silk lining and antique gold hardware....

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Dionysus Medium Beaded Heart and Flowers Pink Shoulder Bag
Gucci Dionysus Medium Beaded Heart and Flowers Pink Shoulder Bag

Gucci Dionysus Medium Beaded Heart and Flowers Pink Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Athens, GA

Gucci Dionysus Flower embroidered suede bag. Pink color suede bag with silver hardware. Brand new condition. Limited edition and 2 way bag. Sold out. Gucci shoulder bag with leather ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Beaded GG Horsebit Lizard Convertible Chain Clutch
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Beaded GG Horsebit Lizard Convertible Chain Clutch

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Beaded GG Horsebit Lizard Convertible Chain Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList present: a black beaded GG Gucci horse-bit bag, designed by Tom Ford. From the early 2000s, this classic Ford horse-bit bag style is made complete with beading with Gucci...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Gucci by Tom Ford Beaded GG Red Horsebit Convertible Chain Clutch Lizard
Gucci by Tom Ford Beaded GG Red Horsebit Convertible Chain Clutch Lizard

Gucci by Tom Ford Beaded GG Red Horsebit Convertible Chain Clutch Lizard

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

In this classic Tom Ford design, Ford took his iconic horse-bit 'baguette' style bag and added a beaded 'GG' Gucci pattern and lizard accents. The large silver horse-bit at the front...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

GUCCI TOM FORD Vintage blue grey python bead embellished silver chain bag
GUCCI TOM FORD Vintage blue grey python bead embellished silver chain bag

GUCCI TOM FORD Vintage blue grey python bead embellished silver chain bag

By Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI TOM FORD Vintage blue grey python bead embellished silver chain bag Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Model: 001 4328 2684 Material: Fabric Color: Blue Pattern: Animal Print Clos...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1990s Gucci Silk Satin Beaded GG Logo Kiss-Lock Medium Frame Bag
1990s Gucci Silk Satin Beaded GG Logo Kiss-Lock Medium Frame Bag

1990s Gucci Silk Satin Beaded GG Logo Kiss-Lock Medium Frame Bag

By Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a black silk satin evening bag made by Gucci in the early 1990s. This piece features a kiss-lock closure, matching silk lining, fully beaded handles, and a bead...

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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

GUCCI TOM FORD red beige aztec geometric bead embellished top zip clutch bag
GUCCI TOM FORD red beige aztec geometric bead embellished top zip clutch bag

GUCCI TOM FORD red beige aztec geometric bead embellished top zip clutch bag

By Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI TOM FORD red beige aztec geometric bead embellished top zip clutch bag Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Material: Satin Color: Burgundy Pattern: Geometric Closure: Zip Extra Det...

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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Crystal Beaded Dragon Convertible Evening Bag Clutch
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Crystal Beaded Dragon Convertible Evening Bag Clutch

F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Crystal Beaded Dragon Convertible Evening Bag Clutch

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: an incredible crystal beaded and rhinestone accented Gucci bag, designed by Tom Ford. Experience timeless luxury with a mesmerizing masterpiece from Ford's fina...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Tom Ford for Gucci Beaded 2 in 1 Bamboo Clutch Shoulder Evening Bag
Tom Ford for Gucci Beaded 2 in 1 Bamboo Clutch Shoulder Evening Bag

Tom Ford for Gucci Beaded 2 in 1 Bamboo Clutch Shoulder Evening Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Charlotte, NC

CURATOR'S NOTES Bead Satin Gold tone hardware Removable chain shoulder strap 7.5" Satin lining Flip lock closure Measures 10" W x 5" H x 2" D Shop Newfound Luxury for authentic T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci by Tom Ford zebra pattern beaded silk evening flap bag, ss 2000
Gucci by Tom Ford zebra pattern beaded silk evening flap bag, ss 2000

Gucci by Tom Ford zebra pattern beaded silk evening flap bag, ss 2000

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in London, GB

▪ Gucci silk evening flap bag ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Beaded green and black Zebra pattered design ▪ Black metal chain shoulder strap ▪ Silk lining ▪ Spring-Summer 2000

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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

GUCCI by TOM FORD c. 2004 Vintage Gold Beaded Horsebit Chain Bag
GUCCI by TOM FORD c. 2004 Vintage Gold Beaded Horsebit Chain Bag

GUCCI by TOM FORD c. 2004 Vintage Gold Beaded Horsebit Chain Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage Heavy! Gold and Blue/Purple Iridescent Allover Beading Yellow Gold hardware Excellent condition, no flaws, no beads missing FINAL SALE

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Early 2000s Shoulder Bags

rare GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage black ostrich feather beaded leather handle bag
rare GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage black ostrich feather beaded leather handle bag

rare GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage black ostrich feather beaded leather handle bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage black ostrich feather beaded leather handle bag Reference: TGAS/F00117 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Model: 0057810710 Material: Feather, Leather Color:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage grey blue beaded scaled silver chain flap clutch bag
GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage grey blue beaded scaled silver chain flap clutch bag

GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage grey blue beaded scaled silver chain flap clutch bag

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage grey blue beaded scaled silver chain flap clutch bag Reference: TGAS/C01565 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Material: Plastic Color: Grey Pattern: Animal Print...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage grey green beaded scaled silver chain flap clutch bag
GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage grey green beaded scaled silver chain flap clutch bag

GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage grey green beaded scaled silver chain flap clutch bag

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage grey green beaded scaled silver chain flap clutch bag Reference: TGAS/C01677 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Material: Plastic Color: Green, Black Pattern: Ani...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White and Grey Beaded Abstract Print Chain Flap Bag
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White and Grey Beaded Abstract Print Chain Flap Bag

S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford White and Grey Beaded Abstract Print Chain Flap Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a beautiful grey and white beaded abstract pattern Gucci bag, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this fabulous flap bag is covered in...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

GG Supreme Beaded Dionysus Shoulder Bag - ' 20s
GG Supreme Beaded Dionysus Shoulder Bag - ' 20s

GG Supreme Beaded Dionysus Shoulder Bag - ' 20s

By Gucci

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Gucci Dionysus Small Shoulder Bag is a masterpiece of design and heritage, crafted in the brand's signature GG Supreme coated canvas. This iconic piece is adorned with an antique...

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Tom Ford Beaded Evening Bag
Gucci Tom Ford Beaded Evening Bag

Gucci Tom Ford Beaded Evening Bag

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H 5 in W 0.5 in L 7 in

Gucci Tom Ford Beaded Evening Bag

By Gucci

Located in Athens, GA

Gucci evening bag designed by Tom Ford. Handmade and beaded purse with exquisite details.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci By Tom Ford Beaded Bag
Gucci By Tom Ford Beaded Bag

Gucci By Tom Ford Beaded Bag

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H 11.62 in W 10.04 in

Gucci By Tom Ford Beaded Bag

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci By Tom Ford Beaded Bag Livid grey bag designed with python skin pattern featuring bead embellishment throughout. Detailed with silver chain link strap and 'Gucci' engraved tag,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Black Satin Embellished Beaded Small Handbag Evening Bag
Gucci Black Satin Embellished Beaded Small Handbag Evening Bag

Gucci Black Satin Embellished Beaded Small Handbag Evening Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Gucci black embellished evening bag. Framed design. Gold metal hardware. Rhinestones detailing on the closure and on the handle.Black satin lining. 1 side open pocket inside. 'Gucci ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gorgeous Gucci GG Monogram Beaded Crystal & Lizard Skin Horsebit Bag Clutch
Gorgeous Gucci GG Monogram Beaded Crystal & Lizard Skin Horsebit Bag Clutch

Gorgeous Gucci GG Monogram Beaded Crystal & Lizard Skin Horsebit Bag Clutch

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded red bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci signature horsebit design White-gold colored hardware Detacha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Rare GUCCI Limited  Edition Flora Print Beaded Embroidered Horsebit Bag Clutch
Rare GUCCI Limited  Edition Flora Print Beaded Embroidered Horsebit Bag Clutch

Rare GUCCI Limited Edition Flora Print Beaded Embroidered Horsebit Bag Clutch

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA BEADED SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG LIMITED EDITON - ONLY VERY FEW PIECES WERE PRODUCED OF THIS GORGEOUS BAG AND SOLD IN FLAGSHIP STORES TO A SELECTED ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Exquiste Scarlet Glass Beaded Evening Bag c 1970
Gucci Exquiste Scarlet Glass Beaded Evening Bag c 1970

Gucci Exquiste Scarlet Glass Beaded Evening Bag c 1970

By Gucci

Located in University City, MO

Gucci Exquisite scarlet glass hand beaded evening bag c 1970s The very rare Gucci evening bag is encrusted with intricate red glass beading The elaborate hand beaded design extends...

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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Gucci Beaded Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary gucci beaded purse you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Red and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect gucci beaded purse among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 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 Beaded Purse?

The price for a gucci beaded purse starts at $295 and tops out at $4,095, and on average, selling for $2,616.

Gucci for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.