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Gucci Beauty Case

Gucci Vintage 1970s Beauty Train Case Travel Bag
Gucci Vintage 1970s Beauty Train Case Travel Bag

Gucci Vintage 1970s Beauty Train Case Travel Bag

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Take a step back in time with this stunning vintage Gucci beauty case from the 1970s. Meticulously crafted in Italy, this exquisite travel bag combines functionality with classic sty...

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Gucci Brown/Beige GG Supreme Canvas and Leather Fake/Not Savoy Beauty Case Bag

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Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Gucci Beauty Case bag is an example of the brand's fine designs that are skillfully crafted to project a classic charm.

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Gucci Brown/Beige GG Supreme Canvas and Leather Fake/Not Savoy Beauty Case Bag
Gucci Brown/Beige GG Supreme Canvas and Leather Fake/Not Savoy Beauty Case Bag

Gucci Brown/Beige GG Supreme Canvas and Leather Fake/Not Savoy Beauty Case Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Gucci Beauty Case bag is an example of the brand's fine designs that are skillfully crafted to project a classic charm.

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Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Train Case Beauty Travel Bag
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Train Case Beauty Travel Bag

Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Train Case Beauty Travel Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Discover a true vintage treasure with this one-of-a-kind brown leather beauty train case by Gucci, dating back to the early 1990s.

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Gucci Vintage Monogram Canvas Ophidia Clutch Wash Cosmetic Bag

Gucci Vintage Monogram Canvas Ophidia Clutch Wash Cosmetic Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Rooted in the golden age of luxury travel, this Gucci beauty case carries the spirit of the early 20th century when fine luggage defined sophistication and adventure.

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Gucci Train Case Beige Canvas Red Green Webbing Beauty Bag Travel Carry On, 70s

Gucci Train Case Beige Canvas Red Green Webbing Beauty Bag Travel Carry On, 70s

By Gucci

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This vintage train case was made by Gucci in the late 1970s. Made from beige canvas with tan leather trim, it features their signature red and green webbing at the center with gold ...

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A 1970s Elegant Brown Leather Beauty Case by Gucci
A 1970s Elegant Brown Leather Beauty Case by Gucci

A 1970s Elegant Brown Leather Beauty Case by Gucci

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A 1970s Elegant Brown Leather Beauty Case by Gucci

By Gucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This exquisite brown leather beauty case by Gucci is a quintessential example of timeless luxury and exceptional craftsmanship.

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Gucci Vintage Beige Canvas Hard Train Case Beauty Bag
Gucci Vintage Beige Canvas Hard Train Case Beauty Bag

Gucci Vintage Beige Canvas Hard Train Case Beauty Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Splendid vintage train case by GUCCI, from the early 1970s. Crafted in beige canvas with tan genuine leather trim and handle. It features green/red/green striped detailing and gold-t...

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Gucci Globetrotter GG Beauty Case F/W 2018 Runway Collection

Gucci Globetrotter GG Beauty Case F/W 2018 Runway Collection

By Gucci

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

New with tag Gucci Globetrotter GG Beauty Case with bamboo handle, from the fall/winter 2018 runway collection.

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Gucci Black Canvas Small Bamboo Train Case Pouch Beauty Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Small vintage beauty bag by GUCCI. The case is crafted in black canvas with genuine patent leather trim.

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The case has a beautiful, distinctive structure and is crafted of classic Gucci brown on beige GG monogram. Signature web detailing around the bag. This has a complimentary trim of ...

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By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Gucci Savoy Beauty Case Bag in black and grey showcases a chic printed velvet design accented with smooth leather trims.

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Gucci Disney Donald Duck Top Handle Beauty Case Printed GG Coated Canvas

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Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 1.5", Height 8", Width 10.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21-23" Designer: Gucci Model: Disney Donald Duck Top Handle Beauty Case...

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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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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.