Gucci Blue GG Canvas Diagonal Small GG Marmont Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Blue GG Canvas Diagonal Small GG Marmont Bag SKU: 150591 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: The Marmont edit from Gucci is an extension of the House's ...
Gucci Blue Matelasse Canvas Diagonal Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Blue Matelasse Canvas Diagonal Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag SKU: 150879 MSRP: 2150.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: The Marmont edit from Guc...
Gucci Beige Blue GG Supreme Canvas Blondie Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Beige Blue GG Supreme Canvas Blondie Shoulder Bag SKU: 148166 MSRP: 3100.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: The Neo Vintage GG Supreme collectio...
Gucci Vintage Blue Micro GG Canvas Drawstring Mini Bucket Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in blue micro GG monogram canvas, the bag is accented with blue leather trim on the top and bottom, adding structure and a refined touch to its casual silhouette.
Gucci Vintage Blue Micro GG Monogram Canvas Handbag Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the elegance of the 1980s with this Gucci Vintage Blue Micro GG Monogram Canvas Handbag Shoulder Bag.
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H 15 in W 8.5 in L 12 in
Gucci Alphabet Letters Patchwork Hobo 231403 Blue Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 001 2855 1662 0 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 8.5" Height: 15" Shoulder strap drop: 15" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear:...
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H 8.5 in W 7 in L 12.5 in
Gucci Boston Navy Sherry Web J Strap 4gj0111 Blue Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number:247205/ 497717 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12.50 " Width: 7 " Height: 8.5" Shoulder strap drop: 18"/ 22.5" Handle drop: " OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION...
Gucci Blue Monogram Canvas & Navy Calfskin Leather GG Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Gucci Blue Monogram Canvas & Navy Calfskin Leather GG Belt Bag Brand- Gucci Model- GG Belt Bag Product Type- Belt Bag Serial Number- 6.********* Age- Circa 2023 Accompanied By- Gucc...
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Satchel Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted from Gucci's signature blue GG monogram canvas and accented with rich navy leather trim and rolled handles, the bag strikes a perfect balance between heritage style and every...
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag crafted in blue monogram canvas and leather.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Messenger Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted from Gucci's iconic monogram canvas, this bag is beautifully trimmed with rich blue genuine leather, adding a sophisticated touch of contrast.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Horseshoes Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci Monogram Shoulder bag. Blue monogram canvas with Genuine leather trim and leather shoulder strap.
Gucci Blue Diamond Nylon Canvas Crossbody Messenger Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A nod to sporty sophistication with unmistakable Gucci flair, the Diamond Messenger Shoulder Bag is a standout piece from the Italian house's contemporary era. Unisex model, the bag ...
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Bag Clutch Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Bag Clutch with Stripes.
Gucci Blue Canvas Heartbeat Print Tote Shopping Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci 'Heartbeat' canvas tote bag features a heart print on a navy blue background.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Bag Clutch Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Bag Clutch with Stripes.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Bag Clutch Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Bag Clutch with Stripes.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Bag Clutch Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Bag Clutch with Stripes.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas and Leather Messenger Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true relic of understated luxury, this Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas and Leather Messenger Bag in blue micro monogram canvas is a love letter to the house's heritage.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Front Pocket Shopping Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci tote made in monogram canvas . Blue/Red/Blue striped canvas shoulder straps. 1 front leather zip pocket.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Web Cosmetic Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Bag Clutch with Stripes.
Gucci Tote Bag Pink Canvas Blue Leather GG Supreme
By Gucci
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Gucci signed bag, tote model, made of pink GG supreme canvas with blue leather inserts and silver hardware.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Flap Clutch Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A Touch of Vintage Elegance: Gucci Blue Monogram Canvas Clutch Step into the sophistication of a bygone era with this Gucci Vintage Clutch Bag, a stunning piece from the iconic Gucci...
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas and Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag inblue monogram canvas with blue genuine leather trim.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Ophidia Messenger Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci 'Ophidia' Messenger Bag, crafted in the brand's signature blue GG monogram canvas with blue genuine leather trim.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Leather Duffle Boston Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true gem for vintage lovers, this Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Leather Duffle Boston Bag is a standout piece from the iconic Boston line.
GUCCI navy blue GG canvas WEB BOSTON Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Vinatge Boston bag in navy blue and ivory GG canvas with blue leather trim and classic red & blue Web stripe in the middle.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Flap Cosmetic Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Vintage flap cosmetic bag with stripes. Blue/Red/Blue web loop detailing on the front.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci vintage shoulder bag. Monogram canvas with blue genuine leather trim and shoulder strap.
Gucci Vintage Navy Blue Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag Tote
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in the brand's signature blue GG monogram canvas, the bag is trimmed with smooth genuine leather and matched with a sturdy leather shoulder strap, creating a timeless silhoue...
Gucci Vintage Navy Blue Monogram Canvas Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in the brand's signature blue GG monogram canvas, the bag is trimmed with smooth genuine leather and matched with a sturdy leather and canvas shoulder strap, creating a timel...
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Spur Shoulder Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci vintage shoulder bag. Monogram canvas with blue genuine leather trim and shoulder strap.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Satchel Bag with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci satchel made in blue monogram canvas with blue leather trim and handles.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Satchel Bag with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a world of timeless sophistication with this beautiful vintage Gucci satchel, a true icon of luxury and style. Crafted from the brand's signature blue monogram canvas, this...
Gucci Vintage Navy Blue Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag Tote
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in the brand's signature blue GG monogram canvas, the bag is trimmed with smooth genuine leather and matched with a sturdy leather shoulder strap, creating a timeless silhoue...
Gucci Vintage Navy Blue Monogram Canvas Rounded Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true classic from GUCCI's elegant archives, this vintage monogram shoulder bag captures the quiet sophistication of an earlier era.
Gucci Vintage Navy Blue Monogram Canvas Rounded Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true classic from GUCCI's elegant archives, this vintage monogram shoulder bag captures the quiet sophistication of an earlier era.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Web Zip Horsebit Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
As a hallmark of the House of Gucci, this model perfectly balances heritage and functionality, featuring the iconic blue monogram canvas paired the blue/red/blue web stripes and eleg...
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Ophidia Web Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace a piece of Italian fashion history with this exquisite Gucci Ophidia shoulder bag, a standout treasure from the 1980s.
Gucci Blue with Multi Coloured Floral Printed Canvas Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Gucci blue multi coloured tote bag features a floral printed canvas body, flat leather handles, open top, and interior slip pocket
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Bag Small Clutch Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Small Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Bag Clutch with Stripes.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Web Cosmetic Flap Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Bag Clutch.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Web Small Cosmetic Bag Pouch
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Blue/Red/Blue stripes around the bag. GG - GUCCI logo on the front.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Ophidia Flap Cosmetic Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
What sets this piece apart is the unmistakable Blue/Red/Blue web stripe-wrapping around the bag in a bold statement of Gucci heritage.
Gucci Monogram Canvas Leather Double Pocket Belt Bag Blue Orange
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost Gucci Double Pocket belt bag. Beige/ebony GG monogram canvas with blue leather trim. blue and orange striped Web strap.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Web Flap Cosmetic Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
What sets this piece apart is the unmistakable Blue/Red/Blue web stripe-wrapping around the bag in a bold statement of Gucci heritage.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas and Leather Web Boston Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a world of timeless luxury with the Gucci Vintage Blue Canvas and Leather Monogram Web Boston Bag, a piece that effortlessly blends heritage, craftsmanship, and style.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas and Leather Web Boston Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a world of timeless luxury with the Gucci Vintage Blue Canvas and Leather Monogram Web Boston Bag, a piece that effortlessly blends heritage, craftsmanship, and style.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Ophidia Messenger Bag with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci 'Ophidia' Messenger Bag, crafted in the brand's signature blue GG monogram canvas with blue genuine leather trim.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Leather Small Web Boston Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost Step into a world of timeless luxury with the Gucci Vintage Blue Canvas and Leather Monogram Web Boston Bag, a piece that effortle...
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Leather Small Web Boston Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a world of timeless luxury with the Gucci Vintage Blue Canvas and Leather Monogram Web Boston Bag, a piece that effortlessly blends heritage, craftsmanship, and style.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Ophidia Satchel Bag with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A standout piece from the Gucci Accessory Collection, this vintage satchel is crafted in the house's signature blue monogram canvas with matching blue leather trim and sturdy handles.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Web Oval Small Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
The oval shape gives it a unique and playful silhouette, making it stand out in any collection. The Ophidia bag is adorned with the unmistakable GG logo tab on the front, while the c...
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Ophidia Front Pocket Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Ophidia Crossbody Bag is a beautiful snapshot of Gucci's design language from the 1980s, when practicality met unmistakable identity.
Gucci Vintage Ophidia Blue Monogram Canvas and Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in Italy between 1970 and 1979, this medium-sized bag combines classic blue Monogram canvas with blue leather detailing on the corners, sides, front, strap, and even the inte...
Gucci Vintage Navy Blue Monogram Canvas Logo Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in the brand's signature blue GG monogram canvas, the bag is trimmed with smooth genuine leather and matched with a sturdy leather and canvas shoulder strap, creating a timel...
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas and Leather GG Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This beautiful vintage Gucci shoulder bag is crafted in blue GG monogram canvas with matching blue leather trim.
Gucci Vintage Blue Canvas and Leather Monogram Web Boston Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Vintage Blue Canvas and Leather Monogram Web Boston Bag.
Gucci Vintage Navy Blue Monogram Canvas Logo Shoulder Bag Tote
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in the brand's signature blue GG monogram canvas, the bag is trimmed with smooth genuine leather and matched with a sturdy leather shoulder strap, creating a timeless silhoue...
Gucci Vintage Navy Blue Monogram Canvas Logo Shoulder Bag Tote
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in the brand's signature blue GG monogram canvas, the bag is trimmed with smooth genuine leather and matched with a sturdy leather shoulder strap, creating a timeless silhoue...
Gucci Vintage Gray Blue Monogram Canvas Clutch Wash Cosmetic Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Grey GG Monogram Canvas Travel Clutch Wash Bag.
Gucci Vintage Blue Canvas and Leather Monogram Web Boston Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Details MATERIAL: Cloth COLOR: Blue MODEL: Ophidia GG GENDER: Women COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: Italy SIZE: Medium FABRIC TYPE: Canvas MATERIAL PROCESSING: n.a.
$292
H 10.24 in W 14.57 in D 1.58 in L 22.05 in
1970s Red Leather and Silvered Metal Italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An exquisite 1970s Italian shoulder bag, a timeless piece of vintage luxury. Crafted from supple, high-quality red leather, this bag showcases the enduring elegance and craftsmanship...
Gucci Italy Rare Sleek Gilt Metal Minaudiere' Clutch c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Italy Rare opulent gold plated minaudiere' clutch c 1970s The elegant gold metal clutch is designed with a green leather embossed band that runs vertically across the center o...
$224Sale Price|20% Off
H 7 in W 3 in L 7 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Bamboo Leather Handbag Metallic Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI small bamboo top handle bag is crafted of pigskin leather in metallic brown featuring gold toned hardware and a black bamboo handle. Front flap magnetic snap closu...
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Satin Bamboo Hand Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini hand bag is crafted of black satin with black patent leather trimmings. Top bamboo-pull zipper closure opens to a coated interior which has been professionall...
Roberto Vascon Bag - 1980s Vintage - Leather + Snakeskin Print - Triangular
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: Roberto Vascon - Leather Bag - RARE 1980s Vintage - Triangular Shaped - Gold + Snakeskin Overlay Print - Leather Strap - Suede Lining Label: Roberto Vascon Materia...
$624Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 4 in L 11 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Pigskin Leather Saddle Camera Bag Green Mens Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle camera bag is crafted of nubuck and pigskin leather in dark green featuring matte gold toned hardware. Front flap double magnetic snap closure adorned with ...
$380Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 2 in L 11.5 in
1970s Vintage GUCCI Monogram Canvas Two-Way Document Shoulder Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI 2-way document bag is crafted of GG monogram coated canvas and pigskin leather in brown featuring gold brass hardware and a detachable shoulder strap of the same l...
$462Sale Price|44% Off
Gucci Marmont Black Vintage Gold Metal Hardwear Oval GG belt bag
By Gucci
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Gucci Black Matelasse Leather GG Marmont Belt Bag This Gucci Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from black leather featuring the signature matelassé pattern all over and is eq...
$280Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 2 in L 7 in
1980s Vintage GUCCI Monogram Canvas Mini Tri-Fold Crossbody Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vinatge GUCCI mini tri-fold crossbody bag is crafted of GG monogram canvas and pigskin leather in brown. Front snap closure opens to a coated interior which has been professiona...
$192Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 2 in L 13 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Nylon Bamboo Two-Way Briefcase Document Handbag Small Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI Mini bamboo briefcase handbag is crafted of nylon and smooth calfskin leather in black featuring silver toned hardware and bamboo handles. Top zipper closure opens...
$288Sale Price|20% Off
H 7 in W 2.5 in L 9.75 in
1970s Vintage GUCCI Micro GG Jacquard Leather Shoulder Bag Navy
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Vintage GUCCI shoulder bag is crafted of micro GG jacquard in navy trimmed with smooth navy calfskin leather featuring gold and silver toned hardware. Front buckle closure opens...
1990s Vintage LOEWE Anagram Leather Crossbody Bag Brown Brown Unisex
By Loewe
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage LOEWE Anagram crossbody bag is crafted of textured calfskin leather in brown with gold toned hardware. Front flap closure opens to printed fabric interior featuring two ...
Gucci Late 70s Vintage GG Supreme Canvas Sherry Web Tote Bag Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a vintage Gucci tote bag in the classic GG Supreme canvas with a brown leather trim and the signature red and green Web stripe runs along the side, adding a pop of color and ...
$269Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Burberry Red Perspex Patent Leather Rucksack Bag
By Burberry
Located in London, GB
1990s Burberry Red Perplex Patent Leather Rucksack the bag is in great 1990s vintage condition Dimensions: 30x40x19cm / 11.8x15.7x7.5in strap length: 110cm / 43.3in
Fendi 1980s Vintage Beige Brown Leather Bucket Bag with Strap
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
1980s Fendi Beige Brown Tall Leather Bucket Bag, top lace closure, inside black leather, zipped inside pocket, leather adjustable strap with buckle, Made in Italy Condition: 1980s,...
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.