Gucci Rare Orange Crocodile Leather Woven Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Gucci Rare Orange Crocodile Leather Woven Top Handle Bag, a stunning and exclusive
Gucci Rare Orange Crocodile Leather Woven Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Gucci Rare Orange Crocodile Leather Woven Top Handle Bag, a stunning and exclusive
Gucci Crocodile Skin Jackie Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Gucci Crocodile Skin Jackie Shoulder Bag Beige bag crafted from exotic leather in the
$4,559Sale Price|44% Off
2008 Gucci unique limited edition crocodile leather hysteria lilla bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
2008 Gucci unique limited edition crocodile leather hysteria lilla bag unique and made in limited
$1,699
H 10 in D 6 in L 14.5 in
Gucci Duffle Bag Black Crocodile and Kid Leather Large Hobo Vintage 1984 + COA
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned, vintage, authentic Gucci duffle bag in black crocodile and kid leather, made in 1984
Gucci Vintage Crocodile-Trim Ostrich Pelham Flap Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Discover the Gucci Crocodile-Trim Ostrich Pelham Flap Bag, a refined accessory expertly crafted
Gucci Jeweled Dragon Bag Green Crocodile and GG Velvet Bamboo Chain Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jeweled Dragon Bag Green Crocodile and GG Velvet Bamboo Chain Strap Shoulder Bag These are
Gucci Jeweled Dragon Bag Purple Crocodile and GG Velvet Bamboo Chain Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jeweled Dragon Bag Purple Crocodile and GG Velvet Bamboo Chain Strap Shoulder Bag These are
Gucci Exclusive Limited Edition Turquoise Crocodile Irina Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Gucci exclusive Limited Edition Turquoise fabulous large tote style bag featured in the softest
UNWORN Gucci Y2K Studded Crocodile and Velvet Horsebit Handbag Purse
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely Rare Y2K Exotic Crocodile Skin & Velvet Bag DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece
Rare Vintage Gucci Crocodile & Suede Ring Bag with Lucite Handle, Circa 1978
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A rare and sculptural vintage Gucci ring bag crafted in deep navy crocodile skin with rich suede
New $24.000 Gucci Crocodile Dusty Turquoise Top Handle Shoulder Strap Medium Bag
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Gucci Crocodile Bamboo Top Handle Bag with Shoulder Strap F/W 2017 Collection, Size Medium
Gucci Vintage Exotic Leather Crossbody Bag - '80s
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
This Gucci Vintage Exotic Leather Crossbody Bag is crafted with an ultra-luxe crocodile leather
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
GUCCI by Tom Ford 2003/4 Exotic Crocodile Skin Metallic Grey Horsebit Clutch Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
side pocket inside Made in Italy Leather tag embossed with "GUCCI made in Italy" and serial number on
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Crocodile White Two-Tone Dragon Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
two-tone crocodile bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious must-have. Making
$2,970Sale Price|40% Off
S/S 1987 Gucci Documented Brown Genuine Crocodile Chain Crossbody Clutch
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning saddle brown Gucci crocodile convertible crossbody. This beautiful bag is
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
1960s Black Asprey Top Handle Crocodile Leather Bag
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
This crocodile leather bag was retailed by British luxury accessories label Asprey in the 1960s and
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Red Alligator Adjustable Crossbody G Logo Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting the most incredible red crocodile convertible Gucci bag, designed by Tom Ford. From the
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Genuine Alligator Red G Buckle Strap Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vibrant red crocodile Gucci convertible clutch, designed by Tom Ford, is from the iconic
Brown Croc Embossed Leather Crossbody Messenger Bag circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brown Croc Embossed Leather Crossbody Messenger Bag from the circa 1970s exudes vintage charm and
Hermes 2013 Black Mailbox Cube Q Square Porosus Leather Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Hermes 2013 Black Mailbox Cube Q Square Porosus Crocodile Leather Handbag is a stunning and
Gucci Black Crocodile Leather Interlocking GG Flap Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Perfect for conveniently housing your essentials in one place, this Gucci crocodile leather bag is
Vintage GUCCI crocodile brown leather shoulder bag with GG mark. Unisex.
By Gucci
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage GUCCI genuine crocodile brown leather shoulder bag with GG mark. Unisex. Rare masterpiece
Rare Gucci Limited Edition Green Crocodile Skin Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in West palm beach, FL
Limited edition Queen green crocodile bag. This a gorgeous crocodile travel bag with dual handles
Unavailable
H 10 in W 8 in L 14 in
Gucci Purple Crocodile Belly Gold Tone 'GG' "1973" Double Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Limited Edition purple genuine crocodile belly "1973" bag from Gucci. Gold-tone 'GG' logo on the
Gucci Vintage Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Burgundy Crocodile leather bag from Gucci Vintage featuring a snap fastening, two rope shoulder
Gucci Crocodile Leather Vintage Top-Handle Bag, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gucci black patent crocodile leather handbag with gold-tone hardware and lapis lazuli
GUCCI Vintage Glossy Black Crocodile Bag
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
This GUCCI vintage bag is made of black crocodile. The clasp is in gold metal. The inner lining is
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Chain Shoulder bag Large Black Crocodile Leather
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Chain Shoulder bag Large Black Crocodile Leather These are professional photos
2008 Gucci unique limited edition crocodile leather hysteria pink bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
Gucci unique limited edition crocodile hysteria pink bag unique and made in limited edition just
Vintage GUCCI Minaudiere in Brown Crocodile Leather
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage! Gucci Minaudiere in brown crocodile. The hardware is made of gilded metal. Snap closure
GUCCI Jet black CROCODILE bag timeless beauty Mint
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant jet black GUCCI Crocodile bag in a timeless, classic style. Silver frame that open by
Gucci Crocodile Chain And Turn Lock Clutch 1960s
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Crocodile Chain And Turn Lock Clutch 1960s. A stunning, very rare vintage Gucci crocodile
GUCCI black CROCODILE WOODEN HANDLE DOCTOR Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci by Tom Ford docotors bag in black soft crocodile with distressed wooden handles. Vintage 2002
Gucci Elegant Vintage Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous black leather bag designed by Gucci in the 1980s, Italian manufacture. ORIGINAL LABEL. The
Gucci Exotic Leather Ophidia Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
lilac color. Crafted from luxurious crocodile leather, this Gucci Ophidia crossbody bag will elevate any
Vintage Gucci F/W 2004 Crocodile & Velvet Gold Dragon Print Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage Gucci fall winter 2004 by Tom Ford crocodile print shoulder bag. Features a metallic gold
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Black Crocodile Skin, Burgundy Leather Based & Gold Hardware
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Black Crocodile Skin and Burgundy Leather based and Gold Hardware Small These
Gorgeous Gucci Black Clutch and Bag
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous Gucci black porosus crocodile leather clutch featuring a detachable gold tone chain
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Black Crocodile G Buckle Shoulder Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
crocodile leather, this shoulder bag/clutch offers the perfect blend of sophistication and versatility. The
S/S 1995 Gucci by Tom Ford Debut Black Crocodile Bamboo Top Handle Frame Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
collection at Gucci, this bag embodies his dedication to elevating classic designs and adding his thoughtful
Gucci Sylvie Alligator Skin Web Stripe Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Limited Edition - Gucci Sylvie Alligator Skin Web Stripe Bag Purple exotic leather bag
Unworn Gucci Ostrich Croco Patchwork Rare Bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
: Shoulder bag Material: Crocodile and Ostritch Leather Color: Brown/Beige Origin: Italy Measurements: 19" L
GUCCI by Tom Ford Limited Edition Monogram Jewelled Snake Head Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Geneva, CH
An exceptional Tom Ford for Gucci signature bag - Limited Edition. This flap bag is crafted of
BC Luxury Green Crocodile Top Handle Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The BC Luxury Green Crocodile Leather Top Handle Bag is a truly exquisite accessory that exudes
Stunning Black Gucci by Tom Ford Alligator Evening Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
leather tag with "GUCCI" embossed discreetly on the outside The retail price for a similar bag
rare GUCCI Tom Ford 2004 Dragon Horsebit crystal buckle tan canvas clutch bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GUCCI Tom Ford 2004 green Dragon Horsebit crystal buckle tan yellow canvas clutch bag
BC Luxury Red Crocodile Leather Structured Handbag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The BC Luxury Red Crocodile Leather Structured Handbag is a stunning accessory that exudes
Christian Dior Crocodile Large Lady Dior Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
your appearance. The crocodile leather adds delicious texture and the "dior" charm is featured in all
Saint Laurent Calfskin Crocodile Embossed Baby Sac De Jour Nude
By Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
collection for years to come. Make a statement with the Saint Laurent Crocodile Embossed Baby Sac De Jour Bag
Gucci Vintage Crocodile Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci vintage handbag in brown crocodile leather with gold - plated hardware. The bag has three
Gucci Violet Leather Crocodile Vintage Rare Bag 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Brindisi, Bt
This elegant Gucci clutch bag is a rare vintage piece from the 1970s. Made from genuine purple
GUCCI beige CROCODILE Clutch Bag VINTAGE
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci vintage 1970s clutch in beige crocodile leather. Lined in beige leather with two open pockets
1970s Gucci Black Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Understated glamour meets timeless craftsmanship in this exquisite 1970's Gucci black crocodile
Gucci Cobalt Ophedia Crocodile Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Rare Gucci Cobalt Ophidia Crocodile Shoulder Crossbody Bag, 2019. First introduced in the 2018
Gucci Tom Ford Green Crocodile and Velvet Horsebit Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD EXOTIC CROCODILE SKIN & VELVET BAG LIMITED EDITION
Vintage Gucci Glazed Crocodile Clutch/Evening Bag with Strap
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gucci. Envelope style with removable strap. Black glazed crocodile with goldtone hardware
Stunning Gucci 1921 Horsebit Exotic Crocodile Sking Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
price tag, Gucci care instructions, a sample crocodile skin piece and Gucci dust bag The retail price
Sold
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in L 14.18 in
Gucci Limited Edition Heritage Collection Rinascimento Exotic Crocodile Bag
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
utmost in quality. Amazing Gucci Heritage Bamboo Bag Trimmed with exotic crocodile skin on sides and
1970s Gucci Deep Burgundy Crocodile Top Handle Flap Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible burgundy crocodile leather Gucci top handle flap bag. Dating back to the
Gucci Vintage Black Crocodile Handbag
By Gucci
Located in New Hope, PA
A chic black crocodile bag from Gucci has a leather lined center section with a silver clasp. There
Gucci Vintage Tom Ford Era Crocodile Constance Flap Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
from the Gucci House. A classic shaped bag with a luxurious spin. The beautiful black glossy crocodile
UNWORN Gucci Woven Raffia Metallic Crocodile Trimming Shopper Shoulder Bag Tote
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
UNWORN Gucci Woven Tote with Exotic Crocodile Skin Trimming Limited Editon - Only a Few Pieces
Rare 1950s Gucci Black Crocodile Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
it's original dust cover. Signed Made in Italy by Gucci This crocodile leather vintage handbag by Gucci
UNWORN Gucci Exotic Crocodile XXL Bamboo GG Monogram Canvas Flat Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
canvas Chocolate-brown exotic crocodile skin trimming Bamboo handles Studded details on leather A truly
TOM FORD for GUCCI F/W 2002 AD Crocodile Black Handle Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Outrageously gorgeous Gucci Crocodile Bag. From none other, than the fabulous Tom Ford. Made of
Gucci Tom Ford Fall 2001 Limited Edition Black Softest Crocodile Belly Skin Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FULL CROCODILE ALLIGATOR BELLY SKIN BAG Fall
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Green Crocodile Accented GG Canvas Snake Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a fabulous crocodile accented Gucci 'GG' monogram shoulder bag, designed by
Rare Gucci Italian Travel Bag 1960's
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and beautiful Gucci travel bag from 1960's embossed crocodile leather with large chocolate
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Chain bag with embellished snake head buckle
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
1955 chain shoulder bag. Crafted from signature gucci monogram, with crocodile print embelished web
GUCCI Tom Ford Monogram Jeweled Snake Head Bag Limited Edition
By Gucci
Located in Geneva, CH
An exceptional Tom Ford for Gucci signature bag. Limited Edition. Flap bag with wide central
TOM FORD for GUCCI F/W 2002 AD Crocodile Black Handle Bag
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Outrageously gorgeous Gucci Crocodile Bag. From none other, than the fabulous Tom Ford. Made of
NEW Gucci Exotic Crocodile Skin 1921 Collection Crest Riding Style Boots 38
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
right boot Real leather soles Made in Italy Complete with GUCCI dust bag CITES certificate
Gucci by Frida Giannini F/W 2013 Lady Lock Yellow Croco Bag
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Milano, IT
- Materials: Yellow crocodile-embossed leather
S/S 1987 Gucci Burgundy Lizard Chain Crossbody Clutch
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
bag is constructed entirely of lizard leather and is finished with gold accent hardware. From the
S/S 1987 Gucci Black Alligator Documented Chain Crossbody Clutch
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black Gucci crocodile skin convertible crossbody. This beautiful bag is
Gucci Vintage Bamboo Green Crocodile Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in Milan, IT
Iconic and Rare Gucci Bamboo Vintage Bag in Green Crocodile Leather. The Bag has a Structure with a
Gucci Pelham Flap Bag Crocodile and Velvet
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic rare Gucci Pelham Flap Bag Crocodile and Velvet showcases an alluring and luxurious
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
$995Sale Price|58% Off
Size: 36.5
Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Worn One Time Minor Markings to Soles Only Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, $2425 * Python Heels * Size: 36.5 * Purple & Orange Snakeskin Python * Adjustable A...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
$544
H 8.75 in W 8 in D 1.5 in Dm 8.5 in
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...
$16,843
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
$6,977
Hermès bag 'Cordeliere'
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - Black Crocodylus Porosus exotic leather 'Cordeliere' bag with a gold-plated cordeliere fastener on a flap, and a tiny mirror and a golden metal pen inside. Condition: Very ...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
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.