$615Sale Price|25% Off
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Nubuck Leather Two-Way Saddle Crossbody Belt Bag Yellow
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle bag is crafted of pigskin and nubuck leather in two shades of yellow featuring gold toned hardware.
$412Sale Price|25% Off
1990s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Pigskin Leather Saddle Camera Bag Khaki Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle camera bag is crafted of nubuck and pigskin leather in khaki featuring matte gold toned hardware. Front flap double magnetic snap closure decorated with a s...
$585Sale Price|25% Off
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 ...
GUCCI, Brown Suede Saddle Bag with Tiger Adornment, Gold Tone Hardware, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Kingston, NY
Gucci chocolate color Italian doeskin saddle bag with tiger head and gold tone hardware, previously owned by the late, Natalie Cole. 11" x 10"
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H 6 in W 2 in L 6.5 in
Vintage GUCCI Red Suede Mini Saddle 2-Way Crossbody Belt Bag Equestrian Accent
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle bag is crafted of suede and pigskin leather in red decorated with equestrian accent.
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Nubuck Leather Saddle Crossbody Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle crossbody bag is crafted of pigskin and nubuck leather in black featuring gold toned hardware.
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H 8 in W 2.5 in L 9 in
Vintage GUCCI Brown Leather Saddle Crossbody Bag Equestrian Twinsburg Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle bag is crafted of smooth calf leather and nubuck in brown and silver toned hardware. Front magnetic snap closure opens to a brown suede interior featur...
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Saddle Crossbody Bag Equestrian Calfskin Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware and equestrian accent. Front magnetic snap closure opens to a coated i...
1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Saddle Crossbody Bag Equestrian Calfskin Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI small saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in brown featuring gold toned hardware and stirrup equestrian accent. Front magnetic snap closure opens to a...
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H 7 in W 2.5 in L 7 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Crossbody Bag Equestrian Calfskin Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in brown featuring gold toned hardware and stirrup equestrian accent. Front flap magnetic snap closure opens to a ...
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H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
1970s Gucci Saddle Bag Crossbody Bag in Black Leather with Gold Toned Hardware
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage Gucci saddle bag/ crossbody bag made of black leather with gold toned hardware.
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H 6 in W 1.5 in L 6.5 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Nubuck Leather Two-Way Saddle Crossbody Belt Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle bag is crafted of pigskin and nubuck leather in black featuring gold toned hardware.
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H 6 in W 1.5 in L 6.5 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Nubuck Leather Two-Way Saddle Crossbody Belt Bag Khaki
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle bag is crafted of pigskin and nubuck leather in khaki featuring gold toned hardware.
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H 6 in W 1.75 in L 6.5 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Calfskin Leather Saddle Crossbody Belt Bag Navy Two-Way
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini two-way saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in navy featuring gold toned hardware.
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H 6 in W 1.75 in L 6.5 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Calfskin Leather Saddle Two-Way Crossbody Belt Bag Navy
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini two-way saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in navy featuring gold toned hardware.
Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Shoulder Bag Black Equestrian Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin and pigskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware. Front magnetic snap closure opens to a black leather interior ...
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H 8.5 in W 3 in L 9 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Structured Shoulder Bag Black Equestrian
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware. Front magnetic snap closure decorated with a stirrup charm opens to a blac...
1980s Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Structured Shoulder Bag Black Equestrian
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware. Front magnetic snap closure decorated with a stirrup charm opens to a blac...
Vintage GUCCI Black Nubuck Leather Saddle Camera Bag Unisex Mens
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle camera bag is crafted of pigskins and nubuck leather in black featuring matte gold toned hardware. Front flap double magnetic snap closure decorated with a ...
Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Saddle Camera Bag Unisex Mens Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle camera bag is crafted of calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware. Front flap double magnetic snap closure decorated with a stirrup charm ope...
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H 8.5 in W 3 in L 9 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Saddle Shoulder Bag Equestrian Navy White
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beautiful vintage GUCCI two-toned saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in off-white and navy featuring gold toned hardware. Front magnetic snap closure decorated wit...
1990s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Pigskin Leather Saddle Camera Bag Khaki Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle camera bag is crafted of nubuck and pigskin leather in khaki featuring matte gold toned hardware. Front flap double magnetic snap closure decorated with a s...
Gucci Monogram Saddle Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gucci two-tone crossbody saddle bag with decorative clasp in gold hardware.
Vintage Gucci Crossbody Saddle Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in US
Vintage Gucci bag featured in red suede leather with a saddle design -- Bag can be worn crossbody style as well as a belt bag (shoulder strap can be completely removed), single snap ...
Gucci White Leather Vintage Crossbody Saddle Bag
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Smooth white leather and glossy gold hardware make this classic Gucci bag extra special. Small and compact with a semi-circular style, it features a long strap that measures 19.5 inc...
Gucci Saddle Soft Messenger Bag Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Saddle Soft Messenger Bag Leather, crafted in gray leather, features a detachable shoulder strap and aged gold-tone hardware. Its flap with dual buckle closure opens to a ...
Gucci Flap Saddle Bag GG Coated Canvas Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Flap Saddle Bag GG Coated Canvas Small, crafted in brown GG coated canvas, features an adjustable shoulder strap and gold-tone hardware. It opens to a brown microfiber wit...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Wear on rear opening corner, minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 14-24" ...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Light wear on exterior and in interior, scratches and tarnish on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 12-2...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Light creasing on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 9", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 17-25" D...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Minor wear and creasing on exterior and strap, wear and scuffs on leather trims. Light wear in interior, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Accessories: D...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Wear on leather trims and strap, splitting and peeling on zipper pull wax edges. Wear and discoloration in interior, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Ac...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Light creasing and wear on exterior and strap, wear on front leather trim and zipper pull, splitting on zipper pull wax edges. Minor marks and wear in interior,...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Heavy odor in interior. Moderate wear and scuffs on leather trims and strap, creasing on strap, splitting on zipper pull wax edges. Wear, darkening and stains in int...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Light wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8", Width 13", Depth 2", Strap Drop 17-25" Designer: Gucci Mod...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Minor creasing and wear on exterior and strap, cracking and slight peeling on opening trim wax edges. Moderate wear and splitting on zipper pu...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Minor creasing and wear on exterior and strap, cracking and slight peeling on opening trim wax edges. Moderate wear and splitting on zipper pu...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Slight creasing on base, light wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 1...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Damaged. Missing hardware on handle base, light wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8.5", Width 13", Depth 2", Stra...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Minor wear on opening corners, discoloration along interior opening, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 13", Depth ...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Light wear on leather trims, strap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Dro...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Wear on rear opening trim, minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 14-...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
These are professional pictures of the actual bag offered by Rebag. Condition: Damaged. Heavy wear and darkening on exterior, heavy threadbare on strap bases, scuffs on leather trim...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Rebag. Condition: Good. Heavy wear on piping, splitting on zipper pull wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: N...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Wear and pilling on strap, wear on zipper pull, moderate splitting on zipper pull wax edges. Minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Acce...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Light wear on exterior trims and strap, splitting on zipper pull wax edges, minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurement...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Stain on front. Heavy wear and discoloration on exterior and in interior, creasing and wear on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measuremen...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Moderate wear on exterior piping, moderate discoloration on exterior, wear on strap and in interior. Heavy splitting and peeling on zipper pull wax...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Imprime Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Heavy peeling on opening edge, creasing on exterior, moderate scuffs and wear on leather trims. Splitting and fraying on zipper pull wax edges, wear and minor discol...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Moderate wear on exterior piping, moderate discoloration on exterior, wear on strap and in interior. Heavy splitting and peeling on zipper pull wax...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Slight wear on exterior, wear on strap, splitting and peeling on zipper pull wax edges. Moderate wear, marks and stains in interior, scratches...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Moderate wear and discoloration on exterior and in interior, scuffs and wear on leather trims. Wear and fraying on strap, splitting on zipper pull ...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Minor odor in interior. Wear on exterior piping, leather trims and strap, splitting on side opening wax edges. Light wear in interior, minor discoloration on in...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Moderate wear and darkening on exterior and zipper tape, heavy peeling on exterior piping and side opening wax edges, fraying and wear on strap, glue stains and spli...
Gucci Linea A Saddle Bag GG Coated Canvas Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Slight odor in interior. Small glue stains on flap and rear, wear and scuffs on leather trims, strap and underneath flap, light indentations on closure trim. Bu...
Gucci Linea A Saddle Bag GG Coated Canvas Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Slight odor in interior. Small glue stains on flap and rear, wear and scuffs on leather trims, strap and underneath flap, light indentations on closure trim. Bu...
Gucci Ophidia Triple Zip Saddle Bag GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 4.5", Width 8", Depth 1", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Gucci Model: Ophidia Triple Zip Saddle...
Gucci Ophidia Saddle Flap Shoulder Bag GG Coated Canvas Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Creasing on strap, minor creasing and marks underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 10", Dept...
Gucci Ophidia Saddle Flap Shoulder Bag GG Coated Canvas Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Light marks flap trim, light wear and creasing on exterior, creasing underneath flap. Minor wear, darkening and marks in interior, scratches a...
Gucci Side Pocket Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Minor odor in interior. Light wear on exterior, creasing and scuffs on leather trims. Splitting on zipper pull wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No...
Gucci Side Pocket Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Minor odor in interior. Light wear on exterior, creasing and scuffs on leather trims. Splitting on zipper pull wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
Cartier diamond line bracelet, French, 1941.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier diamond line bracelet. Set with seventy five rectangular baguette cut diamonds in open back part rubover settings with a combined approximate weight of 12.50 carats, to a bea...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Versace HOBO bag in cream leather and suede with metal studs, 2000
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Hobo women bag by the Italian stylist Gianni Versace in 90s. Designed in a unique and beautiful silhouette, this Versace hobo bag will be a special addition to any wardrobe. It is ma...
$745Sale Price|50% Off
Size: One Size
Paco Rabanne 1960s Chain Link Silver and Gold Metal Evening Bag Handbag Purse
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1960s Paco Rabanne gold and silver metal chain link evening bag ! A true statement piece that successfully completes any outfit. In great condition Made in Italy Mea...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$535Sale Price|50% Off
Bally Astara Crocodile Embossed Leather Pencil Miniskirt
By Bally
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
This Bally Astara pencil miniskirt is crafted from crocodile-embossed leather with a sleek, form-fitting silhouette. A concealed back zip closure completes the design. Banded waist B...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
1960s Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Blue Silver Silk Brocade Sequin 60s Gown Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1960s Oscar de la Renta turquoise blue and silver silk brocade sequined short sleeve evening gown / maxi dress! Feather prints throughout. Features a tailored bodice w...
Brand New Casadei Pink Leather Woven Mules Heels Size 8
By Casadei
Located in Conroe, TX
Casadei Brand New With Box Size 8 Please Note: We feel these run a half size small. Multi-Colored Pink Leather Fabric & Leather Print Footbed Wood Detailed Heel Leather Sole ...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Ralph Lauren Collection Italian Pearl Gray Silk Charmeuse Draped Cocktail Dress
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Morristown, NJ
Barbara Walters Provenance Ralph Lauren Collection Pearl Gray Silk Charmeuse Draped Cocktail Dress, Made in Italy An exceptionally elegant Ralph Lauren Collection cocktail dress in ...
1920's Purple and Black Ombre Fully Sequined Evening Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shimmering full sequin 1920's evening dress. Beautifully decorated with silver, purple, and black sequins that seamlessly flow into a mesmerizing ombre design. The sequins are sewn o...
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.
Stylish and practical, vintage and designer crossbody bags and messenger bags are ideal for all occasions, from lunch dates to errands to sunny afternoons in the park to formal affairs.
Messenger bags are a fashion staple. A shoulder bag that’s designed to be durable and lightweight, messenger bags offer comfort and convenience when carrying heavy items, and while their functionality is comparable to that of standard backpacks, you don’t have to take your bag off to get into its compartments and various zippered pockets. This is a sophisticated accessory — it sits flat against your body and provides easy access to your belongings at all times.
Our love for vintage handbags and purses goes back a long time. For as long as we’ve needed to carry around personal items to and from our homes, handbags of some fashion have been in our lives. Bag design evolved notably during the later Middle Ages to meet the needs of increasingly prosperous, sophisticated and diverse societies. As craftspeople grew in skill, and the choice of materials and dyes increased, the bags’ exteriors were embellished to please the eye and signify status. In our modern era, there is a vast range of iconic handbags and other bags to choose from.
Crossbody bags, which were designed to be worn on one side of the body so that the long strap is looped over the opposite shoulder, have been popular and versatile accessories over time, thankfully improving upon the medieval-era crude leather and silk coin purses that Europeans fastened to their belts as well as the drawstring pouches of the Renaissance, which held money as often as they did flowers and spices. These bags — as well as the stylish messenger bags that have materialized during the 20th century — weren’t bound by gender when they first appeared, and they certainly aren’t today.
For an alluring alternative to a satchel or backpack, luxury houses and various legendary brands such as Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and others offer a wide range of crossbody bags and messenger bags for the discerning bag enthusiast. Find these bags in all shapes and sizes on 1stDibs.
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.