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Gucci Emily Guccissima Hobo Tote 867303 Beige Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
Gucci Emily Guccissima Hobo Tote 867303 Beige Patent Leather Shoulder Bag

Gucci Emily Guccissima Hobo Tote 867303 Beige Patent Leather Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 17 cm(approx) ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hobo Bags

Gucci Chain Emily Medium Beige Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
Gucci Chain Emily Medium Beige Patent Leather Shoulder Bag

Gucci Chain Emily Medium Beige Patent Leather Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Downey, CA

Gucci Chain Emily Medium Beige Patent Leather Shoulder Bag Gucci elegant Emily shoulder bag with

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2010s Shoulder Bags

Gucci Chain Emily Guccissima 3gr0301 Purple Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
Gucci Chain Emily Guccissima 3gr0301 Purple Patent Leather Shoulder Bag

Gucci Chain Emily Guccissima 3gr0301 Purple Patent Leather Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 295402 213317 Made In: Italy Measurements: Height 11", Width 14.5", Depth 5" Strap drop: 8"-15" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Includes Original D...

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20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Grey Leather Emily Bag
Gucci Grey Leather Emily Bag

Gucci Grey Leather Emily Bag

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H 1.58 in D 5.12 in L 7.09 in

Gucci Grey Leather Emily Bag

By Gucci

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Clutch bag signed Gucci Emily line made of gray guccissima leather with golden hardware

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci Eggplant Patent Emily Shoulder Bag
Gucci Eggplant Patent Emily Shoulder Bag

Gucci Eggplant Patent Emily Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Gucci Emily shoulder bag is patent monogram leather in an eggplant color. It features two

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

GUCCI black smooth leather EMILY SMALL CHAIN Shoulder Bag
GUCCI black smooth leather EMILY SMALL CHAIN Shoulder Bag

GUCCI black smooth leather EMILY SMALL CHAIN Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Zürich, CH

Gucci Emily shoulder bag in black calfskin with tassel and horsebit buckle detail in light gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Black Microguccissima Leather Mini Emily Shoulder Bag
Gucci Black Microguccissima Leather Mini Emily Shoulder Bag

Gucci Black Microguccissima Leather Mini Emily Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Black Microguccissima leather Gucci 'Emily' Chain shoulder bag. Light gold metal hardware. Chain

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2010s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Gucci Black Guccissima Leather Emily Bag
Gucci Black Guccissima Leather Emily Bag

Gucci Black Guccissima Leather Emily Bag

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H 7.09 in D 3.35 in L 11.82 in

Gucci Black Guccissima Leather Emily Bag

By Gucci

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Emily bag in black guccissima leather with light gold trim. Internally, beige cotton and linen

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Guccissima Emily Chain Shoulder Bag
Gucci Guccissima Emily Chain Shoulder Bag

Gucci Guccissima Emily Chain Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This sophisticated shoulder bag is crafted of Guccissima Gucci GG monogram embossed leather in

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Guccissima Large Emily Chain Shoulder Bag
Gucci Guccissima Large Emily Chain Shoulder Bag

Gucci Guccissima Large Emily Chain Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Athens, GA

GUCCI Guccissima Large Emily Chain Shoulder Bag in black embossed leather, drop: 11.5 in. when

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Mini Emily Guccissima Crossbody Bag Grey
Gucci Mini Emily Guccissima Crossbody Bag Grey

Gucci Mini Emily Guccissima Crossbody Bag Grey

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Size: 7.0"L x 2.0"W x 5.5"H

Gucci Mini Emily Guccissima Crossbody Bag Grey

By Gucci

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic, pre-owned Gucci Grey Mini Emily Guccissima crossbody bag. Features GG printed leather

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Metallic Guccissima Leather Emily Chain Shoulder Bag
Gucci Metallic Guccissima Leather Emily Chain Shoulder Bag

Gucci Metallic Guccissima Leather Emily Chain Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Gucci brings you this gorgeous Gucci bag that will look ravishing on your shoulder. This Emily

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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

Pre-Loved Gucci Women's Purple Guccissima Large Emily Chain Shoulder Bag
Pre-Loved Gucci Women's Purple Guccissima Large Emily Chain Shoulder Bag

Pre-Loved Gucci Women's Purple Guccissima Large Emily Chain Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

extending the life cycle of the product. Pre-Loved Gucci Women's Purple Guccissima Large Emily Chain

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21st Century and Contemporary British Structured Shoulder Bags

GUCCI Turquoise MICROGUCCISSIMA Leather EMILY Shoulder Bag
GUCCI Turquoise MICROGUCCISSIMA Leather EMILY Shoulder Bag

GUCCI Turquoise MICROGUCCISSIMA Leather EMILY Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

- Turquoise Microguccissima leather Gucci 'Emily' Chain shoulder bag - Silver-tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci GG Supreme Emily Flap Shoulder Bag
Gucci GG Supreme Emily Flap Shoulder Bag

Gucci GG Supreme Emily Flap Shoulder Bag

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H 7 in W 11.5 in D 3 in

Gucci GG Supreme Emily Flap Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Gucci GG Supreme Emily Flap Shoulder Bag was made in Italy and it is finely crafted of the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Hobo Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Hobo Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Hobo Leather Medium

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H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 5.5 in

Gucci Emily Hobo Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Hobo Leather Medium, crafted in green leather, features horsebit design with

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Gucci Emily Hobo Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Hobo Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Hobo Leather Medium

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H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 5.5 in

Gucci Emily Hobo Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Hobo Leather Medium, crafted in green leather, features horsebit design with

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium, crafted in off white guccissima leather, features

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Leather Medium, crafted in black leather, features horsebit detail

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

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H 10.5 in W 14 in D 4.5 in

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium is a stylish accessory perfect for

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium is a stylish accessory perfect for

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium is a stylish accessory perfect for

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Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

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H 10.5 in W 14 in D 5 in

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium is a stylish accessory perfect for

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium is a stylish accessory perfect for

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

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H 12.5 in W 14 in D 4.5 in

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium is a stylish accessory perfect for

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium is a stylish accessory perfect for

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

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H 11.5 in W 14 in D 5 in

Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Hobo Guccissima Leather Medium is a stylish accessory perfect for

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium, crafted in brown guccissima patent

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium, crafted in beige GG canvas, features horsebit

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium

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H 7 in W 11.5 in D 3.5 in

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium, crafted in brown GG coated canvas, features

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium

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Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium, crafted in brown GG canvas and leather, features

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag GG Canvas Medium, crafted in brown GG coated canvas and pink

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium, crafted in purple guccissima patent

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium, crafted in pink guccissima patent leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Large
Gucci Emily Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Large

Gucci Emily Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Large

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Large is a stylish accessory perfect for a day

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Large
Gucci Emily Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Large

Gucci Emily Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Large

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Large is a stylish accessory perfect for a day

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Medium, crafted in pink embossed guccissima

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium, crafted from brown guccissima patent

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Small
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Small

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Small

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Small, crafted in red guccissima

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Medium

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Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Medium, crafted in pink embossed guccissima

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Emily Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Large
Gucci Emily Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Large

Gucci Emily Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Large

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Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Large, crafted from burgundy guccissima

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium

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Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Chain Flap Bag Guccissima Patent Medium is a stylish accessory perfect

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Leather Small
Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Leather Small

Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Leather Small

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Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Leather Small is a stylish accessory perfect for a

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Patent Small
Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Patent Small

Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Patent Small

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Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Patent Small is a stylish accessory perfect for a

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Leather Small
Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Leather Small

Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Leather Small

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Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Leather Small is a stylish accessory perfect for a

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Patent Small
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Patent Small

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Patent Small

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Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Patent Small, crafted from pink metallic

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Large
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Large

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Large

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Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Large, crafted in metallic gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Patent Large
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Patent Large

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Patent Large

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Located in NY, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Small
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Small

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Small

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Located in NY, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

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Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Large

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Large

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Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Large, crafted in beige guccissima

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Large
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Large

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag Leather Large

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Located in NY, NY

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Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag GG Canvas Large
Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag GG Canvas Large

Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag GG Canvas Large

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Located in NY, NY

This Gucci Emily Chain Flap Shoulder Bag GG Canvas Large, crafted in brown GG canvas and beige

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Mini
Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Mini

Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Mini

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Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Mini is a stylish accessory

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Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Medium
Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Medium

Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Gucci Emily Chain Strap Flap Bag Guccissima Leather Medium is a stylish accessory

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Gucci Emily For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary gucci emily you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Blue and more. 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 Emily?

On average, a gucci emily on 1stDibs sells for $1,022, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $2,950 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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Finding the Right Shoulder-bags for You

Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.

While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.

The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.

A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.

Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.