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Gucci Envelope Bag

F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Leather Dionysus Clutch Crossbody Shoulder Bag
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Leather Dionysus Clutch Crossbody Shoulder Bag

F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Leather Dionysus Clutch Crossbody Shoulder Bag

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a gold-covered multi-style Gucci envelope bag designed by Tom Ford. Constructed entirely of gold-colored leather and finished with gold accents, this bag is an iconic mix ...

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GUCCI red & black leather 2018 THIARA MEDIUM DOUBLE ENVELOPE Bag
GUCCI red & black leather 2018 THIARA MEDIUM DOUBLE ENVELOPE Bag

GUCCI red & black leather 2018 THIARA MEDIUM DOUBLE ENVELOPE Bag

By Gucci

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Gucci Thiara Medium Double Envelope Shoulder Bag is crafted in a striking black, gold, and red color palette and defined by its sophisticated double-envelope silh...

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Gucci Thiara Broadway Envelope Clutch Bag
Gucci Thiara Broadway Envelope Clutch Bag

Gucci Thiara Broadway Envelope Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Athens, GA

Gucci Thiara Broadway Envelope Clutch Bag. Crystal feline head with black leather embossed gold GG emblem.

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Gucci GG Marmont Envelope Card Case with Strap Leather Lilac Purple
Gucci GG Marmont Envelope Card Case with Strap Leather Lilac Purple

Gucci GG Marmont Envelope Card Case with Strap Leather Lilac Purple

By Gucci

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic Gucci GG Marmont Envelope Card Case Shoulder Bag in Purple.

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Gucci Black Embossed Leather Envelope Accordion Clutch Bag
Gucci Black Embossed Leather Envelope Accordion Clutch Bag

Gucci Black Embossed Leather Envelope Accordion Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Gucci vintage black reptile embossed leather accordion clutch handbag is wonderful for all occasions. The handbag features two gold tone snaps for closure. The interior is lined in ...

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Gucci Vintage Cognac Animal Skin Envelope Evening Shoulder Bag
Gucci Vintage Cognac Animal Skin Envelope Evening Shoulder Bag

Gucci Vintage Cognac Animal Skin Envelope Evening Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Gucci Vintage Cognac Animal Skin Evening Shoulder Bag Lizard Metal Gold tone hardware Leather lining Made in Italy Measures 8.5" W x 6.5" H x 2.75" D Shop Newfou...

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Gucci Vintage Cognac Leather Envelope Wristlet Evening Flap Clutch Bag
Gucci Vintage Cognac Leather Envelope Wristlet Evening Flap Clutch Bag

Gucci Vintage Cognac Leather Envelope Wristlet Evening Flap Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Gucci Vintage Cognac Leather Envelope Wristlet Evening Flap Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Slide lock closure Made in Italy Strap drop 13" Measures 10" W x 7" H x 2" D Incl...

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Gucci Red Leather Pearl Studded Mini Broadway Bee Envelope Bag
Gucci Red Leather Pearl Studded Mini Broadway Bee Envelope Bag

Gucci Red Leather Pearl Studded Mini Broadway Bee Envelope Bag

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Red Leather Pearl Studded Mini Broadway Bee Envelope Bag by Gucci Made in Italy Red calfskin leather Large decorative pearl studded bee in front of bag Bee has red crystals and blu...

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Gucci Chocolate Brown Leather Envelope Flip Lock Evening Clutch Flap Bag
Gucci Chocolate Brown Leather Envelope Flip Lock Evening Clutch Flap Bag

Gucci Chocolate Brown Leather Envelope Flip Lock Evening Clutch Flap Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Gucci Chocolate Brown Leather Envelope Flip Lock Evening Clutch Flap Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Flip lock closure Woven lining Made in Italy Measures 9.75" W x 7" H x 2.5" D In...

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Gucci Taupe Snakeskin Leather Gold Emblem Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
Gucci Taupe Snakeskin Leather Gold Emblem Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag

Gucci Taupe Snakeskin Leather Gold Emblem Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Gucci Taupe Snakeskin Leather Gold Emblem Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag Snakeskin Leather Gold tone hardware Canvas lining Snap closure at front flap Made in Italy Measures 11.5"...

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Gucci Black Embossed Leather Gold GG Evening Envelope Accordion Clutch Bag
Gucci Black Embossed Leather Gold GG Evening Envelope Accordion Clutch Bag

Gucci Black Embossed Leather Gold GG Evening Envelope Accordion Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Gucci Black Embossed Leather Gold GG Evening Envelope Accordion Clutch Bag Leather Gold hardware Snap closure Leather interior Made in Italy Measures 11.5" W...

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Gucci Snakeskin Knot Evening Large Envelope Flap Fold Over Clutch Bag
Gucci Snakeskin Knot Evening Large Envelope Flap Fold Over Clutch Bag

Gucci Snakeskin Knot Evening Large Envelope Flap Fold Over Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Priced to sell. It won't last at this price. Snakeskin Gold tone hardware Bamboo Leather lining Toggle closure Made in Italy Measures 14.5" W x 7" H x 2....

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Gucci Monogram GG Men's Portfolio Travel iPad Laptop Travel Envelope Clutch Bag
Gucci Monogram GG Men's Portfolio Travel iPad Laptop Travel Envelope Clutch Bag

Gucci Monogram GG Men's Portfolio Travel iPad Laptop Travel Envelope Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Gucci Monogram GG Men's Portfolio Travel iPad Laptop Travel Envelope Evening Pouch Business Document Clutch Bag Monogram canvas Leather Gold tone hardware Zipper closure Made in It...

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Gucci Burnt Orange Snakeskin Leather Silver Horsebit Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
Gucci Burnt Orange Snakeskin Leather Silver Horsebit Envelope Evening Clutch Bag

Gucci Burnt Orange Snakeskin Leather Silver Horsebit Envelope Evening Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Python leather Silver tone hardware Leather lining Zipper closure Made in Italy Measures 10" W x 4.5" H x 1.5" D

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Gucci Red Snakeskin Exotic Bamboo Evening Foldover Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
Gucci Red Snakeskin Exotic Bamboo Evening Foldover Envelope Flap Clutch Bag

Gucci Red Snakeskin Exotic Bamboo Evening Foldover Envelope Flap Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Snakeskin Bamboo Gold tone hardware Leather lining Turnlock closure at front flap Made in Italy Measures 10" W x 5" H x 1" D 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND LUXURY is the pr...

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Gucci Black Snakeskin Exotic Bamboo Evening Foldover Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
Gucci Black Snakeskin Exotic Bamboo Evening Foldover Envelope Flap Clutch Bag

Gucci Black Snakeskin Exotic Bamboo Evening Foldover Envelope Flap Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Snakeskin Bamboo Satin Silver tone hardware Turnlock closure at front flap Made in Italy Measures 9" W x 4" H x 1" D 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND LUXURY is the premier lu...

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Gucci Black Gold Fold Over Roll Tassel Evening Envelope Clutch Flap Bag
Gucci Black Gold Fold Over Roll Tassel Evening Envelope Clutch Flap Bag

Gucci Black Gold Fold Over Roll Tassel Evening Envelope Clutch Flap Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Satin Gold tone hardware Leather lining Flap closure Made in Italy Measures 14" W x 7" H x 2" D Includes original Gucci dust bag Shop Newfound Luxury for ...

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Gucci Tom Ford Black Crocodile Leather Gold HW Envelope Clutch Shoulder Bag
Gucci Tom Ford Black Crocodile Leather Gold HW Envelope Clutch Shoulder Bag

Gucci Tom Ford Black Crocodile Leather Gold HW Envelope Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES From the Tom Ford era, this black alligator Gucci bag is a modern classic. Style Tip: Tuck in the strap and rock this beautiful bag as an evening clutch for v...

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Gucci Alligator Leather Gold Evening 2 in 1 Envelope Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
Gucci Alligator Leather Gold Evening 2 in 1 Envelope Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag

Gucci Alligator Leather Gold Evening 2 in 1 Envelope Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Gucci Alligator Exotic Leather Gold Horse Bit Evening 2 in 1 Envelope Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag Alligator Gold tone hardware Leather interior Fold in flap closure Made in Italy Shou...

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Gucci Crocodile Exotic Skin Leather Gold Tiger Eye Evening Envelope Clutch Bag
Gucci Crocodile Exotic Skin Leather Gold Tiger Eye Evening Envelope Clutch Bag

Gucci Crocodile Exotic Skin Leather Gold Tiger Eye Evening Envelope Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Crocodile Gold tone hardware Leather lining Kiss lock closure Made in Italy Measures 11" W x 7" H x 2.5" D 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND LUXURY is the premier luxury fashio...

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Gucci Chocolate Leather Bamboo Fringe Wraparound Evening Envelope Clutch Bag
Gucci Chocolate Leather Bamboo Fringe Wraparound Evening Envelope Clutch Bag

Gucci Chocolate Leather Bamboo Fringe Wraparound Evening Envelope Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Gucci Chocolate Leather Bamboo Fringe Wraparound Evening Envelope Clutch Bag Leather Bamboo Suede lining Made in Italy Measures 14" W x 6.5" H x 1.25&quo...

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Gucci Black Leather Web Men's Women's Tech Envelope Evening Clutch Bag With Keys
Gucci Black Leather Web Men's Women's Tech Envelope Evening Clutch Bag With Keys

Gucci Black Leather Web Men's Women's Tech Envelope Evening Clutch Bag With Keys

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES LOWEST PRICE REDUCTION! Gucci Black Leather Web Men's Women's Tech Travel Attache Envelope Evening Clutch Bag With Keys Leather canvas Fabric Suede interior linin...

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By Hermès

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Gucci Envelope Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary gucci envelope bag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning brown, orange and more. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Gucci, Frida Giannini and Tom Ford are consistently popular.

How Much is a Gucci Envelope Bag?

The price for a gucci envelope bag starts at $621 and tops out at $4,740, and on average, selling for $1,508.

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Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.

Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.

At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)

In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.

In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.

Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.

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An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

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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.”

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