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Gucci Fur Bag

GUCCI Exotic Burgundy Fur & Lizard Skin Bag with Crystal-Encrusted Clasp
GUCCI Exotic Burgundy Fur & Lizard Skin Bag with Crystal-Encrusted Clasp

GUCCI Exotic Burgundy Fur & Lizard Skin Bag with Crystal-Encrusted Clasp

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Very rare Collector's item Only very few

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci Jackie Vintage Soft White Leather Bag Medium with Fur lining
Gucci Jackie Vintage Soft White Leather Bag Medium with Fur lining

Gucci Jackie Vintage Soft White Leather Bag Medium with Fur lining

By Gucci

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Gucci Jackie Vintage Soft White Leather Bag Medium with Fur lining These are professional photos of

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Mink Fur Dragon Evening Mini Clutch / Bag, fw 2004
Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Mink Fur Dragon Evening Mini Clutch / Bag, fw 2004

Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Mink Fur Dragon Evening Mini Clutch / Bag, fw 2004

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Gucci Mink Fur Evening Mini Clutch / Bag ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Gucci 85th Anniversary Fur Bag
Gucci 85th Anniversary Fur Bag

Gucci 85th Anniversary Fur Bag

By Gucci

Located in San Diego, CA

This Gucci Limited Edition 85th Anniversary Shoulder Bag is done in fur. The brown leather handle

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses

Gucci limited edition Fur Bag
Gucci limited edition Fur Bag

Gucci limited edition Fur Bag

By Gucci

Located in Teaneck, NJ

A rare find....Gucci classic pony bag...limited edition bag in pristine condition.

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Early 2000s Italian Novelty Bags

Gucci Fur And Crocodile Clutch Bag
Gucci Fur And Crocodile Clutch Bag

Gucci Fur And Crocodile Clutch Bag

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H 4 in W 9.5 in Dm 1.2 in

Gucci Fur And Crocodile Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Hoffman Estates, IL

Absolutely gorgeous Gucci rabbit fur and crocodile clutch bag. Specifications: W 9.5, H 4, D 1.2

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag
Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

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H 4 in W 9.5 in Dm 1.2 in

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Absolutely gorgeous Gucci rabbit fur and crocodile clutch bag. Size: W 9.5, H 4, D 1.2 (with fur

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag
Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

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H 4 in W 9.5 in Dm 1.2 in

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Absolutely gorgeous Gucci rabbit fur and crocodile clutch bag. Size: W 9.5, H 4, D 1.2 (with fur

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag
Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

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H 4 in W 9.5 in Dm 1.2 in

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Absolutely gorgeous Gucci rabbit fur and crocodile clutch bag. Size: W 9.5, H 4, D 1.2 (with fur

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag
Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

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H 4 in W 9.5 in Dm 1.2 in

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Absolutely gorgeous Gucci rabbit fur and crocodile clutch bag. Size: W 9.5, H 4, D 1.2 (with fur

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag
Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

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H 4 in W 9.5 in Dm 1.2 in

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Absolutely gorgeous Gucci rabbit fur and crocodile clutch bag. Size: W 9.5, H 4, D 1.2 (with fur

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag
Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

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H 4 in W 9.5 in Dm 1.2 in

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Absolutely gorgeous Gucci rabbit fur and crocodile clutch bag. Size: W 9.5, H 4, D 1.2 (with fur

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag
Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

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H 4 in W 9.5 in Dm 1.2 in

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Absolutely gorgeous Gucci rabbit fur and crocodile clutch bag. Size: W 9.5, H 4, D 1.2 (with fur

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag
Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

Unavailable

H 4 in W 9.5 in Dm 1.2 in

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Absolutely gorgeous Gucci rabbit fur and crocodile clutch bag. Size: W 9.5, H 4, D 1.2 (with fur

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag
Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

Unavailable

H 4 in W 9.5 in Dm 1.2 in

Gucci Fur and Crocodile Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Absolutely gorgeous Gucci rabbit fur and crocodile clutch bag. Size: W 9.5, H 4, D 1.2 (with fur

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

GUCCI Leather Fox Tail Fur SMILLA Crossbody Shoulder Bag
GUCCI Leather Fox Tail Fur SMILLA Crossbody Shoulder Bag

GUCCI Leather Fox Tail Fur SMILLA Crossbody Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Tampa, FL

This is an authentic Gucci Bag. It is done in stunning burgundy leather and features gold-toned

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Gucci Hair Woven Handle Tote 824gt16 Grey Pony Fur Shoulder Bag
Gucci Hair Woven Handle Tote 824gt16 Grey Pony Fur Shoulder Bag

Gucci Hair Woven Handle Tote 824gt16 Grey Pony Fur Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

GOOD CONDITION ( 2/5 or B ) Signs of Wear: Some wear and rubbing on the bag. Style Code/Gucci Stamp is

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20th Century Unknown Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Women's Burgundy Leather Smilla Fox Fur Charm Crossbody Bag
Gucci Women's Burgundy Leather Smilla Fox Fur Charm Crossbody Bag

Gucci Women's Burgundy Leather Smilla Fox Fur Charm Crossbody Bag

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to bag is evident. Light wear to the front, back and lining with

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21st Century and Contemporary British Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

GUCCI Indy black chevron cut fur gold saddle metal handle hobo bag
GUCCI Indy black chevron cut fur gold saddle metal handle hobo bag

GUCCI Indy black chevron cut fur gold saddle metal handle hobo bag

By Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI Indy black chevron cut fur gold saddle metal handle hobo bag Reference: TGAS/F00319 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hobo Bags

F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Natural Goat Fur Medium Jackie Shoulder Bag
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Natural Goat Fur Medium Jackie Shoulder Bag

F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Natural Goat Fur Medium Jackie Shoulder Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a medium-sized Jackie bag in soft, brown goat fur. This bag was designed for

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1990s Italian Hobo Bags

F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Horsebit Brown Fox Fur Large Flat Shoulder Bag
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Horsebit Brown Fox Fur Large Flat Shoulder Bag

F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Horsebit Brown Fox Fur Large Flat Shoulder Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presentingan incredible brown fox fur Gucci shoulder bag, designed by Tom Ford. From the iconic

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1990s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

GUCCI TOM FORD Vintage mauve pink fur half moon loop through handle mini bag
GUCCI TOM FORD Vintage mauve pink fur half moon loop through handle mini bag

GUCCI TOM FORD Vintage mauve pink fur half moon loop through handle mini bag

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI TOM FORD Vintage mauve pink fur half moon loop through handle mini bag Reference: ANWU/A00908

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Ostrich Leather Fur Runway Mini Evening Bag
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Ostrich Leather Fur Runway Mini Evening Bag

F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Ostrich Leather Fur Runway Mini Evening Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: an incredible brown carved wood Gucci bag, designed by Tom Ford. From the

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Nude Fur Clutch Bag Purse
Rare Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Nude Fur Clutch Bag Purse

Rare Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Nude Fur Clutch Bag Purse

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD FW 1999 GUCCI FUR EVENING BAG FEATURED ON BOTH GUCCI'S RUNWAY

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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci Jeweled Dragon Evening Bag Embellished Fur
Gucci Jeweled Dragon Evening Bag Embellished Fur

Gucci Jeweled Dragon Evening Bag Embellished Fur

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

Dragon Evening Bag Embellished Fur Exterior Material: Fur, Rhinestone Exterior Color: Gray Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Top handle - Tom Ford  Défilé Fur Bag
Gucci Top handle - Tom Ford  Défilé Fur Bag

Gucci Top handle - Tom Ford Défilé Fur Bag

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Rare and so beautiful Goat Fur Bag Model collector appointed by Tom Ford Rare model calfskin

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Cross mink fur clutch bag
2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Cross mink fur clutch bag

2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Cross mink fur clutch bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Cross mink fur clutch bag Width: 19 cm Height: 9 cm Handles Drop

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

ICONIC TOM FORD FOR GUCCI WHITE MINK FUR CLUTCH BAG WITH CRYSTAL
ICONIC TOM FORD FOR GUCCI WHITE MINK FUR CLUTCH BAG WITH CRYSTAL

ICONIC TOM FORD FOR GUCCI WHITE MINK FUR CLUTCH BAG WITH CRYSTAL

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE GUCCI MINK FUR CLUTCH CREATED BY TOM FORD White mink clutch with gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Tom Ford Ostrich Leather Exotic Mink Fur Gold Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
Gucci Tom Ford Ostrich Leather Exotic Mink Fur Gold Evening Shoulder Flap Bag

Gucci Tom Ford Ostrich Leather Exotic Mink Fur Gold Evening Shoulder Flap Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Gucci Tom Ford Ostrich Leather Exotic Mink Fur Gold Evening Shoulder Flap Bag Mink Fur Ostrich

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

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By Chanel

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Gucci Fur Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary gucci fur bag for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gold, Gray and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a gucci fur bag from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. 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 Fur Bag?

On average, a gucci fur bag on 1stDibs sells for $1,327, while they’re typically $484 on the low end and $4,999 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 Handbags And Purses for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.”

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