Vintage Gucci 1980's White Patent Rectangular Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980's Gucci rectangular clutch - collectors item. Features a white patent leather body and
Vintage Gucci 1980's White Patent Rectangular Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980's Gucci rectangular clutch - collectors item. Features a white patent leather body and
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather GG Blondie Clutch Bag Flap Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This Gucci Vintage Brown Leather GG Blondie Clutch Bag was crafted in Italy during the 1980s and it
1980s Gucci Navy Blue Document Holder Zipped Briefcase Handbag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Multifunctional 1980s Gucci Navy Blue Leather Document Holder Zipped Briefcase Handbag, front logo
Gucci Vintage Navy Blue Leather Turn Lock Top Handle Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Discover timeless sophistication with this Gucci Vintage Navy Blue Leather Top Handle Handbag from
Gucci Vintage Blue Micro GG Monogram Canvas Handbag Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the elegance of the 1980s with this Gucci Vintage Blue Micro GG Monogram Canvas Handbag
Gucci Vintage Light Brown Leather Portfolio Document Holder
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This vintage Gucci brown leather zipper portfolio bag is a refined and functional accessory with
Gucci Vintage Brown Canvas Leather Ring Clasp Purse Clutch bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This Gucci Vintage Brown Canvas Leather Ring Clasp Purse Clutch Bag is a true icon of 1980s Italian
1980s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Bamboo Clutch Bag Navy
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI evening clutch bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in navy featuring a
Gucci Vintage Brown Logo Canvas GG Tan Leather Wrist Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A timeless piece of vintage Gucci luxury, crafted in brown canvas with the signature GG diagonal
Gucci Vintage Shoulder Bag - '80s
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vintage 80s Gucci shoulder bag in brown leather with velvet patterned accent, featuring a unique
1980s Vintage GUCCI Pigskin Leather Document Clutch Bag Brown Large
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI business clutch bag is crafted of pigskin leather in brown featuring gold toned
Vintage Gucci Black Satin GG Chain Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage Gucci satin clutch with GG details. Very good vintage condition. Minor rubbing on one
Gucci Vintage GG Leather Camera Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Gucci Vintage GG Leather Camera Shoulder Bag is crafted from smooth black leather with elegant
$440Sale Price|59% Off
Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Mini Book Tote Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini book tote is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in black and black enameled
1980s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Crossbody Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI crossbody bag is crafted of textured nubuck leather trimmed with smooth calfskin
Gucci Vintage Exotic Leather Crossbody Bag - '80s
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Gucci Vintage Exotic Leather Crossbody Bag is crafted with an ultra-luxe crocodile leather
$435Sale Price|25% Off
1990s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Camera Bag Green Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI camera crossbody bag is crafted of nubuck pigskin leather in green. Front flap
Gucci Vintage Blue Embossed Logo Messenger Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a world of classic luxury with this beautiful vintage Gucci crossbody bag, an iconic
Gucci "GG" Canvas with Signature Stripe Zippered Top Tote
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci signature classic "GG" canvas zippered top tote accented with their signature stripe
Gucci Monogram Sectional Shoulder Bag with Huge "GG" Hardware
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This famously popular "Limited Edition" Gucci with Huge "GG" Hardware flying off the shelves in the
$460Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Vintage GUCCI Camera Bag Pigskin Leather Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI camera bag is crafted of pigskin leather in brown and gold toned hardware. Top
$960Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Camera Bag Green Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI small crossbody bag is crafted of large-grained calfskin leather in green
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Leather Duffle Boston Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true gem for vintage lovers, this Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Leather Duffle Boston Bag is
Gucci Vintage Beige Micro GG Monogram Canvas Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This Gucci Vintage Beige Micro GG Monogram Canvas Crossbody Bag hails from Gucci's beloved Ophidia
Vintage Gucci Crossbody Bag Olive Green Leather 1980s
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage Gucci crossbody bag. The bag is made of olive green slightly textured leather with green
Gucci Vintage Red and Brown Leather Small Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true vintage find for the discerning collector: this Vintage Gucci shoulder bag, small and
Gucci Vintage Beige Monogram Canvas Satchel Bag with Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a world of timeless sophistication with this exquisite vintage Gucci satchel, a true icon
Gucci Vintage Blue Micro GG Canvas Drawstring Mini Bucket Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the charm of 1980s Italian luxury with this Gucci vintage mini bucket bag, a playful yet
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Hand Painted Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag in very good
1980s Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Shoulder Bag Equestrian Black Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin and pigskin leather in black
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Gucci Grey Suede Convertible Cross Crossbody Hard Shell
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous grey suede hardshell Gucci convertible crossbody bag. From the 1980s, this
1980s Gucci Caramel Ostrich Shoulder Bag Twist Lock Closure
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous ostrich leather Gucci handle bag from the 1980s. This caramel/tan-colored bag
$712Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Vintage GUCCI Horsebit Cowhide Leather Structured Crossbody Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI structured crossbody bag is crafted of smooth cowhide leather in brown adorned
Vintage Gucci Black Small GG Canvas Bamboo Detail Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage small GG Gucci canvas bamboo crossbody bag. Shaped like a phone holder bag. Bamboo details
An Iconic 1980s Gucci Vintage Monogram Canvas Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage Gucci travel bag from the 1980s embodies the brand’s timeless elegance and attention
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Embossed Logo Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into refined vintage elegance with this Gucci brown leather embossed logo bucket shoulder bag
1970s Vintage Gucci Brown Leather and Suede Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This luxurious Gucci travel bag exudes timeless elegance and sophistication, perfect for those who
1980s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Equestrian Camera Crossbody Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI camera crossbody bag is crafted of textured calfskin leather in black with
Gucci Vintage Brown Monogram Suede and Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A beautiful expression of Gucci's refined vintage charm, this brown monogram suede and leather
1980s Vintage GUCCI Micro Satin Bamboo Evening Chain Bag Purple Mini
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI micro two-way evening handbag is crafted of silk satin in purple and a bamboo
$283Sale Price|37% Off
1980s Vintage GUCCI Monogram Canvas Mini Tri-Fold Crossbody Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vinatge GUCCI mini tri-fold crossbody bag is crafted of GG monogram canvas and pigskin leather
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Drawstring Bucket Bag with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci Monogram Drawstring Bucket Bag crafted in signature blue GG monogram canvas with
Vintage GUCCI Leather Shoulder Crossbody Bag Turnlock Calfskin Dark Navy
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI shoulder crossbody bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in dark navy
$3,960Sale Price|20% 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
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Zip Around Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A classic silhouette with enduring charm, this Gucci Vintage Black Leather Zip Around Shoulder Bag
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Web Oval Small Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Introducing the Vintage Gucci 'Ophidia' Oval Small Crossbody Bag-a true gem for vintage lovers and
Gucci Vintage Black Micro GG Monogram Canvas Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true relic of Gucci's 1980s elegance, this black micro GG monogram shoulder bag is a perfect
Gucci Vintage Tan Brown Micro GG Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true vintage treasure for lovers of classic Gucci, this Gucci Vintage Tan Brown Micro GG Monogram
Gucci Vintage Black Micro GG Monogram Canvas Web Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the understated elegance of Gucci's heritage with this vintage black Micro GG monogram
Gucci Vintage Light Brown Leather Convertible Bag Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A piece of quiet sophistication from a bygone era, this vintage Gucci shoulder bag in light brown
Gucci Vintage Black Fabric with Gold Chain Evening Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This Gucci vintage evening shoulder bag is a captivating piece from the 1980s, a decade where
Gucci Vintage Green Suede Leather Bucket Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a world of vintage sophistication with this stunning Gucci Green Suede and Leather
Gucci Vintage Blue Suede and Leather Flap Gold Clasp Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
An authentic slice of Gucci history, this vintage shoulder bag comes straight from the elegance of
Gucci Vintage Brown Logo Canvas GG Tan Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace a piece of vintage luxury with this Gucci Shoulder Bag, a timeless classic that perfectly
$856Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Vintage GUCCI GG Embroidered Bucket Chain Shoulder Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI bucket shoulder bag is crafted of black polyester fabric embroidered with GG
Gucci Vintage Brown Logo Canvas GG Shoulder Bag Tan Leather
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace a piece of vintage luxury with this Gucci Shoulder Bag, a timeless classic that perfectly
Gucci Vintage Brown Logo Canvas GG Shoulder Bag Tan Leather
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace a piece of vintage luxury with this Gucci Shoulder Bag, a timeless classic that perfectly
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.