Gucci Mystic White Calfskin Small Horsebit 1955 Foldover Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Mystic White Calfskin Small Horsebit 1955 Foldover Top Handle Bag SKU: 153177 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Gucci is renowned for looking back to ...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag NEW
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag in creme GG Supreme, with white leather trim and gold-toned hardware with a horsebit detail at the front. Features an adjustable shoulder strap ...
Gucci Leather Horsebit 1955 Mini Chain Top Handle
By Gucci
Located in Houston, TX
The Italian fashion house of Gucci continues to reinterpret its rich heritage under current Creative Director Alessandro Michele (2015). Maintaining a balance between historical refe...
Gucci 1955 Horsebit Chain Tote Red Leather and Monogram Canvas
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The renowned gold-tone Gucci Horsebit takes center stage on the front, while the bag is equipped with a double top handle, a double chain and leather shoulder strap for versatile car...
Gucci "Horsebit 1955" Bag
By Gucci
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Iconic Gucci bag Leather and textile GG Logo Lilac in the centre Metal and leather Metal chain Authomatic button closure Internal pocket Cm 37 x 15 ( 14,56 x 5,9 inches) Light signs ...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Chain Bag Black and Burgundy Leather Large Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Make a statement with this large all black leather Gucci shoulder bag. Crafted from scratch resistant black grained leather, gold hardware and studs. This cool classic will make head...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Small Cloth Beige Monogram Yellow Web Shoulder bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Make a statement with this large Gucci shoulderbag. Crafted from iconic Gucci monogram in beige cloth, with burgundy leather and gold tone hardware. This cool classic will make heads...
Gucci Limited Edition Love Parade Horsebit 1955 Floral Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
SStunning 'Horsebit 1955' top handles bag by Gucci, from the 2021 Love Parade collection.
Gucci Black Monogram Canvas Striped Horsebit Satchel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Green/red/green stripes around the bag. Black leather trim and handles. Double top handles.
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Flap Handbag Bag Satchel Gold Closure
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
MATERIAL EFFECT: n.a. ALL APPLIQUE: n.a. HANDLE STYLE: Top Handle DESIGN: Solid colour BAGS HANDLES: Bag handle BAGS SHOULDER STRAP: n.a.
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Size: 9.0"L x 4.5"W x 6.5"H
Gucci New Shangai Calfskin Tiger Savanah Mini Horsebit 1955 Foldover Top Handle
By Gucci
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, NEW Gucci Shangai Calfskin Tiger Savanah Mini Horsebit 1955 Foldover Top Handle Bag.
Gucci Brown Textured Leather Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Brown Textured Leather Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag SKU: 119843 MSRP: 2950.00 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Never Worn Brand: Gucci Model: 1955 Horsebit...
Gucci 1955 Horsebit Chain Tote Leather White
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The renowned gold-tone Gucci Horsebit takes center stage on the front, while the bag is equipped with a double top handle, a double chain and leather shoulder strap for versatile car...
Gucci Ophidia GG Mini Beige/Ebony Monogram Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The renowned gold-tone Gucci Horsebit takes center stage on the front, while the bag is equipped with a double top handle, a double chain and leather shoulder strap for versatile car...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Small Cloth Beige Monogram Burgundy Leather Shoulder bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Make a statement with this large Gucci shoulderbag. Crafted from iconic Gucci monogram in beige cloth, with burgundy leather and gold tone hardware. This cool classic will make heads...
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H 6.3 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in
Gucci Beige GG Supreme Canvas & Brown Calfskin Leather Mini Horsebit 1955 Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Gucci Beige GG Supreme Canvas & Brown Calfskin Leather Mini Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Brand- Gucci Model- Mini Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Product Type- Crossbody, Shoulder, Top...
GUCCI white black yellow leather HORSEBIT 1955 Camera Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Horsebit 1955 shoulder bag in mustard, black and off-white textured leather featuring a horsebit flap pocket at front.
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Raffia Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 8", Width 8", Depth 3" Designer: Gucci Model: Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Raffia Mini Exterior Material: Raffia Exterior Color...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 7", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18-21" Designer: Gucci Model: Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Mini Exterior M...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Creasing, wear and scuffs on exterior and strap, minor wear and scuffs on handles, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9.5",...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 7", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17.5-21.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Canvas Mini Exterio...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 7", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17.5-21.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Canvas Mini Exterio...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 7.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18-21" Designer: Gucci Model: Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag GG Coated Canvas Mini E...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag GG Coated Canvas Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 9.5", Width 11", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18-21" Designer: Gucci Model: Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag GG Coated Canvas Small E...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag GG Coated Canvas Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 9.5", Width 11", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18-21" Designer: Gucci Model: Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag GG Coated Canvas Small E...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 9.5", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17.5-20.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Exte...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Creasing on strap, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 7.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18-21" ...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 9.5", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17.5-20.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Exte...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 9.5", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17.5-20.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Exte...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 9.5", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17.5-20.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Exte...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 9.5", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17.5-20.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Exte...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Broken stitch on front, minor wear on exterior, pen marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 7", Width 8", Dep...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Broken stitch on front, minor wear on exterior, pen marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 7", Width 8", Dep...
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H 7.09 in W 2.76 in L 7.88 in
Gucci Beige/Ebony GG Supreme Canvas Mini Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Gucci Horsebit 1955 Top Handle Bag is a timeless marvel of craftsmanship.
Gucci 1955 Horsebit Top Handle Bag Printed Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 9", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18-21" Designer: Gucci Model: 1955 Horsebit Top Handle Bag Printed Leather Small Exte...
Gucci 1955 Horsebit Top Handle Bag GG Coated Canvas Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 9", Width 10", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 17.5-20.5" Designer: Gucci Model: 1955 Horsebit Top Handle Bag GG Coated Canv...
Gucci 1955 Horsebit Duffle Bag Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Light crease on rear, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, Luggage Tag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 14", Width 15.5", Depth ...
Gucci 1955 Horsebit Boston Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Odor in interior. Minor wear and scuffs exterior and underneath flaps, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 7", W...
Gucci GG Supreme Beige Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is made with Beige and white GG Supreme coated canvas with Oatmeal leather trim. The bag features Gold-toned hardware, Microfiber lining with suede-like finish, a Horsebit d...
Gucci White Monogram Horsebit 1955 Chain Tote Medium
By Gucci
Located in Denver, CO
Condition: This authentic Gucci bag is in great pre-loved condition. There are faint marks on the leather on the bottom of the bag and light scratches on the hardware. Est. Retail: ...
$2,076Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size White
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size White These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. The Gucci Jackie 1961 White Small bag is a mo...
Gucci Mini Ophidia Classic GG Print Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci mini Ophidia half moon bag with gg classic canvas print, brown leather trim and gold tone hardware. Perfect exterior, minimum wear on interior. Adjustable shoulder strap drop ...
$1,768Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size White
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size White These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. The Gucci Jackie 1961 White Small bag is a mod...
$1,768Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 White Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size Small
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 White Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size Small These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. The Gucci Jackie 1961 White Small bag is a mo...
2000s Gucci GG Supreme Monogram Square Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
Gucci GG Supreme Monogram Square Shoulder Bag in Beige and New Acero. The bag is made of Broen Gucci GG supreme monogram canvas and finished with brown leather trim and silver toned ...
Gucci New Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
GUCCI Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag. The bag is new and comes with an adjustable shoulder strap which measures 9 inches. The item comes also with the booklet and original dustcover. Sto...
Gucci Vintage Brown Monogram Canvas Stirrup Hobo Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace a piece of fashion history with this Gucci Stirrup Hobo Bag, a stunning representative of 1970s Italian craftsmanship. This medium-sized vintage treasure is crafted from clas...
Gucci Jumbo GG Monogram Web Canvas Shoulder Tote Bag, 2022.
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Gucci Jumbo GG Monogram Web Canvas Shoulder Tote Bag, 2022. The classic Gucci monogram and tote bag shape takes a new look in the oversized "Jumbo" GG Monogram canvas that was first ...
Gucci Jackie Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Gucci Jackie Hobo Bag combines style and functionality in a design created to accompany everyday life with elegance. Crafted from tone-on-tone GG Canvas, it stands out for its r...
$1,431Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Cloth Black Monogram Red Web Large Shoulder bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Cloth Black Monogram Red Web Large Shoulder bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Make a statement with this large Tom F...
Gucci GG Canvas Marmont Hobo Bag Brown Leather Double G Buckle
By Gucci
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Normal signs of use, scuffed corners, scratches on hardware, stains inside, slight oxidation and yellowing. Accessories: No Accessories size: long:38cm,height:34cm Desi...
Gucci Brown Smooth Calfskin Small Siena Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Brown Smooth Calfskin Small Siena Shoulder Bag SKU: 157196 MSRP: 3950.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 192...
$1,973Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 White Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size Small
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 White Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size Small These are professional photos of the actual bag. The Gucci Jackie 1961 White Small bag is a modern take on an i...
Gucci White Nappa Vertical Matelasse Small Horsebit Chain Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci White Nappa Vertical Matelasse Small Horsebit Chain Shoulder Bag SKU: 157142 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 192...
$1,693Sale Price|25% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Leather Bag White without Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Leather Bag White without Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag. The Gucci Jackie 1961 White Small bag is a modern take on an iconic design....
Gucci Red GG Monogram Mini Satchel Bag, Canvas Leather, Women's, Italy
By Gucci
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Gucci GG red monogram mini satchel. This chic Gucci tote bag is a must-have for Gucci lovers and children. The roomy interior is ideal for everyday necessities with the sop...
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Gucci Diana Mini Black Leather Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
The black leather Gucci Diana Mini Tote features shiny gold detailing. It comes equipped with two decorative straps to help maintain the shape of the handles, as shown in the photo. ...
$1,464Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.2 in L 14 in
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 0.15ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A delicate treasure from one of the most iconic names in luxury, this Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace embodies understated elegance and timeless appeal. Craft...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
$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...
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
$4,090
H 9.45 in D 3.15 in L 10.63 in
Chanel Black Diamond Quilted Lambskin Clutch with CC Logo, Unisex
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
Chanel Quilted Lambskin Leather Pearl Crush Mini Flap Bag in Black
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Quilted Lambskin Leather Pearl Crush Mini Flap Bag in Black. Additional information: Material: Leather Color: Black Country: Italy Dimension: 8" W x 4.5" H x 2.5" D Condition...
Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Shiny black iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and gold hardware. Double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-lock clos...
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 12.00 Carat Light Pure Pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, Main stone: Gia certified natural 12.00 carat Light Pink diamond with no overtone. Emilio jewelry specializes in creating masterpie...
Pink Diamond
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...
Pink Diamond
Hermes Constance 24cm Limited Edition "Au Bout Du Monde" Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Hermes Product: Constance 24cm Limited Edition "Au Bout Du Monde" Size: CM: 24 l x 15 h x 5 d INCH: 9.5 l x 7 h x 2 d Strap: Versatile design allows it to be worn as a sing...
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Python Skin Jeweled Dragon Bamboo Chain Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Runway Python Dragon Brooch Shoulder Bag F/W 2004 Runway Collection Elegant black python skin shoulder bag with gold-tone bamboo double chain shoul...
Bottega Veneta Brown Limited Edition Tote Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bottega Veneta limited edition special woven intrecciato supple leather. Numbered item produced in Italy. Minor wear on corners and darkening on interior name plate. Measurements: 17...
$262,254
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
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.