GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will
UNWORN Gucci Limited Edition Flora Print Beaded Embroidered Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA BEADED SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG LIMITED EDITON - ONLY VERY FEW
Gucci Pink Teal Mini Metallic Laminated Trapuntata Leather Horsebit Clutch Pouch
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Pink Teal Mini Metallic Laminated Trapuntata Leather Horsebit Clutch Pouch These are
Gucci Red Green Mini Metallic Laminated Trapuntata Leather Horsebit Clutch Pouch
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Red Green Mini Metallic Laminated Trapuntata Leather Horsebit Clutch Pouch These are
GUCCI by Tom Ford 2003/4 Exotic Crocodile Skin Metallic Grey Horsebit Clutch Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Very rare collector's item from Gucci
GUCCI by Tom Ford Velvet GG Logo Exotic Lizard Skin Horsebit XXL Clutch Bag Y2K
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
trimmings - no print! Famous Gucci signature horsebit design Velvet web stripe Gold-colored hardware
Gucci Python and Lizard Horsebit Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Roslyn, NY
horsebit design at front. Studded detail throughout. Detachable chain shoulder strap. Leather interior
Gucci black canvas monogram horsebit clutch bag
By Gucci
Located in Bilbao, ES
Gucci black canvas monogram horsebit clutch bag. Features silver-tone hardware, black leather trim
Gucci For Tom Ford Studded Monogram Clutch With Chain
By Gucci
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Authentic GUCCI Monogram Studded Horsebit Clutch in Black & Tan. Crafted from GG monogram canvas
Gucci GG Monogram Horsebit Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Gucci Horsebit Clutch was made in Italy and it is finely crafted of the classic Gucci GG
GUCCI Black Patent Leather Panel Gold Horsebit Clutch Handbag
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI clutch bag comes in textured black leather with patent leather panels and features a flap
Gucci Vintage Beige Cream Leather Horsebit Clutch Pochette Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Vintage beige leather Horsebit clutch bag. Gold metal horsebit detailing on the front. Flap
Gucci Tom Ford Monogram Horsebit Chain Clutch Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Carry this playful Gucci clutch to your brunches and daytime outings. It is made from monogram
GUCCI 1995 Horsebit white gold buckles detail crossbody clutch WOC wallet
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI 1995 Horsebit white gold buckles detail crossbody clutch WOC wallet Reference: LNKO/A02152
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Beaded GG Horsebit Lizard Convertible Chain Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList present: a black beaded GG Gucci horse-bit bag, designed by Tom Ford. From the early
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H 4.75 in W 10.5 in D 2.25 in
Gucci by Tom Ford Beaded GG Red Horsebit Convertible Chain Clutch Lizard
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
beaded 'GG' Gucci pattern and lizard accents. The large silver horse-bit at the front is wrapped with
GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage purple web Horsebit GG monogram chain clutch bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage purple web Horsebit GG monogram chain clutch bag Reference: TGAS/F00512
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H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Burgundy Patent Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
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F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Creme Crocodile Large Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
rare GUCCI Tom Ford 2004 Dragon Horsebit crystal buckle tan canvas clutch bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GUCCI Tom Ford 2004 green Dragon Horsebit crystal buckle tan yellow canvas clutch bag
Horsebit purple suede and python chain clutch bag Gucci by Tom Ford
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Horsebit purple suede and python chain clutch bag . The lining is in purple satin and burgundy
Tom Ford for Gucci Fall Winter 2003 Black Studded Python Leather Horsebit Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Nordic Poetry is excited to present this incredibly iconic Tom Ford for Gucci Fall Winter 2003
Tom Ford S/S 2004 Runway Black&Pink GG Canvas Horsebit Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford S/S 2004 black and pink GG monogram horsebit clutch, collectors item. Features signature
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2003 Black leather 'Horsebit' chain clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Tom Ford - Sold by Skof.Archive - Gucci “Horsebit” clutch with chain - Gold
Gucci Black Leather Horsebit Clutch GHW
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Black Leather Horsebit Clutch Features optional chainlink strap Made In: Italy Color
Black Gucci Monogram Canvas Stripe Horsebit Clutch Purse
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci XL Black Monogram Canvas Striped Horsebit Clutch Golden hardware & Studs
Gucci Monogram Canvas Satin Stripe Harness Horsebit Chain Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gucci Monogram Canvas Satin Stripe Harness Horsebit Chain Clutch in excellent condition. Signature
Stunning Gucci 1921 Horsebit Exotic Crocodile Sking Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Fantastic Gucci Flap Bag from the famous 1921 collection A timeless Gucci piece with the signature
GUCCI Unworn Black Exotic Ostrich Skin Horsebit Flap Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Black Gucci Flap Bag A timeless Gucci piece Signature horsebit detail Luxurious black
Gucci Vintage S/S 2003 Green Horsebit 1955 Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford for Gucci Spring/Summer 2003 GG logo clutch. Collector item. Features signature horsebit
GUCCI Black Leather HORSEBIT Clutch Shoulder Bag TOM FORD ERA
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Rare Gucci clutch shoulder bag from the TOM FORD Era. It is crafted in textured black leather and
GUCCI glossy scaled leather gold stirrup horsebit foldover long clutch bag
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI glossy scaled leather gold stirrup horsebit foldover long clutch bag Brand: Gucci Model Name
Gorgeous Gucci GG Monogram Beaded Crystal & Lizard Skin Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
trimmings Famous Gucci signature horsebit design White-gold colored hardware Detachable strap discreedly
UNWORN Gucci Limited Edition Black Leather Painted Flora Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI LEATHER HORSEBIT BAG LIMITED EDITON - ONLY VERY FEW PIECES WERE PRODUCED OF THIS
Rare GUCCI Limited Edition Flora Print Beaded Embroidered Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA BEADED SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG LIMITED EDITON - ONLY VERY FEW
GUCCI Embroidered Paisley Canvas Leather Horsebit Bamboo Clutch Bag Y2K
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci signature bag Clutch design Famous horsebit design Embroidered in paisley pattern
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black 'GG' Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black 'GG' Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
Tom Ford for GUCCI 2004 Crocodile Trimmed Horsebit Jeweled Serpent Clutch Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Highly Collectible Gucci Limited Edition Runway Clutch Bag Designed by Tom Ford Back to 2004
Rare Exotic Gucci by Tom Ford Embroidered Flowers Raffia Horsebit Clutch Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning GUCCI signature horsebit flap bag Amazing piece of work - handwoven raffia with floral
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Brown GG Distressed Gold Large Horsebit Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
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2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Pink GG Large Distressed Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
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H 6 in W 15 in D 2 in
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black Leather Gold Large Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
UNWORN Gucci Exotic Tom Ford Striped Black Lizard Jeweled Snake Horsebit Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS SNAKE HEAD JEWELLED EVENING BAG LIMITED EDITION
GUCCI by Tom Ford 2003 Exotic Ostrich Skin Horsebit Flap Clutch Bag XL
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Purple Gucci XL Horsebit Flap Bag A timeless Gucci piece Designed by Tom Ford for Gucci
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford 2004 XL Exotic Velvet Crystal Encrusted Horsebit Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD SIGNATURE BAG GORGEOUS VELVET & CROC EVENING BAG WITH GORGEOUS
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H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
S/S 2005 Gucci by Frida Giannini Flora Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Giannini's first collection for Gucci, Spring/Summer 2005. Frida took the classic horse-bit clutch designed
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Horsebit Convertible Chain Clutch Leather Medium Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford in the early 2000s, this chic black leather Gucci convertible bag showcases a
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H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Blue Metallic Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Studded Suede Large Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
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H 6 in W 15 in D 2 in
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Serpent Large Enamel Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
Gucci By Tom Ford FW 2003 Metallic Pink Barbiecore Studded Horsebit Clutch Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci signature piece that will last you for many years From one of Gucci's most stunning
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H 5.25 in W 7.25 in D 3.25 in
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Metallic Purple Enamel Horsebit Mini Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
handbag or can be converted into a clutch. We have many other rare Tom Ford Gucci horse bit bags coming
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H 6 in W 15 in D 2 in
F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Studded GG Burgundy Large Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
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H 6 in W 15 in D 2 in
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Velvet GG Large Lizard Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
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H 5.75 in W 15 in D 3.25 in
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Alligator Horsebit Crystal Enamel Serpent XL Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an extravagant rhinestoned serpent alligator horse bit convertible clutch by Tom Ford
F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Studded Black Suede Oversized Gold Horsebit Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This extra-large black suede Gucci horse-bit shoulder bag was designed by Tom Ford for the Fall
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H 6 in W 15 in D 2 in
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Ad GG Pink Satin Large Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
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H 6 in W 15 in D 2 in
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Ad GG Pink Satin Large Horsebit Convertible Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag
Gucci Tom Ford SS 2004 Jeweled Snake Head Horsebit Bamboo Clutch
By Tom Ford
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS SNAKE HEAD JEWELLED GG MONOGRAM LIMITED EDITION
New Tom Ford for GUCCI 2004 Crocodile-Trimmed Horsebit Jeweled Serpent Clutch
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Highly collectible Gucci Limited Edition Clutch Bag designed by Tom Ford back to 2004. Crafted from
Gucci Horsebit Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Gucci GG monogram canvas horsebit clutch. This incredible Tom Ford for Gucci era clutch bag
GUCCI Snakeskin Horsebit Chain Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Aurora, IL
DESCRIPTION Gucci Clutch From the 2003 Collection by Tom Ford Vintage Black Leather Animal Print
Victorian Cream Cotton & Lace High Swan Neck Blouse With Trim Sleeves Hand-Made
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cream Cotton & Lace High Swan Neck Blouse With Trim Sleeves Hand-Made Buttons
Ferragamo Black Creme Leather Bucket Bag, 1990s
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Some credit Salvatore Ferragamo as the pioneer who put Italian accessories on the map. While Ferragamo himself solely focused on shoemaking, it would not be until his wife and daught...
1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 70s HALSTON Couture black silk chiffon beaded dress and sash belt or head scarf! Features a separate black silk chiffon slip with three layers of chiffon and nude...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Kimono Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
$19,920
H 9.5 in W 12.25 in L 4.25 in
Chanel 2005 Vintage Classic Flap Limited Edition PNY Jumbo Expandable Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Ruthenium hardware Diamond stitch calfskin aged leather Flap with CC turn lock Interior z...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Silk Green Bondage Cut-Out Dress Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Green Bondage Long Dress Gown 2003 Collection, Limited Edition. Designer size - 42 (run smaller) 85% Silk, 10% Spandex, 5% Leather. Cut-out and ruched design,...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple and Green Silk Rouched Hat with Bow
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche hat is composed of a purple and green striped silk. The hat features a rouched detail and bow. In excellent vintage condition, the black bow has f...
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
Luxurious Plush Triple Band Mink Shrug c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Luxurious plush triple band mink shrug c 1960 The chic mahogany ranch mink shrug is designed with three rows of soft mink on both ends. The center section is designed with two pa...
Alaia by Azzedine Alaia Spring Summer 1992 "Mon Coeur Est A Papa" dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Dating to the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this Azzedine Alaïa mini dress is an iconic and increasingly rare collector’s piece. Crafted from Alaïa’s signature stretch knit, it feat...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
Dior Saddle Mini Silk 2019 Pink with crystals
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Mini Silk 2019 Pink with crystals These are professional photos of the actual bag. 2019 Dior Saddle bag, crafted in pink silk satin, the legendary design comes in size mi...
Yves Saint Laurent Burgundy Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage YSL "Rive Gauche" jacket is made of soft bordeaux velvet with 5 black buttons at the front, no pockets. Size is marked EU 42 but fits like a EU 40/ US 10, please refer t...
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.
Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.
Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.
Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.
Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.
The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.
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.