Customized vintage Gucci Jackie bag.
Located in Carnate, IT
Customized vintage Gucci Jackie bag. The original, damaged fabric was removed and reupholstered with a new, original Gucci scarf.
Customized vintage Gucci Jackie bag.
Located in Carnate, IT
Customized vintage Gucci Jackie bag. The original, damaged fabric was removed and reupholstered with a new, original Gucci scarf.
Rare iconic Gucci Jackie in glossy crocodile skin by Tom Ford from early 2000’s
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in NICE, FR
New in Nice.vintage.darling: An exceptionally rare and highly collectible Gucci Jackie bag crafted from glossy black crocodile skin.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Black Patent Leather Crystal Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Made in Italy Material: Patent leather Color: Black Strap drop: 16" Interior: Beige leather lining with a slip pocket This Gucci Jackie bag is ideal for fashion enthusiasts looking ...
$1,010
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.
Gucci Medium Jackie Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Crafted in Italy and made from exotic python & leather, this gorgeous bag comes with tassel detailing. Python leather Silver-tone hardware Leather-lined interior Detachable shoulder ...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Leather Medium Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Jackie 1961 Leather Medium Bag The brand's signature design - Jackie bag in baby pink leather.
Gucci Soft Crocodile Skin Jackie Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Soft Crocodile Skin Jackie Bag Blonde/beige soft Crocodile skin bag with silver hardware.
Gucci Crocodile Skin Jackie Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Gucci Crocodile Skin Jackie Shoulder Bag Beige bag crafted from exotic leather in the House's iconic crescent shape.
Gucci Beige Jackie-O Hobo Bag 85g323s
By Gucci
Located in Dix hills, NY
Gucci Beige Jackie-O Hobo Bag 85g323s Date Code/Serial Number: 001-3735 002058 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: 1.2" Height: 7" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.5" OVER...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Red Burgundy Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Red Burgundy Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Brown Smooth Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Brown Smooth Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Red Burgundy Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Red Burgundy Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Red Burgundy Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Red Burgundy Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Black Pebbled Calfskin Medium Jackie Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Black Pebbled Calfskin Medium Jackie Tote Bag SKU: 154209 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: The green and red Gucci Web was created in 1964 and has si...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Red Burgundy Leather Bag Small Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Red Burgundy Leather Bag Small Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium Navy Suede Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium Navy Suede Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium Black Suede Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium Black Suede Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Burgundy Velvet with Crystals Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Burgundy Velvet with Crystals Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Red Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Red Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
2019 Gucci by Alessandro Michele Flora Jackie bag Regular
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A vibrant expression of Alessandro Michele’s romantic and eclectic vision for Gucci, this Cruise 2019 Jackie bag reinterprets one of the house’s most iconic silhouettes through the l...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Burgundy Suede and Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Burgundy Suede and Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Black and White Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Black and White Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Burgundy Suede and Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Burgundy Suede and Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Jackie 1961 White Leather Bag Small Shoulder Bag With Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Gucci Jackie 1961 Handbag is a modern take on an iconic design.
Gucci Ha Ha Ha Jackie 1961 Eyelet Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
HA HA HA Jackie 1961 handbag Eyelet embellished patent black leather Hardware in silver metal Comes with a chain strap in silver metal Condition: Very Good This pre-loved bag is in v...
$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.
Gucci Red Leather Bamboo Large New Jackie Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gucci Red Leather Bamboo Large New Jackie Hobo Bag is a stunning and versatile accessory that combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Black Patent Leather Shoulder Bag S24
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Black Patent Leather Shoulder Bag S24 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
GUCCI burgundy 2014 PYTHON SOFT JACKIE FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Jackie Soft Flap shoulder bag in burgundy python snakeskin featuring silver-tone piston push-lock closure that opens to a roomy nude suede lined interior.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Navy and Burgundy Leather Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Navy and Burgundy Leather Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Blue Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Gucci Jackie 1961 White Small bag is a modern take on an iconic design.
2000s Gucci Emerald Green Leather Jackie 1961 2 -Way Bag
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
Gucci Jackie 1961 2-way bag made of green emerald leather with gold toned hardware.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Wicker Bag Pink Gold Hardware Leather Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Item sold in a private sale as the inside label has a cut corner. DETAILS: Brand: Gucci Model: Jackie 1961 Exterior Color: Pink and Beige Exterior Material: Wicker Strap: bro...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small White Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Gucci Jackie 1961 White Small bag is a modern take on an iconic design.
Gucci Jackie Soft Large Black Leather Shoulder Bag With Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie Soft Large Black Leather Shoulder Bag With Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
$384Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Jackie Nubuck Crossbody Bag Pink Khaki
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini Jackie crossbody bag is crafted of nubuck leather in pink and smooth calfskin leather in khaki.
$2,692Sale Price|25% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Black Patent Leather Shoulder Bag S24
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Black Patent Leather Shoulder Bag S24 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 Wicker Bag Pink Gold Hardware Leather Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Item sold in a private sale as the inside label has a cut corner. DETAILS: Brand: Gucci Model: Jackie 1961 Exterior Color: Pink and Beige Exterior Material: Wicker Strap: bro...
Gucci Large Flora Print Canvas & Black Leather Jackie Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Tom Ford for Gucci Large Flora Print Canvas & Black Leather Jackie Hobo Bag epitomizes modern luxury with its sophisticated blend of bold floral print canvas and sleek black leat...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Burgundy Large Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag with Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Burgundy Large Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Jackie Vintage Lilac Purple Lizard Skin Top Handle Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie Vintage Lilac Purple Lizard Skin Top Handle Evening Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
$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.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Ancora Red Burgundy Leather Shoulder Bag S24
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hairline scratches to the hardware. DETAILS: Brand: Gucci Model: Jackie 1961 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Burgundy / Ancora red Ggold-tone hardware Size: Small Dimen...
$2,076Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size Pink
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Gucci Jackie 1961 White Small bag is a modern take on an iconic design.
$1,768Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 White Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size Small
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Gucci Jackie 1961 White Small bag is a modern take on an iconic design.
$2,076Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size White
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Gucci Jackie 1961 White Small bag is a modern take on an iconic design.
$1,768Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size White
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Gucci Jackie 1961 White Small bag is a modern take on an iconic design.
$679Sale Price|30% Off
Gucci Jackie Vintage Soft White Leather Bag Medium with Fur lining
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Gucci Jackie 1961 Green Small bag is a modern take on an iconic design.
Gucci x Balenciaga 2021 Black Calfskin Hacker Project 1961 Jackie Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Gucci x Balenciaga Black Calfskin Leather The Hacker Project Small 1961 Jackie Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4693 Brand: Gucci Model: Medium 1961 Jackie Type: Shoulder Serial Number:...
Gucci Small Jackie 1961 GG Supreme Monogram Calfskin Multicolor Print Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Gucci Small Jackie 1961 GG Supreme Monogram Calfskin Multicolor Print Hobo Bag perfectly juxtaposes classic elegance with contemporary flair, making it a must-have for the modern...
Borsa A Spalla Gucci X Balenciaga Jackie LE
By Gucci
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Si presenta in ottime condizioni. Gucci x Balenciaga bag, Jackie 1961 model, for The Hacker Project, made in classic beige and ebony GG Supreme canvas with Balenciaga print.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Handbag in Green Leather with Adjustable Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Handbag in Green Leather with Adjustable Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Gucci Sac Marine Rafia Jackie 1961 Medium Navy Leather Natural Raffia Pristine
By Gucci
Located in PARIS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium/Large bag in navy blue leather and braided raffia, ecru canvas interior with one zipped pocket, iconic gold-tone Jackie clasp, navy blue leather shoulder str...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Centennial 100 Year Special Edition Burgundy Leather with Canv
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Gucci Jackie 1961 Burgundy Small bag is a modern take on an iconic design.
Gucci Jackie 1961 Centennial 100 Year Special Edition Burgundy Leather with Canv
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Gucci Jackie 1961 Burgundy Small bag is a modern take on an iconic design.
$1,989Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Handbag in Blue Monogram Denim and Brown Leather
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Handbag in Blue Monogram Denim and Brown Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag.
$2,106Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Handbag in Blue Monogram Denim and Brown Leather
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Handbag in Blue Monogram Denim and Brown Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Unavailable
H 5.12 in W 7.68 in Dm 0.99 in
Gucci Jackie 1961 Patent Leather Two-Way Shoulder Bag White
By Gucci
Located in Indianapolis, IN
Effortlessly chic, the Gucci Jackie bag is a standout accessory for any occasion.
Jackie bag, Gucci.
By Gucci
Located in Bilbao, ES
Jackie Gucci Shoulder Bag, original GG monogram canvas with brown leather trim, and silver hardware.
1960's Gucci Jackie O Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York City, NY
The iconic bag beloved by Jackie O, this 1960's leather Gucci bag carries an aura of timeless style and sophistication.
1960's Gucci Jackie O Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York City, NY
The iconic bag beloved by Jackie O, this 1960's leather Gucci bag carries an aura of timeless style and sophistication.
GUCCI "New Jackie" Medium Hobo Bag Teal Bag
By Gucci
Located in Tampa, FL
This is a guaranteed authentic GUCCI 'New Jackie' Hobo Bag. Done in amazing teal blue leather, this bag features double bamboo side tassels, leather trim details and polished golden ...
Unavailable
H 7.87 in W 1.57 in L 12.5 in
Gucci Jackie Mauve Jackie-o Hobo 870333 Pink Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 20 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.57 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 4 cm(approx) S...
Gucci Pink Leather Medium Jackie 1961 Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With flawless craftsmanship immense style quotient and an air of elegance this Gucci bag has it all Stitched to perfection the handbag is made using only prime quality materials so t...
GUCCI White Ostrich Jackie O Bouvier Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in Tampa, FL
This is a preowned authentic Gucci Ostrich Skin Jackie-O Hobo bag. Done in luxurious white ostrich skin with matching trim and chocolate brown piping, this classic hobo style is sur...
Gucci Red Leather Jackie Shoulder Bag Long Strap
By Gucci
Located in Tampa, FL
This is a guaranteed authentic GUCCI Bag. Done in amazing red leather, this bag features red leather trim, a signature Gucci piston lock, and polished golden hardware. The interior i...
Unavailable
H 8.26 in W 1.57 in L 12.5 in
Gucci Jackie Bardot Bicolor Jackie-o Hobo 870208 Gold Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.26 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 21 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.57 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 4 cm(approx) S...
Gucci Jackie Long 10gr1103 Black Leather Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 277520 525040 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.75" Width: 2.5" Height: 10.5" Shoulder strap drop: adjustable: 16-21" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5...
Gucci Brown Monogram GG Jackie Bouvier Hobo Bag Medium
By Gucci
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic GUCCI Jackie O Hobo Monogram Bag. It is done in brown and gold signature Gucci monogram canvas with brown leather trim and silver-toned hardware.
GUCCI Monogram GG Classic Stripe Small Jackie O Bag
By Gucci
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic, Gucci Jackie-O Hobo Bag. This bag is the perfect size and shape for everyday wear!
Gucci Crystal GG Lizard Jackie 1961 Mini Bag (677027)
By Gucci
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Reinterpretations of House emblems appear throughout the Gucci Aria, enriched with intricate details and precious materials. The collection revisits signature materials, shapes and p...
Unavailable
H 5.51 in W 1.18 in L 10.2 in
Gucci Jackie Bicolor Chain Hobo 869750 Black Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 14 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.18 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 3 cm(approx) H...
Gucci Ha Ha Ha Jackie 1961 Eyelet Embellished Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Ha Ha Ha Jackie 1961 Eyelet Embellished Patent Leather Shoulder Bag.
Unavailable
H 9.84 in W 0.39 in L 15.7 in
Gucci Jackie Bardot Sherry Web Hobo 870277 Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0.39 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 1 cm(approx) H...
Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Spring Floral Jackie Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand : Gucci Designer : Tom Ford Condition Rank : - Exterior : B/C (Some signs of wear, some discoloration on the both sides. There's a few minor scratches on the leather. Overall s...
Gucci S/S 1999 orange canvas and black leather trim Jackie bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Rome, IT
- Gucci by Tom Ford - Orange canvas - Black leather trim and handle - Silver hardware
Gucci Jackie Bag in Denim
By Gucci
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Gucci Jackie bag in denim + leather, color blue/camel, copper hardware.
Gucci Jackie bag in Python Leather
By Gucci
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Gucci Jackie bag in python leather color beige.
Gucci Jackie bag in Python Leather
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Gucci Jackie bag in pink python leather + leather color black, silver hardware.
Vintage Gucci Jackie bag, in python
Located in Carnate, IT
Vintage Gucci Jackie bag, in python With chain handle, silver hardware, and the classic iconic bag closure.
Gucci "Jackie" Bag
By Gucci
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful Gucci Jackie Iconic model from '60 and '70 Canvas with GG logo Web ribbon green and red Closure and trim with silver metal Internal pocket with zip Cm 36.5 x 24.5 x 4.5 ...
Tom Ford Gucci Jackie Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
From Tom Ford's era at Gucci, we present a piece showcasing his interpretation of the iconic Jackie bag.
Vintage Gucci Jackie bag
Located in Carnate, IT
Borsa a spalla vintage Gucci Jackie in pelle nera con chiusura iconica a pistone argentata. Ottime condizioni presenta qualche macchia all’interno della fodera. Larghezza 34cm Alt...
Gucci Jackie Bag 1961
Located in Carnate, IT
Jackie Black bag, in leather with silver metal hardware closure on the front. internally lined in black suede, there is an internal zip pocket, in very good condition, with dustbag....
Gucci Jackie Bag in Purple Lizard Leather
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Gucci Jackie / Bardort bag in purple lizard leather, silver hardware.
The classic crescent-shaped Gucci Jackie bag was initially named the G1244, or the Fifties Constance. When style icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was later seen sporting the bag, you can just imagine the discussion around the Gucci dinner table: “Constance who?” It was quickly, officially (and wisely) rechristened the Jackie bag.
Although this iconic shoulder bag debuted in 1961, it wasn’t until the former First Lady was photographed with one in the ensuing years that it took on her name. We can credit former Gucci creative director Tom Ford with the tote’s return to popularity.
Subsequent creative director Frida Giannini renamed the bag the New Jackie, and current creative director Alessandro Michele christened it the Jackie 1961 and put it in the men’s fall 2020 show. Interestingly, that wasn’t the first time men sported the style, with its hobo-style silhouette and slouchy body — Peter Sellers and Samuel Beckett were fans, as is Harry Styles.
A bright red version of the Gucci Jackie, from the Giannini era, features a lobster claw clasp and the house’s legendary striped webbing.
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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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Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.