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Gucci Metal Clutch

Vintage Gold Gucci GG Metal Clutch
Vintage Gold Gucci GG Metal Clutch

Vintage Gold Gucci GG Metal Clutch

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Vintage gold metal GG clutch by Gucci. Circa 1970s. Front tab closure. 3.25" height, 2" width, 6.5" length.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Italy Opulent Gilt Metal Minaudiere Clutch c 1970s
Gucci Italy Opulent Gilt Metal Minaudiere Clutch c 1970s

Gucci Italy Opulent Gilt Metal Minaudiere Clutch c 1970s

By Gucci

Located in University City, MO

Gucci Italy Opulent rare gilt metal minaudiere' clutch purse c 1970s The elegant rectangular clutch is embellished with a criss cross basket weave pattern on the exterior Designed...

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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci Italy Rare Sleek Gilt Metal Minaudiere' Clutch c 1970s
Gucci Italy Rare Sleek Gilt Metal Minaudiere' Clutch c 1970s

Gucci Italy Rare Sleek Gilt Metal Minaudiere' Clutch c 1970s

By Gucci

Located in University City, MO

Gucci Italy Rare opulent gold plated minaudiere' clutch c 1970s The elegant gold metal clutch is designed with a green leather embossed band that runs vertically across the center o...

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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Gucci Opulent Gilt Metal Evening Clutch Bag c 1970s
Gucci Opulent Gilt Metal Evening Clutch Bag c 1970s

Gucci Opulent Gilt Metal Evening Clutch Bag c 1970s

By Gucci

Located in University City, MO

Gucci Italy opulent gilt metal evening clutch bag The elegant gold metal minaudiare is designed with Gucci's initials repeated throughout The exterior metal has a brushed satin...

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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

GUCCI VINTAGE Black MONOGRAM Metal EVENING BOX CLUTCH Handbag
GUCCI VINTAGE Black MONOGRAM Metal EVENING BOX CLUTCH Handbag

GUCCI VINTAGE Black MONOGRAM Metal EVENING BOX CLUTCH Handbag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

- Vintage gold metal box clutch by GUCCI - Black GG - GUCCI monogram fabric covering - Flap closure - A built-in mirror on the reverse of the metal flap - The purse is lined in a ve...

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20th Century Italian Clutches

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag
Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

A striking example of Gucci's vintage glamour, this rare gold metal GG Monogram evening clutch captures the bold elegance of the house during the 1970s.

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1970s Italian Clutches

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag
Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

A striking example of Gucci's vintage glamour, this rare gold metal GG Monogram evening clutch captures the bold elegance of the house during the 1970s.

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1970s Italian Clutches

Gucci Italy Sleek Silver Metal Minaudière Wristlet Clutch Tom Ford Era c 1990s
Gucci Italy Sleek Silver Metal Minaudière Wristlet Clutch Tom Ford Era c 1990s

Gucci Italy Sleek Silver Metal Minaudière Wristlet Clutch Tom Ford Era c 1990s

By Gucci

Located in University City, MO

Gucci Italy Sleek silver metal minaudiere' wristlet clutch Tom Ford Era c 1990s The elegant rare art deco inspired wristlet clutch is designed in a severe rectangular shape The clasp...

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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Mink Patent Leather Metal Ring Clutch Mini Bag
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Mink Patent Leather Metal Ring Clutch Mini Bag

F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Mink Patent Leather Metal Ring Clutch Mini Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a gorgeous black mink and patent leather Gucci clutch, designed by Tom Ford. This bag, from the Fall/Winter 1997 collection is seldom found and can be used as ...

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1990s Italian Clutches

Gucci Italian Rare Gilt Metal Minaudiere' Clutch c 1970s
Gucci Italian Rare Gilt Metal Minaudiere' Clutch c 1970s

Gucci Italian Rare Gilt Metal Minaudiere' Clutch c 1970s

By Gucci

Located in University City, MO

Gucci Italian rare gilt metal minaudiere' evening clutch c 1970s The elegant gold metal clutch is adorned with Gucci's G.G initials throughout the exterior Makes a chic timeless a...

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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci Italy Rare Gilt Metal Minaudière Clutch Bag c 1970s
Gucci Italy Rare Gilt Metal Minaudière Clutch Bag c 1970s

Gucci Italy Rare Gilt Metal Minaudière Clutch Bag c 1970s

By Gucci

Located in University City, MO

Gucci Italy Rare gilt metal minaudiere' clutch bag c 1970s The opulent gold metal clutch is designed with a contiguous textured geometric basket weave pattern throughout the exterior...

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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci Gold Metal Logo Hard Shell Clutch Minaudière Bag,  1970s
Gucci Gold Metal Logo Hard Shell Clutch Minaudière Bag,  1970s

Gucci Gold Metal Logo Hard Shell Clutch Minaudière Bag, 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Before diamonds were a girl’s best friend, there was gold, and where there is a statement to be made, a tasteful dash of gold is sure not to disappoint. This gold metal Gucci clutch ...

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1970s Italian Clutches

Gucci Rare Vintage Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag
Gucci Rare Vintage Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

Gucci Rare Vintage Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Transport yourself to the mid-1960s with this rare Gucci evening clutch, a shimmering piece of Italian history that defines mid-century elegance.

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1980s Italian Clutches

Vintage Gucci Indian Hindu Deities Metal Enamel Gold Black Clutch Minaudiere
Vintage Gucci Indian Hindu Deities Metal Enamel Gold Black Clutch Minaudiere

Vintage Gucci Indian Hindu Deities Metal Enamel Gold Black Clutch Minaudiere

By Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Gucci Minaudiere Embossed Gold Tone Metal and Black Enamel Clutch Very Unique Indian Hindu Deities Embossed, Featuring a Black Enamel, and an Optional Chain-Link Strap with T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Iconic Gucci Gold Metal Minaudière Clutch w/Enameled Buckle Closure ca.1970s
Iconic Gucci Gold Metal Minaudière Clutch w/Enameled Buckle Closure ca.1970s

Iconic Gucci Gold Metal Minaudière Clutch w/Enameled Buckle Closure ca.1970s

By Gucci

Located in Studio City, CA

A 1970s Gucci limited edition minaudière, clutch made of gold-colored metal in a basket weave pattern and featuring a clasp comprised of the classic Gucci "buckle" closure with red a...

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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch
Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch

Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Minaudiere in Micro Guccissima Embossed Gold tone Metal and Enamel 2000"s Collection - Limited Edition. This striking Gucci Minaudiere is rendered in Micro Gu...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch
Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch

Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Dragonfly Minaudiere in Micro Guccissima Embossed Gold tone Metal and Enamel Clutch 2000"s Collection This striking Gucci Minaudiere is rendered in Micro Gucc...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch
Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch

Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Dragonfly Minaudiere in Micro Guccissima Embossed Gold tone Metal and Enamel 2000"s Collection This striking Gucci Minaudiere is rendered in Micro Guccissima...

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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch
Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch

Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Dragonfly Minaudiere in Micro Guccissima Embossed Gold tone Metal and Enamel 2000"s Collection This striking Gucci Minaudiere is rendered in Micro Guccissima ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch
Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch

Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Dragonfly Minaudiere in Micro Guccissima Embossed Gold tone Metal and Enamel An extraordinary collector’s piece from the Tom Ford era at Gucci, this rare and ...

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F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Modern Red Velvet Metal Ring Clutch Bag
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Modern Red Velvet Metal Ring Clutch Bag

F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Modern Red Velvet Metal Ring Clutch Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Featuring a modern abstract pattern in rich shades of red on velvet, this rare piece can be used as both a clutch and a handle bag. The removable curved handle, crafted from silver-p...

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1990s Italian Clutches

F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Modern Red Velvet Metal Ring Clutch Bag
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Modern Red Velvet Metal Ring Clutch Bag

F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Modern Red Velvet Metal Ring Clutch Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a convertible red velvet Gucci with a depth of color, designed by Tom Ford.

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1990s Italian Clutches

Gucci Gun Metal Leather Bamboo Tassels Clutch
Gucci Gun Metal Leather Bamboo Tassels Clutch

Gucci Gun Metal Leather Bamboo Tassels Clutch

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H 4.93 in W 1.58 in L 8.67 in

Gucci Gun Metal Leather Bamboo Tassels Clutch

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Have all eyes on you when you flaunt this stunner of a clutch by Gucci. Crafted from leather, it carries a metallic shade and a zipper which secures the leather interior for your ess...

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2010s Italian Clutches

Gucci Metallic Gold Micro Guccissima Metal GG Minaudiere Chain Clutch
Gucci Metallic Gold Micro Guccissima Metal GG Minaudiere Chain Clutch

Gucci Metallic Gold Micro Guccissima Metal GG Minaudiere Chain Clutch

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Crafted from micro Gusccissima metal in a metallic gold hue, this Gucci clutch is a sight to behold!

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Gucci Vintage Vermeil Clutch Bag
Gucci Vintage Vermeil Clutch Bag

Gucci Vintage Vermeil Clutch Bag

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H 3 in W 7 in D 1 in

Gucci Vintage Vermeil Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Gucci vintage gold vermeil italian metal clutch bag has all the detail and beauty of fine jewelry.

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Gucci Black Gold Metal Closure Evening Clutch Top Handle Satchel Bag
Gucci Black Gold Metal Closure Evening Clutch Top Handle Satchel Bag

Gucci Black Gold Metal Closure Evening Clutch Top Handle Satchel Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Satin Metal Gold tone Snap closure Handle drop 1.5" Measures 8" W x 6" H x 2" D

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci Tom Ford Gold Metal Crystal Small Evening 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Chain Bag
Gucci Tom Ford Gold Metal Crystal Small Evening 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Chain Bag

Gucci Tom Ford Gold Metal Crystal Small Evening 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Chain Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Gucci Tom Ford Gold Metal Crystal Small Evening 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Chain Bag Metal Crystal Leather lining Push lock closure Gold-tone hardware Made in Italy Shoulder strap drop ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

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Gucci Metal Clutch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary gucci metal clutch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gold and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect gucci metal clutch may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gucci Metal Clutch?

Prices for a gucci metal clutch can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $283 and can go as high as $4,925, while, on average they fetch $850.

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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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Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

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.