Sold|$1,830
Gucci New Jackie Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci New Jackie Python Large is a must-have luxurious everyday hobo fit for the modern woman. Constructed from genuine dark green python skin, this bag features side ...
Sold|$805
Gucci Handmade Satchel Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Handmade Satchel Python Medium is perfect for a weekend getaway. Crafted in genuine python with woven details, this bag features dual woven-braided handles, gold...
Sold|$1,500
Gucci Handmade Satchel Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Handmade Satchel Python Medium is perfect for a weekend getaway. Crafted in genuine python with woven details, this bag features dual woven-braided handles, gold...
Sold|$590
Gucci Indy Hobo Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Estimated Retail Price: $4,590 Condition: Good. Moderate wear and splitting on base corners, lifting of scales on exterior and strap, wear on handle. Cracking and splitting on strap ...
Sold|$920
Gucci Sabrina Hobo Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Moderate wear on base corners, lifting of scales, wear and creasing on exterior and handles, glue stains on opening corners and handle. Heavy split...
Sold|$1,540
Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Medium is a classic must-have. Crafted from genuine orange python skin, this simple yet stylish tote features Gucci's signature sturdy...
Sold|$1,745
Gucci Dionysus Bag Embellished Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Dionysus Bag Embellished Python Medium, crafted from purple genuine python skin with crystal embellishments, features aged silver chain link strap, textured tiger head spu...
Sold|$2,500
Gucci Dionysus Bag Embellished Python Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Dionysus Bag Embellished Python Small, crafted from genuine blue Python, features chain link strap, textured tiger head spur detail on its flap, accordion-like gusseted si...
Sold|$1,175
Gucci IIrina Babouska Tote Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci IIrina Babouska Tote Python Large is a lovely addition for any Gucci lover. Crafted from dark brown and tan genuine python skin, this luxurious tote features dua...
Sold|$1,075
Gucci Pelham Shoulder Bag Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Pelham Shoulder Bag Python Medium is perfect for any casual or sophisticated outfit. Crafted from natural brown genuine python skin, this exotic tote features du...
Sold|$1,435
Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Large is an eye-catching, distinct piece made for everyday use. Crafted in luxurious brown, cream and black genuine python skin, this ...
Sold|$1,505
Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Medium is a classic must-have with an exotic twist. Crafted from brown genuine python skin, this simple yet exotic stylish tote featur...
Sold|$3,490
Gucci Dionysus Bag Embellished Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Dionysus Bag Embellished Python Medium, crafted from genuine purple python with embellishments, features aged silver chain link strap, textured tiger head spur detail on i...
Sold|$1,540
Gucci Soft Stirrup Tote Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Soft Stirrup Tote Python Large in luxurious and sleek design is made for all seasons. Crafted from genuine brown python skin, this exotic hobo-style shoulder bag...
Sold|$1,430
Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Small, crafted from genuine brown python, features sturdy bamboo handles, protective base studs and gold-tone hardware. Its hidden magnetic snap...
Sold|$1,345
Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Small, crafted from genuine brown python, features sturdy bamboo handles, protective base studs and gold-tone hardware. Its hidden magnetic snap...
Sold|$1,345
Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Small, crafted from genuine brown python, features sturdy bamboo handles, protective base studs and gold-tone hardware. Its hidden magnetic snap...
Sold|$1,595
Gucci Pop Bamboo Tote Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Pop Bamboo Tote Python Large is a statement piece mixed the brand's trademark design and luxurious flair. Crafted in beige and brown genuine python skin, this si...
Sold|$1,700
Gucci Soft Stirrup Tote Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Soft Stirrup Tote Python Large in luxurious and sleek design is made for all seasons. Crafted from black genuine python skin, this exotic hobo-style shoulder bag...
Sold|$485
Gucci D Gold Tote Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci D Gold Tote Python Medium is perfect for everyday use. Crafted from genuine black python skin, this tote features a pleated silhouette, rolled tall handles, Gucc...
Sold|$1,795
Gucci Soho Shoulder Bag Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Soho Shoulder Bag Python Large is simple yet luxuriously stylish in design. Crafted from genuine brown and blue python skin, this hobo features dual flat handles...
Sold|$1,120
Gucci Lady Lock Satchel Python Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Lady Lock Satchel Python Small is the perfect small accessory for work or night outs. Crafted in blue and black genuine python skin, this petite satchel features...
Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Small, crafted from genuine blue python, features sturdy bamboo handles, stamped logo at the front, and gold-tone hardware. Its hidden magnetic ...
Sold|$1,115
Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Medium, crafted from genuine beige and orange python skin, features sturdy bamboo handles, protective base studs, and gold-tone hardware. Its hi...
Sold|$2,525
Gucci Zumi Shoulder Bag Python Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Faint wear on exterior and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 4", Width 7.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 20" D...
Sold|$2,575
Gucci Dionysus Bag Patchwork Python Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Creasing on base and underneath flap, small stains underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8", Width 11", Depth 2...
Gucci Soft Stirrup Tote Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Soft Stirrup Tote Python Medium in luxurious and sleek design is made for all seasons. Crafted from genuine brown python skin, this exotic hobo-style shoulder ba...
Sold|$1,480
Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Medium is a classic must-have. Crafted from genuine blue and brown python skin, this simple yet stylish tote features Gucci's signatur...
Gucci Pelham Tote Studded Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Pelham Tote Studded Python Large is perfect for any casual or sophisticated outfit. Crafted from genuine brown python skin, this tote features dual-rolled top ha...
Gucci Pelham Tote Studded Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Pelham Tote Studded Python Large is perfect for any casual or sophisticated outfit. Crafted from genuine brown python skin, this tote features dual-rolled top ha...
Gucci Python And Leather Greenwich Tote
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Greenwich Tote Python and Leather is perfect for any casual or sophisticated outfit. Crafted from brown leather with genuine python skin paneling, this tote feat...
Sold|$2,585
Gucci Web Dionysus Bag Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Web Dionysus Bag Python Medium, crafted from genuine beige python, features a chain link strap, textured tiger head spur detail on its flap, signature green and red web de...
Sold|$1,435
Gucci Soft Stirrup Tote Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Loss of shape on exterior, splitting on base corner wax edges, creasing on handles and interior opening trim. Wear in interior, scratches on hardwa...
Gucci Twice Satchel Nubuck with Python
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Twice Satchel Nubuck with Python is your perfect bag for day or night outs. Crafted from blue nubuck leather with genuine python skin handles, this stylish bag f...
Gucci Pelham Tote Studded Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Pelham Tote Studded Python Large is perfect for any casual or sophisticated outfit. Crafted from genuine brown python, this tote features dual-rolled top handles...
Sold|$1,450
Gucci Natural Python Britt Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, ON
Gucci python Britt medium tote bag. Excellent pre-owned condition with papers and duster. Clean interior fabric lining. Used only a few times. Body of bag measures about 16 x 10.5 x ...
Sold|$3,025
Gucci Soho Shoulder Bag Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This item can only be shipped within the United States. Estimated Retail Price: $4,000 Condition: Very good. Creasing and lifting of scales on exterior and handles, light wear in ex...
Sold|$1,660
Gucci Dionysus Bag Patchwork Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This item can only be shipped within the United States. Condition: Good. Minor wear and creasing on exterior, wear, scuffs, indentations and discoloration underneath flap, heavy wea...
Sold|$635
Gucci D Ring Hobo Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Minor wear and creasing on exterior, indentation on front due to hardware, moderate cracking on handle wax edges. Light wear and stains in interior, scratches o...
Sold|$1,000
Gucci Bamboo Shopper Tote Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Creasing near base, minor lifting of scales on exterior, moderate wear on opening edge. Minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: With Strap M...
Gucci Pelham Shoulder Bag Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This item can only be shipped within the United States. Condition: Good. Slight odor in interior. Creasing and lifting of scales on exterior, splitting, fraying and cracking on hand...
Gucci Snakeskin Hobo bag in Pearl and Metallic Python
By Gucci
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Gucci thought of everything when they designed this bag.
Sold|$1,130
Gucci Osiride Shoulder Bag Python Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This item can only be shipped within the United States. Estimated Retail Price: $3,200 Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Light lifting of scales on exterior and strap, scuffs ...
Sold|$2,250
Gucci Jackie Python Las Vegas Bag
By Gucci
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Authentic Gucci Jackie Python Las Vegas Bag Retail was: $3,800.00 Sold Out! Python skin defines this roomy carryall. Adjustable and detachable shoulder strap, 8¾-19¾" drop. Pisto...
Sold|$2,550
Gucci Padlock Shoulder Bag Python Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This item can only be shipped within the United States. Condition: Very good. Minor lifting of scales on exterior, cracking on side opening wax edges, splitting on side flap wax edg...
Sold|$680
Gucci Jackie O Hobo Python Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This item can only be shipped within the United States. Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Creasing on exterior, marks and scuffs on handle and leather trims. Peeling on handle wax ...
Gucci Black Python Large Hysteria Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Hysteria is one of Gucci's most loved bags for women. Crafted from python leather, it has a gorgeous exterior and two handles for you to easily parade it. The nylon interior is s...
Gucci Soft Stirrup Tote Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This item can only be shipped within the United States. Condition: Fair. Creasing and lifting of scales on exterior, handles and closure trim, splitting on base corner wax edges, he...
Gucci Taupe Greenwich Python Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, ON
Gucci taupe Greenwich python hobo bag. Excellent previously owned condition with clean interior and exterior, duster, and care cards. Body is about 14.5 x 18 x 8" with a 12" handle d...
GUCCI Python Jackie O Bouvier Hobo Shoulder Bag New
By Gucci
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Gucci Beige Python Jackie O Hobo Bag. It is done in luxurious beige and caramel colored python skin with pale gold hardware and dark undertones. It features a si...
Sold|$3,415
Gucci Dionysus Bag Embellished Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Faint wear on exterior and in interior, minor bubbling and indentations underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle...
Sold|$3,415
Gucci Dionysus Bag Embellished Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This item can only be shipped within the United States. Condition: Excellent. Faint wear on exterior and in interior, minor bubbling and indentations underneath flap, scratches on h...
Rare Gucci Tom Ford Gold Python Green Enamel Snake Handbag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in New York, NY
TOM FORD designed for Gucci gold snakeskin handbag. Has green enamel clasp featuring a snakes head. The snake has diamante on it and its mouth is clutching a round cut glass ball. Th...
Spring 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Python Print Beaded Evening Handbag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Prague, CZ
A stunning evening clutch/handbag, a staple for this iconic Gucci collection designed by Tom Ford. The clutch is fully beaded with iridescent beads and tubes, with a chain handle and...
Gucci Lucy Fold-Over Bamboo Clutch Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Heavy wear, discoloration and creasing on exterior, moderate splitting on closure trim wax edges, minor wear and scuffs in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessori...
Gucci Black/Grey Python Large Hysteria Wristlet Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Gucci clutch is built to suit your stylish ensembles. Crafted from python skin, it has ties on the sides and a zipper which secures a nylon interior. It is complete with the sig...
Gucci Brown Python Large Hysteria Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This alluring tote bag for women has been designed to assist you on any day. Convenient to carry and fashionably designed, the tote is cut with skill and sewn into a great shape. It ...
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.