Gucci Vintage Brown Canvas Leather Ring Clasp Purse Clutch bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This Gucci Vintage Brown Canvas Leather Ring Clasp Purse Clutch Bag is a true icon of 1980s Italian
Gucci Vintage Brown Canvas Leather Ring Clasp Purse Clutch bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This Gucci Vintage Brown Canvas Leather Ring Clasp Purse Clutch Bag is a true icon of 1980s Italian
GUCCI Guccissima Black Natural Monogram Leather Canvas Bamboo Six Ring Key Holder
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI keyholder in a black canvas with bamboo detail and leather trim featuring Guccissima pattern
Rare Vintage Gucci Crocodile & Suede Ring Bag with Lucite Handle, Circa 1978
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A rare and sculptural vintage Gucci ring bag crafted in deep navy crocodile skin with rich suede
Gucci Vintage Black Leather 6 Ring Small Agenda with Sheets
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant vintage agenda cover by GUCCI crafted in black leather. It features a six ring binder
F/W 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Beige Snakeskin Ring Wristlet Mini Evening Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection by Tom Ford, this beige snakeskin mini bag features a
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Museum Psychedelic Velvet Acrylic Ring Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite bucket bag from Gucci's Fall/Winter 1999 collection, designed by Tom Ford, showcases
2000s GUCCI Tom Ford GG Black Leather Wallet Ring Key Case
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
2000s Tom Ford for Gucci Black Leather Hook Key Holder Wallet, 5 key loops, silver metalware
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Gucci Python Leather D-Ring Tote
By Gucci
Located in Roslyn, NY
Tan and brown tone python. Silver-tone hardware. Beige leather trim. Clip lock closure at top. Dual leather top rolled handles. Protective feet at base. Lined interior. One interior ...
Gucci GG Ring Shoulder Bag Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 8.5", Width 12", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 14-18" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Ring Shoulder Bag
Gucci Beige/Metallic GG Canvas and Leather Abbey D-Ring Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Striking a beautiful balance between essentiality and opulence this tote from the House of Gucci
Gucci Abbey Monogram D-ring 868471 Pink Canvas Tote
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 39 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 10 cm(approx) ...
Gucci Abbey D-ring Tote 866181 Grey Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Code: 141472 001013 Width (inch) : 17.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 44 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Depth (...
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H 10.2 in W 3.54 in L 11 in
Gucci Hobo Monogram D-ring 869234 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.54 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 9 cm(approx) H...
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H 11 in W 3.93 in L 11.8 in
Gucci Ring Hobo W/ Pouch 866247 Black Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 10 cm(approx) ...
Gucci Abbey D-ring Hobo 870263 Black Patent Leather Satchel
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 17.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 44 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.52 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 11.5 cm(approx...
Gucci D-ring Hobo 867933 Black Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.1 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 36 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...
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H 9.44 in W 1.96 in L 11.8 in
Gucci Ivory Guccissima D Ring Hobo 868308 Cream Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.96 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 5 cm(approx) H...
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H 5 in W 2 in L 7 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Bamboo Ring Handbag Crossbody Bag Patent Leather Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite 1990s vintage GUCCI mini handbag is crafted of patent leather in black featuring a
1990s Gucci Collection 1921 Miniature Bag Charm Key Ring
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Made in Italy Original Gucci box Measurements: Length 11cm/4.3’ Handbag: 3cm/1.18’- Across:1.5cm Loop
Gucci Half Moon Bamboo Ring Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Gucci Half Moon Bamboo Ring Hobo Bag is made of luxuriously textured leather and features a
Gucci Beige Monogram Canvas Abbey D Ring Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci 'Abbey D-Ring ' Shoulder Tote Bag .Crafted in beige monogram canvas. This shoulder bag
Gucci Red Leather Abbey D-Ring Pochette
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
opens to an interior of navy fabric with a patch pocket. Designer: Gucci Material: Genuine grained
Gucci Monogram D-Ring Medium Abbey Tote w/COA
By Gucci
Located in Port Hope, ON
patch pocket; Gucci is incised on the top front, and the serial # is 141420 02025.
Gucci Blue Logo Denim and Leather Abbey D-Ring Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Blue GG monogram denim canvas Gucci Abbey tote Bag with brown leather trim. Light gold metal D-Ring
Gucci Denim D Ring Abbey Pochette Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Gucci D Ring Abbey Pochette Bag was made in Italy and it is finely crafted a blue denim and
Gucci Sterling Silver Interlocking GG Logo Unisex Ring Size 19
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
collection, this ring celebrates the timeless connection between Gucci's rich history and the dynamic
Gucci Aged Silver Metal Brass Crystal Statement Ring Size M
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Brimming with vintage-inspired glamour, this Gucci ring pairs bold design with a touch of antique
Gucci Sterling Silver Icon GG Double Tags Key Ring Keychain
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci "Icon GG Double Tags" Keyring in sterling silver. Double tag with engraved GG - Gucci
Gucci Abbey D-ring Tote 866181 Grey Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dix hills, NY
Code: 141472 001013 Width (inch) : 17.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 44 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) D...
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H 14 in W 4.25 in L 15.5 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Bamboo Ring Tote Shoulder Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI top handle shoulder tote bag is crafted of soft calfskin leather in black
Gucci Vintage Black Suede Leather Silver Ring Clasp Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This Gucci vintage shoulder bag pairs black suede leather with smooth black leather trim along the
Gucci Sterling Silver Interlocking GG Keyring Key Ring Holder
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
it to a loved one or treating yourself, this Gucci key ring is a subtle yet striking way to carry a
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas 4 Ring Agenda Cover
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Agenda cover by GUCCI. It features a 4 ring binder inside. 1 side open slot inside. Button
Gucci Vintage Black Leather 6 Ring Small Agenda with Sheets
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant vintage agenda cover by GUCCI crafted in black leather. It features a six ring binder
Gucci Abbey Hobo Guccissima Ring 223132 Ivory Leather and Gg Leather Shoulder Ba
By Gucci
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 189831 002122 Made In: Italy Measurements: 16.5" L x 6" W x 11" H Interior Pockets: One zip pocket, one cell phone pocket Handles: Double rolled leather ...
Gucci Vintage GG Logo Double Keyring Key Ring with Box
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci silver metal double keyring. GG - GUCCI logo on the front wirh enameled green/red
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H 4.5 in W 10 in D 3 in
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
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Black Genuine Python Acrylic Ring Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite bucket bag from Gucci's Fall/Winter 1999 collection, designed by Tom Ford, is
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Finale GG Gold Bamboo Ring Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a 'GG' monogram woven small tote designed by Tom Ford for Gucci. As part of Ford's final
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Finale GG Gold Bamboo Ring Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a 'GG' monogram woven small tote designed by Tom Ford for Gucci. As part of Ford's final
Tom Ford for Gucci Racing Stripe and D-Ring Snaffle Bit Canvas Purse
By Tom Ford
Located in Gresham, OR
Tom Ford for Gucci, logo canvas purse with leather trim corners, D-ring snaffle bit trimmed in
Gucci Black Python Gold D-Ring (Stirrup) Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Port Hope, ON
large D-ring; pleated details; light gold hardware; and soft leather trim. The Gucci name is incised
Gucci Abbey D-Ring Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
An authentic Gucci Abbey D-Ring shoulder bag. The bag features a black leather exterior and silver
Gucci Vintage Metal Enameled GG Logo Keyring Key Ring
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci gold and silver metal keyring. GG - GUCCI logo on the front with enameled green/red
Gucci Vintage Black Leather 6 Ring Agenda Notebook with Pen
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
features a six ring binder. Mechanical pencil included. 2 side open slots inisde. 'GUCCI - Made in Italy
Gucci Lulu Guccioli Poodle Key Ring/Bag Charm in Box
By Gucci
Located in Port Hope, ON
Never used and as new, this Lulu Guccioli in the shape of a poodle is a charming key ring/charm for
2000s Vintage GUCCI Blue Denim D-Ring Abbey Baguette Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI D-ring Abby baguette bag is crafted of Gucci GG monogram stone-washed blue denim
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H 14 in W 4.25 in L 16 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Bamboo Ring Tote Shoulder Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI top handle shoulder tote bag is crafted of polished calfskin leather in black
1990s Vintage GUCCI Patent Leather Bamboo Ring Tote Shoulder Bag Red
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI top handle shoulder tote bag is crafted of patent leather in red featuring two
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H 5.5 in W 2.75 in L 6 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Gold Bamboo Ring Hand Bag Patent Leather Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite 1990s vintage GUCCI mini handbag is crafted of patent leather in black featuring a
Gucci Abbey Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Amman, JO
Black leather Gucci handbag. Featuring D-ring hardware on front and back. Interior contains a
Gucci Gold Metal G Logo Scarf Ring Holder Accessory
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This stunning Gucci Scarf Ring is a true testament to timeless elegance. Crafted from luxurious
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H 4.75 in W 10 in D 2 in L 8.6 in
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
This red velvet Gucci bag, designed by Tom Ford for the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, showcases a
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H 4.75 in W 10 in D 2 in L 8.6 in
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
Gucci by Tom Ford red patent leather metal ring shoulder bag, fw 1997
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Tom Ford - Sold by Skof.Archive - Metallic ring shoulder bag - Red Patent leather
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Velvet Acrylic Ring Shoulder Hobo Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford, this grey velvet bucket bag from Gucci's Fall/Winter 1999 collection was
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H 9 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Psychedelic Swirl Velvet Acrylic Ring Hobo Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting From the Gucci Fall/Winter 1999 collection designed by Tom Ford, this gorgeous lucite
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W 13.39 in D 4.34 in L 9.45 in
Vintage Authentic Gucci Leather Guccissima Abbey D Ring Handbag ITALY MEDIUM
By Gucci
Located in Orlando, FL
The Abbey D-Ring handbag features a leather body, rolled leather handles, a top zip closure, and an
GUCCI Ivory Horsebit Hobo Ring Front Shoudler Bag
By Gucci
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic GUCCI Ivory Horsebit Hobo Ring Front Shoulder Bag. This classic hobo bag has a
Gucci D Ring Hobo Leather Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 10", Width 15", Depth 6.5" Designer: Gucci Model: D Ring Hobo
Gucci D Ring Hobo Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 10", Width 17", Depth 7" Designer: Gucci Model: D
Gucci Abbey D Ring Tote Leather Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Abbey D Ring Tote Leather Medium is your ideal everyday bag. Crafted in black
Gucci Black Guccissima Leather D-Ring Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Go for a chic statement with this practical ‘D-Ring’ bag by Gucci. This bag is crafted from black
GUCCI Ring Shoulder bag in Black Leather
By Gucci
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: GUCCI - Model: Ring - Condition: Very good condition. Scratches on the clasp
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
Roberto Cavalli Orange Fox Fur Cape, FW 2000
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Roberto Cavalli pelleted cape in multi-tonal red, rust, brown and black fox fur, constructed from densely overlapped, vertically oriented skins to create a full, rounded silhouette f...
Tiffany Deerskin Deco Clutch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, tailored Art Deco clutch of deerskin from the 1930's by Tiffany. Beautiful sleek lines with a double clasped interior compartment lined in silk moire. Deep wine color. 9" x ...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Wrap yourself in luxury with this stunning finest North American white lynx belly fur coat. Crafted from the purest white lynx fur, sourced from North America and expertly handcrafte...
Manolo Blahnik 2000s ‘Marie Antoinette’ Striped Ruffle Mule Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a pair of Manolo Blahnik 2000s ‘Marie Antoinette’ Striped Ruffle Mule Heels These beautiful heels feature delicate pastel stripes, embroidered romantic fl...
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H 7.5 in W 3 in L 11 in
1980s Vintage GUCCI Horsebit Cowhide Leather Structured Crossbody Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI structured crossbody bag is crafted of smooth cowhide leather in brown adorned with a massive golden horsebit at the front. Front flap magnetic snap closure opens ...
Iconic extremely rare Tom Ford for Gucci Damask « Dragon » purse FW 2004
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in NICE, FR
Timeless in Nice.vintage.darling: The iconic «Dragon» handbags in alligator skin and the incredibly beautiful velvet with gold dusting from the era of Tom Ford at Gucci. Fall Winter...
Geometric Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring A refined 1980s platinum ring defined by its geometric architecture and commanding presence. A round brilliant diamond anchors the center, its classic ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1980s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Crossbody Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI crossbody bag is crafted of textured nubuck leather trimmed with smooth calfskin leather in black featuring a gold-toned horse-bit logo on the front. Front flap ma...
Hermes Porosus Crocodile Globetrotter Agenda Orange Feu
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Globetrotter Agenda beautiful Porosus Crocodile featured in Orange Feu. Inside lined in Chevre leather with rear slot pocket. Stamped HERMES Paris Made in...
Suarez Avocado Lizard Convertible Clutch
By Suarez
Located in Alford, MA
Suarez convertible clutch crafted of an unusual shade of lizard, avocado, that will provide the perfect complement to a wide variety of colors in a wardrobe. the clutch has an intere...
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 last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle. Approximate Measure...
Hermes Gold Leather Poche Cloche Vanity Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Gold leather “Poche Cloche” vanity clutch featuring a strap with gold-tone metal clips & zipper, gold-plated hardware, a nylon lining, a top zip opening, inside logo stamp.Cou...
Elegant Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch made in France from antique Chinese textile from the early 20th Century. Wonderful quality with marcasite set fern motifs with Gre...
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.