Gucci Ophidia GG Flora Round Shoulder Bag Red Leather
By Gucci
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Gucci GG Flora Ophidia Backpack Rucksack Mini Red original Italy，The situation is very good. Access...
GUCCI Ophidia Watersnake Purple Mini Round Bag New in Box
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
GUCCI Ophidia watersnake Mini Round Shoulder Bag in the color purple. The shoulder strap measures 23 inches and the interior is made of beige leather. The bag comes with the original...
Gucci Vintage Beige Monogram Canvas Semi Round Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This vintage Gucci Semi Round crossbody bag is a timeless piece that effortlessly combines classic style with the brand's signature luxury.
GUCCI Caramel Python Leather Mini Round Ophidia Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GUCCI Caramel Python Leather Mini Round Ophidia Shoulder Bag Xupes Reference: HB5220 Serial Number: 550613 520981 Age (Circa): 2022 Accompanied By: Gucci Dust Bag, Care Booklet Auth...
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H 6 in D 4 in L 6 in
Gucci Ophidia Flora Motif GG Pattern Mini Round Leather Backpack, Cruise 2020.
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Gucci Ophidia Flora Motif GG Pattern Mini Round Leather Backpack, Cruise 2020. The classic Gucci GG monogram pattern takes a new look for this special limited edition Cruise 2020 lin...
Gucci Flora Ophidia round yellow bag
Located in Carnate, IT
Ophidia Gucci Flora round yellow bag In leather and canvas. Zipper closure. Golden hardware. Carried over the shoulder or over the shoulder. Beige suede interior. Without pockets. 1...
Gucci Vintage Round Crossbody Bag Micro GG Coated Canvas
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Gucci Model: Vintage Round Crossbody Bag Micro GG Coated Canvas Exterior Material: Can...
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H 7.29 in W 1.78 in L 7.29 in
Gucci Multicolor GG Psychedelic Canvas and Leather Round Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
First witnessed in Cruise 2020 show, the GG Psychedelic collection reflects Alessandro Michele's bold and confident approach to fashion. This crossbody bag is made with proper attent...
Gucci Black Matelassé Leather Mini GG Marmont Round Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Express your personal style with this high-end crossbody bag. Crafted from quality materials, it has been added with fine details and is finished perfectly. It features a well-sized ...
Gucci Ophidia x adidas Round Crossbody Bag GG Coated Canvas Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 0", Height 8", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 10-22" Designer: Gucci Model: Ophidia x adidas Round Crossbody Bag GG Coated Canvas Smal...
Gucci Ophidia Round Shoulder Bag GG Velvet Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Creasing and light wear on exterior and strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20-23" Desig...
Gucci Ophidia Round Shoulder Bag GG Velvet Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Light wear and creasing on exterior and strap, small mark on front, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 8", Depth 2", Stra...
Gucci Round Shoulder Bag Psychedelic Print GG Coated Canvas
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. No visible signs on wear. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-27" Designer: Gucci Model: Round Shoulder Bag Psy...
Gucci Ophidia Round Backpack Flora GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Creasing on straps, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 6", Width 6", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 14-18" Designer: Gucci Model: Op...
Gucci GG Marmont Round Shoulder Bag Matelasse Leather Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Creasing and light wear on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Gucci ...
Gucci GG Marmont Round Shoulder Bag Matelasse Leather Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Creasing and light wear on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Gucci ...
Gucci Ophidia Round Shoulder Bag GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Slight creasing on exterior, minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 23" ...
Gucci Round Shoulder Bag Psychedelic Print GG Coated Canvas
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Creasing on strap, light wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-27" Designer:...
Gucci Ophidia Round Shoulder Bag GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Creasing on exterior and strap, minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 2...
Gucci Ophidia Round Shoulder Bag GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Light wear on exterior, wear and marks in interior, minor scratches, tarnish and discoloration on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7.5", W...
Gucci Ophidia Round Shoulder Bag GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Minor wear, scuffs and small indentations on leather trims, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 23", Height 7", Width 7.5",...
Gucci GG Marmont Round Shoulder Bag Matelasse Leather Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Minor wear, discoloration and creasing on exterior and strap, wear and small marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements:...
Gucci Mini GG Marmont Round Shoulder Bag Gold (550154)
By Gucci
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Gucci shoulder is made with calfskin leather in gold and features double G logo, antiqued gold-tone hardware, chain-link shoulder strap, satin lining and top zip Closure at top....
Gucci Ophidia Round Shoulder Bag Flora GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Ophidia Round Shoulder Ba...
Gucci Ophidia Round Shoulder Bag Flora GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Gucci Model: Ophidia Round Shoulder Bag F...
Gucci Doraemon Round Shoulder Bag Printed Mini GG Coated Canvas
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-26" Designer: Gucci Model: Doraemon Round Shoulde...
Gucci GG Marmont Round Shoulder Bag Diagonal Quilted Leather Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Light creasing on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Gucci Model: GG M...
Gucci Interlocking G Patch Round Shoulder Bag Multicolor GG Canvas
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Light creasing on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Gucci Mode...
Gucci Ophidia Round Shoulder Bag Flora GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Creasing on shoulder pad, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Ophi...
Gucci GG Marmont Round Shoulder Bag Diagonal Quilted Leather Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Rebag. Condition: Excellent. Creasing on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7"...
Gucci X Adidas Ophidia Round Leather Shoulder Bag White Black
By Gucci
Located in Denver, CO
Condition: This authentic Gucci bag is in excellent pre-loved condition. There is faint wear to the hardware. Includes: Dust bag and generic brand organizer Features: White leath...
Gucci Ophidia Round Ball Tifosa Basketball 2 Way Mini Bag
By Gucci
Located in Denver, CO
Condition: This authentic Gucci bag is in excellent pre-loved condition. There are light scratches to the hardware and small dent on the bottom of the bag. Includes: Dust bag, long...
Gucci GG Marmont Round Shoulder Bag Diagonal Quilted Leather Mini Exterio
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Light odor in interior. Creasing on exterior and strap, minor wear and darkening on base piping, indentation on rear. Wear and darkening in interior, scratches ...
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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Round Shoulder Bag Printed Mini GG Coated Canvas
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21.5-24.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Disney Mickey Mouse R...
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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Round Shoulder Bag Printed Mini GG Coated Canvas
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Gucci Model: Disney Mickey Mouse Round...
Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Round Backpack Printed Mini GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Creasing on strap. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6", Width 6", Depth 2", Strap Drop 23.5-27.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Disney Mickey Mouse Round Bac...
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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Round Shoulder Bag Printed Mini GG Coated Canva
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Gucci Model: Disney Mickey Mouse ...
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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Round Shoulder Bag Printed Mini GG Coated Canvas
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Light scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21.5-24" Designer: Gucci Model: Disney Micke...
Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Round Backpack Printed Mini GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Light creasing on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6", Width 6", Depth 2", Strap Drop 23-27" Designer: Gucci Model: D...
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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Round Shoulder Bag Printed Mini GG Coated Canvas
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Creasing on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Gucci Model: Disney...
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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Round Shoulder Bag Printed Mini GG Coated Canva
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Creasing on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Gucci Model: Disney...
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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Round Shoulder Bag Printed Mini GG Coated Canvas
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Slight creasing on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Gucci Mod...
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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Round Shoulder Bag Printed Mini GG Coated Canvas
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Light creasing on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-24" Designer: Gucci Model: ...
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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Round Shoulder Bag Printed Mini GG Coated Canva
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Light creasing on exterior and strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20.5-23" Designer: Gucci M...
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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Round Shoulder Bag Printed Mini GG Coated Canvas
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Slight creasing on strap, minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-2...
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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Gucci Disney Mickey Mouse Round Shoulder Bag Printed Mini GG Coated Canvas
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Slight creasing on strap, minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21-2...
Ophidia Round Shoulder Bag GG Coated Canvas Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Minor wear on exterior trim, strap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Dr...
Gucci x Disney GG Supreme Canvas and Leather Round Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Mickey Mouse crossbody bag is from the Gucci x Disney collaboration.
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
Gucci Diana Mini Black Leather Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
The black leather Gucci Diana Mini Tote features shiny gold detailing. It comes equipped with two decorative straps to help maintain the shape of the handles, as shown in the photo. ...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in L 6.25 in
Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Harry Rosenfeld, Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy
Located in University City, MO
HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side ...
$265,611
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
Very Rare 1990s Chanel Coco Mark Black Patent Vanity Heart Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Collector’s item chanel vintage heart vanity in black patent with gold hardware. Original condition. No touch ups or recoloring. Slight cloudiness to the patent surface due to storag...
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
ALAIA black viscose 2024 MOIRE JACQUARD KNIT HALTER GOWN Dress 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Alaïa gown in black moiré-jacquard knit viscose (63%), polyester (32%), polyamide (4%), and polyurethane (1%) embodies the designer's signature sculptural eleganc...
1960s Italian Black + Gold Beaded Vintage 60s Evening Bag Handbag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1960s black and gold beaded Italian evening bag! Intricate gold chain can be worn on the shoulder, or crossbody. Snaps shut to secure all your belongings. Fits more than re...
$1,950
H 13 in W 1.5 in L 11 in
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...
Early 1990s Chanel Pink Quilted Mini Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel pink cross body camera bag from the early 1990s. In very good vintage condition with two zip top compartments. Lined in cream lambskin the compartments have two smaller interi...
$12,920
H 6.25 in W 2.25 in L 11.25 in
Chanel Classic Vintage Caviar CC Black Diamond Quilted Timeless Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Vintage Caviar CC Black Diamond Quilted Timeless Clutch This stylish clutch is beautifully crafted of black diamond quilted caviar leather. The clutch features a poli...
$24,618
Size: Fr 38/40 - IT 42/44 - UK 10/12
Atelier Versace transparent plastic and red wool mini dress and jacket, fw 1995
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Atelier Versace; Red wool strapless bustier mini dress with transparent plastic trim and built in corset. Sold with a matching jacket with plastic yoke and silver zip fastenings. A...
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.
Stylish and practical, vintage and designer crossbody bags and messenger bags are ideal for all occasions, from lunch dates to errands to sunny afternoons in the park to formal affairs.
Messenger bags are a fashion staple. A shoulder bag that’s designed to be durable and lightweight, messenger bags offer comfort and convenience when carrying heavy items, and while their functionality is comparable to that of standard backpacks, you don’t have to take your bag off to get into its compartments and various zippered pockets. This is a sophisticated accessory — it sits flat against your body and provides easy access to your belongings at all times.
Our love for vintage handbags and purses goes back a long time. For as long as we’ve needed to carry around personal items to and from our homes, handbags of some fashion have been in our lives. Bag design evolved notably during the later Middle Ages to meet the needs of increasingly prosperous, sophisticated and diverse societies. As craftspeople grew in skill, and the choice of materials and dyes increased, the bags’ exteriors were embellished to please the eye and signify status. In our modern era, there is a vast range of iconic handbags and other bags to choose from.
Crossbody bags, which were designed to be worn on one side of the body so that the long strap is looped over the opposite shoulder, have been popular and versatile accessories over time, thankfully improving upon the medieval-era crude leather and silk coin purses that Europeans fastened to their belts as well as the drawstring pouches of the Renaissance, which held money as often as they did flowers and spices. These bags — as well as the stylish messenger bags that have materialized during the 20th century — weren’t bound by gender when they first appeared, and they certainly aren’t today.
For an alluring alternative to a satchel or backpack, luxury houses and various legendary brands such as Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and others offer a wide range of crossbody bags and messenger bags for the discerning bag enthusiast. Find these bags in all shapes and sizes 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.