1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Satin Bamboo Hand Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini hand bag is crafted of black satin with black patent leather trimmings. Top
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Satin Bamboo Hand Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini hand bag is crafted of black satin with black patent leather trimmings. Top
$1,227Sale Price|25% Off
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Super Mini Pink Satin Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Super Mini Pink Satin Evening Bag These are professional photos of the
Gucci Jackie Vintage Gold Silk Satin Top Handle Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. Light stains on the inside. DETAILS Brand: Gucci Exterior Material: Satin Exterior Color: Gold Size
$368Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in W 1.5 in L 7 in
1990s Vintage Tom Ford for GUCCI Mini Satin Evening Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini evening bag from Tom Ford era is crafted of black satin. Top flap magnetic
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
$682Sale Price|30% Off
W 2 in Dm 4 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Micro Satin Bamboo Box Clutch Bag Black Mini
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI micro evening box clutch bag is crafted of black satin featuring a massive GG
1980s Vintage GUCCI Micro Satin Bamboo Evening Chain Bag Purple Mini
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI micro two-way evening handbag is crafted of silk satin in purple and a bamboo
$1,152Sale Price|29% Off
Gucci Horsebit Night Super Mini Green Satin Top Handle Bag with Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Horsebit Night Super Mini Green Satin Top Handle Bag with Strap These are professional
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Mini Purple Pleated Satin Draw String Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a simple and elegant black pleated satin Gucci mini bag designed by Tom Ford. From the
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Purple Silk Satin Waist & Shoulder Bag Runway
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic bright purple satin Gucci waist bag designed by Tom Ford. This stunning satin
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Mini Reins Purple Lizard Silk Satin Rhinestone Thong Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci. This early 2000's bag features a 'GG' accent at the front meant to emulate Ford's infamous Gucci
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Mini Black Silk Satin Square Chain Logo Evening Bag Y2K
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a mini satin Gucci evening bag designed by Tom Ford. This small square bag is
$1,495
Size: 10.75"L x 1.5"W x 5.5"H
Dionysus Horseshoe Crystal Satin Ribbed Clutch Shoulder Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Gucci Dionysus Horseshoe Crystal Satin Ribbed Clutch Shoulder Bag The Gucci Dionysus Clutch
Gucci Dionysus Small Embellished Satin Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Dionysus Small Embellished Satin Shoulder Bag. Black. Clasp fastening - Front. Does not come
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 7.25 in D 3 in
Vintage Gucci Black Satin & Sterling Silver Tasseled Mini Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
& Details: Satin mini bag featuring a doubled rope shoulder strap, elegant gathers radiating from the
1960s Gucci Black Satin Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Most unusual early Gucci black satin and scrolled silver evening bag from the early 1960's. The
Gucci Mini Leather Bag in Satin and Gold Metal
By Gucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gucci - (Made in Italy) Mini bag in satin and gold metal. Gold leather interior. To note, some
Gucci Tote Clear Bamboo 2g71 Black Satin Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dix hills, NY
10 x 3 x 9 inches 8.5 inch strap drop GOOD condition (7/10 or B) Minor moisture feeling outside Some wrinkles and marks Inside is clean
Gucci Rare Vintage Black Velvet Satin Evening Bag Clutch Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful rare GUCCI evening bag in black velvet and satin. Framed design with clasp closure on top
Gucci Black Multicolor Satin Charms cnad Chain Print Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci black satin and leather Tote Bag. It features a multicolored printed satin with chain links
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H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 2.37 in
GUCCI TOM FORD black gathered silk satin minimal leather handle bucket bag
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI TOM FORD black gathered silk satin minimal leather handle bucket bag Brand: Gucci Designer
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H 5.52 in D 0.79 in L 10.24 in
Gucci Silk Satin and Black Leather Bag with Metal and Rhinestones, 2004
By Gucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gucci- (Made in Italy) Silk satin and black leather bag with enameled metal and rhinestones. Spring
1990s Gucci Silk Satin Beaded GG Logo Kiss-Lock Medium Frame Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a black silk satin evening bag made by Gucci in the early 1990s. This piece
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H 6 in W 2 in L 8 in
1970s Vintage GUCCI GG Satin Jacquard Two-Way Chain Clutch Shoulder Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI two-way chain clutch shoulder bag is crafted of GG satin jacquard in black
Gucci Red Satin "Saddle" Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful signature Gucci handbag in red silk satin and gold-tone hardware in their signature
Gucci By Tom Ford Purple Satin & Black Leather Serpent & Snake Emblem Bag 2004
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present an iconic 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford shoulder bag, which
Late 1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Black Satin Mini Evening Bag Pochette
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black satin Gucci mini evening bag, designed by Tom Ford. Perfectly capturing
GUCCI "Mini Jackie" Black Silk Satin Top Handle Piston Clasp Satchel Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: GUCCI "Mini Jackie" Black Silk Satin Top Handle Piston Clasp Satchel Evening Bag
GUCCI off-white satin NY YANKEE PATCH Floral Belt Bag Hip Pack
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci belt bag in cream, green, red and blue floral printed silk satin featuring black embroidered
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Satin Rhinestone GG Thong Super Mini Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare silk, rhinestone, and lizard mini reins bag by Tom Ford for Gucci. This early
vintage GUCCIO black satin acrylic bamboo square cut shoulder bag
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
: Gucci Model: Acrylic bamboo satin bag Material: Satin Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Magnet
Gucci Black Satin Embellished Beaded Small Handbag Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci black embellished evening bag. Framed design. Gold metal hardware. Rhinestones detailing on
Vintage Gucci Bamboo Crystal Embellished Black Satin Beaded Mini Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
A rare and exquisite Gucci vintage mini evening bag featuring the house’s iconic bamboo motif
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H 7.5 in W 5.75 in D 1.75 in L 14.25 in
Early 1990s Gucci 'GG' Logo Beaded Black Satin Mini Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black silk satin evening bag made by Gucci in the early 1990s. This piece features an
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H 4.5 in W 11 in D 1.25 in
GUCCI Auth Yellow Satin ANGELICA CLUTCH Handbag EVENING BAG Feather Appliqued
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
- Int. Ref. Numb.: AS287 - Gucci ANGELICA satin clutch in a shimmery yellow color - Maxi floral
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H 3.5 in W 6 in D 1 in
GUCCI Italian VINTAGE Blue Satin MINAUDIERE Evening Bag HANDBAG Purse RARE
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Brand: GUCCI - Made in Italy Logos / Tags: GUCCI Roma - Florence embossed inside Condition
Gucci Horsebit Night Super Mini Purple Satin Top Handle Bag with Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Horsebit Night Super Mini Purple Satin Top Handle Bag with Strap These are professional
1990s Gucci Silk Satin Beaded GG Logo Kiss-Lock Medium Frame Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a black silk satin evening bag made by Gucci in the early 1990s. This piece
2000s Tom Ford for Gucci Black Satin Box Clutch Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford for Gucci box clutch bag, black satin, front flap closure, front Gucci signature plaque
Early 2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black Satin Mini Bardot Evening Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black satin Gucci mini Bardot bag, designed by Tom Ford. Step into the world
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Mini Black Silk Satin Waist Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a petite black satin Gucci waist bag, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2001
GUCCI TOM FORD black gathered silk satin minimal leather handle bucket bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI TOM FORD black gathered silk satin minimal leather handle bucket bag Reference: ANWU/A00917
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H 5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in L 9.5 in
2000's Gucci by Tom Ford Embroidered Silk Satin Mini GG Bag Jackie Piston
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a sleek silk satin mini bag designed by Tom Ford for Gucci. This bag features
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H 4 in W 11.5 in D 3.25 in L 9 in
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Royal Blue Satin Boat Pochette Mini Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a royal blue satin boat pochette mini bag designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford G Buckle Black Satin Box Mini Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black nylon Gucci evening bag designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1998
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H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.25 in L 7.75 in
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Mini Reins Red Lizard Silk Satin Rhinestone Thong Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
for Gucci. This early 2000's bag features a 'GG' accent at the front meant to emulate Ford's infamous
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H 7 in W 13 in D 3.5 in
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Tan 'GG' Horsebit Shoulder Bag Purple Satin Stripe
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag represents Tom's
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Mini Satin Square G Logo Asymmetric Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare silk-satin asymmetric mini bag designed by Tom Ford for the Fall/Winter 1997
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H 7 in W 13 in D 3.5 in
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Tan GG Horsebit Shoulder Bag with Purple Satin Stripe
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag represents Tom's
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H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Tan GG Horsebit Mini Evening Bag Purple Satin Stripe
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag represents Tom's
Gucci Satin Small Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning! Gucci evening satin bag featured in gorgeous hues of eggplant purple, black, brown and
Gucci Dionysus Bag Satin Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
", Height 5", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Gucci Model: Dionysus Bag Satin Small Exterior
Gucci Dionysus Bag Satin Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
: Dionysus Bag Satin Small Exterior Material: Satin Exterior Color: Black Interior Material: Microfiber
Gucci Black Satin Flap Chain Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This women's shoulder bag from Gucci is crafted from black satin. The bag features a shoulder chain
Gucci Black Satin Flap Chain Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This women's shoulder bag from Gucci is crafted from black satin. The bag features a shoulder chain
Gucci Grey Satin And Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep things chic with this well-constructed Gucci bag. Made from satin and patent leather, it can
Gucci Charmy Boston Bag Printed Satin Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 3" Designer: Gucci Model: Charmy Boston Bag Printed Satin Small Exterior Material: Satin Exterior
Gucci Charmy Boston Bag Printed Satin Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
", Width 11.5", Depth 4" Designer: Gucci Model: Charmy Boston Bag Printed Satin Small Exterior Material
GUCCI Black Snakeskin Bamboo Turnlock Satin Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic GUCCI Black Snakeskin Bamboo Turnlock Satin Clutch Bag. It is done in a black
Gucci Black Satin And Leather 1973 Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
High in style and craftsmanship, this Gucci 1973 crossbody bag has been crafted from black satin
Gucci Sylvie Top Handle Bag Crystal Embellished Satin Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Sylvie Top Handle Bag Crystal Embellished Satin Mini, crafted from blue crystal
Gucci 1973 Chain Shoulder Bag Satin with Crystal Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
: Gucci Model: 1973 Chain Shoulder Bag Satin with Crystal Small Exterior Material: Satin Exterior Color
Gucci MLB Convertible Belt Bag Printed Satin with Applique
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
: Extra Strap, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 8", Width 14", Depth 5", Strap Drop 10-20" Designer: Gucci
Gucci Sylvie Top Handle Bag Crystal Embellished Satin Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Gucci Model: Sylvie Top Handle Bag Crystal Embellished Satin Mini Exterior Material: Satin
Gucci Sylvie Top Handle Bag Crystal Embellished Satin Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Gucci Model: Sylvie Top Handle Bag Crystal Embellished Satin Mini Exterior Material: Satin
Gucci Rajah Broadway Top Handle Evening Bag Quilted Satin
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
2" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Broadway Top Handle Evening Bag Quilted Satin Exterior Material
Gucci Sylvie Top Handle Bag Crystal Embellished Satin Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Bag Crystal Embellished Satin Mini Exterior Material: Satin, Crystal Exterior Color: Black Interior
Gucci MLB Convertible Belt Bag Printed Satin with Applique
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 9", Width 15", Depth 5", Strap Drop 10-20" Designer: Gucci Model: MLB Convertible Belt Bag
Gucci Sylvie Top Handle Bag Crystal Embellished Satin Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Bag Crystal Embellished Satin Mini Exterior Material: Satin, Crystal Exterior Color: Blue Interior
Gucci Sylvie Top Handle Bag Crystal Embellished Satin Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Bag Crystal Embellished Satin Mini Exterior Material: Satin, Crystal Exterior Color: Blue Interior
$1,195
Size: Small - Medium
1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtakingly beautiful 70s pale yellow soft cotton voile and lace maxi dress! Features an incredible amount of craftsmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Gives off just the rig...
$12,150
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
1980s Vintage GUCCI Camera Bag Pigskin Leather Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI camera bag is crafted of pigskin leather in brown and gold toned hardware. Top zipper closure opens to a beige leather interior featuring a zippered pocket. This G...
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...
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
1990s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Pigskin Leather Saddle Camera Bag Khaki Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle camera bag is crafted of nubuck and pigskin leather in khaki featuring matte gold toned hardware. Front flap double magnetic snap closure decorated with a s...
1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Bamboo Leather Handbag Metallic Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI small bamboo top handle bag is crafted of pigskin leather in metallic brown featuring gold toned hardware and a black bamboo handle. Front flap magnetic snap closu...
1970s Vintage GUCCI Monogram Suede Clutch Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI clutch bag is crafted of monogram suede trimmed with smooth calfskin leather in brown adorned with gold-toned buckled chains. Front flap snap closure opens to a le...
$2,942
H 5.52 in W 1.19 in L 8.86 in
Hermès Padlock Bag Clutch Purse Doblis Leather Purple and Golden Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Clutch Called "Padlock" due to the Padlock Shaped clasp Very rare ! A-line shape of the purse and asymmetrical cut of the flap for a chic and eleg...
Gucci Dark Brown Leather Web Messenger Hobo Bag 1GG99
By Gucci
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Date code: 0014186 1669 Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 2" Height: 6" Handle Drop: 8-11" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Signs of Wear: Exter...
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...
1970s Vintage GUCCI Monogram Canvas Two-Way Document Shoulder Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI 2-way document bag is crafted of GG monogram coated canvas and pigskin leather in brown featuring gold brass hardware and a detachable shoulder strap of the same l...
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...
$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...
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.