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Gucci Shopper Tote

Gucci Shopper Tote Small GG Supreme Lilla Borsa a spalla
Gucci Shopper Tote Small GG Supreme Lilla Borsa a spalla

Gucci Shopper Tote Small GG Supreme Lilla Borsa a spalla

By Gucci

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Borsa firmata Gucci, modello Shopper Tote nella misura small, realizzata in tessuto nella fantasia GG Supreme con inserti in pelle lilla e hardware dorato.

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

GUCCI Pink Coated Canvas Shopper Tote Bag
GUCCI Pink Coated Canvas Shopper Tote Bag

GUCCI Pink Coated Canvas Shopper Tote Bag

By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This GUCCI shopper tote is crafted of coated canvas in pink.

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Bamboo Shopper Leather Tote Bag
Gucci Bamboo Shopper Leather Tote Bag

Gucci Bamboo Shopper Leather Tote Bag

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your style with the iconic Gucci Bamboo Shopper Leather Tote Bag—a true embodiment of luxury, sophistication, and timeless elegance.

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Denim GG Monogram Medium Ophidia Shopping Tote
Gucci Denim GG Monogram Medium Ophidia Shopping Tote

Gucci Denim GG Monogram Medium Ophidia Shopping Tote

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Gucci Denim GG Monogram Medium Ophidia Shopping Tote is crafted of Gucci GG monogram denim.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

2000s Gucci Black GG Web Canvas Tote Bag / Shopper
2000s Gucci Black GG Web Canvas Tote Bag / Shopper

2000s Gucci Black GG Web Canvas Tote Bag / Shopper

By Gucci

Located in Arnhem, NL

A Gucci tote handbag/shopper made of black GG web canvas, with black leather trim, and light gold toned hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Off The Grid Yellow Nylon Bag
Gucci Off The Grid Yellow Nylon Bag

Gucci Off The Grid Yellow Nylon Bag

By Gucci

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Beautiful, practical and as new Gucci bag Shopping tote Off the Grid GG Logo Nylon Brown leather Double handle Double internal zip pockets Cm 36 x 36 x 12 (handles excluded) - 14,1 ...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

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Gucci Shopping Blue Canvas Tote 867355
Gucci Shopping Blue Canvas Tote 867355

Gucci Shopping Blue Canvas Tote 867355

Unavailable

H 11.5 in W 6 in L 12.25 in

Gucci Shopping Blue Canvas Tote 867355

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Gucci Shopping Tote 5" approx. handle drop Brown smooth leather flat handles with beige tonal stitching Blue GG embossed nylon canvas 17.25" approx. length (across the top) Bag has ...

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20th Century Unknown Tote Bags

Gucci Monogram Shopper 869897 Red Canvas Tote
Gucci Monogram Shopper 869897 Red Canvas Tote

Gucci Monogram Shopper 869897 Red Canvas Tote

Unavailable

H 9.05 in W 4.33 in L 15.7 in

Gucci Monogram Shopper 869897 Red Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.33 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 11 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Large Shopper 868899 Black Canvas Tote
Gucci Large Shopper 868899 Black Canvas Tote

Gucci Large Shopper 868899 Black Canvas Tote

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 5.11 in L 14.5 in

Gucci Large Shopper 868899 Black Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Bucket Monogram Shopper 869036 Black Canvas Tote
Gucci Bucket Monogram Shopper 869036 Black Canvas Tote

Gucci Bucket Monogram Shopper 869036 Black Canvas Tote

Unavailable

H 9.84 in W 3.93 in L 6.69 in

Gucci Bucket Monogram Shopper 869036 Black Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 17 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 10 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Supreme Shopper 867245 White Coated Canvas Tote
Gucci Supreme Shopper 867245 White Coated Canvas Tote

Gucci Supreme Shopper 867245 White Coated Canvas Tote

Unavailable

H 13.3 in W 3.93 in L 11.8 in

Gucci Supreme Shopper 867245 White Coated Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 13.3 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 34 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 10 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Monogram Light Shopper 867464 Blue Canvas Tote
Gucci Monogram Light Shopper 867464 Blue Canvas Tote

Gucci Monogram Light Shopper 867464 Blue Canvas Tote

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H 9.44 in W 3.54 in L 6.69 in

Gucci Monogram Light Shopper 867464 Blue Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 17 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.54 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 9 cm(approx) H...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Monogram Gg Shopper 868579 Blue Canvas Tote
Gucci Monogram Gg Shopper 868579 Blue Canvas Tote

Gucci Monogram Gg Shopper 868579 Blue Canvas Tote

Unavailable

H 9.84 in W 3.93 in L 11 in

Gucci Monogram Gg Shopper 868579 Blue Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 10 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Embossed Gg Large Shopper 870342 Purple Nylon Tote
Gucci Embossed Gg Large Shopper 870342 Purple Nylon Tote

Gucci Embossed Gg Large Shopper 870342 Purple Nylon Tote

Unavailable

H 11 in W 5.51 in L 12.2 in

Gucci Embossed Gg Large Shopper 870342 Purple Nylon Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 12.2 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 31 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Monogram Belt Buckle Shopper 870276 Black Canvas Tote
Gucci Monogram Belt Buckle Shopper 870276 Black Canvas Tote

Gucci Monogram Belt Buckle Shopper 870276 Black Canvas Tote

Unavailable

H 9.84 in W 4.72 in L 15.3 in

Gucci Monogram Belt Buckle Shopper 870276 Black Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 15.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 39 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Ivory Monogram Bucket Shopper 870057 Beige Canvas Tote
Gucci Ivory Monogram Bucket Shopper 870057 Beige Canvas Tote

Gucci Ivory Monogram Bucket Shopper 870057 Beige Canvas Tote

Unavailable

H 9.84 in W 3.93 in L 6.69 in

Gucci Ivory Monogram Bucket Shopper 870057 Beige Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 17 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 10 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Supreme Monogram Shopper 870128 Beige Coated Canvas Tote
Gucci Supreme Monogram Shopper 870128 Beige Coated Canvas Tote

Gucci Supreme Monogram Shopper 870128 Beige Coated Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.33 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 11 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Light Monogram Bucket Shopper 868700 Blue Canvas Tote
Gucci Light Monogram Bucket Shopper 868700 Blue Canvas Tote

Gucci Light Monogram Bucket Shopper 868700 Blue Canvas Tote

Unavailable

H 9.84 in W 3.93 in L 6.69 in

Gucci Light Monogram Bucket Shopper 868700 Blue Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 17 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 10 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Eclipse Monogram Signature Shopper 869213 Black Canvas Tote
Gucci Eclipse Monogram Signature Shopper 869213 Black Canvas Tote

Gucci Eclipse Monogram Signature Shopper 869213 Black Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 14.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 36.5 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(approx...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Light Monogram Bucket Shopper 868815 Blue Canvas Tote
Gucci Light Monogram Bucket Shopper 868815 Blue Canvas Tote

Gucci Light Monogram Bucket Shopper 868815 Blue Canvas Tote

Unavailable

H 9.84 in W 3.93 in L 6.69 in

Gucci Light Monogram Bucket Shopper 868815 Blue Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 17 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 10 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Charcoal Signature Monogram Shopper 868586 Grey Denim Tote
Gucci Charcoal Signature Monogram Shopper 868586 Grey Denim Tote

Gucci Charcoal Signature Monogram Shopper 868586 Grey Denim Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 10 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

GUCCI Sherry Supreme Shopper 868461 White Coated Canvas Tote
GUCCI Sherry Supreme Shopper 868461 White Coated Canvas Tote

GUCCI Sherry Supreme Shopper 868461 White Coated Canvas Tote

Unavailable

H 15.7 in W 3.54 in L 14.1 in

GUCCI Sherry Supreme Shopper 868461 White Coated Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 14.1 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 36 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.54 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 9 cm(approx) H...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Tote Bags

Gucci Signature Monogram Gg Shopper 869019 Bllack Canvas Tote
Gucci Signature Monogram Gg Shopper 869019 Bllack Canvas Tote

Gucci Signature Monogram Gg Shopper 869019 Bllack Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.9 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 33 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(approx) ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Signature Monogram Gg Shopper 869679 Beige Canvas Tote
Gucci Signature Monogram Gg Shopper 869679 Beige Canvas Tote

Gucci Signature Monogram Gg Shopper 869679 Beige Canvas Tote

Unavailable

H 12.5 in W 4.72 in L 9.44 in

Gucci Signature Monogram Gg Shopper 869679 Beige Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(approx) ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Sherry Monogram Web Shopper 230435 Black Canvas Tote
Gucci Sherry Monogram Web Shopper 230435 Black Canvas Tote

Gucci Sherry Monogram Web Shopper 230435 Black Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 189669 467891 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 14" Handle drop: 6" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterio...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci The Hamptons Ophidia Shopping Tote Straw Effect GG Raffia Medium
Gucci The Hamptons Ophidia Shopping Tote Straw Effect GG Raffia Medium

Gucci The Hamptons Ophidia Shopping Tote Straw Effect GG Raffia Medium

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 11", Width 14.5", Depth 5.5" Designer: Gucci Model: The Hamptons Ophidia Shopping Tote Straw Effect GG Raffia Medium Exterior Materia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Gucci Supreme Gg Monogram Shopper 228812 Brown Coated Canvas Tote
Gucci Supreme Gg Monogram Shopper 228812 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

Gucci Supreme Gg Monogram Shopper 228812 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 204990 114595 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 6" Height: 9" Shoulder strap drop: 7.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: E...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Large Monogram Embossed Gg Shopper 870349 Red Nylon Tote
Gucci Large Monogram Embossed Gg Shopper 870349 Red Nylon Tote

Gucci Large Monogram Embossed Gg Shopper 870349 Red Nylon Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 16.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 43 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.4 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 29 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Supreme Gg Monogram Shopper 870359 Brown Coated Canvas Tote
Gucci Supreme Gg Monogram Shopper 870359 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

Gucci Supreme Gg Monogram Shopper 870359 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 16.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 42 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.33 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 11 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Micro Gg Monogram Shopper 870048 Brown Coated Canvas Tote
Gucci Micro Gg Monogram Shopper 870048 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

Gucci Micro Gg Monogram Shopper 870048 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.54 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 9 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Supreme Monogram Gg Shopper 870025 Brown Coated Canvas Tote
Gucci Supreme Monogram Gg Shopper 870025 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

Gucci Supreme Monogram Gg Shopper 870025 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 15.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 39 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Emobssed Monogram Gg Large Shopper 869526 Brown Nylon Tote
Gucci Emobssed Monogram Gg Large Shopper 869526 Brown Nylon Tote

Gucci Emobssed Monogram Gg Large Shopper 869526 Brown Nylon Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.9 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 33 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Sherry Ivory Web Shopper 868130 White Patent Leather Tote
Gucci Sherry Ivory Web Shopper 868130 White Patent Leather Tote

Gucci Sherry Ivory Web Shopper 868130 White Patent Leather Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Gucci Monogram Gg Supreme Shopper 868072 White Coated Canvas Tote
Gucci Monogram Gg Supreme Shopper 868072 White Coated Canvas Tote

Gucci Monogram Gg Supreme Shopper 868072 White Coated Canvas Tote

By Gucci

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 16.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 43 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Italian Tote Bags

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Gucci Shopper Tote For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary gucci shopper tote you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a gucci shopper tote may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gucci Shopper Tote?

Prices for a gucci shopper tote can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $119 and can go as high as $3,076, while, on average they fetch $935.

Gucci for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Tote-bags for You

From classic medium-sized Louis Vuitton leather tote bags to authentic cube-like Loewe shoulder bags woven in raffia, the large selection of vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs offers something for special occasions as well as everyday needs.

Although part of a modern look, tote bags have been roomy and versatile accessories since at least 1944, with the launch of L.L.Bean’s “ice bag.” The Maine retailer, then largely known for rugged field coats and hunting shoes, had introduced a big, durable canvas bag that was initially intended to carry firewood or ice. In those days, to keep produce and other foods cool in refrigerators, consumers had to regularly replace the blocks of ice that were doing all the work in their bulky appliances. There was no better bag to help haul big blocks of ice from the trunk of your car to your front door and, subsequently, to your kitchen.

Years later, during the 1960s, L.L.Bean’s Boat and Tote was introduced as an overhauled structured canvas version of the ice bag. Tested to lug up to 500 pounds, the Boat and Tote became a best seller. Also during the 1960s, American designer Bonnie Cashin created the Cashin Carry for Coach. Cashin was Coach’s first lead designer, and she liked leather, large pockets and earth tones. Her modern interpretation of the tote bag introduced a touch of elegance to this increasingly ubiquitous accessory.

In the subsequent decades, more brands debuted their own iterations of the tote bag, from Tory Burch’s Perry leather tote bag to Goyard’s luxurious Saint Louis

Pay tribute to this long and interesting history of a well-loved accessory by browsing the vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs.