GUCCI black grained leather 1973 SMALL CROSSBODY Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci 1973 Small Chain shoulder bag in black grained leather is a timeless
GUCCI black grained leather 1973 SMALL CROSSBODY Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci 1973 Small Chain shoulder bag in black grained leather is a timeless
Gucci 1973 Small GHW Black Pebbled Leather Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company-Gucci Style-1973 Small GHW Black Pebbled Leather Crossbody Bag Outside-No rips tears or
Gucci Black Leather GG Logo Small 1973 Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci small 1973 crossbody bag in black leather. The bag features a flap with magnetic
Gucci 1973 Bronze Small Crossbody Handbag - GHW
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful bronze Gucci 1973 crossbody bag is perfect for everyday wear. Originates from the
GUCCI black grained leather 1973 SMALL CROSSBODY Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci 1973 Small Chain shoulder bag in black grained leather is a timeless
Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small, crafted from pink leather, features GG detailing on
Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small is a classic for Gucci lovers. Crafted from
Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small is a classic for Gucci lovers. Crafted from
Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small is a classic for Gucci lovers. Crafted from
Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small is a classic for Gucci lovers. Crafted from
Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small, crafted from black leather, features GG detailing on
Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Python Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Python Small is a classic for Gucci lovers. Crafted from
Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small is a classic for Gucci lovers. Crafted from
Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci 1973 Crossbody Bag Leather Small is a classic for Gucci lovers. Crafted from
Gucci Red Leather Small 1973 Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
craftsmanship, this 1973 crossbody bag has been crafted from red leather and lined with suede. The bag is
Gucci Black Leather Small 1973 Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
High in style and craftsmanship, this 1973 crossbody bag is from the house of Gucci. It has been
Gucci Black Leather Small 1973 Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
and craftsmanship, this 1973 crossbody bag has been crafted from black leather and comes with a flap
Gucci Black Leather Small 1973 Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
and craftsmanship, this 1973 crossbody bag has been crafted from black leather and comes with a flap
Gucci Green Leather Small 1973 Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
bag is beautifully lined with suede and the flap is graced with the logo. Go for this Gucci crossbody
Gucci Green Leather Small 1973 Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
bag is beautifully lined with suede and the flap is graced with the logo. Go for this Gucci crossbody
Gucci Green Leather Small 1973 Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
bag is beautifully lined with suede and the flap is graced with the logo. Go for this Gucci crossbody
Gucci Dark Grey Leather Small 1973 Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Swap that regular everyday tote with this charming crossbody bag from the house of Gucci. Sewn and
Gucci 1973 Chain Shoulder Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Gucci Model: 1973 Chain Shoulder Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Gucci 1973 Chain Shoulder Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Gucci Model: 1973 Chain Shoulder Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Gucci 1973 Chain Shoulder Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 1", Strap Drop 24.5" Designer: Gucci Model: 1973
Gucci 1973 Crossbody Python Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci 1973 Crossbody Python Small is a classic for Gucci lovers. Crafted from gold
Gucci Black Leather Small 1973 Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
and craftsmanship, this 1973 crossbody bag has been crafted from black leather and comes with a flap
Gucci Orange Leather Small 1973 Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
High in style and with durable construction, this 1973 crossbody bag from Gucci is the perfect
Gucci Black Leather Small 1973 Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
and craftsmanship, this 1973 crossbody bag has been crafted from black leather and comes with a flap
Gucci Orange Leather Small 1973 Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This adorable Gucci crossbody bag is the perfect addition to your wardrobe. This orange bag is
Gucci Pink Leather Small 1973 Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Structured, sophisticated, and stylish are some words that describe this crossbody bag! Crafted
Gucci 1973 Chain Shoulder Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci 1973 Chain Shoulder Bag Leather Small, crafted in black leather, features classic double
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
$290Sale Price|34% Off
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The i...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2001 Vintage Y2K Runway Silk Psychedelic Maxi Gown Long Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Runway style (I like mine better) SS01 100% silk Sheer Neon bright yellow and jet black Ultra low cowl neck to bellybutton Super high side slit Pullover Has t...
Gucci Silk Brocade Open Back Dress
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gucci in a gold, rust and olive brocade fern pattern on a black background. It is a semi fitted dress with long zipper cuff sleeves and fabulous flatterin...
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture, Richard Tyler
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
LANVIN Paris Mod Sleek Interchangeable Resin Pendant Choker Necklace c 1970s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in University City, MO
LANVIN Paris Sleek mod 1970s interchangeable resin pendant choker necklace in Lanvin presentation box The three large rectangular resin pendants range from jade green, smoky carneli...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Sac Epaule Coco Splash 2014 Classic Multicolor Leather PVC Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Coco Splash bag in multicolored leather and PVC, silver-tone hardware, interior with two large PVC pockets and a series of pink quilted leather pockets, CC Turnlock closure, t...
Chanel 19A Egypt Multicolor Tweed Minaudière Clutch on Chain- '10s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This rare Chanel 19A Egypt Minaudière Clutch on Chain is a highly collectible piece from Karl Lagerfeld’s final Métiers d’Art collection (Paris–New York 2018/2019), inspired by ancie...
Hermès 1990s Veste Soie Insectes FR38 Ecru Silk Twill Jacket UK10 US8 Hermes
By Hugo Grygkar, Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès long jacket circa 1990 in ecru silk twill with the Insectes print by Hugo Grygkar & La Torre (first produced in 1958), notched collar fastened with three mother-of-pearl butto...
1990s Gianni Versace Red Lace Insert Silk Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Concord, NC
Gianni Versace vintage red long slip dress with sheer lace inserts and a criss cross back. Size: No size tag, refer to measurements for best fit Condition: Excellent condition Me...
$876Sale Price|20% Off
LOUIS VUITTON Graffiti x Stephen Sprouse Alma Horizontal
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Graffiti x Stephen Sprouse Alma Horizontal satchel bag. The bag features dual zippers, dual-rolled leather handles, smooth soft natural graffiti leather in ta...
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.