Gucci Navy Leather Suede Ophidia Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Crafted in blue suede with inlaid blue and red Web stripe, this Ophidia shoulder bag has a vintage
Gucci Navy Leather Suede Ophidia Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Crafted in blue suede with inlaid blue and red Web stripe, this Ophidia shoulder bag has a vintage
$5,693Sale Price|35% Off
Gucci Limited edition rattan suede flowers bamboo shoulder bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
Gucci Limited edition rattan suede flowers bamboo shoulder bag
New Gucci Pink Suede Gold Chain Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
GG Marmont leather small shoulder bag Quilted leather Bamboo detailing Leather and chain-link
Gucci Vintage Brown Monogram Suede and Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
appeal of classic Gucci silhouettes. The bag features a rich combination of suede and leather, finished
Gucci Vintage Green Suede Leather Bucket Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Shoulder Bag. A perfect balance of classic elegance and unique style, this bag features a rich green suede
Gucci Pre-Owned 20th Century Suede Tiger Head shoulder bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Gucci Pre-Owned 20th Century Suede Tiger Head shoulder bag Gucci Tom Ford Era Highlights - suede
Gucci Vintage Blue Suede and Leather Flap Gold Clasp Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
An authentic slice of Gucci history, this vintage shoulder bag comes straight from the elegance of
$761
H 8.67 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in
Gucci GG Metal Signature Logo Dark Blue Suede and Leather Shoulder Bag 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage Gucci GG shoulder bag ca. 1970s, Italy. This bag features a dark blue suede exterior
Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium Black Suede Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium Black Suede Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Burgundy Suede and Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Burgundy Suede and Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Burgundy Suede and Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Burgundy Suede and Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual
Tom Ford for Gucci Suede Black & Red Indy Hobo Shoulder Bag circa 2000
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Tom Ford for Gucci Suede Black & Red Indy Hobo Shoulder Bag circa 2000 is a timeless and
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Horsebit Strap Brown Suede Flap Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this brown suede flap bag for his Fall/Winter 1997 collection at Gucci. This chic
Gucci 1955 Horsebit Suede Tote Bag with Shearling-Trim
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
This mini Horsebit 1955 Shearling-Trimmed Suede Tote Bag has a structured shape defined by
Gucci Beige Suede and Leather Mini Flap Jackie Bag Tom Ford Era
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a pivotal moment in fashion history with this rare Gucci Jackie flap bag, reimagined by
1970s Gucci Black Suede Tiger Clasp Large Vintage 70s Handbag Purse Shoudler Bag
By Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 70s GUCCI black suede leather tiger clasp shoulder bag ! Features black suede with gold
Gucci Black Suede Crystal Small Dionysus Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Black Suede Crystal Small Dionysus Shoulder Bag SKU: 151092 Condition: Pre
Gucci Ophidia Small Suede Leather Chain Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
With its sleek and sophisticated design, the Gucci Ophidia Small Suede and Leather Shoulder Bag is
Gucci Vintage Red Suede and Leather Bamboo Backpack Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A striking piece from Gucci's storied past, this vintage red suede and leather backpack is a bold
Gucci Ophidia Black Suede GG Web Shoulder Bag, Italy c. 2019
By Gucci
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
shoulder bag is rendered in sumptuous black suede, accented by the house’s iconic green-red-green Web
1970s Vintage GUCCI Two-Way Monogram Suede Shoulder Clutch Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI two-way shoulder/clutch bag is crafted of monogram suede trimmed with smooth
GUCCI Supreme Shoulder bag in Red Suede
By Gucci
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: GUCCI - Model: Supreme - Condition: Very good condition. - Accessories: Dustbag
Gucci Bamboo 2way 867617 Black Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Material :Suede Leather Come with : Shoulder Strap Country of Manufacture : Italy Code, Number etc
Unavailable
H 11.8 in W 4.72 in L 13.3 in
Gucci Signature Hobo 868294 Black Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
) : 26.77 inch Shoulder (cm) : 68 cm Color : Black Material :Suede Leather Come with : Dust Bag Country of
Unavailable
H 8.26 in W 3.54 in L 10.6 in
Gucci Bamboo 2way Satchel 865746 Black Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Material :Suede Leather Come with : Shoulder Strap GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) (Outside Flaws) Minor rubs
Unavailable
H 11.4 in W 5.9 in L 14.9 in
Gucci Bamboo 2way Tote 870382 Black Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
:Suede Leather Come with : Shoulder Strap Country of Manufacture : Italy Code, Number etc. : 001 284
Unavailable
H 10.6 in W 3.14 in L 14.9 in
Gucci Bamboo 2way Hobo 870254 Black Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
:Suede Leather Come with : Shoulder Strap Country of Manufacture : Italy Code, Number etc. : 001.14.1577
Gucci Dionysus Hobo Dark 12gz1107 Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
: 9" Shoulder strap drop: 8.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior
Gucci Monogram Gg Hobo 869280 Black Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
) : 60 cm Color : Black Material :Suede Leather Come with : Dust Bag Country of Manufacture : Italy
Unavailable
H 13.3 in W 4.33 in L 18.5 in
Gucci Large Jockey Hobo 868202 Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
) : 11 cm(approx) Shoulder (inch) : 12.6 inch Shoulder (cm) : 32 cm Color : Browns Material :Suede
Unavailable
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
) : 22.83 inch Handle (cm) : 58 cm Color : Black Material :Suede Leather Country of Manufacture : Italy GOOD
Unavailable
H 10.5 in W 3 in L 11 in
Gucci Horsebit Burnt Body 228677 Orange Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
: 10.5" Shoulder strap drop: 14"-15" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Signs of Wear
Unavailable
H 12 in W 5 in L 18 in
Gucci Suede Fringe Large Tote 5gz0911 Black Python Skin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
: 12" Handle drop: 6" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes Box and Shopping Bag Retail
Vintage Gucci dark brown suede leather clutch shoulder bag with micro, mini GG
By Gucci
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Gucci dark brown suede leather clutch shoulder bag with micro, mini GG prints allover. Rare
Vintage Gucci dark brown genuine suede leather chain shoulder bag with GG print
By Gucci
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Gucci dark brown genuine suede leather chain shoulder bag with GG print and golden
Vintage Gucci genuine brown suede large hobo bucket shoulder bag, horsebit motif
By Gucci
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Gucci genuine brown suede leather large hobo bucket shoulder bag with iconic horsebit
Gucci Dionysus Suede Medium Bag Dark Dusty Pink
By Gucci
Located in Dover, DE
CONDITION: N: Excellent condition; carefully kept SET: Nothing, just a bag SIZE: 30/23/10 cm, chain
Gucci Dollar Gg Crystal Embellished Suede Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Dollar Gg Crystal Embellished Suede Shoulder Bag. Black. Clasp fastening - Front. Does not
Unavailable
H 9.84 in W 4.33 in L 13.3 in
Gucci Burnt Orange Flap Over Shoulder 868421 Suede Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
) : 43.7 inch - 45.67 inch Shoulder (cm) : 111 cm - 116 cm Color : Other Brown Material :Suede Leather
Gucci Suede Shoulder Bag Late 70's
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci, brown, suede shoulder bag with signature "GG" clasp and print on the suede.C. late 70's.
Gucci Black Suede Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Gucci shoulder bag in black suede with golden hardware, with vintage logo. The outline defined in
1970s Gucci Brown Suede Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Snag yourself a piece of vintage history! Circa 1970s, this Gucci bag is made of soft caramel brown
Gucci Suede gold tone charms shoulder bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
Gucci Suede gold tone charms shoulder bag
Gucci Vintage Black Jackie Suede Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage Gucci Jackie shoulder bag. Features a leather handle and a black suede canvas. Back
Gucci Taupe Suede Small Dionysus Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
resale item. Details Model: Dionysus Taupe Suede Shoulder bag Chain strap Tiger head buckle detail
1990 Gucci Black Suede Vintage Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GUCCI Black Suede Vintage Shoulder Bag Xupes Reference: CWAHF-HB009 Serial Number: 001-3191 1705
Gucci Brown Suede Blondie Shoulder Bag c 1970
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Brown suede iconic blondie shoulder bag c 1970 The stylish Gucci handbag is covered with
GUCCI black suede DIONYSUS MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci 'Medium Dionysus' shoulder bag crafted in black suede and calfskin. Features a silver-tone
1970s Gucci Navy Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Gucci navy suede shoulder bag featuring leather trim, detachable shoulder strap, front zip
GUCCI burgundy suede DIONYSUS SMALL Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci 'Small Dionysus' shoulder bag in dust burgundy suede and calfskin embellished with a silver
1990 Gucci Black Suede Vintage Frame Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GUCCI Black Suede Vintage Frame Shoulder Bag Xupes Reference: CWAHF-HB007 Serial Number: 001-1781
Gucci Beige Suede Heart Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Charming and full of character, this authentic Gucci Heart Flap Shoulder Bag in soft beige suede is
Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium Brown Suede Shoulder Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium Brown Suede Shoulder Tote Bag These are professional photos of the actual
Gucci Tan Beige Monogram Suede Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci Suede Hobo Bag. The bag is crafted in tan beige monogram suede with brown leather
Gucci Suede Crystal Small Dionysus Shoulder Bag Peonia
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bag is crafted of pink suede leather. This shoulder bag features a second flap of pink leather
Gucci Black Suede and Leather Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A chic reflection of Gucci's understated sophistication, this black suede and leather hobo bag is
Gucci Pink Suede Beige Leather Jackie Hobo Bag Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci 'Jackie' hobo bag, crafted in pink suede abd beige leather. Gold metal hardware
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Chain Vintage Large Purple Suede Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Chain Vintage Large Purple Suede Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of
Gucci Vintage Blue Suede and Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci blue suede and leather shoulder bag. Gold metal hardware. Upper zipper closure. Blue
Gucci Ophidia Chain Green Suede Shoulder Bag Size Medium 503876
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This stunning green Gucci Ophidia shoulder bag has been crafted in Italy from supple calf suede. It
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Flap Enamel Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful vintage Gucci shoulder bag made in brown suede. gold metal detailing on top with brown
Gucci Vintage Orange Suede Convertible Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci orange flap shoulder bag. Gold metal accents. Flap with button closure on the front
Gucci Vintage Orange Suede Convertible Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci orange flap shoulder bag. Gold metal accents. Flap with button closure on the front
Gucci Vintage Brown Monogram Suede Web Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back in time with this exquisite vintage Gucci shoulder bag, a true testament to timeless
Gucci Brown Suede Gilt Chain Shoulder Bag c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Italy Brown suede gilt chain shoulder bag c 1970s The designer handbag is covered with plush
Vintage GUCCI Navy Blue Suede Gold Tone GG Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970's-1980's GUCCI shoulder bag comes in navy blue suede with leather piping, yellow gold
Vintage GUCCI Navy Blue Suede Gold Tone GG Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970's-1980's GUCCI shoulder bag comes in navy blue suede with leather piping, yellow gold
Gucci Vintage Blue Suede Spur Convertible Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This vintage Gucci shoulder bag is crafted from luxurious navy blue suede leather, showcasing
1990s Tom Ford GUCCI Suede Oversized Shoulder Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Tom Ford GUCCI oversized shoulder bag is crafted of suede leather in black. Front
Vintage Gucci Burgundy Alligator Suede Shoulder Bag 1960s
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
feeds the allure of Gucci. This circa 1960s bag speaks for itself. This vintage Gucci drawstring bag
GUCCI royal blue suede FRINGE BAMBOO FLAP Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci fringed flap bag in royal-blue suede featuring black bamboo details on the flap and on top
GUCCI 1973 Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Austin, TX
1973 Gucci black suede shoulder bag with original box. 10 1/2" W x 8 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D. 34" strap
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Chain Vintage Shoulder Bag Brown Studded Suede Leather
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Chain Vintage Shoulder Bag Brown Studded Suede Leather These are professional
Gucci Jackie Vintage Medium Black Leather Suede Green Web Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie Vintage Medium Black Leather Suede Green Web Shoulder Bag These are professional
Vintage Gucci By Tom Ford 1997 GG Suede Red Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
A rare and collectible piece from Tom Ford’s 1997 Gucci era, this red suede shoulder bag. Crafted
Gucci Vintage Black Suede and Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag in black suede and leather. Flap closure with gold metal application on
Gucci Vintage Black Suede and Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag in black suede and leather. Flap closure with gold metal application on
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Flap Shoulder Bag with Enamel
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful vintage Gucci shoulder bag made in brown suede. gold metal detailing on top with brown
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 ...
$1,431Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Cloth Black Monogram Red Web Large Shoulder bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Cloth Black Monogram Red Web Large Shoulder bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Make a statement with this large Tom F...
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 ...
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in D 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Hermès 2011 Birkin 30cm Pink Box Calf Leather Women's Handbag New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Bag Birkin 30cm Box Calf Pink New - 2410152001 Brand: Hermès Type : Hermes Birkin Bag Inside Detail: N/A Base Size: 30cm Height: 22cm Depth: 16cm Weight: Material: Box Calf L...
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...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
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...
Avant Garde Brutalist Mixed Metal Artisan Handbag ca 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Avant garde brutalist mixed metal artisan handbag ca 1970s The unique handmade shoulder bag is adorned with sinuous three dimensional mixed metal work designs on the black leather f...
2008/2009 Gucci Medium Brown Guccissima Leather Hysteria Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
2008/2009 Gucci Hysteria hobo bag in rich dark brown Guccissima leather. Designed with soft pleating and a slouchy silhouette, it features Gucci’s iconic embossed GG monogram through...
$460Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 2.5 in L 7.5 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Silk Jacquard Crossbody Bag Small Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI small crossbody bag is crafted of silk embroidered GUCCI jacquard in brown and brown smooth calfskin leather featuring gold toned hardware. Front flap magnetic sna...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Black and White Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Black and White Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. The Gucci Jackie 1961 Handbag is a modern take on an iconic de...
An Iconic 1980s Gucci Vintage Monogram Canvas Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage Gucci travel bag from the 1980s embodies the brand’s timeless elegance and attention to detail. Crafted from Gucci’s signature GG monogram canvas in beige and brown, it ...
Early Gucci Logo Caramel Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Early Gucci Logo Caramel Leather Shoulder Bag from the 1970's with wonderful detailing. Early "G" clasp with Gucci chain link zipped pouch attached with holder on front. Gilt detaili...
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Limited Edition AD Era Bag Bamboo Chain Metallic
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Bag. This limited edition bag was designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as the Creative Director for Gucci. Featuring absolutely gorg...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.