$1,600
H 7.5 in D 7 in L 10.5 in
Gucci Train Case Vanity Carry On Travel Bag GG Logo Canvas Navy Leather 80s
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Travel in style with this incredible vintage train case made by GUCCI, most likely in the 1980s
Gucci Vintage 1970s Beauty Train Case Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Take a step back in time with this stunning vintage Gucci beauty case from the 1970s. Meticulously
1970s Gucci Canvas Monogram Hard Train Vanity Case
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Travel in style with this 1970s Gucci hard vanity train case. Beige monogram canvas with dark brown
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Train Case Beauty Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Discover a true vintage treasure with this one-of-a-kind brown leather beauty train case by Gucci
Vintage Rare Gucci Logo Classic Train Luggage Case
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is an authentic GUCCI Vintage Monogram Train Case. The classic features and fine quality of
Gucci Train Case with Mirror & Lock GG Logo Canvas Webbing & Leather Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous vintage train case was made by Gucci, most likely in the early 1980s. Made from
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H 9 in D 8 in L 12.5 in
Gucci Train Case Beige Canvas Red Green Webbing Beauty Bag Travel Carry On, 70s
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This vintage train case was made by Gucci in the late 1970s. Made from beige canvas with tan
GUCCI Logo Train Case
By Gucci
Located in Austin, TX
Gucci 1980s logo train case. Condition: Very good, two small holes in red/green fabric strip
Gucci 1980's Lock Train Case in Navy Blue
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Travel in style in this cool 1980's vintage three-lock train case from the house of Gucci. The
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Travel Bag Train Case with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Splendid vintage train case by GUCCI, from the early 1970s. The case is crafted in brown leather
Gucci Vintage Beige Monogram Canvas Train Case Bag with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Splendid vintage train case by GUCCI. Crafted in beige monogram canvas with tan genuine leather
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H 8.5 in D 8.75 in L 12.25 in
Rare Gucci Black Monogram Canvas & Leather Train Case Doctors Bag Vanity 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This super rare train case or vanity bag was made by GUCCI, most likely in the late 1970s. Made
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H 7.75 in D 8.5 in L 12.5 in
Gucci Train Case with Mirror & Lock GG Logo Canvas Webbing & Leather Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous vintage train case was made by Gucci, most likely in the early 1980s. Made from
1980s Vintage GUCCI Floral Canvas Vanity Train Case
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This rare vintage GUCCI vanity train case is crafted of Gucci’s iconic floral canvas in navy and
Gucci Vintage Beige Canvas Hard Train Case Beauty Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Splendid vintage train case by GUCCI, from the early 1970s. Crafted in beige canvas with tan
Gucci Vintage 3-lock Train Case Travel Bag Luggage
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxury with the rare Vintage Gucci 3-lock train case travel bag. Chic and sophisticated
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Train Case Bag with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Splendid vintage train case by GUCCI, from the early 1970s. Crafted in black leather. It features
GUCCI VINTAGE Beige MONOGRAM Canvas TRAIN CASE Beauty w/ STRIPES
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
The case has a beautiful, distinctive structure and is crafted of classic Gucci brown on beige GG
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H 9 in D 8 in L 12 in
Gucci Lizard Embossed Chocolate Leather Train Case with Mirror + Keys 1980s
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Travel in style with this gorgeous vintage train case from Gucci. Made from a lizard-embossed
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H 8 in D 8.5 in L 12.25 in
Gucci Italy Structured Black Leather Red & Green Striped Train Case c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
GUCCI Italy stylish rare structured black leather unisex train case c 1970s The sturdy smooth black
Gucci Italy Rare Chocolate Brown Suede Leather Trim Train Case c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Italy Rare chocolate brown suede leather trim train case c 1970s The luxurious Italian travel
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H 8.25 in D 8.35 in L 11.5 in
Gucci Logo Doctors Bag Train Case Vanity Webbing Travel Carry On Luggage, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous train case was made by Gucci, most likely in the 1970s. Made from their brown GG
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H 8.5 in W 9 in D 9 in L 12.25 in
RESERVED SALE PENDING Gucci Luxurious Retro Travel Case Made in Italy c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
***RESERVED SALE PENDING FOR CARMEL DANIELS*** Gucci Luxurious retro travel train case. Made in
Vintage GUCCI Toiletry Case Travel Trunk Rare
By Gucci
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Vintage Gucci monogram train case. Very rare beauty case with mirror, bottle holder and removable
Gucci Vintage 1970's Black Monogram Train Case Bag - Travel Luggage Trunk
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, ON
Gucci vintage black monogram train case bag circa 1970's. Hard shell design trimmed in leather and
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
$3,195Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Hattie Carnegie 1930s Black Velvet and White Fox Fur Vintage 30s Opera Jacket
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and rare 1930s HATTIE CARNEGIE for I MAGNIN black silk velvet opera coat with dramatic white fox fur oversized collar! Features the softest most luxurious silk velvet and hi...
Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and caramel velvet, gold tone hardware. Dates back to the 50s , pre date stamp. Handle drop...
Sleeveless cotton dress with flower print CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cotton dress with flower print. White cotton lining only inside the top part. Gros-grain inside the waist. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the left side. Gather aro...
$12,531
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...
$455Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1990s Moschino by Redwall Striped PVC Sheepskin Bowling Bag
By Redwall, Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Beautiful and rare Vintage 1990s Moschino by redwall bowling bag. This piece was previously owned and gently worn you can see little signs of use or show signs of fading barely notic...
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37.5
New Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent 2004 YSL Heels Sz 37.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent The Countess of Albemarle wore these in Beige to Tom Ford's Book Signing Size: 37...
Chanel 1998 Red Vintage CC Travel Vanity Train Case Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Red Vintage 90's CC Travel Vanity Train Case Shoulder Crossbody Bag circa 1998 red leather gold-tone hardware padlock detail front zip fastening single flat top handle detach...
$7,023
Hermès bag 'Cordeliere'
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - Black Crocodylus Porosus exotic leather 'Cordeliere' bag with a gold-plated cordeliere fastener on a flap, and a tiny mirror and a golden metal pen inside. Condition: Very ...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Velvet GG Monogram Heels
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode store presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Velvet GG Monogram Heels These exquisite heels are what vintage shoe dreams are made of. This rare collectable style features the icon...
Gucci Vintage Exotic Leather Crossbody Bag - '80s
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
This Gucci Vintage Exotic Leather Crossbody Bag is crafted with an ultra-luxe crocodile leather construction and features a glossy finish. Detailed with signature gold-tone hardware ...
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
White backless evening jersey dress with rhinestone embellishment LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White backless evening slip dress with rhinestone embellishment. SIZE S
$2,875
H 5.5 in L 7.25 in
Opulent Handmade Silver Metal Artisan Leaves Evening Bag designed by Perez Sanz
Located in University City, MO
Opulent handmade silver metal artisan leaves evening bag designed by Perez Sanz c 1980s The exquisite evening bag is designed with a collection of silver plated large scale hand sol...
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.
Why not add a dose of class to your travels even if you’re flying coach? With the broad range of sophisticated designer and vintage luggage available for sale on 1stDibs, packing and unpacking doesn’t have to be such a chore.
Let’s face it: Stuffing the car trunk or loading up your luggage before takeoff and then doing the opposite when you arrive is often the worst part of any trip, but there’s nothing stopping you from reintroducing the glamour and luxury that defined the so-called Golden Age of Travel.
Romanticized in recent years on hit TV shows such as Mad Men, the Golden Age of Travel generally began during the 1940s, when the big commercial airlines of 20th-century America deployed the newest in large airplanes to carry scores of usually well-dressed travelers to foreign destinations. This era of aspirational air travel was marked by luxurious in-flight dining, copious cocktails and high spirits, promoted in part by the sleek, graphically rich airline brochures and vibrantly colored illustrated travel posters that hung in the windows of travel agencies. Those drawn to the history of this now well-documented era — or those who lived it, having caught the travel bug thanks to revered magazines such as Holiday or the photography of Slim Aarons — will find lots to love in vintage travel bags and suitcases, particularly luggage that originated in the world’s best luxury fashion houses.
With top brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci offering their take on essential travel bags, every brisk walk through the airport can feel like a runway. After all, why would you want to hide all of the fun inside your suitcase when you could make a statement with its exterior?
Purchasing a first-class travel bag will render the idea of “living out of a suitcase” appealing. Any journey, be it to a summer hot spot or a cozy winter getaway, can be outfitted with functional and fashionable vintage and designer luggage thanks to a vast collection of 1970s, ’80s and ’90s suitcases and satchels available for sale on 1stDibs. With designs suited to your very particular personal travel style, you’ll rightfully have a hard time tucking these pieces into a closet when you return home.
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.