Gucci Vintage Shoulder Bag - '80s
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vintage 80s Gucci shoulder bag in brown leather with velvet patterned accent, featuring a unique
Gucci Vintage Shoulder Bag - '80s
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vintage 80s Gucci shoulder bag in brown leather with velvet patterned accent, featuring a unique
1990s Gucci Anthracite Denim & Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
A Gucci shoulder bag made of anthracite denim fabric with black leather trim and gold toned
$256Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Vintage GUCCI Leather Shoulder Bag Beige Small
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI shoulder bag is crafted of polished calfskin leather in beige featuring a gold
$288Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Vintage GUCCI Micro GG Jacquard Leather Shoulder Bag Navy
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Vintage GUCCI shoulder bag is crafted of micro GG jacquard in navy trimmed with smooth navy
1970s Gucci Canvas and Leather Shoulder Bag with Gold Interlocking GG Logo
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant Gucci shoulder bag combines timeless design with a modern edge, making it a versatile
1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Alligator Skin Glossy Black Flat Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this stunning black alligator Gucci shoulder bag in 1998. This flat shoulder bag
Gucci Vintage GG Micro Monogram Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Gucci shoulder bag is crafted of GG micro monogram canvas with rectangular shape with
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Brown Leather Inerlocking Strap Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci shoulder bag designed by Tom Ford from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection is shaped in a
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Green Karung Snakeskin Silver Bar Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Fall/Winter 1999 Gucci shoulder bag, designed by Tom Ford, is crafted from green karung
An Elegant 1970s Brown Leather and Brass Hardware Shoulder Bag by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Elegant 1970s Brown Leather and Brass Hardware Shoulder Bag by Gucci. This is a sophisticated
An Elegant 1960s Black Leather Shoulder Bag by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An exquisite 1960s Gucci shoulder bag, a testament to the brand's enduring style and impeccable
Gucci Vintage Brown Logo Canvas GG Tan Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace a piece of vintage luxury with this Gucci Shoulder Bag, a timeless classic that perfectly
Gucci Vintage Brown Logo Canvas GG Shoulder Bag Tan Leather
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace a piece of vintage luxury with this Gucci Shoulder Bag, a timeless classic that perfectly
Gucci Vintage Brown Logo Canvas GG Shoulder Bag Tan Leather
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace a piece of vintage luxury with this Gucci Shoulder Bag, a timeless classic that perfectly
Gucci Vintage Beige Micro GG Monogram Horsebit Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Transport yourself back to the 1970s with this exquisite Gucci shoulder bag, a quintessential piece
Gucci Vintage Blue Leather Box Shoulder Bag with Lapis Closure
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A truly exquisite find, this Vintage Gucci shoulder bag embodies the refined elegance and
Gucci Vintage Brown Micro GG Monogram Canvas Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This Gucci Vintage Micro GG Shoulder Bag is a charming example of the brand's classic style from
Gucci Vintage Brown Monogram Suede and Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
production. Elegant, feminine, and unmistakably retro, this vintage Gucci shoulder bag is a true statement
Gucci Nut Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Gucci nut leather shoulder bag featuring a front GG gold tone claps opening, a inside gold-tone
Gucci Green Shoulder Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Gucci green leather shoulder bag featuring gold-tone claps opening, detachable shoulder strap
Gucci Brown Ophidia Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Gucci Brown Ophidia shoulder bag featuring an all-over GG Monogram print, including gleaming 'GG
Gucci Burgundy Shoulder Calf Leather bag
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Gucci burgundy calf leather shoulder bag featuring gold tone hardware with front clasp closure, an
Gucci Vintage Gucci 1970s Burgundy Monogram Canvas & Leather shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Gucci 1970s burgundy monogram canvas & leather shoulder bag. This early and rare bag has
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
GUCCI Tan Leather and Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spacious Gucci tan leather and canvas bag features a leather shoulder strap, leather handles
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Vintage GUCCI Leather Shoulder Bag Kiss-Lock Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI shoulder/crossbody bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in black featuring
Gucci Rare Midnight Blue Equine Emblem Shoulder Bag c1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Rare midnight blue suede equine emblem shoulder bag c 1970s The luxurious gucci handbag is
Gucci Monogram Sectional Shoulder Bag with Huge "GG" Hardware
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This famously popular "Limited Edition" Gucci with Huge "GG" Hardware flying off the shelves in the
Gucci 1990s Vintage Black Bamboo Handle Unisex Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Gucci black bamboo handle or shoulder bag handle bamboo Gucci bag or adding the strap Bamboo
Gucci Vintage Red and Brown Leather Small Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true vintage find for the discerning collector: this Vintage Gucci shoulder bag, small and
$1,368Sale Price|34% Off
Gucci 1990s Vintage Bamboo Black Metallic Silver Women's Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Gucci Bamboo black metallic silver bag Black and silver limited edition bag
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Hand Painted Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag in very good
Gucci 1980s Vintage Brown Leather Shoulder Bag with Monogram Canvas
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1980s Brown Leather Shoulder Bag by Gucci, reflecting the iconic elegance and quality of
1980s Gucci Caramel Ostrich Shoulder Bag Twist Lock Closure
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous ostrich leather Gucci handle bag from the 1980s. This caramel/tan-colored bag
Iconic Gucci Vintage Black Leather Horse Bit 1955 Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A timeless piece from Gucci’s storied archive, this 1970s black leather shoulder bag exudes
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Keylock Convertible Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant and versatile, this vintage Gucci black leather shoulder bag is designed to adapt
1980s Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Shoulder Bag Equestrian Black Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin and pigskin leather in black
$464Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage GUCCI Leather Shoulder Crossbody Bag Turnlock Calfskin Dark Navy
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI shoulder crossbody bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in dark navy
$562Sale Price|25% Off
1970s Vintage GUCCI Boutique GG Jacquard Horsebit Two-Way Shoulder Bag Navy
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Vintage GUCCI Boutique 2-way clutch/shoulder bag is crafted of GG monogram jacquard in navy
Gucci Pre-Owned 20th Century Suede Tiger Head shoulder bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Gucci Pre-Owned 20th Century Suede Tiger Head shoulder bag Gucci Tom Ford Era Highlights - suede
1990s Vintage Tom Ford’s GUCCI Mini Leather G Buckle Shoulder Bag Beige Small
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Tom Ford era’s GUCCI mini shoulder bag is crafted of polished calfskin leather in
Gucci Vintage Black Micro GG Monogram Canvas Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true relic of Gucci's 1980s elegance, this black micro GG monogram shoulder bag is a perfect
Gucci Vintage Beige Monogram Canvas and Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Shoulder Bag. A treasure for any vintage connoisseur, this medium-sized piece is crafted from classic beige
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede and Leather Square G Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This Gucci Square G shoulder bag is a captivating example of Italian craftsmanship from the 2010
Gucci Vintage Blue Micro GG Monogram Canvas Handbag Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Shoulder Bag. Made in Italy, this medium-sized shoulder bag features the iconic micro GG pattern in blue
$856Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Vintage GUCCI GG Embroidered Bucket Chain Shoulder Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI bucket shoulder bag is crafted of black polyester fabric embroidered with GG
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 by Tom Ford 1998 Brown Monogram Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Monogram fabric bag from the spring-summer 1998 collection designed by Tom Ford. This is the
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
Gucci 1980s Vintage Navy Monogram Handbag Unisex Crossbody Bag
By MAURIZIO GUCCI, Gucci
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
motif. This Vintage GUCCI shoulder bag is crafted of micro GG jacquard in navy trimmed with navy smooth
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Box Flap Shoulder Bag with Chain Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Sophisticated and structured, this vintage Gucci box bag perfectly captures the timeless elegance
An Elegant 1970s Black Leather and Brass Bucket Shoulder Bag by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant 1970s shoulder bag by Gucci is a sophisticated testament to the brand's enduring
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Large Black Glossy Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This truly incredible black crocodile Gucci top handle bag was designed by Tom Ford for the Fall
Gucci Velveteen Monogram Bag, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The classic Gucci monogram bag! Black and brown monogram all over print on velveteen fabric. Black
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Ad Genuine Python Skin Black Medium Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Fall/Winter 1996 collection by Tom Ford, this medium shoulder bag is crafted from
Gucci Vintage By Tom Ford Nylon Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci brown nylon hobo bag. Features brown nylon fabric. Leather handle and silver hardware, small
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Pony Hair Oversized Runway Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this incredible large black Gucci pony hair bag for the Fall/Winter 1996
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.
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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.
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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.