Gucci Exclusive Limited Edition Turquoise Crocodile Irina Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Gucci exclusive Limited Edition Turquoise fabulous large tote style bag featured in the softest
Gucci Exclusive Limited Edition Turquoise Crocodile Irina Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Gucci exclusive Limited Edition Turquoise fabulous large tote style bag featured in the softest
Gucci Irina Babouska Tote Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Irina Babouska Tote Leather, crafted from black leather, features dual flat handles with
Gucci Irina Babouska Tote Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Irina Babouska Tote Leather, crafted from white leather, features dual flat handles with
Gucci Irina Babouska Tote Suede
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Irina Babouska Tote Suede, crafted from black suede, features dual flat handles with
Gucci Irina Babouska Tote Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Irina Babouska Tote Leather is a lovely addition for any Gucci lover. Crafted
Gucci Irina Babouska Tote Suede
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
", Height 15", Width 16", Depth 5" Designer: Gucci Model: Irina Babouska Tote Suede Exterior Material: Suede
Gucci Irina Babouska Tote Suede
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
", Height 15", Width 16", Depth 5" Designer: Gucci Model: Irina Babouska Tote Suede Exterior Material: Suede
Gucci Irina Babouska Shoulder Bag Suede
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Irina Babouska Shoulder Bag Suede is a lovely addition for any Gucci lover
Gucci Irina Babouska Shoulder Bag Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Irina Babouska Shoulder Bag Leather is a lovely addition for any Gucci lover
Gucci Black Leather Large Irina Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The ever-classic Gucci Irina tote is made of quality leather. A soft fabric lining covers the
Gucci White Leather Large Irina Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The ever-classic Gucci Irina tote is made of quality leather. A soft nylon lining covers the
Gucci White Leather Large Irina Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The ever-classic Gucci Irina tote is made of quality leather. A soft nylon lining covers the
Gucci Holographic Black Leather Irina Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The words 'Classy' and 'Luxurious' can be readily attributed to this gorgeous bag from Gucci
Gucci Black Leather "Irina Hysteria" Tote Handbag "Holiday Sale"
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gucci large black leather gold heart and stud detail hardware "Irina Hysteria" tote handbag. Rock
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Gucci Metallic Gold GG Crystal Coated Canvas Studded Irina Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
For Gucci fans and handbag lovers alike, the search for the perfect tote ends here. The gorgeous
Gucci Metallic Gold GG Crystal Coated Canvas Studded Irina Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
For Gucci fans and handbag lovers alike, the search for the perfect tote ends here. The gorgeous
Gucci Two Tone Blue Suede And Leather Large Irina Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
this Gucci Irina shoulder bag just for you. Its compact shape, minimal details, and simple elegance
Gucci IIrina Babouska Tote Python Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci IIrina Babouska Tote Python Large is a lovely addition for any Gucci lover
Gucci Cream Leather Studded Irina Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
For all the Gucci fans out there, your search for that perfect tote ends here. A fine piece of art
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Kimono Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Naples, FL
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown Black Emilio Pucci long sleeve cutout evening dress with open back featuring gold-tone chain-link accents an...
Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...
Alexander McQueen Iconic 'IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE' Cowhide Waist Pants F/W 1997
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black wool pants by Alexander McQueen from his famous iconic 'It's a Jungle Out There' F/W 1997 collection. They are a real stand out with a stylized multi point cowhide yok...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
John Galliano black mohair jacket and skirt suit, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black and white mohair striped jacket and skirt suit. Fall-Winter 1999
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black passementerie cord belt featuring a gold and silver toned heart with crystal embellishement. One size fits all. Adjustable length. Embossed YSL Mad...
1990s Christian Lacroix Large Size Brown Black Silk Chenille 90s Mini Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX brown and black silk chenille larger size strapless mini dress ! Features a beautiful brown silk chenille fabric embrodiered with hearts and pa...
Gianni Versace Leather Dress with Mink Hem F/W 1997
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A soft, supple black leather dress with 2" of mink fur around the hem by Gianni Versace. It is a simple, subtle A-line silhouette with small straps, a back zipper, and a full silk li...
Gianni Versace Lace up Halter Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bodycon dress in black silk eyelet by Gianni Versace Couture. It has a plunging neckline with lacing and straps crossing at the upper back. The dress has flattering seam...
Vivienne Westwood brown shearling coat dress, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood brown shearling coat dress. High neck, signature Westwood Orb buttons, fitted waist and flared skirt. Fall-Winter 1992
Jean Paul Gaultier New Hourglass Jacket 1980s
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Junior Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous leopard print denim sleeveless vest, jacket, top from Jean Paul Gaultier's Junior Gaultier line. It is sleeveless with a collar, button chest pockets, gold Gaultier inscri...
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Rare Limited Edition Fendi F3 Secret Code Bag Brown Alligator Mink Fur Satchel
By Fendi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Limited Edition Fendi Brown Alligator and Mink Fur F3 Secret Code Bag in excellent condition. Brown alligator leather exterior trimmed with brown mink fur and brushed gold hardw...
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.