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Purple Velvet Gucci Bag

Gucci Purple Quilted Velvet Embroidered LOVED Medium Marmont Bag
Gucci Purple Quilted Velvet Embroidered LOVED Medium Marmont Bag

Gucci Purple Quilted Velvet Embroidered LOVED Medium Marmont Bag

By Gucci

Located in Amman, JO

Gucci Purple Quilted Velvet Embroidered LOVED Medium Marmont Bag This bold and collectible Gucci

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Alessandro Michele Prefall 2017 Marmont Loved amethyst velvet bag
Gucci Alessandro Michele Prefall 2017 Marmont Loved amethyst velvet bag

Gucci Alessandro Michele Prefall 2017 Marmont Loved amethyst velvet bag

By Alessandro Michele, Gucci

Located in CANNES, FR

Gucci X Alessandro Michele - Prefall 2017 Collection - "Marmont" bag in amethyst velvet

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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Gucci purple velvet vintage bag
Gucci purple velvet vintage bag

Gucci purple velvet vintage bag

By Gucci

Located in Capri, IT

Gucci purple velvet vintage bag

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1970s Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Mini Velvet Bucket Bag
Gucci GG Marmont Mini Velvet Bucket Bag

Gucci GG Marmont Mini Velvet Bucket Bag

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H 8.75 in W 5.75 in L 8 in

Gucci GG Marmont Mini Velvet Bucket Bag

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Gucci GG Marmont Mini Velvet Bucket Bag – a luxurious and stylish accessory that

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

GUCCI fuchsia velvet DIONYSUS SUPER MINI Crossbody Shoulder Bag
GUCCI fuchsia velvet DIONYSUS SUPER MINI Crossbody Shoulder Bag

GUCCI fuchsia velvet DIONYSUS SUPER MINI Crossbody Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Zürich, CH

Gucci 'Dionysus Super Mini' crossbody/clutch bag in fucsia plush velvet and smooth leather, this

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Large Purple Velvet LOVED Marmont Bag
Gucci Large Purple Velvet LOVED Marmont Bag

Gucci Large Purple Velvet LOVED Marmont Bag

By Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gucci collectible LOVED marmot large handbag in purple velvet and gold tone hardware. Shoulder

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Purple Velvet 'GG' Monogram Runway Bag
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Purple Velvet 'GG' Monogram Runway Bag

F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Purple Velvet 'GG' Monogram Runway Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

/Winter 1997 collection, this fabulous bag is constructed of a deep purple/burgundy silk velvet body and

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Monochromatic Lavender Velvet Bamboo Mini Bag
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Monochromatic Lavender Velvet Bamboo Mini Bag

F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Monochromatic Lavender Velvet Bamboo Mini Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

bag. Tom Ford designed this bag for Gucci's F/W 1999 collection. The same shade of velvet was heavily

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Gucci Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted in Italy and made from velvet featuring the

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2010s Italian Wallets

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Gucci Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted in Italy and made from velvet featuring the

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2010s Italian Belt Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

a hit! This one here in purple matelassé velvet has the signature oval-like shape and is equipped

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2010s Italian Belt Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

a hit! This one here in purple matelassé velvet has the signature oval-like shape and is equipped

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2010s Italian Belt Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from purple matelassé velvet and equipped with a well

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple matelassé Velvet Mini GG Marmont Belt Bag
Gucci Purple matelassé Velvet Mini GG Marmont Belt Bag

Gucci Purple matelassé Velvet Mini GG Marmont Belt Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Chic and sophisticated this Gucci GG Marmont belt bag has the power to elevate the simplest of

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2010s Belt Bags

Gucci GG Marmount Purple Velvet Shoulder Bag
Gucci GG Marmount Purple Velvet Shoulder Bag

Gucci GG Marmount Purple Velvet Shoulder Bag

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H 7.88 in D 2.76 in L 12.21 in

Gucci GG Marmount Purple Velvet Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci GG Marmount Purple Velvet Shoulder Bag -Iconic GG logo golden hardware -Super desirable

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Mini GG Marmont Shoudler Bag
Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Mini GG Marmont Shoudler Bag

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Mini GG Marmont Shoudler Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The mini Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from matelassé velvet and equipped with a well

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet Bamboo Top Handle Bag
Gucci Purple Velvet Bamboo Top Handle Bag

Gucci Purple Velvet Bamboo Top Handle Bag

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H 6.5 in W 2.76 in L 9.45 in

Gucci Purple Velvet Bamboo Top Handle Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The striking design of this purple bag is stylish and luxe. Flaunt your fashion quotient by

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Gucci Purple Jam Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
Gucci Purple Jam Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

Gucci Purple Jam Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The GG Marmont belt bag was released in the brand's Pre-Fall 2017 collection, and it went on to be

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2010s Italian Belt Bags

GUCCI Marmont Shoulder bag in Purple Velvet
GUCCI Marmont Shoulder bag in Purple Velvet

GUCCI Marmont Shoulder bag in Purple Velvet

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H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in

GUCCI Marmont Shoulder bag in Purple Velvet

By Gucci

Located in Clichy, FR

, Height: 13cm, Depth: 7cm, Strap: 105cm - Exterior Material: Velvet - Exterior Color: Purple - Interior

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2010s Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Crossbody Bag
Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Crossbody Bag

Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Crossbody Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

fetch you endless compliments. This Gucci creation has been beautifully crafted from velvet and leather

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Crossbody Bag
Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Crossbody Bag

Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Crossbody Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

fetch you endless compliments. This Gucci creation has been beautifully crafted from velvet and leather

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Crossbody Bag
Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Crossbody Bag

Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Crossbody Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

fetch you endless compliments. This Gucci creation has been beautifully crafted from velvet and leather

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet Marmont Quilted Shoulder Bag 26cm
Gucci Purple Velvet Marmont Quilted Shoulder Bag 26cm

Gucci Purple Velvet Marmont Quilted Shoulder Bag 26cm

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci Purple Velvet Marmont Quilted Shoulder Bag - Gold Hardware - front flap with push lock

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

fame and popularity. This belt bag from Gucci is carved to perfection and exhibits a unique style. It

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2010s Italian Belt Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
Gucci Purple Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

Gucci Purple Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

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H 5.91 in W 2.76 in L 10.24 in

Gucci Purple Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from velvet and equipped with a well-sized satin

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet Matelassé Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
Gucci Purple Velvet Matelassé Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

Gucci Purple Velvet Matelassé Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from plush matelasse velvet and equipped with a well

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet Matelassé Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
Gucci Purple Velvet Matelassé Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

Gucci Purple Velvet Matelassé Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from plush matelasse velvet and equipped with a well

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Perfect for conveniently housing your essentials in one place, this Gucci bag is a worthy

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Perfect for conveniently housing your essentials in one place, this Gucci bag is a worthy

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet And Leather Super Mini Dionysus Shoulder Bag
Gucci Purple Velvet And Leather Super Mini Dionysus Shoulder Bag

Gucci Purple Velvet And Leather Super Mini Dionysus Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

velvet and leather in a purple hue and suspends from a chain strap for an elegant look.

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Chain Bag
Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Chain Bag

Gucci Purple Velvet and Leather Super Mini Dionysus Chain Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

velvet and leather in a purple hue and suspends from a chain strap for an elegant look. Includes Branded

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Embroidered Velvet Bag
Gucci GG Marmont Embroidered Velvet Bag

Gucci GG Marmont Embroidered Velvet Bag

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

shoulder and a top handle bag. Made in matelassé chevron velvet with a plush hand and rich finish. Cobalt

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Velvet
Gucci GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Velvet

Gucci GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Velvet

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Velvet, crafted in purple quilted velvet, features

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Velvet
Gucci GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Velvet

Gucci GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Velvet

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H 4.5 in W 7 in D 1.5 in

Gucci GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Velvet

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

This Gucci GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Velvet, crafted in purple matelasse velvet, features an

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Gucci Marmont Matlasse Rasberry Velvet Belt Bag
Gucci Marmont Matlasse Rasberry Velvet Belt Bag

Gucci Marmont Matlasse Rasberry Velvet Belt Bag

By Gucci

Located in Montreal, Quebec

The GG Marmont belt bag is made in velvet with a stitched chevron pattern and features a rounded

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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Quilted Velvet Belt Bag
Gucci GG Marmont Quilted Velvet Belt Bag

Gucci GG Marmont Quilted Velvet Belt Bag

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

This belt bag has been made in Italy from plush velvet, this pink version has a pocket satin

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Quilted Velvet Belt Bag
Gucci GG Marmont Quilted Velvet Belt Bag

Gucci GG Marmont Quilted Velvet Belt Bag

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

This belt bag has been made in Italy from plush velvet, this blue version has a pocket satin

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Magenta Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
Gucci Magenta Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

Gucci Magenta Matelassé Velvet Small GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from matelassé velvet and equipped with a well-sized

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci G Broadway Shoulder Bag Velvet with Crystals Small
Gucci G Broadway Shoulder Bag Velvet with Crystals Small

Gucci G Broadway Shoulder Bag Velvet with Crystals Small

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

4.5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Gucci Model: G Broadway Shoulder Bag Velvet with

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Shoulder Bag Crystal Embellished Matelasse Velvet Mini
Gucci GG Marmont Shoulder Bag Crystal Embellished Matelasse Velvet Mini

Gucci GG Marmont Shoulder Bag Crystal Embellished Matelasse Velvet Mini

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Height 5", Width 7", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 23.5" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Marmont Shoulder Bag

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Shoulder Bag Crystal Embellished Matelasse Velvet Mini
Gucci GG Marmont Shoulder Bag Crystal Embellished Matelasse Velvet Mini

Gucci GG Marmont Shoulder Bag Crystal Embellished Matelasse Velvet Mini

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

: GG Marmont Shoulder Bag Crystal Embellished Matelasse Velvet Mini Exterior Material: Textile

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Velvet Shoulder Bag in Fuchsia
Gucci GG Marmont Velvet Shoulder Bag in Fuchsia

Gucci GG Marmont Velvet Shoulder Bag in Fuchsia

By Gucci

Located in Baarn, NL

This popular Gucci GG Velvet Marmont shoulder bag is made in Italy. The leather has been quilted

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci GG Marmont Flap Bag Matelasse Velvet Small 2019
Gucci GG Marmont Flap Bag Matelasse Velvet Small 2019

Gucci GG Marmont Flap Bag Matelasse Velvet Small 2019

Located in Milan, IT

Gucci bag Marmont line measures 22 cm made of violet velvet. Gilded hardware, equipped with leather

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2010s Shoulder Bags

Gucci GG Marmont purple Velvet Shoulder Bag
Gucci GG Marmont purple Velvet Shoulder Bag

Gucci GG Marmont purple Velvet Shoulder Bag

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H 5.52 in D 2.37 in L 8.67 in

Gucci GG Marmont purple Velvet Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Gucci GG Marmont Velvet Shoulder Bag The small GG Marmont chain shoulder bag has a softly

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag
Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

Gucci Purple Matelassé Velvet GG Marmont Belt Bag

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

fame and popularity. This belt bag from Gucci is carved to perfection and exhibits a unique style. It

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2010s Italian Belt Bags

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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Gucci GG Marmont Velvet Embroidered Loved Medium Chain Bag

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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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Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.