$14,944Sale Price|24% Off
Gucci Bronze Snake Skin Mini Exotic Bamboo Party Evening Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Charlotte, NC
Snakeskin Bamboo Gold tone hardware Leather lining Turnlock closure Made in Italy Measures 7.5" W x 4" H x 2.75" D 100% authenticity guaranteed Tom Ford era
Gucci Black Snake Skin Clutch, Circa 1960
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black snake skin clutch by Gucci, from the 1960's. It has a smooth black leather interior and two main compartments with a open pocket and a zip pocket.
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H 3.94 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
GUCCI Bamboo grey snake skin leather flap front zip pocket wristlet clutch bag
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Bamboo grey snake skin leather flap front zip pocket wristlet clutch bag Reference: TGAS/A03503 Brand: Gucci Model: Wristlet clutch Material: Leather Color: Grey Pattern:...
Rare Tom Ford For Gucci S/S 2004 Snake Knocker Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Show off with this rare Tom Ford for Gucci handbag/clutch! Circa 2004 from their S/S collection, this gold metallic pebble leather bag features gold hardware and a removable green en...
UNWORN Gucci Exotic Tom Ford Striped Black Lizard Jeweled Snake Horsebit Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS SNAKE HEAD JEWELLED EVENING BAG LIMITED EDITION Condition: New with GUCCI dust bag DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last yo...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Gold Purple Snake Enamel Serpent Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Highly collectible Gucci Limited Edition Clutch Bag designed by Tom Ford back to 2004.
Gucci Tom Ford SS 2004 Jeweled Snake Head Horsebit Bamboo Clutch
By Tom Ford
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS SNAKE HEAD JEWELLED GG MONOGRAM LIMITED EDITION Condition: New with GUCCI dust bag DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last yo...
Gucci Crystal Evening Snake Head Clutch
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This stunning Gucci Crystal Evening Snake Head Clutch is decked with vibrant silver sequins.
GUCCI Burgundy Snake Skin Clutch & Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is this 100% authentic Gucci bag.
* It's made of burgundy lizard snake skin with a pinch hardware closure.
* It has a detachable matching shoulder strap.Category1960s Italian Handbags and Purses
Gucci Jeweled Snake Head Frame Clutch Crocodile Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Jeweled Snake Head Frame Clutch Crocodile Small designed by prolific designer Tom Ford in his last collection is an eye-catching runway accessory perfect for spe...
Gucci Jeweled Snake Head Frame Clutch Alligator Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Jeweled Snake Head Frame Clutch Alligator Small designed by prolific designer Tom Ford is an eye-catching runway accessory perfect for special occasions.
Gucci Jeweled Snake Clutch Leather with Lizard Detail Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Jeweled Snake Clutch Leather with Lizard Detail Large, crafted from lack and pink satin and leather, features beaded chain strap, a jewel-encrusted double snake head horse...
Gucci Jeweled Snake Head Horsebit Chain Strap Clutch GG Canvas and Alligator
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 6", Width 14.5", Depth 0.5-1", Strap Drop 7.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Jeweled Snake Head Horsebit Chain Strap Clutch GG Canvas and Alligator Item Number: 37...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
F/W 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Beige Snakeskin Ring Wristlet Mini Evening Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection by Tom Ford, this beige snakeskin mini bag features a structured silhouette and a distinctive ring-accented wristlet strap. The design is fin...
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
New W Box Gucci Malika Large Python Clutch Bag in Bronze Pewter Spring 2011
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags & Box A Rare Find New Spring 2011 Runway $3950 Bronze Metallic Pewter Full 100% Python Throughout the Bag Braided Double Straps Wrap Around and Connect ...
Gucci Rare Brown Lizard Clutch & Wallet
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci vintage brown lizard pochette with matching wallet. Gold tone hardware, excellent condition. Comes with black box.
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Ostrich Skin Convertible Chain Clutch Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this chic light tan ostrich leather top handle bag for Gucci's Fall/Winter 2000 collection. A black leather version of this bag debuted on the season's runway as pa...
Gucci Vintage 1955 Metallic Purple Lizard Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci 1955 metallic purple lizard clutch - collectors item. Features signature horsebit detailing, lizard leather skin, detachable chain strap with Gucci branded magnetic closure an...
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Python Skin Jeweled Dragon Bamboo Chain Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Runway Python Dragon Brooch Shoulder Bag F/W 2004 Runway Collection Elegant black python skin shoulder bag with gold-tone bamboo double chain shoul...
$2,791Sale Price|35% Off
$4295 New Gucci Python Bamboo Medium Daily Bag Cruise 2015
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New with Tags Cruise 2015 Gucci $4295 Neutral Python Silver-Tone Hardware Bamboo & Leather Trim Single Adjustable Shoulder Strap Tassel Accents Leather Lining & Four Interior P...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci SS 2004 Metallic Gold Lizard Bag with Jeweled Serpent
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
An exceptional and highly collectible evening bag from Tom Ford’s celebrated Spring/Summer 2004 collection for Gucci. Featured in the runway presentation and advertising campaign, th...
GUCCI by Tom Ford 2003/4 Exotic Crocodile Skin Metallic Grey Horsebit Clutch Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Very rare collector's item from Gucci's exotic collection Designed by Tom Ford for Gucci in his last year 2003/2004 Fabulous...
Gucci Python Pelham Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gucci Python Pelham Shoulder Bag in very good condition. natural python exterior with cream leather trim and gold hardware. beige canvas lined interior with one side zipped pocket. l...
Bottega Veneta Women's Tan Snakeskin Clutch with Blue Suede Interior
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bottega Veneta Tan Snakeskin Clutch in excellent condition. Tan snakeskn exterior with black burnished edges. Hidden hinge closure with pull tabs opens to a blue suede interior. No s...
New Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Limited Edition Black Crocodile Enamel Snake Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Black Crocodile Bag S/S 2004 Collection Crafted from crocodile skin, Bronze tone metal frame, Enamel clam closure finished with a large bronze ...
Bottega Veneta gradient snakeskin leather clutch bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Milano, IT
PLEASE NOTE: Due to its composition this item cannot be sold or shipped outside the European Union Bottega Veneta clutch Tan gradient snakeskin leather Slide closure Inner zip pocke...
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
S/S 1987 Gucci Documented Brown Genuine Crocodile Chain Crossbody Clutch
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning saddle brown Gucci crocodile convertible crossbody. This beautiful bag is constructed entirely of genuine glossy crocodile leather and is finished with gold acc...
Vintage Finesse La Model Chocolate Brown Python Snakeskin Convertible Clutch Bag
By Finesse La Model
Located in San Diego, CA
Lovely vintage Finesse La Model chocolate brown python/snakeskin convertible clutch. Long gold chain, which can be worn over the shoulder, crossbody, or tucked in to use as a clutch....
$2,250Sale Price|40% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
Vintage Gucci F/W 2004 Purple Iridescent Python Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2004 purple clutch. Features embellished dragon centre with pearl centre, purple iridescent snake body, satin lilac lining , gold shoulder chain and int...
Printed velvet and leather "Tribeca" bag with bamboo chain GUCCI
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed velvet and leather "Tribeca" bag with bamboo chain Snap closure under the flap. Jewellery dragon buckle with rhinestone and pearl embellishment on the top of the flap. Burgun...
Chloe Tan Leather Paddington Small Handbag Satchel Bag
By Chloé
Located in Rome, Rome
Elevate your style with this authentic Chloé Paddington small handbag satchel bag, expertly crafted in Italy. Debuting in 2005 under creative director Phoebe Philo, the Paddington qu...
Boucheron Diamond Platinum Necklace And Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent 1950's Boucheron diamond necklace. Designed as a stylised, flexible ribbon set with graduated and tapered baguette & step-cut diamonds, suspending an articulated ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Gorgeous Rare Thierry Mugler Jacket SS 1999 Black Lace Semi Sheer Dream
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
A phantom of lace and shadow, this extraordinary vintage Thierry Mugler jacket feels less designed than conjured. Sculpted with Mugler’s unmistakable architectural precision, beaurif...
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Rare Documented Gucci SS 2004 by Tom Ford Runway Dragon bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in NICE, FR
New in Nice.vintage.darling: Extremely rare collectible Gucci by Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2004 Runway Dragon purse 🐉🐲🐉 made from G-logo canvas and crocodile skin 🐊 with bamboo-chai...
HARRY WINSTON Platinum And 18K White Gold Diamond And Emerald Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent design by Harry Winston, this iconic necklace captures the essence of 1960s glamour with its striking cluster motif and exceptional gemstone quality. Fashioned in plati...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Thierry Mugler Bombshell Gown FW 1986 Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Cut from liquid black silk velvet and sculpted with the precision of a master couturier, this Thierry Mugler gown embodies the Designer's enduring obsession with the female form. The...
77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver over gold with 46 Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of 77.20 carats; the center Diamond weighing 5.77 carats. 18 3/4 inches long
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Gucci F/W 2004 Runway Mink Fur Dragon Pearl Black Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2004 mink fur bag, as seen on the runway. Features mink fur body, detachable crystal chain, embellished gold dragon with pearl centre on front and magne...
$26,485
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Alexander McQueen silk animal print beaded off shoulder evening dress, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen silk evening dress ▪ Brass beaded bands with amber stones ▪ Long full sleeves gathered at the top and cuffs ▪ Montage animal print ▪ Floor-length skirt ▪ IT 4...
F/W 2003 Giorgio Armani Crystal Rhinestone Beaded Silk Filigree Sleeveless 40IT
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Giorgio Armani sleeveless vest top from the Fall/Winter 2003 collection is crafted from thin black silk and intricately hand embroidered with silver filigree detailing. The desi...
Vintage Gucci 1995 Metallic Purple Python Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford for Gucci 1995 purple metallic python clutch - collectors item. Features signature horsebit gold detailing, python leather skin, Gucci branded magnetic closure and interior ...
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.
Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.
Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.
Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.
Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.
The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.
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.