GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage Limited Edition suede gold dragon head chain shoulder bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage Limited Edition black suede gold dragon head chain shoulder bag Reference
GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage Limited Edition suede gold dragon head chain shoulder bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage Limited Edition black suede gold dragon head chain shoulder bag Reference
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
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
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford 2004 Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Purse Evening Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL
Iconic extremely rare Tom Ford for Gucci Damask « Dragon » purse FW 2004
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in NICE, FR
The iconic «Dragon» handbags in alligator skin and the incredibly beautiful velvet with gold
GUCCI by Tom Ford 2004 Exotic Silver Dragon Encrusted Crystal Bag Clutch Bamboo
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD UNIQUE EVENING BAG WITH GORGEOUS JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL LIMITED
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Alligator Trim Green Velvet Dragon Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci shoulder bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection by Tom Ford, his final collection at
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Crocodile White Two-Tone Dragon Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this white and brown
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Python Rhinestone Dragon Black Flap Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this black python flap
Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Mink Fur Dragon Evening Mini Clutch / Bag, fw 2004
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Mink Fur Evening Mini Clutch / Bag ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter
Gucci Monogram Tom Ford Jewelled Dragon Bag Gold
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montreal, Quebec
classic GG monogram canvas with extensive metallic gold leather trim. At the front flap is a dragon detail
Tom Ford Mink Clutch with Encrusted Dragon Emblem
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci black mink fur and gold encrusted dragons with costume pearls clutch
Tom Ford for Python Dragon Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Glasgow, GB
Limited Edition silver python dragon shoulder bag by Tom Ford for Gucci. From the F/W 2004
Gucci Tom Ford Crocodile GG Monogram Dragon Jeweled Tote
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Switzerland, CH
STUNNING TOM FORD CLASSIC This gorgeous piece is crafted of brown Gucci GG monogram canvas with
Gucci by Tom Ford purple dragon shoulder bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
Gucci by Tom Ford purple dragon shoulder bag in perfect conditions Height: 7.49 in. (19 cm) Depth
Iconic Gucci Tom Ford Collector's Fall 2004 GG Monogram Canvas Jeweled Dragon Ba
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
STUNNING GUCCI BY TOM FORD GG MONOGRAM CANVAS WITH GORGEOUS JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL
GUCCI Limited Edition Violet GG Tom Ford Dragon Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Tom Ford Dragon Shoulder Bag The exterior will wow you and onlookers with its amazing details! It
rare GUCCI Tom Ford 2004 Dragon Horsebit crystal buckle tan canvas clutch bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GUCCI Tom Ford 2004 green Dragon Horsebit crystal buckle tan yellow canvas clutch bag
Gucci by Tom Ford Dragon Metal Fringe Bag, Limited Edition
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Austin, TX
Limited Edition Gucci by Tom Ford Chainmail Fringe Dragon bag, enamel bamboo and chain-link handle
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Crystal Beaded Dragon Convertible Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford. Experience timeless luxury with a mesmerizing masterpiece from Ford's final collection at
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H 7.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.5 in
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Finale Silver Metallic Crocodile Enamel Dragon Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a drop dead gorgeous silver metallic crocodile Gucci bag, designed by Tom
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H 7.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.5 in
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Finale Silver Metallic Crocodile Enamel Dragon Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a drop-dead gorgeous silver metallic crocodile Gucci bag, designed by Tom
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H 4.75 in W 6.25 in D 2 in
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Lizard Rhinestone Dragon Chain Mini Bag Runway
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, designed by Tom Ford. This petite bag can be used as a mini bag or as a clutch when the rhinestone chain
Gucci Tom Ford FW 2004 Dragon Pearl Jeweled Purple Python Snake Bag
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FULL PYTHON SNAKE SKIN EVENING BAG WITH GORGEOUS
Limited Edition Tom Ford for Gucci Dragon Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Glasgow, GB
Limited Edition purple leather dragon shoulder bag by Tom Ford for Gucci. From the F/W 2004
Gucci by Tom Ford Limited Edition Purple Sequin Fringe Dragon Clutch Bag SS 2004
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
also features a crystal encrusted dragon closure, a Tom Ford for Gucci signature. It can be used as a
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2004 Lizard Evening Clutch Bag Jeweled Dragon
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Limited Edition and Super Rare!!! Tom Ford Creation for His Last Gucci F/W 2004 Collection Serial
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Dragon Evening Handbag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elevate your evening ensemble with the Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Dragon Evening Handbag
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2004 Lizard Evening Clutch Bag Jeweled Dragon
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Limited Edition and Super Rare!!! Tom Ford Creation for His Last Gucci F/W 2004 Collection Serial
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition F/W 2004 Gold Python Crystal Dragon Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Gold Python Bag Clutch F/W 2004 Collection Made of Exotic
GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage 2004 Jeweled Dragon GG Canvas, Leather & Bamboo Chain Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A dream piece from the iconic Tom Ford era at Gucci, this collectible shoulder bag captures Ford
Gucci by Tom Ford Limited Edition Purple Sequin Fringe Dragon Clutch Bag SS 2004
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
also features a crystal encrusted dragon closure, a Tom Ford for Gucci signature. It can be used as a
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford 2004 Monogram Canvas Jeweled Dragon Bag Bamboo Chain
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
jeweled dragon head enamel detail - a truly luxurious and elegant piece Purple leather trimming With gold
Gucci by Tom Ford Limited Edition Purple Sequin Fringe Dragon Clutch Bag SS 2004
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
also features a crystal encrusted dragon closure, a Tom Ford for Gucci signature. It can be used as a
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H 4.75 in W 6.25 in D 2 in
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Lizard Rhinestone Dragon Chain Mini Bag Runway
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, designed by Tom Ford. This petite bag can be used as a mini bag or as a clutch when the rhinestone chain
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H 7.75 in W 12.75 in L 15 in
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Finale Runway Crystal Dragon Bamboo Chain Purple Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a metallic purple dragon shoulder bag designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Fall
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H 5.5 in W 1 in L 11.8 in
Limited Edition Gucci Tom Ford Era Green Velvet Croc and Pearl Dragon Handbag
By Gucci
Located in West Hartford, CT
under Tom Ford's visionary direction. A striking embodiment of Ford’s maximalist glamour, this limited
Exotic Gucci by Tom Ford 2004 Bamboo Velvet Dragon Encrusted Crystal Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS VELVET & CROC EVENING BAG WITH GORGEOUS JEWELED
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H 7.88 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in
2000s Gucci Dragon Monogram Canvas and Purple Leather Handbag by Tom Ford
By Tom Ford
Located in Paris, FR
GUCCI (Made in Italy) Shoulder Bag model 'Dragon' created by Tom Ford constructed with monogram
TOM FORD for GUCCI RARE MINK FUR HANDBAG WITH CRYSTAL DRAGON
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD for GUCCI RARE MINK FUR HANDBAG WITH CRYSTAL DRAGON Measurements: Height 5 inches
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H 7.88 in W 0.91 in L 12.6 in
Iconic Tom Ford Gucci 2004 Leather Velvet Crystal Runway Dragon Bag
By Tom Ford
Located in VERGT, FR
Iconic Tom Ford Gucci FW 2004 Leather Velvet Crystal Runway Dragon Bag Dragon Bag , Tom Ford
TOM FORD for GUCCI LIMITED EDITION SNAKESKIN JEWELED DRAGON BAG
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gucci Limited Edition Tom Ford for Gucci Leather Jeweled Dragon Bag featuring gold-tone chain link
Gucci Limited Edition Tom Ford for Gucci Snakeskin Jeweled Dragon Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gucci Limited Edition Tom Ford for Gucci Leather Jeweled Dragon Bag featuring gold-tone chain link
Gucci by Tom Ford 2004 amazing dragon chain fringe bag
By Gucci
Located in Cloverdale, CA
This is an amazing Gucci by Tom Ford bag. It has enameled green bamboo chain, dragon head, and
Gucci Purple Leather Limited Edition Tom Ford Dragon Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
dragon heads sit embellished, fully ready to charm. Includes: Dustbag
Gucci Purple Leather Limited Edition Tom Ford Dragon Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
fabric interior, this piece is held by a chain-link with bamboo accents. On the flap, two dragon heads
GUCCI by TOM FORD VINTAGE VELVET ALLIGATOR TRIMMED DRAGON SHOULDER Bag
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
GUCCI The Tom Ford Gucci dragon bag was born, and today is a rare collector’s item that’s still
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H 7.49 in W 1.58 in L 12.6 in
Gucci Purple Snakeskin Limited Edition Crystals Tom Ford Dragon Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Gucci shoulder bag beautifully shows quality craftsmanship. The interior of this gorgeous bag is lined with fabric, secured by an embellished flap, and held by a chain link.
Gucci Tom Ford Monogram Canvas GG Gold Dragon Chain Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES If you are a lover of Tom Ford, don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of
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H 7.49 in W 1.58 in L 12.6 in
Gucci Metallic Purple/Beige GG Limited Edition Tom Ford Dragon Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
dragon heads sit embellished with faux pearls and crystals, fully ready to charm.
Gucci Beige/Purple GG Canvas and Leather Tom Ford Jeweled Dragon Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
dragon heads sit embellished with jewels, fully ready to charm. Includes: Original Dustbag
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H 7.88 in D 0.91 in L 12.6 in
ICONIC Tom Ford Gucci 2004 Leather Velvet Crystal Runway Dragon Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in VERGT, FR
Iconic Tom Ford Gucci FW 2004 Leather Velvet Crystal Runway Dragon Bag Dragon Bag , Tom Ford
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H 4.73 in D 0.99 in L 7.88 in
COLLECTOR Tom Ford for Gucci 2004 Silver Grey Mink Fur Dragon Evening Clutch Bag
By Tom Ford
Located in VERGT, FR
MA-GNI-FIC in this GREY SILVER color Evening Dragon Bag Gucci by Tom Ford /Collection 2004 This
Tom Ford For Gucci Dragon Chain Fringe Evening Bag, Spring - Summer 2004
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Tom Ford For Gucci, Spring-Summer 2004, champagne satin, fringe dragon series evening bag with gold
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Fringe Dragon Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Newport, RI
Tom Ford for Gucci, Spring / Summer 2004 Champagne satin, fringe dragon series evening bag with
Iconic Tom Ford Gucci 2004 Leather Velvet Crystal Runway Ad Campaign Dragon Bag!
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
Iconic Tom Ford Gucci FW 2004 Leather Velvet Crystal Runway Ad Campaign Dragon Bag! So many of
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall 2004 Mink Dragon Clutch Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Prague, CZ
An iconic mini bag with a Swarovski chain handle and a stunning embellishments, made out of genuine mink fur. The bag is in an excellent vintage condition with a faint lipstick stai...
Iconic Tom Ford Gucci FW 2004 Leather Silk Crystal Runway Ad Campaign Dragon Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
So many of Tom Ford's incredible runway collections for Gucci & YSL will forever hold a place in
Rene Caovilla Moss Green Alligator Skin Handbag
By René Caovilla
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rene Caovilla Moss Green Alligator Skin Handbag. René Caovilla's creations are entirely hand-made, using only the highest quality materials and this alligator skin bag is no exceptio...
Unavailable|$11,950
H 6 in W 2 in L 9 in
Gucci FW RUNWAY 2004 Tom Ford Jeweled Mini Bag Sequin & Enamel Dragon Detail
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hartford, CT
An ultra-rare runway showpiece from Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter 2004 collection for Gucci, this intricately embellished mini bag dazzles with hand-applied silver sequins and exotic-textur...
Unavailable|$2,275
H 10.5 in W 4 in L 15.5 in
Gucci Limited Edition 85th Anniversary Mink Fur Medium Pelham Hobo
By Gucci
Located in West Hartford, CT
Celebrate luxury and exclusivity with the Gucci Limited Edition 85th Anniversary Mink Fur Hobo Bag from the Fall 2006 collection. This eye-catching piece is crafted from plush rmink,...
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Limited Edition AD Era Bag Bamboo Chain Metallic
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Bag. This limited edition bag was designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as the Creative Director for Gucci. Featuring absolutely gorg...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in D 3.5 in L 16 in
New Fendi Aspen Shearling and Suede FF Brown Hobo Tote Bag
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Fendi Shearling Aspen Bag Brand New * Stunning Rare Shearling Bag * Rich Soft Chocolate Brown * Full Shearling Lining and Piping * Rope Braided & Leather Strap * Two Front Snap...
Christian Dior bag 'mini Lady Dior' 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in Italy) Navy-blue silk mini Lady Dior bag printed with white dots. Piece with a flap and a double handle, one of the handles is ornamented with charms of the House let...
Christian Dior Vintage Sex And The City Pink Saddle Chain Satin Print Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptionally rare and highly collectible Christian Dior Saddle Bag, designed by John Galliano in the early 2000s. Crafted in printed canvas with tan leather trim, this model feat...
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Yellow Alligator Serpent Horsebit Small Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci by Tom Ford small shoulder bag from Spring/Summer 2004 is crafted from GG canvas with genuine alligator leather accents in bold yellow and purple tones. Multiple bags and ...
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
$24,756
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8
John Galliano Ivory Organza Cut-Work 'L'Ecole de Danse' Dress, ss 1996
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from delicate ivory cotton organza with intricate cut-work detailing ▪ Features 50 fau...
Gucci x Tom Ford Era Campaign S/S 2000 Beaded Snake Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2000 Beaded Snake Bag, created under Tom Ford’s audacious vision, is a standout from one of the house’s most iconic runway eras. A masterpiece of embellishment,...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Vintage Gucci F/W 2004 Green Velvet Dragon Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2004 green velvet clutch. Features embellished dragon centre with pearl centre, green leather panel and velvet jacquard body, gold detachable shoulder c...
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.