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Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Large Black Glossy Crocodile Shoulder Bag
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Large Black Glossy Crocodile Shoulder Bag

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

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1990s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Ad Campaign Black Crocodile Bamboo Tote Bag
F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Ad Campaign Black Crocodile Bamboo Tote Bag

F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Ad Campaign Black Crocodile Bamboo Tote Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this Gucci by Tom Ford crocodile bamboo bag is a must-have

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1990s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

S/S 1987 Gucci Documented Brown Genuine Crocodile Chain Crossbody Clutch
S/S 1987 Gucci Documented Brown Genuine Crocodile Chain Crossbody Clutch

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

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1980s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

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H 6.5 in W 2 in L 9 in

Gucci Vintage Crocodile Bag

By Gucci

Located in San Diego, CA

Bring out your inner wild side with this vintage Gucci shoulder bag. It has a dark brown crocodile

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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Vintage Gucci Crocodile Shoulder Bag
Vintage Gucci Crocodile Shoulder Bag

Vintage Gucci Crocodile Shoulder Bag

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H 7 in D 3.5 in L 9 in

Vintage Gucci Crocodile Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in San Diego, CA

This bag will be sure to be a classic addition to any fashionistas collection! Gucci stands the

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Late 20th Century Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

1960s Gucci Shiny Brown Faux Crocodile Bag
1960s Gucci Shiny Brown Faux Crocodile Bag

1960s Gucci Shiny Brown Faux Crocodile Bag

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

1960s Gucci shiny brown faux crocodile bag with golden hardware. Bag is in excellent condition

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1960s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci Vintage Crocodile Shoulder Bag
Gucci Vintage Crocodile Shoulder Bag

Gucci Vintage Crocodile Shoulder Bag

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H 6.7 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in

Gucci Vintage Crocodile Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Burgundy Crocodile leather bag from Gucci Vintage featuring a snap fastening, two rope shoulder

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20th Century Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

GUCCI Vintage Glossy Black Crocodile Bag
GUCCI Vintage Glossy Black Crocodile Bag

GUCCI Vintage Glossy Black Crocodile Bag

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H 8.27 in D 3.35 in L 8.86 in

GUCCI Vintage Glossy Black Crocodile Bag

By Gucci

Located in Paris, FR

This GUCCI vintage bag is made of black crocodile. The clasp is in gold metal. The inner lining is

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1990s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

1970s Crocodile Belly Original Gucci Stirrup Bag
1970s Crocodile Belly Original Gucci Stirrup Bag

1970s Crocodile Belly Original Gucci Stirrup Bag

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

This bag has been fully cleaned and conditioned and is ready for its life as a showpiece in your

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1970s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci Monogram Crocodile and Python Skin Shoulder Bag
Gucci Monogram Crocodile and Python Skin Shoulder Bag

Gucci Monogram Crocodile and Python Skin Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Capri, IT

Gucci Monogram Crocodile and Python Skin Shoulder Bag Totally made in italy Total handle lenght

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1980s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci 1970s Maroon Crocodile Jackie O Hobo Bag
Gucci 1970s Maroon Crocodile Jackie O Hobo Bag

Gucci 1970s Maroon Crocodile Jackie O Hobo Bag

By Gucci

Located in US

Gucci 1970's maroon crocodile / alligator Jackie O handbag with gold hardware. Push button clasp

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1970s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci Crocodile Leather Vintage Top-Handle Bag, 1970s
Gucci Crocodile Leather Vintage Top-Handle Bag, 1970s

Gucci Crocodile Leather Vintage Top-Handle Bag, 1970s

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Gucci black patent crocodile leather handbag with gold-tone hardware and lapis lazuli

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1970s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci Crocodile Chain And Turn Lock Clutch  1960s
Gucci Crocodile Chain And Turn Lock Clutch  1960s

Gucci Crocodile Chain And Turn Lock Clutch 1960s

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H 5.71 in W 1.97 in L 8.27 in

Gucci Crocodile Chain And Turn Lock Clutch 1960s

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci Crocodile Chain And Turn Lock Clutch 1960s. A stunning, very rare vintage Gucci crocodile

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1960s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

1970s Vintage Gucci 18K Gold Clasp Black Crocodile Wallet
1970s Vintage Gucci 18K Gold Clasp Black Crocodile Wallet

1970s Vintage Gucci 18K Gold Clasp Black Crocodile Wallet

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This black Crocodile wallet by Gucci features an 18KT gold Franc circa 1922 closure and dust bag

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20th Century Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

S/S 1995 Gucci by Tom Ford Debut Black Crocodile Bamboo Top Handle Frame Bag
S/S 1995 Gucci by Tom Ford Debut Black Crocodile Bamboo Top Handle Frame Bag

S/S 1995 Gucci by Tom Ford Debut Black Crocodile Bamboo Top Handle Frame Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

collection at Gucci, this bag embodies his dedication to elevating classic designs and adding his thoughtful

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1990s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci Vintage Crocodile Bag
Gucci Vintage Crocodile Bag

Gucci Vintage Crocodile Bag

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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in

Gucci Vintage Crocodile Bag

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci vintage handbag in brown crocodile leather with gold - plated hardware. The bag has three

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Late 20th Century Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

1970s Gucci Black Crocodile Shoulder Bag
1970s Gucci Black Crocodile Shoulder Bag

1970s Gucci Black Crocodile Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Understated glamour meets timeless craftsmanship in this exquisite 1970's Gucci black crocodile

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1970s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci Violet Leather Crocodile Vintage Rare Bag 1970s
Gucci Violet Leather Crocodile Vintage Rare Bag 1970s

Gucci Violet Leather Crocodile Vintage Rare Bag 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Brindisi, Bt

This elegant Gucci clutch bag is a rare vintage piece from the 1970s. Made from genuine purple

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1970s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

1970s Gucci Deep Burgundy Crocodile Top Handle Flap Bag
1970s Gucci Deep Burgundy Crocodile Top Handle Flap Bag

1970s Gucci Deep Burgundy Crocodile Top Handle Flap Bag

By Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting an incredible burgundy crocodile leather Gucci top handle flap bag. Dating back to the

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1970s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Vintage Gucci Glazed Crocodile Clutch/Evening Bag with Strap
Vintage Gucci Glazed Crocodile Clutch/Evening Bag with Strap

Vintage Gucci Glazed Crocodile Clutch/Evening Bag with Strap

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Gucci. Envelope style with removable strap. Black glazed crocodile with goldtone hardware

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1980s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci Vintage Black Crocodile Handbag
Gucci Vintage Black Crocodile Handbag

Gucci Vintage Black Crocodile Handbag

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H 7 in W 11 in D 3.5 in

Gucci Vintage Black Crocodile Handbag

By Gucci

Located in New Hope, PA

A chic black crocodile bag from Gucci has a leather lined center section with a silver clasp. There

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1960s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci Vintage Tom Ford Era Crocodile Constance Flap Bag
Gucci Vintage Tom Ford Era Crocodile Constance Flap Bag

Gucci Vintage Tom Ford Era Crocodile Constance Flap Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

from the Gucci House. A classic shaped bag with a luxurious spin. The beautiful black glossy crocodile

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1990s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci Brown Crocodile Shoulder Bag
Gucci Brown Crocodile Shoulder Bag

Gucci Brown Crocodile Shoulder Bag

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H 7 in W 8 in D 3 in

Gucci Brown Crocodile Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Exquisite center skin crocodile handbag by Gucci. Burgundy/brown, glossy skins. Adjustable

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1960s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci  Vintage Bamboo Green Crocodile Leather Bag
Gucci  Vintage Bamboo Green Crocodile Leather Bag

Gucci Vintage Bamboo Green Crocodile Leather Bag

By Gucci

Located in Milan, IT

Iconic and Rare Gucci Bamboo Vintage Bag in Green Crocodile Leather. The Bag has a Structure with a

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1950s Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Crocodile Bag with Bamboo Handle by Gucci
Crocodile Bag with Bamboo Handle by Gucci

Crocodile Bag with Bamboo Handle by Gucci

By Gucci

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Gorgeous center skin crocodile handbag by Gucci. The skin is a rich cognac color

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci Black Crocodile Kelly Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag
Gucci Black Crocodile Kelly Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag

Gucci Black Crocodile Kelly Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Gucci Black Crocodile Kelly Style Evening Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag in Box Crocodile Gold toe

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci Vintage Cognac Crocodile Doctor Bag with Bamboo Handle
Gucci Vintage Cognac Crocodile Doctor Bag with Bamboo Handle

Gucci Vintage Cognac Crocodile Doctor Bag with Bamboo Handle

By Gucci

Located in Toronto, ON

Gucci vintage cognac crocodile doctor bag with bamboo handle. Circa late 1990's. Suede lined, matte

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1990s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci Black Crocodile Kelly Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag W/Box
Gucci Black Crocodile Kelly Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag W/Box

Gucci Black Crocodile Kelly Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag W/Box

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Gucci Black Crocodile Kelly Style Evening Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag in Box Crocodile Gold toe

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

Gucci Vintage Brown Crocodile Gold GG Hardware Evening Flap Clutch Bag
Gucci Vintage Brown Crocodile Gold GG Hardware Evening Flap Clutch Bag

Gucci Vintage Brown Crocodile Gold GG Hardware Evening Flap Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Crocodile Gold hardware Leather lining Interior pocket Magnetic snap

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20th Century Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

The ' Countess Spencer' Gucci, Black Crocodile Handbag
The ' Countess Spencer' Gucci, Black Crocodile Handbag

The ' Countess Spencer' Gucci, Black Crocodile Handbag

By Gucci

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

This fabulous, elegant, Gucci, black, crocodile skin bag was formerly owned by 'Raine' Countess

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1960s Italian Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag

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Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage gucci crocodile bag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Pink and more. If you’re looking for a vintage gucci crocodile bag from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Gucci Crocodile Bag?

On average, a vintage gucci crocodile bag on 1stDibs sells for $2,400, while they’re typically $970 on the low end and $11,118 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Gucci for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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.