Gucci Sac Bamboo 1947 Large circa 1990 Couture Black Leather Handbag Extra Strap
By Gucci
Located in PARIS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 bag in smooth black leather and gold-tone hardware, circa 1990. The interior (exceptional) is the "Couture" style (revisited by Demna Gvasilia since his arrival in ...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Genuine Alligator Red G Buckle Strap Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vibrant red crocodile Gucci convertible clutch, designed by Tom Ford, is from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 collection. Crafted entirely from genuine alligator leather in a stri...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Genuine Alligator Brown G Buckle Strap Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci bag from the Spring/Summer 1998 collection by Tom Ford is crafted entirely of genuine brown alligator and features the season’s signature square ‘G’ logo buckle. The elong...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Brown Leather Inerlocking Strap Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci shoulder bag designed by Tom Ford from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection is shaped in a flat rectangular silhouette with a top zip closure. It is crafted in brown leather ...
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W 13 in D 2.25 in L 15 in
Gucci Black Leather Handbag with Geometric Chains Shoulder Strap
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
A beautiful black leather Gucci handbag from the early 2000’s. The medium sized bag has a simple rectangular shape with a single shoulder strap. It has a popper fastening at the top ...
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H 11.8 in W 6.69 in L 17.7 in
Gucci Suitcase with Strap 869909 Brown Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 17.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 45 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 17 cm(approx) ...
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H 7.08 in W 4.72 in L 12.9 in
Gucci Boston Supreme Gg Duffle with Strap 866627 Beige Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 33 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 18 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(approx) ...
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H 11.8 in W 6.69 in L 17.7 in
Gucci 2way Suitcase Luggage with Strap 870006 Brown Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 17.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 45 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 17 cm(approx) ...
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H 8.5 in W 7 in L 12.5 in
Gucci Boston Navy Sherry Web J Strap 4gj0111 Blue Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number:247205/ 497717 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12.50 " Width: 7 " Height: 8.5" Shoulder strap drop: 18"/ 22.5" Handle drop: " OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION...
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H 8.66 in W 6.69 in L 12.9 in
Gucci Boston Diamante Web Medium Joy W/ Long Strap 867408 Beige Canvas Satchel
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 33 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 22 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 17 cm(approx) ...
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H 11 in W 4.72 in L 15.7 in
Gucci Suitcase Luggage with Strap 866460 Black Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(approx) ...
Gucci Grey Suede and Leather Clamshell Bag with Removable Strap
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unique 80s grey clamshell bag with a wonderful mix of finely grained leather and soft suede textures. Small top flap with GG medallion and snap covers the hinge frame which opens wid...
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Shoulder Bag w/ Riding Crop Strap
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a highly collectible vintage purse from Gucci. It is made of a heavy brown leather with a leather lining.
Gucci Vintage Beige Monogram Canvas Large Tote Bag with Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci tote made in beige monogram canvas with beige leather trim and front pocket. 1 front and rear pocket. Button closure on top. Brown canvas lining. 'GUCCI - Italy' embo...
Gucci Vintage Beige Monogram Canvas Large Tote Bag with Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci tote made in beige monogram canvas with beige leather trim and front pocket. 1 front and rear pocket. Button closure on top. Brown canvas lining. 'GUCCI - Italy' embo...
Gucci Black Leather Bamboo Handle Bag with detachable shoulder strap
By Gucci
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Gucci black leather bamboo handle bag with a detachable shoulder strap. - Featuring bamboo bullet and twist lock closure, and interior zip and slip pocket. - Size: 18cm ...
Gucci Vintage Beige Monogram Canvas Satchel Handbag with Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a world of timeless sophistication with this exquisite vintage Gucci satchel, a true icon of luxury and enduring style. Crafted from Gucci's signature beige monogram canvas...
Gucci Vintage Beige Monogram Canvas Satchel Bag with Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a world of timeless sophistication with this exquisite vintage Gucci satchel, a true icon of luxury and enduring style. Crafted from Gucci's signature beige monogram canvas...
Gucci Vintage Brown Monogram Canvas Satchel Bag with Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
There's a special kind of charm in Gucci's designs from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, and this vintage Gucci Ophidia satchel captures all the warm nostalgia of that transitional...
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Shoulder Bag Web Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Vintage brown leather shoulder bag. GG - Logo patch on the front. Upper zipper closure. Brown suede. 1 side zip pocket inside. Adjustable shoulder strap. 'Gucci - Made in Italy...
Gucci Drawstring Belt Strap 21ga62 Beige Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dix hills, NY
12.5” x 3” x 11” Strap drop 15” to 18” Very Good Vintage Condition (7.5/10 or +) Minor marks at exterior and interior One stain at bottom rear corner
Gucci Silver Monogram GG Imprime Boston with Strap 861775
By Gucci
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Includes Strap (Outside) Minor rub partially Minor scratch partially (Handle) Minor rub on a part of handle (Shoulder) Minor rub on a part of shoulder ...
Gucci 1970s tan ostrich leather hand bag with shoulder strap
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci 1970s tan ostrich leather hand bag with shoulder strap, suede interior and matching mirror with leather case
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Structured Box Handbag Bag with Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci vintage brown leather box bag. Flap with front turn lock closure. Removable top handle and long shoulder strap included. Brown leather lining. 1 side zip pocket and 3 open pock...
Gucci Vintage Burgundy Suede and Leather Tote Satchel with Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci handbag made in burgundy suede and leather. Double handles and removable leather shoulder strap. Upper zipper closure. Beige diamond lining. 1 side zip pocket inside....
Gucci Vintage Burgundy Suede and Leather Tote Satchel with Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci handbag made in burgundy suede and leather. Double handles and removable leather shoulder strap. Upper zipper closure. Beige diamond lining. 1 side zip pocket inside....
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Shoulder Bag with Chain Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag. Black leather. Upper zipper closure. Gold metal chain strap. Black suede lining. 1 side zip pocket inside. 'Made in Italy by Gucci' tag inside Condition B...
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Shoulder Bag with Chain Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci vintage shoulder bag. Brown suede and leather. Upper zipper closure. Gold metal chain strap. Brown leather lining. 1 middle zip section and 2 exterior open pockets. Brown leath...
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Shoulder Bag with Chain Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci vintage shoulder bag. Brown suede and leather. Upper zipper closure. Gold metal chain strap. Brown leather lining. 1 middle zip section and 2 exterior open pockets. Brown leath...
Gucci Bag Quilted Bamboo with Strap 5g615 Black Canvas Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dix hills, NY
17 x 4 x 10 inches 5 inch handle drop 14 inches strap drop Very Good Vintage Condition (7/10 or B) Includes Strap Minor marks throughout Interior is clean and odorless
Gucci Brown Suede Web Joy Boston Bag with Strap 863353
By Gucci
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Includes Removable Strap (Outside) Noticeable scratch partially (Outside) Noticeable stain partially (Handle) Noticeable scratch on a part of handle (S...
Gucci Vintage Black Velvet Evening Bag with Chain Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Discover the understated glamour of this vintage GUCCI handbag, a striking piece that captures the allure of early evening elegance. Crafted in classic black soft velvet, the bag is ...
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.