Gucci GG Imprime Messenger Bag - '10s
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Crafted in glazed canvas with leather trims, this messenger bag features silver-tone hardware, an adjustable shoulder strap, buckle closure, and a jacquard-lined interior with a pock...
Gucci Vintage GG Leather Camera Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Gucci Vintage GG Leather Camera Shoulder Bag is crafted from smooth black leather with elegant gold-tone hardware, embodying timeless luxury. Made in Italy, it features a 19” fla...
2000s Vintage GUCCI Suede Messenger Bag Brown Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI messenger bag is crafted of suede leather in brown. Front flap magnetic snap closure opens to a brown textile interior featuring a zippered pocket. Made in Italy. ...
$348Sale Price|40% Off
1980s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Camera Bag Green Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI camera crossbody bag is crafted of nubuck pigskin leather in green. Front flap magnetic snap closure with a gold toned stirrup charm opens to a green suede interio...
Gucci Dionysus Blue, Red & White Python Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Gucci Product: Dionysus Shoulder Bag Size: L 26 X H 17 X D 7 Cm Colour: Blue, Red & White Material: Python Hardware: Aged Silver-Tone With Crystal Chain Drop: 76 ...
1970S Iconic Gucci Brown Suede and Leather Men's Bag
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a classic 1970s Gucci men's bag, reflecting the timeless sophistication and craftsmanship for which Gucci is renowned. The bag features a vertical rectangular design crafted ...
Gucci Red Navy Calfskin Horsebit 1955 Drawstring Bucket Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Red Navy Calfskin Horsebit 1955 Drawstring Bucket Bag SKU: 152551 MSRP: 2100.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Gucci is renowned for looking ba...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Camera Bag Green Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI small crossbody bag is crafted of large-grained calfskin leather in green featuring gold toned hardware. Front flap magnetic snap closure opens to an all suede int...
Gucci Ophidia GG Flora Round Shoulder Bag Red Leather
By Gucci
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Gucci GG Flora Ophidia Backpack Rucksack Mini Red original Italy，The situation is very good. Access...
GUCCI Brown Leather Trim Nylon Weekender Bags & Leather Goods
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI weekender bag. Designed for the modern man, it features a durable brown nylon body accented with premium leather trim. Spacious and sophisticated. Made in Italy Good Pre-Owned ...
Gucci Dollar Calfskin Interlocking G Small Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxury with the Gucci Dollar Calfskin Interlocking G Small Shoulder Bag. Crafted from grained black calfskin leather, this elegant bag features a polished light gold chain...
$360Sale Price|20% Off
2000s Vintage GUCCI Monogram Denim Messenger Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This GUCCI messenger bag is crafted of GG monogram denim and cowhide leather in chocolate brown featuring silver toned hardware and a crossbody leather strap of the same leather. Fro...
1990s Vintage GUCCI Bamboo Calfskin Camera Bag Navy Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI camera bag is crafted of calfskin leather in navy. Front flap bamboo magnetic snap closure opens to a fabric interior featuring three compartment with a zippered p...
Gucci GG Marmont Python Exotic Skin Leather Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
This GG Marmont Python Exotic Leather Bag is designed with a playful rounded shape. Finished with the distinctive double g hardware Green snake skin, gold-toned hardware double g ch...
Gucci GG Marmont Velvet Embroidered Loved Medium Chain Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Gucci Embroidered Velvet Marmont Flap Bag is crafted from sumptuous quilted black velvet with refined leather trim, it showcases intricate floral embroidery accented by delicate...
1980s Monogram Gucci Accessory Collection Made of Durable Coated Canvas
By Gucci
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a bag from the historic Gucci Accessory Collection, known for defining the brand's iconic 1980s esthetic. It is made of durable dark gray coated canvas with the GG Supreme mo...
$876Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Velvet Super Mini Dionysus Shoulder Bag in Blue, Women's 2010s
By Gucci
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Gucci Dionysus Bag Velvet Super Mini Shoulder Bag in Blue. Features Gucci horseshoe snap closure, removable silver chain crossbody shoulder strap, opens to a beige microfib...
Borsa a Tracolla Gucci Horsebit 1955 Secchiello Medium Blu
By Gucci
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Gucci, linea Horsebit 1955, modello secchiello, misura medium, realizzato in pelle nella colorazione blu e bordeaux con hardware dorati. Dotato di una chiusura superior...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Centennial 100 Year Special Edition Burgundy Leather with Canv
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This Gucci Jackie 1961 is a Gucci Centennial Special Edition issue. It features top adjustable handle, front flap with piston closure, "Music is Mine, Gucci Seats Reclined" print, g...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Centennial 100 Year Special Edition Burgundy Leather with Canv
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This Gucci Jackie 1961 is a Gucci Centennial Special Edition issue. It features top adjustable handle, front flap with piston closure, "Music is Mine, Gucci Seats Reclined" print, g...
$435Sale Price|25% Off
1970s Vintage GUCCI Two-Way Monogram Suede Shoulder Clutch Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI two-way shoulder/clutch bag is crafted of monogram suede trimmed with smooth calfskin leather in brown featuring a gold-toned GG logo on the front. Front flap snap...
$585Sale Price|25% Off
1990s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Pigskin Leather Saddle Camera Bag Green Mens Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle camera bag is crafted of nubuck and pigskin leather in dark green featuring matte gold toned hardware. Front flap double magnetic snap closure adorned with ...
Gucci by Tom Ford A/W 2002 Runway Cross Body Bag in Black Crocodile Leather
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford Autumn / Winter 2002 Runway crossbody pouch bag in black crocodile leather.
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Convertible Charcoal Leather Flat Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a convertible leather crossbody designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1997 collection. Debuting in the season's runway presentation, this bag also appeared in the...
Gucci Black Monogram GG Waist Bag Belt Pouch Fanny Pack 1015g48
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 131236 200047 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 2" Height: 5.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 27"-40.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ...
GUCCI black grained leather 1973 SMALL CROSSBODY Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci 1973 Small Chain shoulder bag in black grained leather is a timeless expression of the house’s heritage. Featuring the iconic 1973 interlocking G detail, it...
Gucci Red Black Calfskin Matelasse Mini GG Marmont Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Red Black Calfskin Matelasse Mini GG Marmont Crossbody Bag SKU: 147329 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: The Marmont edit from Gucci is an extension o...
Gucci mini bamboo handle wallet/ crossbody
By Gucci
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Gucci Black Nylon Bamboo Handle Mini Wallet Handbag Material Nylon Color Black Length 18 cm /7,08 inches Height 12 cm/ 4,72 inches Authentic Gucci Mini Wallet Hanbag in black ny...
Gucci GG Marmont Ghost Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
An authentic Gucci Ghost chain crossbody bag. The bag features limited edition spray paint and a handwritten style design.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Green Leather Medium Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Green Leather Medium Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This Gucci crossbody bag has the signature oval design with t...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Navy and Burgundy Leather Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Navy and Burgundy Leather Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
$435Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage GUCCI Leather Shoulder Crossbody Bag Turnlock Calfskin Dark Navy
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI shoulder crossbody bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in dark navy featuring gold toned hardware. Front flap GG turnlock closure opens to a navy leather int...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Rhinestone 'GG' Logo Thong Mini Crossbody Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare black silk, rhinestone, and karung snakeskin mini Reins crossbody bag by Tom Ford for Gucci.
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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Stylish and practical, vintage and designer crossbody bags and messenger bags are ideal for all occasions, from lunch dates to errands to sunny afternoons in the park to formal affairs.
Messenger bags are a fashion staple. A shoulder bag that’s designed to be durable and lightweight, messenger bags offer comfort and convenience when carrying heavy items, and while their functionality is comparable to that of standard backpacks, you don’t have to take your bag off to get into its compartments and various zippered pockets. This is a sophisticated accessory — it sits flat against your body and provides easy access to your belongings at all times.
Our love for vintage handbags and purses goes back a long time. For as long as we’ve needed to carry around personal items to and from our homes, handbags of some fashion have been in our lives. Bag design evolved notably during the later Middle Ages to meet the needs of increasingly prosperous, sophisticated and diverse societies. As craftspeople grew in skill, and the choice of materials and dyes increased, the bags’ exteriors were embellished to please the eye and signify status. In our modern era, there is a vast range of iconic handbags and other bags to choose from.
Crossbody bags, which were designed to be worn on one side of the body so that the long strap is looped over the opposite shoulder, have been popular and versatile accessories over time, thankfully improving upon the medieval-era crude leather and silk coin purses that Europeans fastened to their belts as well as the drawstring pouches of the Renaissance, which held money as often as they did flowers and spices. These bags — as well as the stylish messenger bags that have materialized during the 20th century — weren’t bound by gender when they first appeared, and they certainly aren’t today.
For an alluring alternative to a satchel or backpack, luxury houses and various legendary brands such as Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and others offer a wide range of crossbody bags and messenger bags for the discerning bag enthusiast. Find these bags in all shapes and sizes 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.