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.
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.
GUCCI Italy Brown Suede Blondie Clutch Bag c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
GUCCI Italy brown suede clutch bag c 1970s The stylish 1970s clutch is covered with light brown suede Accented with Gucci's subtle G.G. initials repeated throughout Adorned with m...
1970s Vintage Gucci Brown Leather and Suede Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Crafted from rich brown suede and accented with premium leather trims, this bag is designed to withstand the rigors of travel while maintaining its chic appeal.
1970S Iconic Gucci Brown Suede and Leather Men's Bag
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The bag features a vertical rectangular design crafted from rich brown suede with leather accents.
Gucci Brown Suede Leather Ophidia GG Clutch Toiletry Bag
By Gucci
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved Gucci Brown Suede Leather Ophidia clutch or toiletry case. Features brown suede with leather trim, web design, velcro closure, large interior with waterproof lin...
Gucci Caramel Suede Leather Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Gucci Caramel suede leather clutch bag featuring a gold-toned hardware, Green and red Web adjustable and detachable shoulder strap, front “Horsebit” detail, inside cards & documents ...
$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.
GUCCI, Brown Suede Saddle Bag with Tiger Adornment, Gold Tone Hardware, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Kingston, NY
Gucci chocolate color Italian doeskin saddle bag with tiger head and gold tone hardware, previously owned by the late, Natalie Cole. 11" x 10"
$5,232Sale Price|40% Off
Gucci Limited Edition Rattan Suede Floral Bamboo Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
Gucci Limited edition rattan suede flowers bamboo shoulder bag
Gucci 1955 Horsebit Suede Tote Bag with Shearling-Trim
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
This mini Horsebit 1955 Shearling-Trimmed Suede Tote Bag has a structured shape defined by shearling trim leather and a beige suede body. The flap closure is complete with Horsebit g...
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Women's Suede Patent Large Rajah Chain Tote Bag with Tiger Head
By Gucci
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Gucci Suede Patent Large Rajah Chain Tote Shoulder Bag. Features Suede and Patent leather, a prominent crystal tiger head stud on the front, red and green web striping and ...
Unavailable
H 13.3 in W 4.33 in L 18.5 in
Gucci Large Jockey Hobo 868202 Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
VERY GOOD CONDITION (8/10 or AB) Includes Dust Bag Retail $1450 (Outside Flaws) Minor rubs on the whole parts (Bottom) Minor rubs partially Width (inch) : 18.5 inch(approx) Width (cm...
Gucci Dionysus Hobo Dark 12gz1107 Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 001 4067 000926 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 2" Height: 9" Shoulder strap drop: 8.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of...
Vintage Gucci genuine brown suede large hobo bucket shoulder bag, horsebit motif
By Gucci
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Gucci genuine brown suede leather large hobo bucket shoulder bag with iconic horsebit motifs.
GUCCI Supreme Shoulder bag in Red Suede
By Gucci
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: GUCCI - Model: Supreme - Condition: Very good condition. - Accessories: Dustbag - Measurements: Width: 22cm, Height: 16.5cm, Depth: 4cm, Strap: 71cm - Exterior Material:...
Vintage Gucci dark brown suede leather clutch shoulder bag with micro, mini GG
By Gucci
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Gucci dark brown suede leather clutch shoulder bag with micro, mini GG prints allover.
Gucci Dionysus Suede Medium Bag Dark Dusty Pink
By Gucci
Located in Dover, DE
CONDITION: N: Excellent condition; carefully kept SET: Nothing, just a bag SIZE: 30/23/10 cm, chain 71 cm COLOUR: Dark Dusty Pink MATERIAL: Suede INSIDE COLOUR: Light Burgundy INSIDE...
Vintage Gucci dark brown genuine suede leather chain shoulder bag with GG print
By Gucci
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Gucci dark brown genuine suede leather chain shoulder bag with GG print and golden hardware.
Gucci Mini Micro Bamboo Suede Cross Body Bag GG-B0509P-0004
By Gucci
Located in Downey, CA
Small ultra-soft sand brown suede cross body from Gucci featuring iconic bamboo accents, grained leather trim, gold-tone hardware, and tonal topstitching.
Unavailable
H 8 in W 3.5 in L 9.5 in
Gucci Navy Red Sherry Small Web Satchel 2way 2gz0129 Blue Suede Cross Body Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Includes Dust Bag, Strap, Booklet, Control Tag and Price Tag This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date...
Gucci Brown Suede Bucket Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Vintage brown suede bucket bag by Gucci. Silver-tone hardware.
Gucci Brown Suede Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Gucci clutch in brown suede and golden buckle with horse's head. Button closure, internally large. Hand-carried. It is in good condition.
1970s Gucci Brown Suede Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Snag yourself a piece of vintage history! Circa 1970s, this Gucci bag is made of soft caramel brown suede and includes a tonal leather trim which is complemented by the gold plated h...
2010s GUCCI Brown Suede Oversized Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
2010s GUCCI oversized tote in brown suede and black leather trimmings.
1990s GUCCI Brown Suede Mini Bamboo Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
1990s Gucci mini handbag in brown suede and leather featuring a interior zip pocket. Made in Italy. Measures 6.75 x 5.25 x 2.75 inches Strap drop 24 inches (fits plus-sized iPhone)....
Gucci Brown Suede Blondie Shoulder Bag c 1970
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Brown suede iconic blondie shoulder bag c 1970 The stylish Gucci handbag is covered with plush brown suede with Gucci's initials repeated throughout.
Vintage GUCCI Mini Suede Leather Crossbody Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini crossbody bag is crafted of suede and calf leather in brown featuring gold toned hardware.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Flap Enamel Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful vintage Gucci shoulder bag made in brown suede. gold metal detailing on top with brown enamel.
Gucci Vintage Brown Monogram Suede Web Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Made in Italy, this piece features a rich brown suede and brown leather exterior adorned with the iconic Gucci monogram pattern, a subtle yet unmistakable signature of luxury.
Gucci Brown Suede Monogram Nailhead Tote Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Rendered in rich brown suede, the bag features signature Monogram GG canvas panels on both front and back, lending it that unmistakable Gucci identity while keeping things elegant an...
Gucci Brown Suede Web Joy Boston Bag 854237
By Gucci
Located in Dix hills, NY
Gucci Brown Suede Web Joy Boston Bag 854237 VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (7.25/10 or B+) (Outside) Minor rub partially Minor wrinkle on the leather parts partially Minor wrinkle o...
2018 Gucci Brown Suede Rajah Shopping Bag Large Size
By Gucci
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
A recurring theme this season, the tiger head finished with crystals and colored enamel is inspired by a vintage brooch from the 1940s archives of fashion designer and jewelry Hattie...
Gucci Brown Suede Web Joy Boston Bag 863237
By Gucci
Located in Dix hills, NY
VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (7.25/10 or B+) (Outside) Minor rub partially Minor wrinkle on the leather parts partially Minor wrinkle on the leather parts (Outside) Minor partial...
GUCCI brown suede OPHIDIA Belt Bag Fanny Hip Pack
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci 'Ophidia' fanny pack in coffee brown suede and black crackled patent leather featuring green and red classic web stripe. Has a zipper front pocket and is lined in nude microfib...
Gucci Brown Suede Gilt Chain Shoulder Bag c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Italy Brown suede gilt chain shoulder bag c 1970s The designer handbag is covered with plush doeskin suede The dark brown suede has Gucci's initials repeated throughout in a...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium Brown Suede Shoulder Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium Brown Suede Shoulder Tote Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Shoulder Bag with Chain Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci vintage shoulder bag. Brown suede and leather.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Shoulder Bag with Chain Strap
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci vintage shoulder bag. Brown suede and leather.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Web Stripes Boston Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted from brown suede and leather, the bag is accented with brownleather trim and handles, creating a refined and elegant look.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Web Stripes Boston Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted from brown suede and leather, the bag is accented with brownleather trim and handles, creating a refined and elegant look.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Web Stripes Boston Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted from brown suede and leather, the bag is accented with brownleather trim and handles, creating a refined and elegant look.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Flap Shoulder Bag with Enamel
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful vintage Gucci shoulder bag made in brown suede. gold metal detailing on top with brown enamel.
Gucci Vintage Brown Monogram Suede and Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted entirely in suede, the bag features a delicate monogram pattern in a lighter brown, creating a subtle yet unmistakable signature look.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Bamboo Small Backpack Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage small brown by Gucci, crafted in perwinkle light blue lilac suede and leather.
Gucci Vintage Brown Monogram Suede and Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A beautiful expression of Gucci's refined vintage charm, this brown monogram suede and leather shoulder bag dates back to Italy in the 1980s, a decade synonymous with timeless elegan...
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Bamboo Princess Diana Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci Bamboo tote bag in brown suede and leather.
Tan Gucci Suede Hobo Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Tan suede hobo bag by Gucci. Features front signature logo stripes. Single shoulder strap. Top strap with clasp closure. Lined interior with detachable pouch. ...
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Leather Horsebit Backpack Sling Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a piece of Gucci history with this vintage brown suede and leather Horsebit backpack, a versatile sling shoulder bag from the 1990s.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede and Leather Square G Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This Gucci Square G shoulder bag is a captivating example of Italian craftsmanship from the 2010–2019 era, making it an ideal piece for any vintage and second-hand enthusiast.
GUCCI Vintage brown bamboo handle suede leather flap shoulder bag
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Vintage brown bamboo handle suede leather flap shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/D00240 Brand: Gucci Collection: Bamboo Material: Suede, Bamboo Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Chain Vintage Shoulder Bag Brown Studded Suede Leather
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Horsebit 1955 Chain Vintage Shoulder Bag Brown Studded Suede Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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 suede brown bamboo handle hobo tote bag
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Vintage black suede brown bamboo handle hobo tote bag Reference: PYCN/A00111 Brand: Gucci Material: Suede, Bamboo Color: Black, Brown Pattern: Solid Closure: Snap Buttons Linin...
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Cosmetic Bag Clutch Web with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Vintage Brown Cosmetic Bag Clutch with Stripe.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Flap Cosmetic Bag Clutch with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A charming piece of vintage luxury, this Gucci flap cosmetic bag brings together timeless design and functional elegance.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Flap Cosmetic Bag Clutch with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Vintage flap cosmetic bag with stripes. Brown suede with Genuine Leather trim.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede and Leather Turn Lock Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true time capsule from the golden age of Gucci, this Vintage Brown Suede and Leather Turn Lock Shoulder Bag tells the story of Italian craftsmanship in the 1970s.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Cosmetic Bag Clutch Web with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in rich brown suede with genuine leather trim, it's detailed with the iconic green-red-green web stripe that wraps elegantly around the bag-a subtle but unmistakable nod to t...
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Cosmetic Bag Clutch Web with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in rich brown suede with genuine leather trim, it's detailed with the iconic green-red-green web stripe that wraps elegantly around the bag-a subtle but unmistakable nod to t...
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Shoulder Bag Men Purse with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in rich brown suede, framed by genuine leather trim, this model is a refined nod to GUCCI's classic design language.
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede Leather Satchel Overnight Bag with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci satchel made in brown monogram canvas with brown leather trim and handles.
GUCCI suede and leather drawstring bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
GUCCI suede and leather drawstring bag, gg monogram front and back strip detail, siege drawstring, heavy metal work, interior pocket, leather shoulder strap Condition: very good vi...
Gucci Suede gold tone charms shoulder bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
Gucci Suede gold tone charms shoulder bag
Gucci Green Suede Hassler Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Green suede Hassler Hobo shoulder bag by Gucci. Tonal leather trim throughout. Gold-tone horsebit accent at front. 16" length, 12" height, 0.75" depth, 10" handle dr...
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Suede Leather Medium Dark Chocolate Brown
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Suede Leather Medium Dark Chocolate Brown These are professional photos of the actual bag.
GUCCI burgundy suede DIONYSUS SMALL Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci 'Small Dionysus' shoulder bag in dust burgundy suede and calfskin embellished with a silver-tone tiger's head clasp - it's inspired by the ancient Greek god Dionysus. Opens wit...
GUCCI Italy Brown Suede Clutch Purse c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
GUCCI Italy Chic brown doeskin suede clutch bag c 1970s The brown suede covering is designed with Gucci's subtle G initials repeated throughout the front and back exterior sides in...
Gucci Suede Shoulder Bag Late 70's
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci, brown, suede shoulder bag with signature "GG" clasp and print on the suede.C. late 70's.
$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...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Rare Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will truly "go green" with this extraordinary AGL and Gubelin certified Colombian untreated 2.78 carat square cut emerald ring attributed to the most ancient of mines. With an e...
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Gucci Diana Mini Black Leather Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
The black leather Gucci Diana Mini Tote features shiny gold detailing. It comes equipped with two decorative straps to help maintain the shape of the handles, as shown in the photo. ...
Louis Vuitton by The French Company Monogram Keepall 45 Weekender
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the mid 1970's to early 1990's, Louis Vuitton partnered with a US luggage company to create French Company Louis Vuitton bags. This vintage Duffel Bag in brown coated canvas wit...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
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 DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
$448
H 5.5 in W 1.5 in L 9 in
Vintage 1950's French Floral Beaded Clutch Bag 1950's Beaded floral handbag
Located in Nashville, TN
A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded clutch bag, rendered in the smallest iridescent white rocaille beads, accented by a raised scalloped pattern throughout, in...
$2,000,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form: The Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece When rarity meets refinement, the result is nothing short of legendary. This original Harry Winston cre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
MIU MIU black leather STUDDED MATELASSE QUILTED Clutch Bag
By Miu Miu
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Miu Miu matelasse clutch in black lambskin embellished with gold-tone studds and turn-lock. Lined in black satin with one zip pocket agaisnt the back. Has been carried...
$295Sale Price|40% Off
New Fendi Beige Rose Inlaid Sunglasses With Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Rose Sunglasses Brand New *Stunning Inlaid Rose Sunglasses * Beige Front & Interior * Inlaid Rose Detail on the Front & Sides * FF Details on Temples * Made in Italy *...
Christian Dior Vintage Trotter Diorissimo Shopper Bag Blue Beige
By Christian Dior
Located in Port Hope, ON
Very well known, this is a trotter pattern Christian Dior Diorissimo Shopper bag. It is made of canvas with leather trim, and the colors are blue and beige. There is another version ...
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
New With Tags Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Leather Monogram Duffle Bag $2850
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Conroe, TX
Salvatore Ferragamo Brand New With Tags $2850 Charcoal and black leather and acetate Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Duffle Bag Zips across the top from both sides Dual Flat Logo Handles...
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
New With Tags Valentino Fall 2018 Python Evening Bag Minaudière $2975
By Valentino
Located in Conroe, TX
Valentino Minaudière $2975 Fall 2018 New With Tags & Box Python and Leather Exterior Gold-Tone Hardware Chain-Link Shoulder Strap Leather Lining Push-Lock Closure at Top Shoulder S...
An Elegant 1960s Black leather and Brass Clasp Italian Clutch Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This bag is effortlessly chic—ideal for vintage lovers or anyone looking to add a touch of classic Italian glamour to their outfit and is a sleek and timeless piece. Crafted from bla...
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.