$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.
Gucci White Leather Rajah Chain Tote Large
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Gucci tote by Alessandro Michele is constructed of neutrals leather, featuring the signature Sylvie Web accent and Rajah detail.
GUCCI Brown Suede & Black Patent Leather Maxi Rajah Tote
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GUCCI Brown Suede & Black Patent Leather Maxi Rajah Tote Serial Number: 537219 525040 Age (Circa): 2020 Accompanied By: Gucci Dust Bag, Interior Pouch Authenticity Details: Serial S...
Gucci Brown Monogram Velvet Large Rajah Tote Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This stunning Gucci 'Rajah' Large Tote is a true testament to luxury craftsmanship, designed to capture the essence of timeless elegance.
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H 13.39 in W 16.93 in D 2.37 in
Gucci Red Aged Calfskin Leather & Blue Suede Web Large Rajah Tote
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Gucci Red Aged Calfskin Leather & Blue Suede Web Large Rajah Tote Brand- Gucci Model- Rajah Tote Product Type- Shoulder, Tote Serial Number- 537219 562600 Age- Circa 2020 Accompanie...
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H 13.39 in W 17.33 in D 1.97 in
Gucci Brown GG Velvet & Black Patent Leather Large Rajah Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"GUCCI Brown GG Velvet & Black Patent Leather Large Rajah Tote Bag Xupes Reference: CB410 Serial Number: 537219 493075 Age (Circa): 2020 Accompanied By: Gucci Dust Bag, Interior Pou...
Gucci White Red Blue Rajah Checked Tweed Large Tote Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost Gucci 'Rajah' Large Tote. The bag is crafted of white, blue and red checkered wool fabric and black patent leather trim.
Gucci Rajah Large Suede Shopper Bag & Pouch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Rajah Large Suede Shopper Bag & Pouch Navy tote bag and detachable pouch crafted from suede with red leather trims.
Gucci Rajah Large Suede Shopper Bag & Pouch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Rajah Large Suede Shopper Bag & Pouch Navy tote bag and detachable pouch crafted from suede with red leather trims.
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H 13.39 in W 16.93 in D 2.37 in
2020 Gucci Red Aged Calfskin Leather & Blue Suede Web Large Rajah Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GUCCI Red Aged Calfskin Leather & Blue Suede Web Large Rajah Tote Xupes Reference: HB3476 Serial Number: 537319 498879 Age (Circa): 2020 Accompanied By: Gucci Dust Bag, Interior Pou...
Gucci Red Aged Calfskin Leather Web Large Rajah Tote
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"GUCCI Red Aged Calfskin Leather Web Large Rajah Tote Xupes Reference: HB3711 Serial Number: 587219 493075 Age (Circa): 2020 Accompanied By: Gucci Dust Bag, Interior Pouch Authentic...
Gucci 2019 Brown Suede & Black Patent Leather Maxi Rajah Tote
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GUCCI Brown Suede & Black Patent Leather Maxi Rajah Tote Xupes Reference: HB3292 Serial Number: 537218 525040 Age (Circa): 2019 Accompanied By: Gucci Dust Bag, Interior Pouch, Care ...
2020 Gucci Red Aged Calfskin Leather & Blue Suede Web Large Rajah Tote
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GUCCI Red Aged Calfskin Leather & Blue Suede Web Large Rajah Tote Xupes Reference: HB3499 Serial Number: 537219 498879 Age (Circa): 2020 Accompanied By: Gucci Dust Bag Authenticity ...
GUCCI brown leather canvas RAJA LARGE TOTE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Rajah Large tote bag in beige canvas, trimmed with cognac leather and the House Web in red and green.
GUCCI red leather RAJA LARGE GG JACQUARD TOTE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Rajah Large tote bag in black and white GG Jacquard tweed, trimmed with cerise leather and the House Web in red and navy.
Gucci Large Navy Blue Rajah Chain Tote with Pouch
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We are offering this large navy blue Gucci handbag & pouch. Made in Italy, it is finely crafted of a smooth navy blue leather with a very beautiful Gucci tiger head attachment in gol...
GUCCI Brown Suede & Black Patent Leather Maxi Rajah Tote
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GUCCI Brown Suede & Black Patent Leather Maxi Rajah Tote Xupes Reference: CB717 Serial Number: 537213 525040 Age (Circa): 2022 Accompanied By: Gucci Dust Bag, Interior Pouch, Care B...
GUCCI navy blue suede & red leather RAJA LARGE TOTE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Rajah Large tote bag in navy suede trimmed with cerise glazed leather and the House Web in red and navy.
GUCCI Rajah Tote bag in Yellow Canvas
By Gucci
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: GUCCI - Model: Rajah - Condition: Never worn. - Accessories: Dustbag - Measurements: Width: 45cm, Height: 35cm, Depth: 4cm - Exterior Material: Canvas - Exterior Color: ...
Gucci Large Rajah Tote
By Gucci
Located in Irvine, CA
Gucci Large Rajah Tote Navy Suede Red Leather. Features gold hardware, red leather straps, blue leather interior, and a gold zipper closure. 71139MSC
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 11" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large Item Number: 42644/1
Gucci Blue Suede Rajah Large Tote
By Gucci
Located in Irvine, CA
Gucci Large Rajah Tote Navy Suede Red Leather. Features gold hardware, red leather straps, blue leather interior, and a gold zipper closure. 64733MSC
Gucci Blue Suede Rajah Large Tote
By Gucci
Located in Irvine, CA
Gucci Large Rajah Tote Navy Suede Red Leather. Features gold hardware, red leather straps, blue leather interior, and a gold zipper closure. 64732MSC
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Suede XL
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 17", Width 22", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Suede XL Item Number: 41515/3
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 14", Width 17", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large Item Number: 41856/1
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 11.5", Height 13.5", Width 17.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large Exterior Material: Suede Exterior Col...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 13.5", Width 17.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large Exterior Material: Suede Exterior Colo...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 13.5", Width 17.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Ex...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 13.5", Width 17.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large Exterior Material: Suede Exterior Color...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 11.5", Height 13.5", Width 17.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large Exterior Material: Suede Exterior Col...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 13.5", Width 17", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large Exterior Material: Suede Ext...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Suede XL
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 17", Width 22", Depth 3" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Suede XL Exterior Material: Suede Exterior Color: Brow...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 11" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large Exterior Mate...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 11" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color:...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 14", Width 17", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Ex...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior C...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 13.5", Width 17", Depth 2" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exte...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 14", Width 17", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exte...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Suede XL
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 17", Width 22", Depth 3" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Suede XL Exterior Material: Suede Exterior Col...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 17.5", Width 22", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large Exterior Material: Suede Exterior Color: Bro...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Tweed Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Tweed Large Exterior Material: Tweed Exterior C...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 1.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Suede Large Exterior Material: Suede Exterior Color: ...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 13.5", Width 17.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior C...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Snakeskin Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 14", Width 17", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Snakeskin Large Exterior Material: Exotic, Sn...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Flora Canvas Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 13.5", Width 17.5", Depth 2" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Flora Canvas Large Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Ex...
Gucci Red Leather Large Rajah Chain Tote
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The well-sized suede interior and the dual shoulder handles make this bag functional. This Rajah tote by Gucci has been designed to assist you with utmost ease on all days.
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Flora Canvas XL
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 16.5", Width 22", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Flora Canvas XL Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Exte...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 14", Width 17", Depth 2" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large Exterior Material: Tweed, Leath...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 2" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large Exterior Material: Tweed Exter...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 2" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large Exterior Material: Tweed Exterior Color:...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote GG Velvet Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote GG Velvet Large Exterior Material: Velvet Exterior C...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote GG Velvet Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 14", Width 17", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote GG Velvet Large Exterior Material: Velvet Exterior Colo...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote Flora Canvas Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 13.5", Width 17", Depth 2" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote Flora Canvas Large Exterior Material: Canvas ...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 13", Width 17", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large Exterior Material: Tweed Exterior Colo...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 13", Width 17", Depth 2.5" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large Exterior Material: Tweed Exterior Colo...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 2" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large Exterior Material: Tweed, Leather Exter...
Gucci Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 14", Width 17.5", Depth 2" Designer: Gucci Model: Rajah Chain Tote GG Tweed Large Exterior Material: Tweed Exterior Color:...
$2,500
H 10.5 in D 5 in L 12 in
Gucci GG Monogram Web Supreme Sherry Line Canvas Large Backpack, 2018.
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Gucci GG Monogram Web Supreme Sherry Line Canvas Large Backpack, 2018. This classic Gucci Tote "Sherry" bag was handcrafted from premium brown "GG" printed canvas with adorning black...
Chanel Black Caviar Medallion Tote Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Oakland, CA
The Chanel Medallion Tote was produced in one size and measures approximately 12.5 inches in width, 10 inches in height, and 6 inches in depth, with a 6.5-inch handle drop. It was in...
$210Sale Price|25% Off
H 7 in W 3 in L 7 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Bamboo Leather Handbag Metallic Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI small bamboo top handle bag is crafted of pigskin leather in metallic brown featuring gold toned hardware and a black bamboo handle. Front flap magnetic snap closu...
$262Sale Price|25% Off
H 5.5 in W 2 in L 7 in
1980s Vintage GUCCI Monogram Canvas Mini Tri-Fold Crossbody Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vinatge GUCCI mini tri-fold crossbody bag is crafted of GG monogram canvas and pigskin leather in brown. Front snap closure opens to a coated interior which has been professiona...
$585Sale Price|25% Off
H 9 in W 4 in L 11 in
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 ...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$886Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.09 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Gucci Dome Crossbody Bag Top Handle Bag in Navy Blue GG Embossed Leather
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
A Gucci Dome cross body bag /top handle bag made of mini GG Guccissima embossed navy blue leather. The bag features light gold toned hardware. The interior is lined with gray canvas ...
$519Sale Price / item|44% Off
Octagon Peridot Ring Silver, Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Octagon Peridot Ring Silver, Gold. Green Enamel Geometric Ring. Art Deco Cocktail Ring Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 4.5 gr depends from size 1 piece (central st...
Peridot, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$50,070
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
Investment Piece and Great Deal SKU 33301488 Comes With Hermès Dust Bag, Keys,Padlock,Clochette Date 2007 Model Birkin 35 Serial Number [K] Metal Palladium Materials Crocodile Leath...
Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Shiny black iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and gold hardware. Double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-lock clos...
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.
From classic medium-sized Louis Vuitton leather tote bags to authentic cube-like Loewe shoulder bags woven in raffia, the large selection of vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs offers something for special occasions as well as everyday needs.
Although part of a modern look, tote bags have been roomy and versatile accessories since at least 1944, with the launch of L.L.Bean’s “ice bag.” The Maine retailer, then largely known for rugged field coats and hunting shoes, had introduced a big, durable canvas bag that was initially intended to carry firewood or ice. In those days, to keep produce and other foods cool in refrigerators, consumers had to regularly replace the blocks of ice that were doing all the work in their bulky appliances. There was no better bag to help haul big blocks of ice from the trunk of your car to your front door and, subsequently, to your kitchen.
Years later, during the 1960s, L.L.Bean’s Boat and Tote was introduced as an overhauled structured canvas version of the ice bag. Tested to lug up to 500 pounds, the Boat and Tote became a best seller. Also during the 1960s, American designer Bonnie Cashin created the Cashin Carry for Coach. Cashin was Coach’s first lead designer, and she liked leather, large pockets and earth tones. Her modern interpretation of the tote bag introduced a touch of elegance to this increasingly ubiquitous accessory.
In the subsequent decades, more brands debuted their own iterations of the tote bag, from Tory Burch’s Perry leather tote bag to Goyard’s luxurious Saint Louis.
Pay tribute to this long and interesting history of a well-loved accessory by browsing the vintage and designer tote bags 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.