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1980s Vintage GUCCI GG Embroidered Bucket Chain Shoulder Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI bucket shoulder bag is crafted of black polyester fabric embroidered with GG monogram featuring gold toned shoulder chains.
An Elegant 1970s Black Leather and Brass Bucket Shoulder Bag by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The bag is in lovely vintage condition.
Gucci Vintage Blue Micro GG Monogram Canvas Handbag Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the elegance of the 1980s with this Gucci Vintage Blue Micro GG Monogram Canvas Handbag Shoulder Bag. Made in Italy, this medium-sized shoulder bag features the iconic micr...
Gucci Vintage Blue Suede and Leather Flap Gold Clasp Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
An authentic slice of Gucci history, this vintage shoulder bag comes straight from the elegance of the 1980s, when design was bold yet impeccably refined. Crafted in Italy between 19...
Gucci Vintage Small Bucket Messenger Bag
By Gucci
Located in Roslyn, NY
Classic blue monogram coated canvas. Brass hardware. Navy blue trim and blue and red canvas detail. Top tie closure. Adjustable shoulder strap. Lined interior. One interior pocket. ...
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 Black Leather Lucite Oval Handle Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A rare and striking piece of Gucci design, this vintage Gucci Bucket Bag is crafted in smooth black leather, showcasing the house's refined balance of modern minimalism and timeless ...
1990s Vintage GUCCI GG Jacquard Bucket Shoulder Bag Khaki Tan
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI bucket bag is crafted of GG jacquard in Khaki and smooth tan leather.
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag in black leather. Gold metal logo on the front. Fold over strap with magnetic button closure and upper zipper closure. 2 exterior sections (1 on the front ...
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag in black leather. Gold metal logo on the front. Fold over strap with magnetic button closure and upper zipper closure. 2 exterior sections (1 on the front ...
Gucci Vintage Beige Monogram Web Drawstring Bucket Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci Monogram Darwstring bucket bag. Brown monogram canvas with Genuine leather trim and leather shoulder strap.
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Rectangular Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This vintage Gucci Bucket Shoulder Bag is a stunning example of timeless style and luxury craftsmanship.
Gucci Vintage Red Monogram Canvas Drawstring Bucket Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci Monogram Darwstring bucket bag. Red monogram canvas with brown leather trim and shoulder strap. 1 front open pocket.
Gucci Vintage Green Leather Horseshoe Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into classic Gucci elegance with this vintage Green Gold Horseshoe shoulder bag, a refined bucket-style piece from the 1980s.
Gucci Vintage Beige Monogram Web Drawstring Bucket Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci Monogram Darwstring bucket bag. Brown monogram canvas with Genuine leather trim and leather shoulder strap.Green/red/green stripes detailing on the bottom.
Gucci Vintage Green Suede Leather Bucket Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace the timeless elegance of the 1990s with this exquisite Gucci Interlocking bucket bag. A true masterpiece of Italian craft, this medium-sized shoulder bag is enveloped in a ri...
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Drawstring Bucket Bag with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci Monogram Drawstring Bucket Bag crafted in signature blue GG monogram canvas with genuine leather trim and matching leather shoulder strap.
Gucci Vintage Monogram Canvas Ophidia Web Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the timeless elegance of Gucci with this Vintage Monogram Canvas Ophidia Web Bucket Shoulder Bag, a stunning piece from the 1970s.
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Embossed Logo Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into refined vintage elegance with this Gucci brown leather embossed logo bucket shoulder bag, a beautifully balanced piece crafted in Italy during the 1980s.
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Drawstring Bucket Bag with Stripes
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci Monogram Darwstring bucket bag. Blue monogram canvas with Genuine leather trim and leather shoulder strap.Blue/red/blue stripes detailing on the bottom.
Gucci Vintage Green Suede Leather Bucket Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a world of vintage sophistication with this stunning Gucci Green Suede and Leather Shoulder Bag. A perfect balance of classic elegance and unique style, this bag features a...
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Bucket Web Stripes Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag crafted in brown leather. Green/Red/Green stripes on the upper part of the bag. Gold metal G-shaped hardware on top. Upper zipper closure. Beige leather in...
Vintage early 2000’s GUCCI bucket bag in monogram print
By Gucci
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
Vintage early 2000’s monogram print GG GUCCI bucket bag in tan colour.
Vintage 1996 Gucci By Tom Ford Python Bucket Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford python leather tote .
1990s Vintage GUCCI Web Bucket Shoulder Bag Tan Leather Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI Web bucket shoulder bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in tan featuring gold toned hardware and decorated with Gucci’s iconic red/green stripe around the bo...
Gucci Vintage White and Red Monogram Canvas Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost. Vintage Gucci bucket shoulder bag crafted in white and red monogram canvas with red genuine leather trim and strap.
Gucci Vintage White and Red Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag Bucket
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost. Vintage Gucci bucket shoulder bag crafted in white and red monogram canvas with red genuine leather trim and strap.
Gucci Vintage Black and Brown Leather Shoulder Bucket Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Elevated and effortlessly sophisticated, this Gucci black and brown leather shoulder tote blends classic Italian craftsmanship with timeless design. Crafted from black leather with r...
2000s Gucci Denim and Leather Monogram Bucket Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
FREE UK and WORLDWIDE DELIVERY Stunning and rare vintage GUCCI denim and leather bucket bag, GG monogram stripe detail, condition is like new, no rips, smells or faults, siege draw...
1980s GUCCI Web Black Leather Drawstring Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vintage Gucci web bucket bag in black leather featuring an iconic Gucci Green/Red web on the front.
Gucci by Tom Ford Vintage S/S 1997 Black Leather Bucket Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare bucket bag embodies the era’s subversive elegance, balancing minimal form with striking material detail.
Gucci Vintage Red Leather Convertible Bag Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci red leather shoulder bag. Gold metal accents. Flap with button closure on the front. Black leather inside. 1 side open pocket inside. Removable shoulder strap (can be u...
Gucci Vintage Light Brown Leather Convertible Bag Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A piece of quiet sophistication from a bygone era, this vintage Gucci shoulder bag in light brown leather captures the timeless elegance of Italian design with a clever twist. This c...
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Convertible Bag Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true gem from Gucci's vintage collection, this black leather shoulder bag reflects the house's signature blend of elegance and versatility. The front flap is graced with the iconic...
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Convertible Bag Shoulder Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true gem from Gucci's vintage collection, this black leather shoulder bag reflects the house's signature blend of elegance and versatility. The front flap is graced with the iconic...
Gucci Vintage Burgundy Leather Horsebit Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag in burgduny leather. The bag featuresa gold metal half- horsebit on the front. Flap withbutton closure. Leather lining . 2 main sections and 1 middle zip s...
Vintage Gucci Burgundy Alligator Suede Shoulder Bag 1960s
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gucci has created a legacy of bridging the gap between the classic and the unexpected. The storied luxury house to date has evolved from an aesthetic that is simultaneously understat...
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Web Stripes Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This vintage Gucci Shoulder Bag is a stunning example of timeless style and luxury craftsmanship. Made from rich black leather, this bag exudes sophistication while offering a nod to...
Gucci Vintage Brown Monogram Suede Web Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back in time with this exquisite vintage Gucci shoulder bag, a true testament to timeless style and exceptional craftsmanship. Made in Italy, this piece features a rich brown su...
Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Canvas Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag crafted in blue monogram canvas and leather. Gold metal Gucci signature shield on the front. Upper zipper closure. Blue leather interior. 1 side zip pocket...
Gucci Vintage Grey Leather Messenger Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag in grey leather with gold metal GG - GUCCI logo on the front. Magnetic button closure on top. Beige lining. 1 side zip pocket inside. Adjustable shoulder s...
Gucci Vintage Black Monogram Canvas Convertible Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci vintage shoulder bag in black monogram canvas with black leather trim and shoulder strap. GG - Gucci logo on the front with red and green enamels. Convertible model. It can be ...
Gucci Vintage Black Monogram Canvas Convertible Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci vintage shoulder bag in black monogram canvas with black leather trim and shoulder strap. GG - Gucci logo on the front with red and green enamels. Convertible model. It can be ...
Gucci Vintage Chocolate Brown Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A classic from Gucci's rich leather-making legacy, this vintage brown leather shoulder bag is a quiet nod to Italian elegance. Crafted in smooth, warm-toned leather that has only gro...
Gucci Vintage Tan Leather G Closure Boxed Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back into the elegant 1980s with this Gucci Vintage Tan Leather Boxed Shoulder Bag, a true testament to Italian craftsmanship and timeless style. This medium-sized piece is meti...
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Keylock Convertible Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant and versatile, this vintage Gucci black leather shoulder bag is designed to adapt effortlessly to different moments. Crafted in smooth black leather, it features a convertibl...
Gucci Vintage Beige Monogram Canvas Draped Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag. Beige monogram canvas with beige genuine leather trim. Gold metal GG - GUCCI logo and draping on the front. Upper zipper closure. 1 zip pocket inside. 'GU...
Gucci Vintage Blue Leather Web Messenger Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci messenger bag crafted in blue leather. It features Gucci logo shield on the front and blue/red/blue stripes detailing. 2 front pockets. Upper zipper closure. Blue leath...
Gucci Vintage Beige Leather Men Purse Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful vintage Gucci classic men purse bag, made in beige leather. 'GUCCI - Italy' crest embossed inside Condition B - VERY GOOD Gently used. Some darkness and scratches on leathe...
Gucci Vintage Blue Suede Spur Convertible Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This vintage Gucci shoulder bag is crafted from luxurious navy blue suede leather, showcasing timeless elegance and sophistication. The flap features a button closure and is adorned ...
Gucci Vintage Monogram Canvas Ophidia Stripes Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true throwback to vintage street-smart elegance, this Gucci 'Ophidia' messenger bag captures the essence of the brand's heritage with unmistakable flair. Crafted in classic beige m...
Gucci Vintage Monogram Canvas Ophidia Stripes Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A true throwback to vintage street-smart elegance, this Gucci 'Ophidia' messenger bag captures the essence of the brand's heritage with unmistakable flair. Crafted in classic beige m...
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Bamboo Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Vintage Gucci bamboo shoulder bag crafted in black leather. Bamboo accent on top. Flap with interlocking GG clasp closure.Adjustable shoulder strap. Black leather lining. 1...
Gucci Vintage Beige Monogram Canvas Reporter Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci beige monogram canvas Reporter bag. Beige monogram canvas with brown genuine leather trim and shoulder strap. Double front zip pocket and 1 rear zip pocket. Upper zippe...
Gucci Vintage Red Leather Convertible Shoulder Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci red leather shoulder bag. Gold metal accents. Flap with button closure on the front. Black leather inside. 1 side open pocket inside. Removable shoulder strap (can be u...
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Flap Shoulder Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag in black leather. Top handle and shoulder strap. Flap closure with gold metal closure on the front. Black leather lining. 2 side zip pockets inside. Matchi...
Gucci Vintage Orange Suede Convertible Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci orange flap shoulder bag. Gold metal accents. Flap with button closure on the front. Beige leather inside. 1 side open pocket inside. Pocket mirror included. Adjustable...
Gucci Vintage Beige Leather 2 Compartments Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci vintage shoulder bag. Beige leather. 2 compartments, 1 with flap and magnetic button closure and 1 with upper zipper closure. Beige suede lining. 1 side zip pocket inside. 'Guc...
Gucci Vintage Orange Suede Convertible Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci orange flap shoulder bag. Gold metal accents. Flap with button closure on the front. Beige leather inside. 1 side open pocket inside. Pocket mirror included. Adjustable...
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. Flap with button closure. Adjustable leather shoulder strap. Brown leather li...
Gucci Vintage Navy Blue Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci shoulder bag in navy blue leather. Flap closure. Adjustable shoulder strap in 2 lenght. Suede lining. 1 open pocket under the flap. 1 side zip pocket and 2 open pocket ...
$412Sale Price|25% Off
H 9 in W 4 in L 11 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Pigskin Leather Saddle Camera Bag Khaki Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle camera bag is crafted of nubuck and pigskin leather in khaki featuring matte gold toned hardware. Front flap double magnetic snap closure decorated with a s...
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
$920Sale Price|20% Off
H 7 in W 10.5 in D 3 in
Vintage GUCCI Monogram Ophidia Web GG Supreme Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By MAURIZIO GUCCI, Gucci
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Gucci Monogram Shoulder Crossbody Bag Brown Canvas. Authentic, pre-loved vintage Gucci web GG Supreme coated canvas shoulder bag. This chic and rare Gucci web bag is a must-h...
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Bandouliere Black Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 32, in black box leather and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in black leather with two slip pockets and one large slip pocket (not zippered). It incl...
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...
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Brown Jacquard Evening bag with Gold Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful Vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Chocolate brown jacquard evening bag with a detachable gold chain strap. MADE IN FRANCE. 22 Place Vendôme, Paris. Features; Beautiful G...
$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage GUCCI Pigskin Leather Document Clutch Bag Brown Large
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI business clutch bag is crafted of pigskin leather in brown featuring gold toned hardware. Front flap combination lock closure opens to a beige pigskin leather inte...
2000s Burberry Navy Blue Shoulder Bag
By Burberry
Located in Arnhem, NL
Burberry shoulder bag made of blue navy textured leather with gold toned hardware. The interior is lined with black fabric and navy blue leather, and next to the major compartment it...
$435Sale Price|25% Off
H 6.5 in W 1.5 in L 10.5 in
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...
Christian Dior Green Canvas Street Chic Columbus Shoulder Bag
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
2002 Christian Dior canvas and leather Columbus bag from the 'Street Chic' collection. Heavy green canvas fabric with tan leather. Brass plated hardware. Main compartment and one ...
$705Sale Price|25% Off
H 8 in W 8 in L 17 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Boston Shoulder Bag Black Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI boston bag is crafted of soft smooth calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware and rolled leather handles. Top zipper closure opens to a luxurious nu...
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
1970s Vintage GUCCI GG Monogram Jacquard Boston Bag Black Brown 34
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Gucci boston bag is crafted of black GG monogram jacquard trimmed with brown smooth calfskin leather featuring rolled leather handles and gold toned hardware. Front flap...
Rare Chanel 1989 Vintage Blue Lizard Square Mini Evening Bag 24k GHW 68656
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68656 In blue lizard and 24k gold plated hardware. This item is in excellent condition with very few signs of normal use. Corners are clean with no rubbing or scuffi...
BOTTEGA VENETA mauve pink Intrecciato leather POUCH Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta pouch clutch is crafted in dusty mauve pink intrecciato woven leather. It secures with a magnetic flap closure and is lined in brown fabric. The in...
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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Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.