Gucci Bamboo 1947 Bag -'60s
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Gucci Bamboo 1947 represents a timeless style icon and the exceptional craftsmanship of the Gucci Maison. Featuring a hand-curved bamboo handle, this piece combines elegance and ...
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.
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.
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Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Black
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Black These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag White Grained Leather Medium
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag White Grained Leather Medium These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag White Grained Leather Medium
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag White Grained Leather Medium These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Small Black Grained Leather Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Black These are professional photos of the actual bag offered This Gucci crossbody bag has the signature oval design with the bamboo ...
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Mini Brown Leather and Canvas Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Mini Brown Leather and Canvas Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag.
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Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Super Mini Pink Satin Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Super Mini Pink Satin Evening Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Small Brown Top Handle Bag Leather with Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Small Brown Top Handle Bag Leather with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Camel with Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Camel with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered This Gucci crossbody bag has the signature oval design with ...
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small White Box Leather Canvas Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small White Box Leather Canvas Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small White Box Leather Canvas Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small White Box Leather Canvas Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small White Box Leather Canvas Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small White Box Leather Canvas Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Small Ancora Red Burgundy Calfskin Leather Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Small Ancora Red Burgundy Calfskin Leather Top Handle Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small Green Box Leather Canvas Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small Green Box Leather Canvas Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci belt bag 'Bamboo 1947'
By Gucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GUCCI - (Made in Italy) Black matte calfskin 'Bamboo 1947' belt bag.
Vintage Gucci 1947 Bamboo Bag
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Gucci 1947 Bamboo Bag is a timeless classic, originally released in the 1940s and re-introduced in the Fall/Winter of 2022 by Alessandro Michele.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Black Leather Medium Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Black Leather Medium Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Black
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Black These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Black
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Black These are professional photos of the actual bag offered This Gucci crossbody bag has the signature oval design with the bamboo ...
GUCCI brown leather BAMBOO 1947 MEDIUM Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Bamboo 1947 medium top handle bag in brown leather featuring signature bamboo handle, closure and a mirror in its own leather holder and antique gold-tone hardwa...
GUCCI brown leather VINTAGE 1947 BAMBOO Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Vintage Bamboo 1947 medium top handle bag in brown leather featuring signature bamboo handle, closure and a mirror in its own leather holder.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small Green Box Leather
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small Green Box Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Tan Brown
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Tan Brown These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Tan Brown
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Tan Brown These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Mini Python Evening Bag with Chain
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Mini Python Evening Bag with Chain These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Burgundy with Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Burgundy with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Burgundy with Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This Gucci crossbody bag has the signature oval design with the bamboo turn lock.
Gucci Bamboo Vintage 1947 Black Leather Large Top Handle Bag, 1980.
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Gucci Bamboo Vintage 1947 Black Leather Large Top Handle Bag, 1980.
Gucci Bamboo Vintage 1947 Brown Leather Large Top Handle Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Gucci Bamboo Vintage 1947 Brown Leather Large Top Handle Crossbody Bag, 1980.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Mini Python Snake Skin Evening Bag with Chain
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Mini Python Snake Skin Evening Bag with Chain These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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 Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Pony-style Calfskin Leather
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Brown Pony-style Calfskin Leather These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Box Leather Medium Dark Chocolate Brown
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Box Leather Medium Dark Chocolate Brown These are professional photos of the actual bag offered This Gucci crossbody bag has the signature oval des...
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Small Ancora Red Burgundy Patent Leather Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Small Ancora Red Burgundy Patent Leather Top Handle Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Small Ancora Red Burgundy Patent Leather Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Small Ancora Red Burgundy Patent Leather Top Handle Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Mini Brown Leather and Canvas with Glitter Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This Gucci crossbody bag has the signature oval design with the bamboo turn lock.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Super Mini Beige Silk Evening Bag with Chain
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Light stains on the surface. DETAILS Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Evening Bag Material: Silk Bamboo Accent Gold-Tone Hardware Color: Beige Estimated item measurements Shoulder St...
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Super Mini Pink Suede Evening Bag with Chain
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Light cracks near the edge of the flap. DETAILS Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Evening Bag Material: Suede Bamboo Accent Gold-Tone Hardware Color: Pink Estimated item measurements S...
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Super Mini Black Nylon Evening Bag with Original Chain
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Night Super Mini Black Nylon Evening Bag with Original Chain These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Gucci Vintage Beige Leather Bamboo Bag Top Handle Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back in time to 1947, when the legendary house of Gucci introduced one of its most iconic creations: the Bamboo Bag.
Gucci Rare Vintage Brown Leather Bamboo Top Handle Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back in time to 1947, when the legendary house of Gucci introduced one of its most iconic creations: the Bamboo Bag.
Gucci 26cm Brown Leather 1947 Bamboo Bag
By Gucci
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Iconic and classic Gucci brown leather 1947 bamboo bag is an essential item in the closet.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Black
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Black These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag White Grained Leather Medium
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag White Grained Leather Medium These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Dark Green
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Dark Green These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Tan Brown
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Medium Tan Brown These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Beige with Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Beige with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Chocolate Brown with Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Dark chocolate brown These are professional photos of the actual bag offered This Gucci crossbody bag has the signature oval design...
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small White Box Leather Canvas Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small White Box Leather Canvas Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small White Box Leather Canvas Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small White Box Leather Canvas Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small White Box Leather Canvas Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Small White Box Leather Canvas Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
New Rare Gucci 100 Limited Edition Bamboo MUSIC IS MINE 1947 Medium Bag
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci 100's Anniversary "Music is Mine Seats Reclined" Limited Edition Collection Bamboo 1947 Medium Brand New with Tags & Dust Cover GUCCI Canvas Calfskin 100 Centennial Top Hand...
Gucci Brown Geometric Print Leather Medium Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted using leather this fabulous Gucci Bamboo 1947 bag has a front flap that is detailed with the signature bamboo motif as the turn lock and opens to a canvas lined interior.
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, Box, Extra Strap, Card Holder, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 6", Width 8.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 17-20" Designer: Gucci Model: Bamboo 1947 Top...
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Mini
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag, Extra Strap, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 4.5", Width 6.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-22" Designer: Gucci Model: Bamboo 1947 Top Handle B...
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Mirror, Extra Strap, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 5.5", Width 8.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20-23" Designer: Gucci Model: Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag ...
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Studded Leather Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Extra Strap, Mirror With Case, With Strap Measurements: Height 6", Width 8.5", Depth 3" Designer: Gucci Model: Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Studded Leather Small Exterior ...
Gucci Pink Leather Mini 1947 Bamboo Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted with elegance and sophistication, the Gucci Top Handle Bag epitomizes timeless style. Its supple pink leather exudes luxury, while the iconic bamboo top handle adds a touch o...
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H 7 in W 10.5 in D 3 in
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Limited Edition Geometric Print Leather Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Light wear and marks on exterior and underneath flap, small indentations on rear, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Mirror With Case, Box, Extra Strap, With Strap Measure...
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H 7 in W 11 in D 4 in
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Printed GG Coated Canvas and Studded Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Extra Strap, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 7", Width 11", Depth 4", Strap Drop 19-22" Designer: Gucci Model: Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Print...
Gucci Bamboo 1947 mini belt bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Gucci Bamboo 1947 mini belt bag -Antique silver-toned and bamboo hardware -Horsebit detail -Adjustable leather strap -Turn lock fastening -This mini belt b...
Gucci Vintage Bamboo 1947 Mini Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Black Material: leather with bamboo top handle Code: Vintage item with no code Measures: H 7” x L 10.5” x D 4” 6 inch top handle drop and 15inch adjustable shoulder strap Come...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
$124,482
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
Iconic extremely rare Tom Ford for Gucci Damask « Dragon » purse FW 2004
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in NICE, FR
Timeless in Nice.vintage.darling: The iconic «Dragon» handbags in alligator skin and the incredibly beautiful velvet with gold dusting from the era of Tom Ford at Gucci. Fall Winter...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Nano Speedy bag 2003 limited edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - (Made in France) Multicolored and black 'Murakami' monogram canvas Nano Speedy bag with natural leather, golden brass, and a padlock with its keys. A 2003 Collection ...
CHANEL 1990 Rares Black Tweed Suit with CC Giant Camellia Button 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rares Black Tweed Suit with CC Giant Camellia Button — Early 1990s Karl Lagerfeld Era • Collectors value: museum-level (connoisseur market) — An early-90s Lagerfeld relic ...
1980s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Crossbody Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI crossbody bag is crafted of textured nubuck leather trimmed with smooth calfskin leather in black featuring a gold-toned horse-bit logo on the front. Front flap ma...
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
$899Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 19x10.5CM
GUCCI Pink Exotic Crocodile Skin & Bamboo Long Wallet - Rare & Unique Color
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Precious leathers appear throughout the Gucci Exotics collection, their delicate textures add a unique note to the classic silhouette. Inside: 6 card slots and 1 bill compartments, ...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
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...
$262,366
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
The Row Margaux 15 Black Calfskin Tote Bag with Gold Hardware
By The Row
Located in London, GB
- Black - Matte-grained calfskin leather - Gold-tone hardware - Softly structured bag design - Belted side detailing - Interior toggle closure - Buckled side fastenings - Top handles...
2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Runway Collection $20,000 Original Retail Made in Italy An extraordinary couture creation from the 2009 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection, this gold gown is a masterclass in even...
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway silk floral drape dress FR34 XS
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway red silk black floral drape dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/E00996 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: AW 2006 - Runway Mat...
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.