Gucci Vintage Black Leather Bamboo Wallet Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the timeless elegance of the 1990s with this exquisite Gucci Vintage Bamboo Wallet. A true testament to Italian craftsmanship, this small women's accessory is meticulously ...
Gucci Black Microguccissima Leather Bifold Wallet Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci black Microguccissima leather bifold wallet. 1 bill compartment, 1 coin compartment, 1 open pocket and 4 credit card slots. 'Gucci - Made in Italy' and serial number ...
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Bifold Wallet Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci wallet in brown leather. Bifold design. Fold over strap with button closure. 1 bill compartment, 4 open pockets and 1 coin section with kiss-lock closure. GG logo on th...
Gucci Vintage Navy Blue Leather Small Wallet Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back into the 1980s with this exquisite Gucci vintage small wallet, a true testament to Italian craftsmanship and timeless style. This elegant piece is crafted from premium dark...
Gucci Blue Guccissima Leather Continental Zip Wallet Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This beautiful Bag will come with a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Entrupy. The certificate will be provided at no further cost Elevate your everyday essentials with this Gu...
Gucci Silver Tone Leather Continental Zip Wallet Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci zip continental wallet, crafted in silver tone leather. Zip closure. Leather interior. 2 main sections for bills, 1 zip compartment, 8 credit card slots and 2 flat op...
Gucci Black Leather GG Marmont Zip Wallet Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace contemporary Italian elegance with this Gucci GG Marmont Zip Wallet, a piece that perfectly captures the modern luxury of the house. Crafted from premium black leather in a c...
Gucci Silver Tone Leather Continental Zip Wallet Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci zip continental wallet, crafted in silver tone leather. Zip closure. Leather interior. 2 main sections for bills, 1 zip compartment, 8 credit card slots and 2 flat op...
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Small GG Kiss Lock Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back into the glamorous 1970s with this exquisite Gucci vintage coin purse, a true treasure for any lover of classic Italian craftsmanship.
Gucci Blue Leather Bamboo Diana Compact Card Wallet Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace the timeless allure of the Diana Bamboo collection with this exquisite Gucci compact card wallet. A must-have for vintage lovers, this small leather piece captures the essenc...
Gucci Vintage Light Brown Leather Web Long Wallet Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the world of Italian elegance with this Gucci Ophidia long wallet, a true gem for any vintage enthusiast. Crafted from supple brown leather in Italy between 2010 and 2019, ...
Gucci Tom Ford Black Leather Flap Continental Wallet Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci Continental Wallet, crafted in black leather with rose gold metal closure on the front. From the Tom Ford Era. Leather interior. 1 flap compartment front . Rear compa...
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather Gold Logo Clasp Long Wallet Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
A vivid slice of 1980s Italian glamour, this Gucci vintage long wallet is the kind of piece that turns a simple moment—opening your wallet—into a small, luxurious ritual. Crafted in ...
1970s Gucci Black Leather Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Always Carry Some Vintage With You! Circa 1970s, this Gucci coin purse is made of black smooth leather and features gold plated hardware.
Gucci Swing Zip Coin Purse Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box Measurements: Height 3", Width 5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: Swing Zip Coin Purse Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue Interior Material:...
Gucci GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 3", Width 5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather Exterior M...
Gucci Beige Leather GG Marmont Chain Coin Purse
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Marmont bag has been exquisitely crafted from matelassé leather and equipped with a compact interior. On the front flap, there is a GG logo and a small strap is provided for you ...
Gucci GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 3", Width 5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather Exterior Material: Leather...
Gucci GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 3", Width 5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather Exterior Material: Leather...
Gucci GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 3", Width 5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather Exterior Material: Leather...
Gucci GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 3", Width 4.5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather Exterior Mater...
Gucci GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 3", Width 4.5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather Exterior Mater...
Gucci GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 3", Width 4.5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather Exterior ...
Gucci GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 3", Width 4.5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather Exterior ...
Gucci GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 3", Width 4.5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather Exterior ...
Gucci GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 3", Width 5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather Exterior Materia...
Gucci GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 3", Width 5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather Exterior Materia...
Gucci GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap, Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 3", Width 5", Depth 1" Designer: Gucci Model: GG Marmont Coin Purse on Chain Matelasse Leather Exterior M...
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.