1980s Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Shoulder Bag Equestrian Black Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin and pigskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware.
1980s Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Shoulder Bag Equestrian Black Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin and pigskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware.
$412Sale Price|25% Off
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.
$585Sale Price|25% Off
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.
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"
$615Sale Price|25% Off
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Nubuck Leather Two-Way Saddle Crossbody Belt Bag Yellow
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle bag is crafted of pigskin and nubuck leather in two shades of yellow featuring gold toned hardware.
GUCCI Saddle Brown Monogram GG Large Tote Shopper Bag
By Gucci
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic GUCCI Saddle Brown Monogram GG Large Tote Shopper Bag.
Gucci Brown Leather Hobo Saddle Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci vintage brown leather saddle shoulder bag, with hobo design.
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H 5.5 in W 5 in D 1.5 in
Gucci Cognac Brown Snakeskin Saddle Top Handle Evening Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Charlotte, NC
Gucci Cognac Brown Snakeskin Saddle Top Handle Evening Flap Shoulder Bag Snakeskin (Python) Gold tone hardware Lock closure Leather lining Made in Italy Shoulder strap drop 10" Me...
GUCCI Indy black chevron cut fur gold saddle metal handle hobo bag
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Indy black chevron cut fur gold saddle metal handle hobo bag Reference: TGAS/F00319 Brand: Gucci Model: Indy Medium Hobo Material: Fur, Leather Color: Black, Gold Pattern: Soli...
Gucci Red Satin "Saddle" Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful signature Gucci handbag in red silk satin and gold-tone hardware in their signature "Saddle" design. Wallet included.
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H 6 in W 2 in L 6.5 in
Vintage GUCCI Red Suede Mini Saddle 2-Way Crossbody Belt Bag Equestrian Accent
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle bag is crafted of suede and pigskin leather in red decorated with equestrian accent.
F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Alligator Horse Bit Shoulder Bag Saddle
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous alligator shoulder bag from Gucci's F/W 2003 collection by Tom Ford. This collection is remembered for its powerful yet glamorous silhouettes. Featured in a dar...
Christian Dior Fall 2000 Alek Blue Swarovski Embellished Logo Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Whether you're strolling down city streets, lounging by the pool, or attending a glamorous event, these Christian Dior Alek Blue Swarovski Embellished Logo Sunglasses are designed to...
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H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
1970s Gucci Saddle Bag Crossbody Bag in Black Leather with Gold Toned Hardware
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage Gucci saddle bag/ crossbody bag made of black leather with gold toned hardware.
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H 8 in D 3 in L 9.25 in
Gucci Saddle Bag with Equestrian Stirrup Charm Pigskin Leather Vintage 1980s
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This saddle shaped bag with stirrup charm was made by Gucci, most likely in the early 1980s.
Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Shoulder Bag Black Equestrian Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin and pigskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware.
1980s Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Shoulder Bag Equestrian Camel Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin and pigskin leather in camel featuring gold toned hardware.
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H 9 in W 3 in L 9 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Saddle Shoulder Bag Equestrian Camel Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1990s vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in camel featuring gold toned hardware.
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H 7 in W 2.5 in L 7 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Crossbody Bag Equestrian Calfskin Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in brown featuring gold toned hardware and stirrup equestrian accent.
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H 8 in W 3 in L 8 in
1980s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Saddle Shoulder Bag Equestrian Camel Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in camel featuring gold toned hardware and equestrian accent.
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H 8.5 in W 3 in L 9 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Structured Shoulder Bag Black Equestrian
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware.
1980s Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Structured Shoulder Bag Black Equestrian
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware.
2000's Gucci Black & Pink Small Saddle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gucci black canvas monogram mini saddle bag from the Tom Ford era.
Gucci Vintage Convertible Black Leather Saddle Bag Belt
By Gucci
Located in Nice, FR
GUCCI vintage convertible saddle bag belt in black leather and gold toned hardware.
Gucci Vintage Yellow Leather Suede Saddle Convertible Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci vintage shoulder bag in yellow suede and leather with saddle design.
Gucci Horse Bit Suede Waist Pouch Bag Mini Saddle Clutch
By Gucci
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Introducing the Gucci Horse Bit Suede Waist Pouch Bag Mini Saddle Clutch, a versatile and stylish accessory that seamlessly combines functionality with the iconic Gucci design.
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H 8 in W 2.5 in L 9 in
Vintage GUCCI Brown Leather Saddle Crossbody Bag Equestrian Twinsburg Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle bag is crafted of smooth calf leather and nubuck in brown and silver toned hardware.
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Saddle Belt Bag Black Nubuck Leather
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle belt bag is crafted of pigskin and nubuck leather in black featuring gold toned hardware.
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Nubuck Leather Saddle Crossbody Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle crossbody bag is crafted of pigskin and nubuck leather in black featuring gold toned hardware.
Vintage GUCCI Black Nubuck Leather Saddle Camera Bag Unisex Mens
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle camera bag is crafted of pigskins and nubuck leather in black featuring matte gold toned hardware.
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Saddle Crossbody Bag Equestrian Calfskin Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware and equestrian accent.
Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Saddle Camera Bag Unisex Mens Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle camera bag is crafted of calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware.
1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Saddle Crossbody Bag Equestrian Calfskin Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI small saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in brown featuring gold toned hardware and stirrup equestrian accent.
Gucci Equestrian Pigskin Leather Stirrup Charm Vintage Saddle Bag, 1980s
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This saddle shaped bag with stirrup charm was made by Gucci, most likely in the early 1980s.
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H 8.5 in W 3 in L 9 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Saddle Shoulder Bag Equestrian Navy White
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beautiful vintage GUCCI two-toned saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in off-white and navy featuring gold toned hardware.
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H 12.5 in D 9.5 in L 20 in
Rare Gucci Saddle Leather Doctors Bag Duffel 50cm Weekender Luggage Vintage
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This rare and spacious travel bag was made by Gucci, most likely in the late 1980s.
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.
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H 6 in W 1.5 in L 6.5 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Nubuck Leather Two-Way Saddle Crossbody Belt Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle bag is crafted of pigskin and nubuck leather in black featuring gold toned hardware.
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H 6 in W 1.5 in L 6.5 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Nubuck Leather Two-Way Saddle Crossbody Belt Bag Khaki
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini saddle bag is crafted of pigskin and nubuck leather in khaki featuring gold toned hardware.
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H 6 in W 1.75 in L 6.5 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Calfskin Leather Saddle Crossbody Belt Bag Navy Two-Way
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini two-way saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in navy featuring gold toned hardware.
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H 6 in W 1.75 in L 6.5 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Calfskin Leather Saddle Two-Way Crossbody Belt Bag Navy
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini two-way saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in navy featuring gold toned hardware.
Gucci Horsebit Saddle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Gucci Horsebit Saddle Bag in Brown Leather. Bamboo iconic horsebit adorns the front of this beautiful bag.
Gucci Monogram Saddle Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gucci two-tone crossbody saddle bag with decorative clasp in gold hardware.
Gucci Saddle Soft Messenger Bag Leather
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Saddle Soft Messenger Bag Leather, crafted in gray leather, features a detachable shoulder strap and aged gold-tone hardware.
Vintage Gucci Crossbody Saddle Belt Bag
By Gucci
Located in US
Vintage Gucci bag featured in red suede leather with a saddle design -- Bag can be worn crossbody style as well as a belt bag (shoulder strap can be completely removed), single snap ...
Vintage Gucci Saddle Leather Overnight Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s, vintage Gucci bag in perfect size, shape and color with great soulful wear to leather.
Leather
Gucci White Leather Vintage Crossbody Saddle Bag
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Smooth white leather and glossy gold hardware make this classic Gucci bag extra special. Small and compact with a semi-circular style, it features a long strap that measures 19.5 inc...
Gucci Padlock Saddle Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Padlock Saddle Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Medium is a chic and stylish bag perfect to carry all day.
Gucci Padlock Saddle Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Padlock Saddle Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Medium, crafted from red guccissima leather, features detachable adjustable web strap and gold-tone hardware.
Gucci Flap Saddle Bag GG Coated Canvas Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Flap Saddle Bag GG Coated Canvas Small, crafted in brown GG coated canvas, features an adjustable shoulder strap and gold-tone hardware.
GUCCI Stirrup Vintage Hobo Shoulder Bag Saddle Brown
By Gucci
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic GUCCI Stirrup Vintage Hobo Shoulder Bag Saddle Brown.
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Wear on rear opening corner, minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 14-24" Designer: Gucci Mo...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 12-23" Designer: Gucci Model: Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canvas...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 9", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 17-25" Designer: Gucci Model: Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium Exterior ...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Light wear in interior, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 12-24" Designer: Gucci Model: Saddle Z...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Wear and discoloration in interior, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 9", Width 14", Depth 2", Strap Drop 13-23" Des...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Minor marks and wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 12-22" Designer: Gucci Model: Saddle Zip Messe...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Wear, darkening and stains in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22-24" Designer: Gucci Model...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8", Width 12.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 12.5-23" Designer: Gucci Model: Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium Exterior Material:...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8", Width 13", Depth 2", Strap Drop 17-25" Designer: Gucci Model: Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canva...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Moderate wear and splitting on zipper pull wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 14", Height 8", Width 13", Depth 2", Strap Drop 11-20" De...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Moderate wear and splitting on zipper pull wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 14", Height 8", Width 13", Depth 2", Strap Drop 11-20" De...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 2", Strap Drop 17-25" Designer: Gucci Model: Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canva...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 8.5", Width 13", Depth 2", Strap Drop 17-25" Designer: Gucci Model: Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Can...
Gucci Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 13", Depth 2", Strap Drop 13-25" Designer: Gucci Model: Saddle Zip Messenger Bag GG Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canva...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rubiera, RE
ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made in Italy Flat measurements:...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
HERMES Rose Pourpre pink Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Palladium RARE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes 'Birkin 30' bag in Rose Poupre pink Veau Togo leather with palladium hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a zipper po...
Versace HOBO bag in cream leather and suede with metal studs, 2000
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Hobo women bag by the Italian stylist Gianni Versace in 90s. Designed in a unique and beautiful silhouette, this Versace hobo bag will be a special addition to any wardrobe. It is ma...
HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather CONSTANCE 23 Bag w Gold VINTAGE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Constance 23 shoulder bag in Rouge H Veau Box leather featuring gold-plated hardware. Vintage from 1976. Lined in burgundy lambskin with one zipper pocket again...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Blue Silver Silk Brocade Sequin 60s Gown Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1960s Oscar de la Renta turquoise blue and silver silk brocade sequined short sleeve evening gown / maxi dress! Feather prints throughout. Features a tailored bodice w...
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...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Beautiful 1960s Lord & Taylor Turquoise Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Grecian Gown
By Lord & Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 60s vintage Lord & Taylor turquoise blue silk chiffon beaded and sequin encrusted gown! Thousands of hand-sewn sequins, crystals, rhinestones and beads around the neckline ...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
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.