Gucci Black Leather and Canvas Micro Guccissima Drawstring Sherry Line Bag, 1980
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Gucci Black Leather and Canvas Micro Guccissima Drawstring Sherry Line Bag, 1980.
Gucci Black Leather and Canvas Micro Guccissima Drawstring Sherry Line Bag, 1980
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Gucci Black Leather and Canvas Micro Guccissima Drawstring Sherry Line Bag, 1980.
$802Sale Price|25% Off
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. Top chain closure opens to a black fabr...
An Elegant 1970s Black Leather and Brass Bucket Shoulder Bag by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant 1970s shoulder bag by Gucci is a sophisticated testament to the brand's enduring design legacy. Crafted from supple black leather, its sleek bucket silhouette exudes a t...
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. ...
Tan Leather Drawstring Bucket Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This nude leather Gucci Bucket bag has a drawstring closure and a shoulder or cross body strap.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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H 12.5 in D 6 in L 11 in
Rare Gucci Tri-Color Diamante Line Leather and Suede Drawstring Bucket Bag, 1980
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Rare Gucci Tri-Color Diamante Line Leather and Suede Drawstring Bucket Bag, 1980.
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 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 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 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. Crafted in Italy, this medium-sized bag s...
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. Designed for women...
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...
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.
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 . This Gucci tote bag is crafted from luxurious python leather, features slim leather handles and subtle metal hardware. A spacious...
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...
Gucci by Tom Ford Vintage S/S 1997 Black Leather Bucket Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
An iconic runway bag from Gucci’s seminal Spring/Summer 1997 collection under Tom Ford, a season that cemented his vision of sleek eroticism and modern glamour. This rare bucket bag ...
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H 10 in W 11 in D 5 in
1970's Gucci Red Canvas GG Logo Bucket Bag W/Leather Trim & Racer Stripe Strap
By Gucci
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Gucci red canvas GG logo diamond pattern print bucket bag with red leather trim and gold hardware. Comes with a matching coin purse attached by a chain at the interior. Red ca...
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 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 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 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...
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H 11.82 in D 2.37 in L 11.82 in
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Black Leather Wood Chain Link Large Bucket Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
Presenting a beautiful black Gucci bucket bag, designed by Tom Ford. Two years into Tom Ford's tenure at Gucci, the Spring / Summer 1997 collection solidified him as the king of sexy...
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...
Gucci Brown Leather Hobo Saddle Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci vintage brown leather saddle shoulder bag, with hobo design. Flap closure. Gold metal hardware. Black fabric lining. 2 main compartments inside. 1 side zip pocket inside. 'Gucc...
Gucci Beige Jackie-O Monogram Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Crafted in Italy, Alessandro Michele reworked the iconic 1999 'Jackie-O' shoulder bag with a beige leather exterior, a compact size and the signature silver-tone metal horse-bit deta...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Black Brown Monogram Canvas Messenger Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci black monogram canvas shoulder bag with brown leather shoulder strap and trim. The bag features a front flap with magnetic button closure. 1 pocket under the flap. Canvas linin...
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 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 Dark Brown Leather Shoulder Bag Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Gucci shoulder bag, crafted in dark brown leather. Gold metal hardware. 1 front pocket. 2 main sections with 1 middle zip section. Brown leather lining. Adjustable shoulder...
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 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 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 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 ...
Gucci Vintage Red Textured Leather Shoulder Messenger Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful vintage Gucci crossbody bag made in red textured and smooth leather. Gold metal GG logo on the front. Upper zipper closure. Black leather lining. 1 side zip pocket. Adjusta...
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 Blue Suede and Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Gucci blue suede and leather shoulder bag. Gold metal hardware. Upper zipper closure. Blue suede inside. 1 side zip pocket inside. Adjustable shoulder strap. 'Made in Italy b...
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...
$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...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
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
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...
Christian Dior Green Canvas Street Chic Columbus Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
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 ...
$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...
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...
$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...
$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...
$2,995Sale Price|39% Off
New With Tags $4980 Gucci Deco Leather Quilted Chain Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New with Tags $4980 Gucci's 'Deco' tote is made from glossy leather that's quilted for a grid-like texture. Designed in a large slouchy shape, it's embellished with the iconi...
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...
$5,839
H 16.15 in Dm 10.83 in L 24.81 in
Hermès Tigre Royal Bucket Bag Chevrons Toile Canvas Barenia Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bucket Bag Print: "Tigre Royal" (Royal Tiger) Made in France Stamp N in Square, 2010, Year of the Tiger in the chinese zodiac Made of Toile Ch...
$1,295
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2000's Christian Dior John Galliano Black Satin Diamanté Rhinestone shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Shoulder bag, crafted from a smooth black satin with jacquard Dior signature details, decorative rhinestone Carabina clip and iconic 'Galliano er...
$360Sale Price|25% Off
H 10 in W 2.5 in L 8.5 in
Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Mini Book Tote Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini book tote is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in black and black enameled hardware. Top zipper closure opens to a black nubuck leather interior featuring a ...
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.