Gucci Python Pelham Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gucci Python Pelham Shoulder Bag in very good condition. natural python exterior with cream leather trim and gold hardware. beige canvas lined interior with one side zipped pocket. l...
Gucci Monogram GG Pelham Classic Braided Handles Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Gucci Monogram GG Pelham Classic Braided Handles Shoulder Bag. Done in lovely brown Gucci monogram canvas with leather trim, this bag is just amazing. It feature...
GUCCI Monogram GG Pelham Classic Braided Handles Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic GUCCI Monogram GG Pelham Classic Braided Handles Shoulder Bag. Done in lovely brown Gucci monogram canvas with leather trim, this bag is just amazing. It feature...
Gucci Pelham Hobo Monogram 233773 Brown Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 130736-002122 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 15.7 Width: 4.5 Height: 9.7 Shoulder strap drop: 8.4 Handle drop: 8.4 OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B )...
Gucci Pelham Monogram Gg Hobo 220450 Brown Canvas Tote
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 7" Height: 11.25" Shoulder strap drop: 9.5" OVERALL GOOD- CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Retail $1595 Signs of Wear Exterior: moderate ma...
Unavailable
H 12 in W 5 in L 17 in
Gucci Pelham Hobo Guccissima 13gr0314 Brown Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 137621 000926 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 17" Width: 5" Height: 12" Shoulder strap drop: 8" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Includes Dust...
Limited Edition Gucci Bronze Leather Pelham Hobo With Tortoise Studs
By Gucci
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is this limited edition Gucci Pelham small hobo with tortoise glass cabochon embellishments. This has never been carried and is in excellent condition. Thee embos...
Unavailable
H 11 in W 4.72 in L 13.3 in
Gucci Pelham Monogram Signature Hobo 868907 Black Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 13.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 34 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(approx) ...
GUCCI New Pelham Large Pony Hair Shoulder Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Port Hope, ON
Fabulous handbag which reflects the many tones of the skin, combined with a dark brown pebbled leather trim which is beautifully stitched. The lining is a dark brown buttery soft ...
Gucci New Pelham Large Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Amman, JO
Gucci New Pelham large shoulder bag in dark brown Guccissima leather This authentic Gucci shoulder bag is crafted from supple Guccissima embossed leather, featuring the signature in...
GUCCI Black GG Guccissima Studded Pelham Bag
By Gucci
Located in Genève, CH
Gucci Studded Pelham Black Tote features a chic design with gorgeous pleated and studded details on gorgeous and supple Gucci monogram embossed leather. The bag features studs on th...
Gucci Limited Edition Pelham Embroidered Bag - '00s
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Gucci Pelham Limited Edition bag featuring a woven straw-effect structure with refined embroidered details. The design is enhanced by a floral motif with sequin embellishments on bot...
Gucci Guccissima Horsebit Pelham Shoulder Bag - '10s
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Expertly crafted with Gucci's classic emblems, the Guccissima Horsebit Pelham Shoulder Bag boasts braided leather handles and goldtone horsebit hardware. The spacious interior, lined...
Fabulous GUCCI New Pelham Pony Hair Large Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Port Hope, ON
The combination of pony hair, which reflects the actual fur and its many tones, as well as dark brown pebbled leather trim with beautiful stitching, make this a very desirable bag. ...
GUCCI light brown PYTHON PELHAM Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci 'Pelham' horsebit shoulder bag made from light to medium brown python with dark brown leather braided handles. Lined in beige canvas (with some very faint pen mark stains) with...
Gucci Silver Monogram Leather Pelham Tote Bag with Horsebit Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci 'Pelham' Shoulder Tote Bag .Crafted in silver metal Guccissima monogram leather. This shoulder bag features thick braided leather straps, leather horsebit decorations and silve...
Gucci, brown Pelham Pigna garden shoulder bag
By Gucci
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Gucci, brown leather and canvas Pelham Pigna gucci garden shoulder bag. The item is in very good condition. Light scratches on the leather.
Gucci Brown Pelham Shoulder Bag Tote
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Gucci Pelham shoulder bag tote in very good condition. Brown monogram canvas exterior trimmed with brown leather trim and braided leather shoulder straps and gold hardware...
GUCCI Black Monogram Canvas PELHAM BAG w/ Horsebit
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This Gucci 'Pelham' Shoulder Bag GG Canvas Medium is a great bag ideal for everyday use.Crafted in black GG monogram canvas with black leather trims, this shoulder bag features thic...
GUCCI brown leather & canvas PELHAM PIGNA GUCCI GARDEN Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Pelham 'Gucci Garden' shoulder bag in deep yellow, pale yellow, cream, green and red pigna printed canvas featuring brown leather trimming and braided shoulder-s...
Gucci Vintage Crocodile-Trim Ostrich Pelham Flap Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Discover the Gucci Crocodile-Trim Ostrich Pelham Flap Bag, a refined accessory expertly crafted from luxurious ostrich leather accented with brown crocodile trim. Featuring antiqued ...
Gucci Studded Pelham Borchie Tom Ford Runway Flap Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite Gucci Burgundy Velvet Studded Pelham Borchie Runway Flap Bag was a runway release from Gucci's 2006 collection. Crafted of crushed velvet with brown croc leather trim,...
Gucci Beige Canvas Monogram Pelham Messenger Bag w/ Studded Web Strap
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Beige Canvas Monogram Pelham Messenger Bag W/ Studded Web Strap Made In: Italy Color: Beige, red, green Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Canvas, leather, metal Lining: Brown text...
GUCCI Pelham Vintage beige GG monogram canvas brown braided handle boho bag
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Pelham Vintage beige GG monogram canvas brown braided handle boho bag Reference: MECG/A00231 Brand: Gucci Model: Pelham Material: Canvas, Leather Color: Khaki, Brown Pattern: M...
Gucci Brown Monogram Pelham Tote
By Gucci
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
This authentic Gucci Brown Monogram Pelham Tote is a fantastic find in great condition. There are some light corner scuffs and some signs of wear on the bottom surface. The interio...
Gucci Pelham Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This Gucci Pelham Shoulder Bag Guccissima Leather Small, crafted in brown guccissima leather, features braided leather straps, signature horsebit detailing, and gold-tone hardware. I...
Gucci Pelham Tote Ostrich Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Pelham Tote Ostrich Large is perfect for any casual or sophisticated outfit. Crafted from genuine brown ostrich skin, this tote features dual-rolled top handles,...
Gucci Pelham Hobo Leather Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Pelham Hobo Leather Medium is ideal for everyday use. Constructed with black leather, this easy-to-carry hobo features a single looped braided handle with signat...
Gucci Pelham Shoulder Bag Python Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Pelham Shoulder Bag Python Medium is perfect for any casual or sophisticated outfit. Crafted from natural brown genuine python skin, this exotic tote features du...
Gucci New Pelham Tote Leather Large
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci New Pelham Tote Leather Large is perfect for any casual or sophisticated outfit. Crafted in dark grey pebbled leather, this heritage-inspired tote features dual-...
Gucci Pelham Shoulder Bag Patent Medium
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Gucci Pelham Shoulder Bag Patent Medium is a great bag ideal for everyday use. Crafted in black patent leather, this shoulder bag features braided leather straps, sign...
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.
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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.