15 rare vintage Gucci bags to invest in now and love forever

September 08, 2024

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Jeremy Moeller

1970s: Diamanté Jacquard book tote

1970s: Diamanté Jacquard book tote

A truly rare find, this diamond-jacquard tote dates back to the 1970s, and is remarkably well preserved considering its age. The supple brown leather, patterned canvas and bold logo plaque combine to create a piece that could have been designed by Alessandro Michele (but rest assured, you won't see anyone else wearing your rare treasure). Imagine it against a wide-legged grey suit, with a pair of aviator sunglasses for the complete Gucci effect.

1970s: GG monogram canvas vanity case

A truly special find, this original Gucci vanity bag originates from the 1970s and combines a host of iconic house signifiers: the Web striped strap, double-G monogrammed canvas, and slick gold hardware. It's in remarkable condition – there are keys to all three locks – and sure to delight any serious collector.

1995: Crocodile Bamboo bag

Part of Tom Ford's debut collection for Gucci in 1995, this crocodile handbag is the stuff of designer dreams. Featuring a signature Gucci Bamboo handle and a sleek yet refined look, it's a true collectors' item that you'll be able to use for decades to come.

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2000s: Guccissima Queen hobo bag

Crafted from Guccissima monogrammed leather in striking metallic silver, this medium-sized hobo design features an oversized bow buckle and single strap. It's the bag for you if you want to introduce a little nostalgic bling to your wardrobe.

2000s: Horsebit 1955 GG bag

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Noughties classics are big collector business right now – and there's one bag in particular that has proven more covetable than the rest.

With a supersized silver signature across the front, Tom Ford's early-aughts bag is the ultimate vintage investment (so much so, the brand has resurrected it for the new season). Whether you treat yourself to a new design or a vintage original, carry it as the true insiders do: with your hand slipped through the Horsebit.

2010s: Dionysus shoulder bag

Named after Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility and ecstasy, this popular style is marked by its signature tiger-head closure. Created by then-creative director Alessandro Michele in 2018, this is just one iteration of the now-classic Gucci bag. It might not be strictly vintage, but its collectable status is undeniable.

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2000s: Horsebit Shoulder Bag

If you're tempted by the original Horsebit but prefer a bag with more structure, consider this neat textured-leather iteration the perfect choice. With a boxy body sized to fit all the essentials, plus a neat, short shoulder strap, this one could easily be a new-season creation.

2000s: Jackie shoulder bag

The Noughties take on the original Jackie tote combines that instantly recognisable logo canvas with slick leather trims and metal hardware. Designed to be tucked neatly under your arm, it's a practical everyday purchase with room for all your essentials. Tempted? Don't hesitate on this one.

2012: 1973 tote bag

Here's a vintage treasure we guarantee you won't see anyone else grasping. Launched in 2010, and carried by everyone from Jennifer Lopez to Eva Mendes, the 1973 was one of the key players driving the demand for supersized, super-slouchy totes – but while supple suede iterations are floating around the internet, we're yet to see a second in gold-embossed calf leather.

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1999: Flower-print Jackie bag

Throwing it back to 1999 is Tom Ford's floral iteration of the 1961 classic Jackie bag. Previously called the Fifties Constance, Gucci introduced the style during the 1960s when Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was photographed wearing it and it's since become one of the brand's most iconic designs.

2010s: Interlocking G 2way bag

Featuring the instantly recognisable interlocking GG logo, this classic handbag can be held or worn with a chain shoulder strap. If you're looking to smarten up your wardrobe, this is not an investment you'll regret.

Gucci 1990s: Lady Lock 2way bag

As classic as they come, this black leather bag features a signature lady lock and can be held or worn over the shoulder. It's a style that you can wear to work, lunch parties, events or weddings – and with eBay's new authenticity guarantee included, you can shop with confidence.

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2010's: Soho Cellarius Tote

A swinging leather tassel and supersized embossed logo are the two calling cards of Gucci's Soho collection, which exploded in the mid-2010's. Brilliantly roomy, this supersized supple leather tote will see you through the busiest of weeks. Farfetch has a classic black iteration too, but we're imagining this rich teal against pale-wash denim come spring.

2004: Horsebit GG bag

With a bold pink stripe intersecting the black GG canvas, this Horsebit shoulder bag could have been plucked straight from an Alessandro Michele collection. Actually a Tom Ford design from the Noughties, it's a fresh way to reference the house's storied past.

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