Gucci Vintage Kidskin Leather Clutch Snakeskin Shoulder Bag Italy

DESIGNER BRAND: Gucci Made in Italy (interior gold-plated metal logo) and a gold-Tone metal zipper pull.

TYPE: A softly draped kidskin clutch with a snakeskin detail that can be converted into a shoulder bag (a removable shoulder strap with snaps; a front flap with draped leather and a snakeskin bias accent). Pretty and romantic

CIRCA: 1970s

SKIN: Petal soft kidskin in Chanel pink accented by genuine snakeskin detail is very soft dust pink 

INTERIOR:  Luxurious suede (a zippered compartment)  

CONDITION: Near mint vintage condition with only minor marks from storage. Pristine interior. The skins are heavenly soft. So feminine 

HISTORY: The House of Gucci was founded by Guccio Gucci in 1906 in Italy. Their first U.S. store was opened in 1953 at 7 East 58th Street, NYC. The name of Gucci has always been associated with high fashion, fine leather goods and wealth. Their specialties has included quality leather and skin goods that target the relaxed, casual American market. In the late 1990s, Tom Ford introduced some changes to their classic designs by incorporating modern features and elements, which helped to elevate the position of the brand to the status of a modern icon. (Copyright 1999-2012 Victoria Stowe. All rights reserved.)

BOOK: Read about coveted vintage lizard handbags by Gucci in our fashion encyclopedia "Exotic Skin Handbags: Alligator & Crocodile" by Victoria Stowe on pp. 99-101. You're welcome to purchase an autographed copy of the book from our Malleries boutique.