A wide, flat shoulder strap in glossy black patent leather runs the length of this structured tote, its surface broken only by Gucci’s embossed GG logo at the upper front. The silhouette is quietly architectural, defined by crisp tonal stitching and the subtle gleam of silver-tone hardware anchoring the handles. A silver-tone snap closure secures the open top, lending a contemporary utility to the classic form.
The interior is lined in smooth black fabric and offers a single zip pocket for organisation, with the main compartment sized for compact daily carry. Designed to be worn either handheld or over the shoulder via the generous strap, the bag balances a firm structure against the patent leather’s distinctive reflective finish. Accompanied by the original dust bag featuring the house’s modern sans-serif logo.
With its pared-back detailing and restrained branding, this tote reflects the understated direction of Gucci’s late 1990s to early 2000s accessories, a period of transition following Tom Ford’s tenure and preceding Frida Giannini’s heritage revival. The embossed GG logo and utilitarian silver-tone hardware are characteristic of the era’s minimalist approach to house codes.
Condition: Fair — significant peeling, coating delamination and damaged material to the interior, with sticky texture present; minor scratches to the exterior patent surface. Structure and hardware remain functional. Era: Late 1990s–Early 2000s Material: Black patent leather with tonal stitching and silver-tone hardware Colour: Black patent leather exterior with black fabric lining; silver-tone snap closure and hardware Dimensions: W 25.5 × H 20 × D 7.5 cm Serial: 000 1186 0506 Made in: Italy
