Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo Patent Flap Crossbody Bag Late 1990s Black

Glossy black patent leather catches the light across a structured flap silhouette, anchored by a gold-tone Gancini clasp engraved with the Ferragamo signature. The chain strap threads through discreet side loops, allowing for crossbody or shoulder carry—unfussed, functional, and equally at home on any wardrobe. Inside, a black fabric lining reveals a single zip pocket and a slip compartment, both set cleanly into the interior.

This bag dates to the Ferragamo family era, circa late 1990s–early 2000s, identified by the gold script label, block serial, and the house’s hallmark Gancini hardware—a motif first drawn from the iron gates of Palazzo Spini Feroni in Florence. The clasp here is understated, the silhouette sharp—reflecting the family’s late-century shift toward architectural forms and subtle branding.

Patent leather exterior shows light surface scratching, with hardware bright and structure intact. No accessories are present; interior is clean, free from visible marks. A genderless carry, and a clear expression of Ferragamo’s signature balance between utility and restrained detail.

Era: Late 1990s–Early 2000s (visual dating; gold script label, serial, Gancini clasp)
Condition: Very Good — light scratching on patent leather exterior
Material: Black patent leather with gold-tone hardware, black fabric lining
Colour: Black patent leather exterior, gold-tone Gancini clasp, black fabric lining
Dimensions: W 27.5 × H 18 × D 7.5 cm
Serial: P21 0587
Made in: Italy