Vintage Gucci Patent Leather Tote Late 1990s Black Silver

A polished silver-tone bar accents the structured front panel of this black patent leather tote, its high-gloss surface reflecting light with each movement. The silhouette is clean and architectural, with double flat handles for handheld carry and a firm rectangular base that holds its shape when set down.

Constructed in glossy patent leather, the tote is lined with black fabric and organised with a central zip pocket and a slip compartment, balancing utility and form. The hardware is understated, with the silver-tone bar at the front as the only external ornament; there is no visible Gucci logo or monogram on the exterior. The piece closes with a simple open top, reinforcing its minimalist sensibility. The original Gucci dust bag is included.

The pared-back lines, patent finish and prominent hardware place this tote firmly within the Tom Ford era at Gucci (1994–2004), a period marked by sleek materials and a focus on bold, modern hardware details. The spacing and serif font of the dust bag logo are consistent with Gucci’s late 1990s–early 2000s accessories. The use of patent leather and the Horsebit-inspired metal bar reflect a time when the house was redefining luxury with a streamlined, subtly provocative edge.

Condition: Very Good — minimal surface wear to the patent leather exterior; interior fabric shows peeling, coating delamination and damaged as well as sticky material, particularly inside the lining. The structure and hardware remain intact; dust bag present.

Era: Late 1990s–Early 2000s
Condition: Very Good — minimal surface wear to patent leather; interior fabric shows peeling, coating delamination and damaged as well as sticky material
Material: Black patent leather with silver-tone hardware, black fabric lining
Colour: Black patent leather exterior; silver-tone hardware; black fabric interior
Dimensions: W 31 × H 27.5 × D 11 cm
Serial: 003 1058 0216
Made in: Italy