Two Designer Bags: One Gucci, One Fendi

This lot includes two bags.

THE FIRST
Zebra printed cow hide tote bag with brown leather trim and top handles, single compartment, and detachable brown leather wallet.
Label: Fendi

Detailed Features
18.5" L x 11.75" H x 8" W
6.75" Handle Drop
Main textile: Zebra printed cow hide
Trim: Brown leather
Lining: Grey suede
Hardware type: Silver tone metal
Handles: Two brown leather top handles
Interior details: One large compartment
Additions: Detachable brown leather wallet
Country of origin: Made in Italy

THE SECOND
Black nylon tote bag with black leather trim and two curved bamboo handles,
Label: Gucci

Detailed Features
17.5" L x 14" H x 7" W
5.25" Handle Drop
Main textile: Black nylon
Trim: Black leather
Lining: Black canvas
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Handles: Two carved bamboo handles
Interior details: One main compartment with a back zippered pocket
Exterior details: A front slit pocket
Additions: N/A
Country of origin: Made in Italy

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good. The brown leather trim is cracked along the opening and the lining has minor wear throughout with slight discoloration, primarily on the bottom center. There are also a few dark marks in the lining on the right side beside the opening and side seam.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good. On the front exterior, there are two faint marks on the slit pocket and the top left corner, and another on the center back towards the zipper closure. The bottom of the bag has scratches and marks throughout.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Two Designer Bags: One Gucci, One Fendi

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