{"product_id":"gucci-brown-suede-bamboo-handle-tote-90s","title":"Gucci Brown Suede Bamboo Top Handle Bag - 90s","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA vintage Gucci tote in deep chocolate brown suede, finished with dark brown leather side panels, gold-tone hardware and double natural bamboo handles.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those bags where the materials do most of the work. The suede gives the otherwise quite structured shape a much softer feeling, while the bamboo handles make it unmistakably Gucci without needing any visible logo on the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI especially like the slightly boxy proportions here. It feels polished, but not prim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’d probably wear this in the least “lady bag” way possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith faded men’s jeans, a white tank and a big coat. Or with a long black skirt, tiny knit and flat sandals. I also really like chocolate suede with grey, especially a slightly too-big grey trouser and something very simple on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1990s Gucci · Tom Ford-era context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo had already been part of Gucci’s handbag language for decades by the 1990s, but this period gave the material a particularly strong fashion identity. Princess Diana was repeatedly photographed carrying Gucci bamboo-handled totes in suede during the decade, helping cement the combination of bamboo, suede and a practical shopper shape as one of the house’s most recognisable signatures of the period. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate brown suede\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark brown grained leather side panels and base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble natural bamboo top handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-tone hardware\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior zipped compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Gucci jacquard textile lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior zipped pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with visible signs of previous wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe suede shows rubbing, tonal variation and some flattening to the nap throughout. There are also some lighter marks and areas of surface wear. The leather side panels and base remain in good overall condition. The interior appears clean. There is a slight vintage smell noticeable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Made the Cut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is very classic Gucci, but not in the obvious way. The bamboo handles are instantly recognisable, but the chocolate suede makes the whole thing feel much softer and less polished than the more structured leather versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI also really like the size and shape. It feels substantial enough to actually use, but the bamboo keeps it from turning into just another brown tote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd brown suede + bamboo is simply a very good combination. Slightly 90s, slightly weird, and somehow still incredibly easy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sourced by","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54608081289562,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2591\/4458\/files\/IMG_3885.jpg?v=1787134936","url":"https:\/\/sourcedby.store\/products\/gucci-brown-suede-bamboo-handle-tote-90s","provider":"sourced by","version":"1.0","type":"link"}