I don't collect, but I stumbled across a 1994 YSL bag (it may be older) in my aunts hand bag rack. It was mouldy and just not cared for, but the moment I wiped it clean I knew it was definitely not fake. I am going to clean it first and hope to post pics.
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Aha, much older than mine. Yours is from the 1950s! Congratulations, it's totally amazing and in great condition.
You have helped me a lot, as I had my suspicions that the 1990s version was a reissue but had not managed to track down a pic of the original. Thank you girlhasbags
Here is mine. 'She' is a 30" made to order lizard Gucci 'Kelly'. Even new H lizard bags cannot be made in this size anymore. As you can see the front is not exactly as yours is but I am sure mine is based on yours (the belt is also Gucci but the scarf is vintage Chanel)
Wow....super special bag!
You always have great taste, dear papertiger.PS: I'm trying not to come often to tpf, as each time I do, I see a bag I'd like to look for (how frustrating!). But it's nice finding your new posts each time I come back, pt!
Wow....super special bag!
PS: I'm trying not to come often to tpf, as each time I do, I see a bag I'd like to look for (how frustrating!). But it's nice finding your new posts each time I come back, pt!
Thank you so much Babi
You are much too kind 
I know, it's tough visiting tpf, too much temptation
I was quite good for about a year (apart from scarves) but this year I LOVE everything I'm seeing 
Thank you so much Babi
I know, it's tough visiting tpf, too much temptation
I'm glad I'm not alone!!
I'm trying to figure out if I can open again my own business, so definitely I cannot spend a cent, but...oh well, it's just nice looking at beautiful things, what can I do? If I keep in mind my aim, I can be good
Aha, much older than mine. Yours is from the 1950s! Congratulations, it's totally amazing and in great condition.
You have helped me a lot, as I had my suspicions that the 1990s version was a reissue but had not managed to track down a pic of the original. Thank you girlhasbags
Here is mine. 'She' is a 30" made to order lizard Gucci 'Kelly'. Even new H lizard bags cannot be made in this size anymore. As you can see the front is not exactly as yours is but I am sure mine is based on yours (the belt is also Gucci but the scarf is vintage Chanel)
She is beautiful!
I got mine from my mother
Isn't amazing how no one saw how amazing that bag was/could be? Well done for spotting it's potential
You could try Christies auction house for more info and an estimate, they are actually owned by Gucci Group so they should have access to the very best Gucci experts, below is a link which tells you how to take pics for an on-line appraisal:
https://www.christies.com/services/gucci-collector/overview.aspx
Thank you I am going to get some good pictures and send it to them I am really curious. Yes, it is amazing how people will over look things that just need a little work. It's really funny when I saw it I thought someone inherited this bag and then didnt want it or realize what they had.
I'm glad I'm not alone!!
I'm trying to figure out if I can open again my own business, so definitely I cannot spend a cent, but...oh well, it's just nice looking at beautiful things, what can I do? If I keep in mind my aim, I can be good
The very best of luck Babi, I wish you the very best of luck
Thank you so much LawSeenai
Love vintage bags, my most prized one is my Gucci that my aunt passed down to me. She had it in the protective cloth cover it came in and get this she only wore it a handful of times. What a score, I'm so scared to rock it out to restaurants, I would kill anyone who spilled anything on it.
Here is my Vintage YSL. I need to give it some TLC and do some maintenance but here it is.
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I found this beautiful bag at the Savers yesterday. I was marked $15 but I got it for $12 with a coupon.
I had never heard of "De Vecchi by Hamilton Hodge Made In Italy" before, but it was immediately obvious that this was a quality bag.
It is made of beautiful dark green, thick suede or nubuck and the inside is a soft brown suede. The rolled handle is thick and comfortable and the hardware on this bag is absolutely fabulous!
I did some research and found that Hodge Hamilton had designed for Bottega and Feragamo before collaborating with De Vecchi for about 10 years in the 1990s.
Too bad that the collaboration ended because if this bag is a good example - they did good work together!
It appears to be in good shape and I look forward to cleaning it up and carrying it!
I had never heard of "De Vecchi by Hamilton Hodge Made In Italy" before, but it was immediately obvious that this was a quality bag.
It is made of beautiful dark green, thick suede or nubuck and the inside is a soft brown suede. The rolled handle is thick and comfortable and the hardware on this bag is absolutely fabulous!
I did some research and found that Hodge Hamilton had designed for Bottega and Feragamo before collaborating with De Vecchi for about 10 years in the 1990s.
Too bad that the collaboration ended because if this bag is a good example - they did good work together!
It appears to be in good shape and I look forward to cleaning it up and carrying it!
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I found a NY Times article about Hamilton Hodge and De Vecchi:
http://www.nytimes.com/1989/06/11/style/style-makers-hamilton-hodge-handbag-designer.html
STYLE MAKERS; Hamilton Hodge - Handbag Designer
By ANNE-MARIE SCHIRO
Published: June 11, 1989
Correction Appended
Hamilton Hodge was not born yet when the De Vecchi handbag company was founded in Italy 45 years ago, but he has put it on the fashion map. The first De Vecchi collection designed by him appeared in March and was a success. Customers liked his woven bags in fan and basket shapes, his soft ottoman pouches and woven faille evening bags on long shoulder straps.
''People have seen enough chains and quilting,'' said the 33-year-old designer. ''I try to give them something a little different. But it's more than just fashion. You can't have fashion bags that cost $700. I want to make things that last 10 years.''
That attitude may derive from his original career goal, to be a furniture designer. He was, after all, born in High Point, N.C., the furniture manufacturing center. ''I came north to study at the New York School of Interior Design,'' he said. ''But I got sidetracked.''
A job as a salesman at the Bottega Veneta shop sealed his fate. He became a buyer for the store, then its manager and eventually was sent to Italy to design for the American market. After a stint at Ferragamo, he got together with Donna Karan to establish her leather accessories collection. It is manufactured by De Vecchi, which also produces bags for Ralph Lauren and Bally. For Mr. Hodge to do a line for De Vecchi was a natural step.
The line, from $300 to $700 except for exotic skins, which start at $600, is sold at Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman, I. Magnin, Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue.
''What sets me apart from many other designers is that I am an accessories designer,'' Mr. Hodge said. ''This is what I've always done. I know how to make a handbag from the inside out.''
But he has not totally given up his first love. Although he lives in Italy, on visits to this country he has bought and restored three houses in North Carolina. ''It's a passion for me,'' he said.
Correction: June 25, 1989, Sunday, Late Edition - Final A report in the Style Makers column on June 11 about Hamilton Hodge, a handbag designer, referred incorrectly to De Vecchi, an Italian leather goods company. It does not manufacture bags for Ralph Lauren or Bally.
Here's another article about Hamilton Hodge. It says that he was 35 in 1991; I wonder if he is still designing bags?
http://articles.philly.com/1991-05-05/news/25794828_1_handbag-leather-goods-design
http://www.nytimes.com/1989/06/11/style/style-makers-hamilton-hodge-handbag-designer.html
STYLE MAKERS; Hamilton Hodge - Handbag Designer
By ANNE-MARIE SCHIRO
Published: June 11, 1989
Correction Appended
Hamilton Hodge was not born yet when the De Vecchi handbag company was founded in Italy 45 years ago, but he has put it on the fashion map. The first De Vecchi collection designed by him appeared in March and was a success. Customers liked his woven bags in fan and basket shapes, his soft ottoman pouches and woven faille evening bags on long shoulder straps.
''People have seen enough chains and quilting,'' said the 33-year-old designer. ''I try to give them something a little different. But it's more than just fashion. You can't have fashion bags that cost $700. I want to make things that last 10 years.''
That attitude may derive from his original career goal, to be a furniture designer. He was, after all, born in High Point, N.C., the furniture manufacturing center. ''I came north to study at the New York School of Interior Design,'' he said. ''But I got sidetracked.''
A job as a salesman at the Bottega Veneta shop sealed his fate. He became a buyer for the store, then its manager and eventually was sent to Italy to design for the American market. After a stint at Ferragamo, he got together with Donna Karan to establish her leather accessories collection. It is manufactured by De Vecchi, which also produces bags for Ralph Lauren and Bally. For Mr. Hodge to do a line for De Vecchi was a natural step.
The line, from $300 to $700 except for exotic skins, which start at $600, is sold at Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman, I. Magnin, Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue.
''What sets me apart from many other designers is that I am an accessories designer,'' Mr. Hodge said. ''This is what I've always done. I know how to make a handbag from the inside out.''
But he has not totally given up his first love. Although he lives in Italy, on visits to this country he has bought and restored three houses in North Carolina. ''It's a passion for me,'' he said.
Correction: June 25, 1989, Sunday, Late Edition - Final A report in the Style Makers column on June 11 about Hamilton Hodge, a handbag designer, referred incorrectly to De Vecchi, an Italian leather goods company. It does not manufacture bags for Ralph Lauren or Bally.
Here's another article about Hamilton Hodge. It says that he was 35 in 1991; I wonder if he is still designing bags?
http://articles.philly.com/1991-05-05/news/25794828_1_handbag-leather-goods-design
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