Added 13 days ago

Condition

Very Good

Color

Black

Material

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Category

Handbags

Paris, late 1980s—the studio light falls on an expanse of textured black leather, with clean, sharp edges and an architectural silhouette, marked only by a small, embossed 4G logo pressed into the front flap. The envelope silhouette is sharply defined, its lines interrupted by a high-gloss patent leather trim that meets at the corners and seams. A silver-tone snap closure secures the flap; the top handle sits rigidly, balanced by an adjustable leather strap for carrying on the shoulder or by hand. Inside, a single compartment is lined in black fabric, with a slip pocket set into the back wall. The hardware is unembellished and quietly substantial, the strap adjusters finished in matching leather. No interior label or serial number is visible, in keeping with Givenchy’s archival designs from this period. Hubert de Givenchy’s touch is evident in every detail—the measured minimalism of the 4G logo, the deliberate restraint of the color palette, the interplay of matte and gloss. This bag belongs to an era when the house’s accessories spoke through precise, architectural forms, a reflection of the same sensibility that dressed Audrey Hepburn for her most iconic roles. Era: Late 1980s–early 1990s (visual dating; envelope structure and 4G logo typical of this period) Condition: Very Good — minor surface scratches and light signs of wear on the leather, corners and trim intact, hardware shiny Material: Textured black leather with patent leather trim Color: Black textured leather exterior with patent leather trim, silver-tone snap closure, black fabric lining Dimensions: W 26 × H 18.5 × D 6 cm Made in: France