Added 13 days ago

Condition

Very Good

Color

Black

Material

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Category

Handbags

A 2007 Gucci Race tote in black leather, from Frida Giannini's Spring/Summer 2007 collection. The Race belongs to the Indy family, the racing-themed line Giannini built that season. The Indy bags took their cues from motor racing: the hobo's curved handle was shaped after the steering wheels of vintage sports cars, and the whole line was finished in bolted metal corner plates that look like they came off a car body. The Race is the tote version, with the same plates and the same bamboo and suede tassels. It's a wide, structured tote in glossy black leather, trimmed with black suede piping and panels. The chrome is what makes it: a "Gucci" script plate at the centre of the top, hinged chrome clasp plates at each top corner, and four angled chrome plates bolted across the lower corners. Each side has a suede drawcord through a chrome grommet, finished with Gucci bamboo toggles and long suede tassels studded at the tips. Two rolled suede top handles, long enough to wear on the shoulder. Inside, it's lined in metallic silver leather, with a leather-trimmed zip pocket and a fabric-lined pocket. Style and serial number: 177091 002122. Made in Italy. Very Good (B) - Exterior: is intact with no tears,. The chrome plates have some tarnish and scratching. Suede trim and handles show light wear.