{"product_id":"vintage-gucci-bamboo-leather-suede-backpack","title":"Vintage Gucci Bamboo Leather \u0026 Suede Backpack","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDating to the early to mid-1990s, this exceptional vintage Gucci backpack captures everything collectors love about the house’s iconic bamboo collection — understated luxury, practical design and unmistakable Italian craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eExecuted in a rich combination of supple black leather and velvety black suede, the backpack is finished with Gucci’s signature hand-shaped bamboo top handle and matching bamboo closures to the front utility pockets. Gold-tone hardware and the softly structured silhouette give it an effortlessly elegant feel that remains just as relevant today as it was three decades ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginally introduced during the post-war years when material shortages led Gucci to experiment with alternative materials, the bamboo handle has become one of the house’s most enduring signatures. By the 1990s, bamboo bags had become a staple of Gucci’s collections, embodying the relaxed Italian luxury that defined the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe spacious interior and generously proportioned silhouette make this an ideal everyday bag, while the twin front pockets and adjustable leather straps provide the practicality that made Gucci’s bamboo backpacks so sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis bag is in exceptional vintage condition, with beautifully preserved suede, supple leather trim and an outstanding bamboo handle showing minimal signs of wear. Finding these backpacks in black is uncommon; finding one in this condition is rarer still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e are approximately \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e31 cm wide at the base, 32 cm high and 10 cm deep.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Authentication guaranteed. A certificate of authenticity can be arranged for an additional R300. Should any item be proven inauthentic by a recognised third-party authentication service, a full refund will be issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Swag Disclaimer: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll items are vintage and pre-loved unless otherwise stated. Minor signs of age and wear are to be expected and form part of the character of vintage items. Any significant flaws or condition issues will always be noted in the listing. Additional photographs and videos are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment Terms: \u003c\/strong\u003ePayflex is available for interest-free payments, alternatively a 25% deposit secures the item with the balance payable over two months. Please contact us should you wish to arrange a payment plan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Swag SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51393514963108,"sku":null,"price":9900.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/2363\/2292\/files\/IMG_0717-Photoroom.jpg?v=1782847479","url":"https:\/\/vintageswag.co.za\/products\/vintage-gucci-bamboo-leather-suede-backpack","provider":"Vintage Swag SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}