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Gucci Stirrup Top Handle Bag Red Matte Crocodile Gold-Tone Hardware

Sale price$25,949.00 CAD

Gucci Stirrup Top Handle Bag Red Matte Crocodile Gold-Tone Hardware

Gucci Stirrup in red matte crocodile with gold-tone hardware. The Stirrup is one of Gucci's more sculptural designs, rooted in the house's equestrian heritage: a crescent-shaped body that sweeps up to narrow points at the top, with a single arched handle mounted by stirrup-shaped hardware fittings. The center closure mirrors the motif, a crocodile strap threaded through a larger stirrup buckle with snap fastening. Side hook closures pull the tapered edges inward to secure the opening. Structured but not rigid, with an open top that gives wide access to the interior.

The crocodile is matte-finished, center-cut belly section with large, uniform rectangular tiles. Red is saturated and consistent across the surface. Matte crocodile absorbs light rather than reflecting it, so the tile pattern reads as texture rather than shine. Gold-tone hardware runs warm against the red without competing. Metal feet on the base protect the skin. Interior is fabric-lined with zip and open pockets.

Condition: 1
Color: Red
Material: Matte Crocodile
Hardware: Gold-tone
Dimensions: 39 x 24 x 16 cm
Handle Drop: 13 cm
Includes: Full set

Collector's Insight: Gucci produced the Stirrup in exotic skins in very limited quantities. The design debuted in 1975, was revived under Tom Ford, and has appeared periodically since. Matte crocodile at this scale requires a large, symmetrical belly section with minimal scarring, which limits the pool of usable skins. Red exotic Stirrup bags are rare on the secondary market; most examples that surface are in standard calfskin or python.

Resale Insight: Exotic Gucci bags sit in a different collector lane than Hermès exotics. Supply is thinner because Gucci produced far fewer exotic pieces overall, and the Stirrup silhouette has a dedicated following among collectors who track Gucci's equestrian-heritage designs. Red matte crocodile in this format is not something that comes up often, and the visual impact of the crescent silhouette in a saturated exotic skin at 39 cm is significant.


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