Vintage Givenchy 4G Structured Leather Top-Handle Bag Late 1970s Black

A raised 4G logo adorns the flap of this structured Givenchy top-handle bag,
with the black leather surface creating a sharp contrast with the gold-tone twist lock
at the center. The silhouette is crisp and architectural, balanced by a detachable
chain strap woven with black leather for shoulder or crossbody wear; the strap
is a later replacement and not original to the piece.
Inside, a black fabric lining conceals a zippered pocket and a single slip pocket, with the
Givenchy logo plate discreetly set above. This configuration—the bold 4G
motif, squared proportions, and chain-and-leather strap—places the bag
squarely in the late 1970s, during Hubert de Givenchy’s tenure, when such
graphic branding defined the house’s accessories.
Era: Late 1970s–early 1980s (visual dating; large raised 4G logo and
chain/leather strap)
Condition: Very Good — minor scratches on the leather; replacement strap; no
accessories
Material: Smooth black leather with gold-tone hardware and black fabric lining
Color: Black leather exterior with black fabric lining, gold-tone twist lock
and chain strap
Dimensions: W 27.5 × H 20 × D 8.5 cm
Made in: France