Vintage Givenchy Structured Top-Handle Bag Late 1970s Black

A gold-tone snap closure sits flush against the structured black leather flap,
its smooth surface interrupted only by an embossed 4G logo—a motif that first
appeared in Givenchy’s accessories in the late 1970s, rendered here with the
quiet precision of the house’s Parisian leather ateliers. The silhouette is
upright and architectural, designed to be carried by hand using the rigid top
handle.
The interior is lined in black leather and features an internal zipper pocket and
a slip pocket, both neatly positioned beneath the “MAROQUINERIE GIVENCHY” block-letter
stamp. The hardware is simple and unadorned, featuring D-rings and handle attachments in
bright gold-tone. The overall condition is very good, with minor surface wear on the
leather and no accessories included. This piece dates from the Hubert de
Givenchy era, a period when the 4G logo—four interlocking Gs, styled as a
Greek key—became a signature emblem of the brand’s late-1970s collection.
Model: Structured Top-Handle Bag
Era: Late 1970s–Early 1980s (visual dating; 4G logo, block-letter stamp)
Condition: Very Good — minor surface wear on the leather, bright hardware
Material: Smooth black leather exterior and lining, gold-tone hardware
Color: Black leather exterior and lining; gold-tone snap closure and handle
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Dimensions: W 24 × H 22 × D 7 cm
Serial: 12345678
Made in: France