Vintage Givenchy Structured Top-Handle Bag Late 1990s Black

A rectangular silver-tone push-lock adorns the front flap, set against
smooth black leather with a distinct sense of order. The top handle is secured by
sharp metal hardware, echoing the angular lines of the body—every seam and
edge reinforcing the bag’s precise, almost architectural stance. The
“MAROQUINERIE GIVENCHY” plaque and 4G logo are discreetly placed at the closure, their
geometry reflected in the structured silhouette.
Inside, a black fabric lining conceals one zippered pocket and two open compartments,
designed to hold daily essentials. The bag is carried by hand; all hardware is
silver-tone, from the clasp to the zipper pull, with no visible Givenchy
engravings. Light surface scratches are present on the leather, but the
structure remains defined and the interior clean.
The rectangular metal logo plaque and the minimalist, assertive construction place
this Givenchy bag in the late 1990s–early 2000s, during the Alexander McQueen
era. McQueen’s years at Givenchy balanced discipline and defiance, evident here
in the clean lines and metallic details—a Parisian atelier shaped by the hand of a London
outsider.
Era: Late 1990s–Early 2000s (visual dating; Alexander McQueen era)
Condition: Very Good — light surface scratches on the exterior leather; structure
crisp, interior clean
Material: Smooth black leather with silver-tone hardware
Color: Black leather exterior, silver-tone push-lock and hardware, black fabric
lining
Dimensions: W 24.5 × H 20.5 × D 7.5 cm
Serial: 123456789
Made in: France