This unique mid-1980s De Luigi shoulder bag is a handmade, one-of-a-kind Italian couture art piece. Beautifully marrying history and quality, the brand carved a niche in the late 20th century by rejecting mass manufacturing in favor of avant-garde textural experimentation. This medium-to-large ivory-gray purse showcases their exceptional material quality, combining premium, enduringly supple calfskin with genuine reptile skins. The chic front design features a multi-toned snakeskin patchwork accented by gold stitching, decorative 3D rope details, a knotted strap, and dramatic bottom fringe. Built for utility as well as style, it features a flap-top snap closure alongside a secure main zipper compartment. While it can be styled as a crossbody, it is best worn as a shoulder bag to emphasize its organic, slouchy silhouette. Reflecting De Luigi's superior craftsmanship, the thick lining and resilient stitching keep this structural beauty perfectly intact decades later; a few minor interior spots do not deter from the absolute cool factor of this wearable vintage artifact.
MATERIAL: snakeskin, leather COLOR: ivory-gray , tan BRAND: De Luigi By Luis SIZE: medium, large CONDITION: good vintage; subtle wear shown by zipper, interior shows some spots ERA: 1980s, 1970s
