Gucci by Tom Ford Autumn 2003 Collection Boston Bag 117085, Black Leather and Calf Hair, Studded
Gucci by Tom Ford Autumn 2003 Collection Boston Bag 117085, Black Leather and Calf Hair, Studded
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Weekend bag, runway scale
A travel bag from late in the Tom Ford years, when Gucci luggage took on the hardware of the saddle room. Its size and the hair-on panels make it a rare survivor in this state.
Best for: The collector of Tom Ford era Gucci luggage
Condition notes
Graded SA, close to unused, by its present keeper.
Rubbing is noted at the corners, base and handles, with scratches to the metal fittings and a faint mark on the inner base.
Assessed from photographs and descriptionReport dated 14 November 2026
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A large boston bag from Tom Ford's Autumn 2003 collection for Gucci, reference 117085 001998, in black leather and short calf hair crossed by two pale stripes. It comes with its dust bag.
The Piece
The body is cut wide and tall, with a deep fold-over flap in grained black leather held by buckled straps. Rounded leather handles rise from studded tabs, and brass studs protect the corners and base.
The stripes run the full height of the front in light tan against the black hair-on hide. Inside is a single open compartment lined in black, with one pocket and the stamped leather house tab.
Details
- House: Gucci
- Creative director: Tom Ford
- Collection: Autumn Winter 2003
- Reference: 117085 001998
- Width: 49.5 cm (19.5 in)
- Height: 43 cm (16.9 in)
- Depth: 23 cm (9.1 in)
- Handle drop: 55 cm (21.7 in) handle length
- Materials: Leather and calf hair
- Colours: Black with light tan stripes
- Interior: One compartment, one pocket
- Accompanied by: Dust bag
Condition
- Graded SA, close to unused, by its present keeper.
- Rubbing is noted at the corners, base and handles, with scratches to the metal fittings and a faint mark on the inner base.
- Every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade SA (close to unused) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
An authentic Gucci piece of the Tom Ford years; the house labels and maker's marks appear in the photographs. Our curators check every detail in Japan before dispatch. Store it filled, in its dust bag, away from damp and direct sunlight, and brush the hair-on panels gently in the direction of the nap.
Delivery from Japan
The bag is packed by hand in Japan, filled and wrapped inside a sturdy carton. Shipping is quoted and agreed with you before purchase, weighing EMS, then FedEx, then air cargo, all insured and tracked. Duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
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