{"product_id":"vintage-dolce-amp-gabbana-rare-shearling-amp-leather-butterfly-eyelet-tote-bag-y2k-archive","title":"Vintage Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana Rare Shearling \u0026amp; Leather Butterfly Eyelet Tote Bag – Y2K Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage \/ Y2K\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Archive \/ Statement Tote\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark Brown \/ Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leather \u0026amp; Shearling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent Vintage Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 30 × 30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally rare Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana archive bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring an intricate butterfly-inspired construction across the front, combining dark brown leather with black shearling and an extensive arrangement of contrasting metal eyelets and rings. The design has a distinctly early-2000s Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana attitude, with an elaborate, almost handcrafted character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front is built around a large symmetrical butterfly motif, with layered leather panels, oversized eyelets and mixed-tone metal hardware creating a highly dimensional surface. Black shearling frames the body and continues across the reverse, contrasting with the smoother leather construction and giving the bag a rich, tactile finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bag features substantial leather shoulder straps with multiple metal rings and riveted connections, while the interior is finished in black with a drawstring-style opening and an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDolce \u0026amp; Gabbana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leather brand plaque. The distinctive hardware, construction and combination of materials make this an unusually collectible example of the brand’s more experimental archive designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly unusual and difficult-to-find vintage Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly suited to collectors of early-2000s Italian fashion, archive accessories and statement bags. The sculptural butterfly detailing makes it as much an archival design object as a functional everyday bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDolce \u0026amp; Gabbana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare vintage \/ Y2K archive piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButterfly-inspired front construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark brown leather body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack shearling trim and reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive metal eyelet and ring detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOversized statement hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiveted leather shoulder straps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawstring-style opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana interior branding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly distinctive early-2000s design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The bag has been well preserved, with the leather, shearling and hardware retaining their original character. Minor signs of age may be present due to the vintage nature of the piece. Please refer to all photographs for the most accurate representation of its current condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally rare Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana archive accessory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, representing the brand’s more elaborate and experimental approach to materials, hardware and embellishment during the Y2K era. The unusual butterfly construction and extensive eyelet detailing make this a particularly distinctive collector’s piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability \u0026amp; Final Sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vintage archive item. Due to the nature and age of vintage pieces, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall sales are final\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Please review all photographs, measurements and condition details carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Designed as a spacious statement tote suitable for everyday carry and styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional leather\/specialist cleaning recommended. Avoid excessive moisture, heat and prolonged direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dry environment and maintain the shearling and leather surfaces carefully to preserve their original texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888;\"\u003ePlease note: Item conditions are graded based on the \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/pages\/novaware-condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNOVAWARE Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVAWARE","offers":[{"title":"One size","offer_id":55662939734392,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/7867\/6545\/files\/6AD8F0B8-6203-44AF-8DBB-0C28E25C12BA.png?v=1789557386","url":"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/zh\/products\/vintage-dolce-amp-gabbana-rare-shearling-amp-leather-butterfly-eyelet-tote-bag-y2k-archive","provider":"NOVAWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}