Gucci Biography And Important Works
Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory âUtopian Fantasyâ campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, itâs an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion’s most covetable goods.
Guccio Gucci admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.
At first, Gucciâs Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons â Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo â into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brandâs signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags.
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Finding The Right Shoes For You
Today, vintage and designer shoes by the likes of Chanel, Gucci or Versace are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble, but footwear wasnât always the big deal it is for your average Adidas Yeezy enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks â a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the eraâs footwear for men â were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if itâs tucked away?
Our modern ageâs legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk havenât lost their allure with todayâs nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. Whether theyâre Hermès sandals, Off-White ankle boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemakerManolo Blahnik or Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage shoes today on 1stDibs.
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Add Flair To Your Casual Wear With Gucci Mens Trainers
Gucci mens sneakers are an excellent choice if you are looking for quality, comfortable sneakers. They are often made of cowhide leather and are easy to maintain because the upper part is perfectly stitched to the sole. You will find a range of used and new Gucci sneakers for men on eBay.
Variations of Gucci mens sneakers on eBay
Gucci sneakers for men come in different styles, colors, and designs. They can be made with pure leather uppers, branded canvas, or come with an embroidered logo such as the bee, snake, or tiger. Styles include low-tops, hightops, and padded ankles.
How can you identify genuine Gucci men’s sneakers?
Ensuring that your new or slightly used Gucci men’s sneakers are genuine involves studying any photographs in the listing and considering the following:
What are the benefits of a dust bag?
Dust bags are essential for protecting your Gucci men’s sneakers from sun exposure, color transfer, dust, and excess moisture. Therefore, if possible, ask the seller for a dust bag for your pair of Gucci mens sneakers. Be aware that a genuine dust bag may increase the price of the listing.
Gucci men’s sneakers ranges
