Gucci Vintage Information Thread

[jeanzforfree]

Hi there! I was watching a show called Tokyo Girl (Tokyo Joshi Zukan) and in episode 6, the lead character has this vintage suede Gucci bag. Does anyone have information on what it's called or what era it's from? I found someone selling it online and referred to it as the "Gucci Sherry Line" but I'm not sure if that's correct.

 

[HAZE MAT]

Trying to determine year of make.

 

[papertiger]

Trying to determine year of make.

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2005

 

[papertiger]

Hi there! I was watching a show called Tokyo Girl (Tokyo Joshi Zukan) and in episode 6, the lead character has this vintage suede Gucci bag. Does anyone have information on what it's called or what era it's from? I found someone selling it online and referred to it as the "Gucci Sherry Line" but I'm not sure if that's correct.View attachment 6119985View attachment 6119986View attachment 6119992View attachment 6119991View attachment 6119988View attachment 6119989View attachment 6119990

00s - Never heard of the 'Sherry line'

 

[GUCCI JOHN]

Sorry if this has been answered elsewhere - but I’ve seen a few references to vintage bags in the Gucci Sherry line, but I’m not sure exactly what that includes. Does anyone have info?

Hello and good morning - FYI: "Sherry" is not a recognized name within any Gucci product line. Google this info, "what is Gucci sherry line mean?"

 

[papertiger]

Exactly, the so-called 'sherry-line' was/is not official. It was historically intended as a derogatory slur for certain bags and their buyers/carriers. Like 'GGhetto' from the '00s.

A nickname and pit down for the GAC line bags and products that dismissed the bags available from third parties at airports and other points of duty free (along with buying sherry). They were also called 'airport line' (where they were often bought) and the 'perfume line' (same as 'sherry' but also the GAC company was also the perfume division.

Obviously, the slur has turned into some generic 'wildfire' term on the Net.

The suede bag from Tokyo Girl show is certainly not in that category anyway.

 

[pepperina]

My vintage Jackie I thrifted it from an estate sale at a steal and have been using it every day! I believe it's a little over 20 years old, and is still holding up great. It fits so much–I love it!
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Upon further inspection, I recently learned that this may be a variation also known as the Jackie Bouvier, and also known as the Jackie Kadinsky. The Jackie Bouvier "Kadinsky" is a more rare and collectible piece from the early 2000s and features a more relaxed, softly structured silhouette with a wider base and thicker strap, named in homage to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's maiden name. This particular version is nicknamed “Kandinsky” by collectors for its striking, angular geometric clasp that evokes the bold abstraction of Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, though the name was never officially used by Gucci. Crafted in sleek black leather with a suede-lined GG monogram interior, and bearing style number 001 4057, this bag captures the experimental elegance of the late Tom Ford to early Frida Giannini era.

 

[papertiger]

Upon further inspection, I recently learned that this may be a variation also known as the Jackie Bouvier, and also known as the Jackie Kadinsky. The Jackie Bouvier "Kadinsky" is a more rare and collectible piece from the early 2000s and features a more relaxed, softly structured silhouette with a wider base and thicker strap, named in homage to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's maiden name. This particular version is nicknamed “Kandinsky” by collectors for its striking, angular geometric clasp that evokes the bold abstraction of Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, though the name was never officially used by Gucci. Crafted in sleek black leather with a suede-lined GG monogram interior, and bearing style number 001 4057, this bag captures the experimental elegance of the late Tom Ford to early Frida Giannini era.

That's correct, Frida went to the original Bouvier shape soon after, then to the New Jackie, then back to the (original) Jackie

The bag is lovely, carry on wearing and loving it!

 

[Bag@holic12]

Upon further inspection, I recently learned that this may be a variation also known as the Jackie Bouvier, and also known as the Jackie Kadinsky. The Jackie Bouvier "Kadinsky" is a more rare and collectible piece from the early 2000s and features a more relaxed, softly structured silhouette with a wider base and thicker strap, named in homage to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's maiden name. This particular version is nicknamed “Kandinsky” by collectors for its striking, angular geometric clasp that evokes the bold abstraction of Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, though the name was never officially used by Gucci. Crafted in sleek black leather with a suede-lined GG monogram interior, and bearing style number 001 4057, this bag captures the experimental elegance of the late Tom Ford to early Frida Giannini era.

Thanks for sharing your findings! After reading your post, I took a look at my own vintage Jackie and it turns out that one's a 'Bouvier' as well. I'd noticed the design was different from the latest ones but never knew why until now! I do prefer the more relaxed look of it, makes for a great every day bag

 

[pepperina]

That's correct, Frida went to the original Bouvier shape soon after, then to the New Jackie, then back to the (original) Jackie

The bag is lovely, carry on wearing and loving it!

Thank you!! I actually found some of your older comments in regards to the Jackie / Bouvier styles during my research

I was trying to differentiate between the Jackie and the Bouvier as I wasn't sure if they were different variations of the same line or not haha. In my search, I also came across similar Jackies being referred to as the Kadinsky online but for the life of me I couldn't find why the name was used.

Does anyone happen to know why they used the name Kadinsky since it wasn't an "official" collab? Was this artist just popular at the time?

 

[pepperina]

Thanks for sharing your findings! After reading your post, I took a look at my own vintage Jackie and it turns out that one's a 'Bouvier' as well. I'd noticed the design was different from the latest ones but never knew why until now! I do prefer the more relaxed look of it, makes for a great every day bag

Yes! No problem. I had a lot of trouble finding out the history and information about these particular Jackies of the 90's-00's era so I figured we could all compile our research together

When I searched for vintage Jackie's, I usually only found the more common geometric push-lock style, now known as the “vintage piston” that’s kind of square shaped which I see most commonly online. The clasp on this bag I learned is referred to as the "cross-clasp" which is a pinch-to-open style.

It literally wasn't until a few hours ago that I saw a similar bag to mine in canvas being referred to as the "Kadinsky" Jackie and also referred to as a "Bouvier" in other places online.

I also really love the relaxed look of the bag–it holds everything I like to carry on the daily including (not pictured) my kindle paperwhite and iPhone 12. It's my workhorse!

 

[Bag@holic12]

Mine is a Pigna (pineapple) woven raffia Jackie that I bought from a friend. When I researched it, some sites had it listed as a 2010 piece but my friend insists she got it earlier than that, around the mid 2000s (possibly 2005). It has a 'lobster clasp' rather than the vintage piston.

 

[papertiger]

Mine is a Pigna (pineapple) woven raffia Jackie that I bought from a friend. When I researched it, some sites had it listed as a 2010 piece but my friend insists she got it earlier than that, around the mid 2000s (possibly 2005). It has a 'lobster clasp' rather than the vintage piston.

I have. an olive webstipe Bouvier from 2005

Sounds like a Bouvier Spring Summer 2006. There were no Bouviers in 2010 onlyNew Jackies. Original style Jackies came in again AW11

 

[Bag@holic12]

I have. an olive webstipe Bouvier from 2005

Sounds like a Bouvier Spring Summer 2006. There were no Bouviers, only New Jackies 2010.

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That's the one!! Wow, that's incredible that you know the year/collection - is there a database for this stuff or are you just that good

 

[papertiger]

That's the one!! Wow, that's incredible that you know the year/collection - is there a database for this stuff or are you just that good

The database is in my head