Gucci Vintage Information Thread

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#286
dorina5 said:
PaperTiger - your knowledge of vintage Gucci is amazing, thanks so much for sharing!
My parents are originally from Italy so we used to visit often when I was younger and my grandparents were still alive. I have quite a few Gucci and Fendi bags from the late 70s/early 80s that were purchased over there and are buried somewhere in my closet at my moms house. I can't wait to dig them out and put them to use again! :balloon:
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My pleasure :kiss:

How wonderful. Most of my vintage bags are inherited too, my mother is so happy that her 'discards' are being used and loved so many years later.

And the brilliant thing with Gucci vintage bags (and other things) is that they such good quality more so than so many new expensive bags today. Happily new Guccis are mostly comparative to their 'ancestors' but having the vintage helps me appreciate what to look for.
 
#289
papertiger said:
Practically speaking most of my knowledge comes from having parents that loved everything Italian (and then saying that it seems such an understatement, they really, really loved everything Italian) and for them Gucci was was the epitome of Italian style and so I have grown up with G things.

I would highly recommend Gucci: The Making of that came out last year. It costs less than cover price (rrp) on Amazon ATM and the the luxe version is really luxe, leather bound and with a leather slip cover too (I want) which is available from stores and Gucci.com. It's a book to celebrate Gucci's 90 years and was purposely launched at Gucci's museum. and includes the history of the brand, generally very informative. The pictures are great and the text is mostly well written (it gets a bit minor celeb obsessed towards the end). I love this book.
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So based on your recommendation, I purchased "Gucci: the making of" From Amazon.com and it just arrived today...the pictures are gorgeous! Can't wait to sit down and read up on the history of a house I have loved since I was old enough to know what a Gucci bag was!
And it's going to look fabulous sitting on my coffee table! :p
Thanks paper tiger!
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#290
dorina5 said:
So based on your recommendation, I purchased "Gucci: the making of" From Amazon.com and it just arrived today...the pictures are gorgeous! Can't wait to sit down and read up on the history of a house I have loved since I was old enough to know what a Gucci bag was!
And it's going to look fabulous sitting on my coffee table! :p
Thanks paper tiger!
:hugs:
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So pleased :hugs:
 
#291
Hi can someone please help. I posted in the authentication bread and didn't get a reply. I saw the person who does authenticating reply to other saying that they are not skilled with vintage. So I'm guessing that's why I was skipped. Was hoping for an authentication... But was also wondering from when does this bag date back to? I got it from an antique store for $50. Seems in good condition just have to get the handles repaired. Anyone's input would help and would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced:)
 

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#292
crystalr199 said:
Hi can someone please help. I posted in the authentication bread and didn't get a reply. I saw the person who does authenticating reply to other saying that they are not skilled with vintage. So I'm guessing that's why I was skipped. Was hoping for an authentication... But was also wondering from when does this bag date back to? I got it from an antique store for $50. Seems in good condition just have to get the handles repaired. Anyone's input would help and would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced:)
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This not an authentication but there is nothing to worry about with your bag. It is a GAC Boston from the early 1980s, congratulations.

For future ref, there are skilled authenticators that are great with vintage but they might not pop in so frequently. I do NOT authenticate unless another asks me for a second opinion.
 
#293
papertiger said:
This not an authentication but there is nothing to worry about with your bag. It is a GAC Boston from the early 1980s, congratulations.

For future ref, there are skilled authenticators that are great with vintage but they might not pop in so frequently. I do NOT authenticate unless another asks me for a second opinion.
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Thanks a bunch I really appreciate it!!
 
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ScarletSays said:
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Hi there, hope this pic comes out. Just joined the forum and wondered if you could give me any information on this Gucci? Date would be good and if it had a name? Many thanks in advance for your help. :smile1:
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Welcome to the forum ScarletSays

Looks like a GORGEOUS bag, please let me see the inside name-plate/script/tag for a better reading ;)
 
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