From the outside it looks 1980s, I'd have to see the inside and where/how it says Gucci to date it properly
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From the outside it looks 1980s, I'd have to see the inside and where/how it says Gucci to date it properly
Im sorry if i posted this on the wrong thread. im pretty new here and still kinda lost with all the post and stuff,let me know and kindly correct my mistake. thankyou . I bought this Gucci boston bag from craigslist with matching wallet.. im not sure if this is authentic or not. i bought this for $40.00 (real or not i feel that i didnt lose a lot of money.) but i really wanna know if its real. thanks for helping.
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Hi everyone,
Papertiger, this thread is such a wealth of information! I thought I'd post pics of my vintage bag in the hope of getting some information, particularly a guess on the age.
From the front:
The front clasp:
The clasp turns to open:
From the back:
From the inside (the bag is expandable, like an accordion, using the belt in the back):
The stamp (so hard to get a good picture, but I'm thrilled that the stamp is in great condition):
Generally, I think the bag is in better condition than it looks in the photos. Much of the brass has worn off the hardware, but the leather is great. Thanks in advance for any information!
Papertiger, this thread is such a wealth of information! I thought I'd post pics of my vintage bag in the hope of getting some information, particularly a guess on the age.
From the front:
The front clasp:
The clasp turns to open:
From the back:
From the inside (the bag is expandable, like an accordion, using the belt in the back):
The stamp (so hard to get a good picture, but I'm thrilled that the stamp is in great condition):
Generally, I think the bag is in better condition than it looks in the photos. Much of the brass has worn off the hardware, but the leather is great. Thanks in advance for any information!
Hi everyone,
Papertiger, this thread is such a wealth of information! I thought I'd post pics of my vintage bag in the hope of getting some information, particularly a guess on the age.
From the front:
The front clasp:
The clasp turns to open:
From the back:
From the inside (the bag is expandable, like an accordion, using the belt in the back):
The stamp (so hard to get a good picture, but I'm thrilled that the stamp is in great condition):
Generally, I think the bag is in better condition than it looks in the photos. Much of the brass has worn off the hardware, but the leather is great. Thanks in advance for any information!
This bag is from the mid-late 1960s.
I agree about the leather, isn't amazing how good leather just looks better and better, even if just kept half way decently. This bag has obviously been well loved but it's still GGrrrrreat. I really love this colour too.
Lightly stuff with tissue paper between each compartment (not with plastic bags or newspaper) and find a nice white pure cotton pillow slip as a sleeper/dust bag.
Always check each seam stitches (esp edges) as that is where the the most damage starts. Look over the wax seal down the edges of the leather on the strap and any other edges. If necessary Gucci can repair but they won't clean leather only suede (only you can do that). The hardware is a little tarnished but I like that it shows it's age and had mellowed a little
Papertiger, thanks so much for the info! I think the brass needs a light polish, but for the life of me I can't find my Brasso! I will definitely start storing it better, and appreciate the advice on that front.
Can you believe I picked this beauty up at a flea market for $5?!
Can you believe I picked this beauty up at a flea market for $5?!
Someone's ignorance/mistake is you very good fortune and I am so pleased for you (and so is the bag to have found a loving new owner
). Don't get any Brasso on that lovely leather now
Cute bag. What a great find!
I read on the Coach Rehab and Rescue Forum that Wenol cleans brass. Just a FYI...
I have two questions regarding GAC. Other than the buckle concern I mentioned earlier, my questions are: 1. Is the coated canvas very stiff and plastic-like? and 2. Is the Gucci name always on any strap buckle? Thank you for any info you can give me!
There is no straight answer to you question I am afraid, it depends on which bag from what year/season.
Like most Gucci bags GAC bags/items were updated regularly season by season and year by year. There are different variations to marking hardware and inconsistent thicknesses of canvas. The early designs seem to be mostly better quality with the leather still made of boar (Gucci's sig leather) and the canvas does seem stiffer than later models of similar styles.
Bags that look like GAC (coated canvas, gg-print from 1966 on-wards) but are part of a Gucci's general luggage line are similarly variable. Often luggage pieces that are leather trimmed and coated canvas are mistaken for GAC but are in fact Gucci's mainline luggage sold only from their own stores (whereas GAC was sold from dept stores, airports and other non-Gucci places).
If you have any worries over authenticity post it on the 'Authenticate This Gucci' thread and hopefully someone can check or http://www.castira.com/
I can't thank you enough for your help. Although I am new to tPF, I know just from reading posts that YOU are the authority to go to for answers! From all that I've learned here my shoulder bag is from the early 80's, is from the GAC collection and has pigskin/boar leather trim. The coated canvas is thick and stiff (especially in our cold New England weather!) and because you say the GAC bags were sold at dept. stores etc., does that mean it was their "low end" product line? I am not good at downloading pictures (computer illiterate!) but I'll try and post some pictures. Thank you again for answering back so promptly.
I am so glad to have been of help
GAC was spearheaded by Aldo Gucci (and his sons) and was supposed to be a more commercial line but only sell literally Gucci accessories (which is why the original 1979 range boasts only smaller bags no bigger than a med Boston). In reality GAC was a political move because Aldo wanted to go more mainstream whereas his brother Rodolfo was more conservative and wanted to maintain Gucci's prestige.
The earlier GAC products of their day are scarily well made, which just goes to show how amazing their mainline of products must have been. Rodolfo Gucci died in 1983 which must have loosened Aldo's restraint. That, coupled with the popularity of the GAC products in just a few years meant that production had to increase hugely. Outsourcing, over-extending the product range and availability may be why some of the mid to late 1980s GAC bags (among others) are not thought as good quality (never mind the strange goings of on of Paolo Gucci, one of Aldo's sons).
Gucci employees still tend to call their classic lines of canvas mono bags 'commercial' even though in some cases they are just a few dollars less than their leather counterparts. I think there is a role for all types of bags, even for the same person for instance, I would happily take a Gucci-plus Boston on a picnic but probably not a pythton handbag.
FYI, I see that Wikipedia's Gucci history is littered with flaws and especially inaccurate about dates of innovations. There are some very good books on Gucci's history including Gucci: The making of that are very interesting and you might like to check out
So much great information! Surely you worked for Gucci at some point in time?! I work for three different auction companies which is how I usually acquire my designer bags, including a tiny LV mono vernis and a tiny Dior mono saddlebag. I always keep my eye out! Thank you!I am so glad to have been of help
GAC was spearheaded by Aldo Gucci (and his sons) and was supposed to be a more commercial line but only sell literally Gucci accessories (which is why the original 1979 range boasts only smaller bags no bigger than a med Boston). In reality GAC was a political move because Aldo wanted to go more mainstream whereas his brother Rodolfo was more conservative and wanted to maintain Gucci's prestige.
The earlier GAC products of their day are scarily well made, which just goes to show how amazing their mainline of products must have been. Rodolfo Gucci died in 1983 which must have loosened Aldo's restraint. That, coupled with the popularity of the GAC products in just a few years meant that production had to increase hugely. Outsourcing, over-extending the product range and availability may be why some of the mid to late 1980s GAC bags (among others) are not thought as good quality (never mind the strange goings of on of Paolo Gucci, one of Aldo's sons).
Gucci employees still tend to call their classic lines of canvas mono bags 'commercial' even though in some cases they are just a few dollars less than their leather counterparts. I think there is a role for all types of bags, even for the same person for instance, I would happily take a Gucci-plus Boston on a picnic but probably not a pythton handbag.
FYI, I see that Wikipedia's Gucci history is littered with flaws and especially inaccurate about dates of innovations. There are some very good books on Gucci's history including Gucci: The making of that are very interesting and you might like to check out
Ha ha no, all info is just fueled by obsession
I do work with fashion and accessory designers though - just not Gucci
BTW I thought that auction house staff are the only people who couldn't bid (?)
In my state, the auctioneer and staff do have the right to bid! Lucky me! I forgot I got my black Gucci mono wallet at auction too!Ha ha no, all info is just fueled by obsession
I do work with fashion and accessory designers though - just not Gucci
BTW I thought that auction house staff are the only people who couldn't bid (?)