The GG logo print dates from the 1969 on RTW and should be printed face-in and top-to-toe a bit like 69
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GAC (Gucci Accessories Collection) was available from 1979 until the late 1989/90 through dept stores and airports etc.
After 1983 GAC used less hardware and other features to make the product lines more cost-effective.
Most of the bags from GAC used pigskin as leather trimming with it's familiar 'spots'. These were nearly always beige/ebony canvas, brown trim and with green/red web-stripe details or navy GGs on the canvas with navy trim and navy/red details.
Counterfeits mostly used cheap (cow) leather or even vinyl/plastic fro trim.
GAC (Gucci Accessories Collection) was available from 1979 until the late 1989/90 through dept stores and airports etc.
After 1983 GAC used less hardware and other features to make the product lines more cost-effective.
Most of the bags from GAC used pigskin as leather trimming with it's familiar 'spots'. These were nearly always beige/ebony canvas, brown trim and with green/red web-stripe details or navy GGs on the canvas with navy trim and navy/red details.
Counterfeits mostly used cheap (cow) leather or even vinyl/plastic fro trim.
Interesting to note that on Gucci.com it says the GG print started from mid-1960s but other sources say 1969 (which is def late '60s). Maybe Gucci developed the print in the mid-1960s but featured it extensively on items 1969.
Anyone else clarify the date and it's usage please feel free
Update
I found out as I suspected that even if the GG print was developed in the mid 1960s the print was promoted in 1969, including models dressed head to toe in clothes made from the GG-print as a gimmick.
It's interesting that Gucci calls their coated canvas bags "GG plus" on their website currently. I was looking at the Joy medium boston bag, and they used this verbage to describe it - beige/ebony GG plus with coral leather trim.
I know the other GG plus handbags had the word "plus" in the pattern, and of course the current bags do not. If Gucci didn't approve of the plus bags, it seems strange that they would now call the material GG plus.
I know the other GG plus handbags had the word "plus" in the pattern, and of course the current bags do not. If Gucci didn't approve of the plus bags, it seems strange that they would now call the material GG plus.
I know - I thought that was ironic too
.The Gucci Plus name was first offered to Paolo Gucci (one of GG's grandsons) as olive branch by the (parent) company but when he found out all designs had to be approved by the entire board (which included his father and uncle) he was upset and declined the offer. Maybe because of all the litigation against him using his own name he used the Gucci Plus.
I wonder if Gucci using the Gucci Plus as a copyrighted material now is a way of 'owning' that name too.
Not only did Paolo manufacture in Mexico but also Haiti.
Honestly the Gucci history is a complicated one :girlwhack:
" Honestly the Gucci history is a complicated one :girlwhack: "
No kidding- some of the vintage bags have almost no indication that they are made by Gucci, and then you see that they have been authenticated by a reputable source. I think it's one of the most difficult handbag lines to detect the fakes from the authentics.
I am a novice, so maybe it's just me-but I have a much easier time with other manufacturers.
BTW-loving all of the Gucci history. Hopefully it will help me sometime when I'm at a garage sale or thrift shop
No kidding- some of the vintage bags have almost no indication that they are made by Gucci, and then you see that they have been authenticated by a reputable source. I think it's one of the most difficult handbag lines to detect the fakes from the authentics.
I am a novice, so maybe it's just me-but I have a much easier time with other manufacturers.
BTW-loving all of the Gucci history. Hopefully it will help me sometime when I'm at a garage sale or thrift shop
^ I hope it helps too. I have had to dig up some old old stuff and interview my mother and uncle for this thread too 
More complications:
Apparently there are Gucci Plus from 1993 that were made to get Gucci out of debt. I just have to find out where these were made and which type of store they were sold - anyone with one of these please let us know.
More complications:
Apparently there are Gucci Plus from 1993 that were made to get Gucci out of debt. I just have to find out where these were made and which type of store they were sold - anyone with one of these please let us know.
Bamboo Top Handles with shoulder straps
The shoulder strap for this model was introduced in 1990
The mini BTH also originated from the same era
The shoulder strap for this model was introduced in 1990
The mini BTH also originated from the same era
Thank you for the great information. My aunt is Gucci's faithful fan and owns many bags from Gucci Accessory Collection. She takes good care of them just like her own children. She recently gave one of her "babies" to me as a special gift. I believe it is also called as "moon bag". Here are some photos.
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Hi everyone! I am new to this site. I am an avid thrift store hunter and Ebay buyer and seller. I found a purse today that I believe was one of the purses made in Mexico in the 80's. I have read a few comments here but am confused. Is this considered a "Real" or "authentic" Gucci or would it be considered a knock-off? This bag still has the gold sticker inside and has a gold rounded edge rectangular metal button inside with the name Gucci and under Made in Mexico. Etched beneath that is "Desde 1985". (At least I think that's the year. It's so small I am having trouble reading it even with a magnifying lens). I know Desde means since. I am planning on selling this and I do not want to misrepresent the bag if I list it as an "authentic" bag if it's not, Thanks for all your help!
I applaud you for you wanting to be clear for your future possible buyer. This is the hardest question.
Gucci consider these bags inauthentic even though it was designed and made by a member of their family (on the side) who was working for Gucci at the time. Since it was designed and produced directly under a Gucci family member who designed and worked on many other Gucci bags, it is hard to define as a 'knock-off' either.
I would merely state the facts as you have found. Often auction houses say 'label states...' to distance themselves from saying one way or another. Personally I would not even mention the word 'authentic' although I have seen listings as 'authentic Made in Mexico Gucci' and similar.
As I have said before Gucci will not go any repair/cleaning on these bags.
Thanks so much for your response! The info helped very much. I will give potential buyers the most info I can and will let them decide. I guess my $5 deal paid off this time.
i just got a vintage gucci frame clutch with a "G" flap clasp. it's a gorgeous bag, and the seller described it as from the 1970s. it only has a gold "GUCCI" brass plate above the inside pocket though. have you ever seen an authentic vintage gucci bag from the 70s or 80s with just a "GUCCI" gold plate, without any serial #, "made in italy" imprint?
thanks
