Gucci Vintage Information Thread
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They were designed (released) unsurprisingly in 1970 and were smaller than the current reissues. Developed from the unisex hobo travel bag they set the trend for soft and casual bags for the decade. Elizabeth Taylor wears one of these original style bags in Ash Wednesday (1973) Like may stars of the day she was a huge Gucci fan.
Other flattish bags that were around then also have similar brass 'clamp' fittings to the sides and sometimes an abstract shield with GUCCI written in upper case to the outside.
Other flattish bags that were around then also have similar brass 'clamp' fittings to the sides and sometimes an abstract shield with GUCCI written in upper case to the outside.
Wow! I just saw your Gucci, Its lovely! Congratulations!!!
Thanks! Lovely on the outside and fuzzy on the inside...what more can a gal ask for. Best of all is that the inside is gray rather than black...much easier to find my stuff
I'll be watching for more of these!Hi, I was wondering I have a navy coated canvas large flap shoulder bag, did the older bags use just a blue canvas lining? TIA
It depends on the bag and the date. The luggage pieces are more likely to have canvas, and even some of the smaller pieces were sold a part of a luggage set.
Just rediscovered a beautiful coin purse/bill holder by Gucci from the late 60's to early 70's.
I bought it in NYC and it has been lovingly stored and waiting for a new home someday. The black suede is extremely soft and the Kelly green leather is like butter. The coin purse is removable. I am wondering if this purse was originally suppose to be reversible?
I bought it in NYC and it has been lovingly stored and waiting for a new home someday. The black suede is extremely soft and the Kelly green leather is like butter. The coin purse is removable. I am wondering if this purse was originally suppose to be reversible?
Sure and thanks for your quick reply. Here goes...
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Sorry about the various tones of green. The corner with the Gucci logo is the best match to the actual wallet.
This thread is so informative! I bought this purse the other day from my favorite vintage store. It's in excellent condition. Based on the info in this thread I'm guessing its from the late '80s? Here are some pics to show off the purse 
This thread is so informative! I bought this purse the other day from my favorite vintage store. It's in excellent condition. Based on the info in this thread I'm guessing its from the late '80s? Here are some pics to show off the purse
Quite right, from the late 1980s, what a lovely bag and it's such great magnificent condition too
Quite right, from the late 1980s, what a lovely bag and it's such great magnificent condition too
Thank you! I can't believe that it's in such great condition considering it's a 20+ year bag.