Gucci Vintage Information Thread
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These were very expensive bags new (pre-TF as CD 1990s) and it a close reproduction of a 1950s bag, one of which (if the pics are still there
) should be in this thread somewhere. BTW, we are bag 'siblings'. Yours is really, really lovely, the colours especially. The MTO were not made with a red interior.
I see there is a hole punched through the tag, this means it was originally a second and didn't make it to a Gucci retail store.
I don't know if the base issue is why it was marked as a second but it could be. If it was there will nothing Gucci can do because it would have already been done whilst new. Unless it really bothers you I would just carry it as is (if that was not the reason for it being marked as a second) because I do think it may be costly to change but you could always ask at your nearest Gucci store, no harm in asking
These were very expensive bags new (pre-TF as CD 1990s) and it a close reproduction of a 1950s bag, one of which (if the pics are still there
Yours is really, really lovely, the colours especially. The MTO were not made with a red interior.
I see there is a hole punched through the tag, this means it was originally a second and didn't make it to a Gucci retail store.
I don't know if the base issue is why it was marked as a second but it could be. If it was there will nothing Gucci can do because it would have already been done whilst new. Unless it really bothers you I would just carry it as is (if that was not the reason for it being marked as a second) because I do think it may be costly to change but you could always ask at your nearest Gucci store, no harm in asking
Thanks Papertiger ! You are a wealth of information
. It could be that the base issue is why it was deemed a second, as the rest of the bag is fine. I've gone over it pretty good, the stitching, the hardware placement etc. the only other thing I have found is when you push the two buttons on the clasp, to open the bag, only one moves. The clasp and lock & keys all work perfectly so I'm not sure if this is designed this way or perhaps over the years and not being used, it has frozen? I have a Prada bag with a similar clasp and both buttons move inward towards the keyhole. As for the base, I'm sure it wasn't in the same condition new as it is now, obviously, but I suppose it could have appeared less structured than it was supposed to be?? Thus becoming a second, but still sold elsewhere? Back then, how would this bag have been sold, did they have outlet stores? I did find a base shaper on eBay. I had to special order it due to the small size. The edges will be nicely finished so as not to damage the leather interior. I'm going to try that first because the base really doesn't appear bad at all in real life. Probably more exaggerated in the pic I posted. It does make it difficult for the bag to sit properly but the base shaper might solve that. PT, is your bag posted in this thread?
Thanks Papertiger ! You are a wealth of information
I would have thought staff sales. My RTW SA has told me about these amazing past staff sales.
Try the base shaper (I wish they did more of those over here in Europe). If it doesn't fit you can try making one out of thick card which is what I have to resort to with my Bostons.
Mine is the black lizard ghw in this thread, post 777 (sorry for the small pic) there were 2 sizes of this bag, this is the larger. At the time it was called the 'Kelly' (most brands had a 'Kelly' which just meant a single handle structured boxy handbag). They had a round mirror to match with the round G on the back, somehow my mother must have lost hers
(I understand how, I take mine out of my BTHs coz of the added weight).
Yours is gorgeousI would have thought staff sales. My RTW SA has told me about these amazing past staff sales.
Try the base shaper (I wish they did more of those over here in Europe). If it doesn't fit you can try making one out of thick card which is what I have to resort to with my Bostons.
Mine is the black lizard ghw in this thread, post 777 (sorry for the small pic) there were 2 sizes of this bag, this is the larger. At the time it was called the 'Kelly' (most brands had a 'Kelly' which just meant a single handle structured boxy handbag). They had a round mirror to match with the round G on the back, somehow my mother must have lost hers
. I should have the base shaper soon and I'll be sure to post "after" pics
Here is a before and after of the bottom of the vintage Gucci bag I purchased a few weeks ago. I did some improvising.....using a hot brick, a soft cloth and some wooden blocks... And was able to straighten the bottom enough so that the bag sits absolutely straight and upright. I was a bit nervous about doing anything to the bag but it worked fine without even a hint of bother to the leather. Due to the condition of the bag when I got it, I don't believe it's possible to fix it completely. It doesn't look perfect but it doesn't bother me. I doubt anyone but me will look at the base and I simply love this bag. I also added a base shaper that I'm very happy with. I found a seller on eBay that custom makes them to whatever shape/size you need and he ships worldwide. I never used one before but this one is such a high quality product I may add others to my bags
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Here is a before and after of the bottom of the vintage Gucci bag I purchased a few weeks ago. I did some improvising.....using a hot brick, a soft cloth and some wooden blocks... And was able to straighten the bottom enough so that the bag sits absolutely straight and upright. I was a bit nervous about doing anything to the bag but it worked fine without even a hint of bother to the leather. Due to the condition of the bag when I got it, I don't believe it's possible to fix it completely. It doesn't look perfect but it doesn't bother me. I doubt anyone but me will look at the base and I simply love this bag. I also added a base shaper that I'm very happy with. I found a seller on eBay that custom makes them to whatever shape/size you need and he ships worldwide. I never used one before but this one is such a high quality product I may add others to my bags
Wow! What an excellent job you did. It looks like 2 different bags.