Gucci Vintage Information Thread

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#811
papertiger said:
I'd have to see it but this sounds more of an authenticity question to me and we can't authenticate on this thread or it will be merged.

Materials, however good, don't last forever. That's why I have a couple of vintage bags that I have to hoover the interiors now and again because of flaking (a common problem). It's also reflected why Gucci will guarantee their leather bags for longer than their canvas even though as you can see from this thread some of the canvas examples are amazing and have stood the test of time very well.

There were 2 kinds of striped-print ranges in the 1980s to my knowledge (NOT talking about the Gucci Web-stripe here)

There was a very thin red stripe line on black. Thin diagonal lines and sparse, not very close together, the lines had little GGs within the lines. I think the leather trim was black. More lines than stripes.

There was also a red/black print stripe also diagonal in the GAC travel range but the stripes were equally thick and GUCCI was written in black on the red. The fabric is thin on the travel bags. The interior will be red and the leather trim will be mid brown.

There will be fakes around of both the above.

Lycra will break down eventually because it's elastic/rubber based unfortunately and there's nothing that can be done. That's why jean purists don't buy jeans with 'stretch' but actually 2-4% elastane in cotton will not decompose in the same way.
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Thank you so much PT!
I really enjoy your insight!

My bag matches the description of the matching stripes with Gucci printed randomly throughout. However, the leather is black not brown. I will try to post pics later today.
I definitely understand the whole age thing but it seems too chincy to me.
As of now, I am awaiting a reply from Castira for authenticity.

You are definitely a gem! :)
 
#812
Tsundere said:
Decided to give the brick thing a try (heated at 250°F and then 355°F, shut oven off, let it sit). Put paint cans on both the front and back to support it standing up straight, tied a thick ribbon around it all to support the sides. Applied a bunch of leather honey prior to putting the brick in so it definitely shouldn't dry out much.
We'll see how this looks, but I'm hopeful so far.
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How did this work? Let us know what brand bag you tried this on and if you've posted pics in another forum. :)
 
#813
I have a vintage Gucci handbag that I am trying to authenticate. I posted it in the authentication thread but I guess there isn't anyone who does vintage bags. Does anyone know where I can get my bag authenticated? Should I take it to a Gucci store or is there a web-site that can do it?
 
#814
lcarlson90 said:
I have a vintage Gucci handbag that I am trying to authenticate. I posted it in the authentication thread but I guess there isn't anyone who does vintage bags. Does anyone know where I can get my bag authenticated? Should I take it to a Gucci store or is there a web-site that can do it?
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Please check the thread.

For a second opinion or for anyone else interested, Castira authenticate Gucci. I don't know anything about their services, have never used their services and am not affiliated but many have written good things about them.
 
#815
I have recently added 2 vintage Lady Lock handbags to my collection and am going to post a series of side by side pics for comparison. I'm not sure why the details are different, if it's the ages of the bags or because they are different sizes, so experts, please feel free to weigh in:)
In the posts that follow, details of the small ( 9.5 inch wide x 8 inch high) dark navy bag will be on the left and details of the larger ( 11 inch wide x 10 inch high) black bag will be on the right. Both are lined in red leather. The front of the bags
 

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Vintage lady lock, inside of flap, behind the clasp. The smaller bag is on top of pic and has no visible plate/screws, while the larger bag has a brass plate with 2 screws
 

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Vintage lady lock, interior pockets. The smaller bag has one zip pocket on the interior back side of bag. The larger bag has three interior pockets, one on the front wall and two on the back wall
 

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#823
The one on the left is just a little older. Both lovely examples

All 'Lady Lock' (the name is new) is a variation of a much older bag from the 1950s and as you can see it was re-designed throughout all the decades time. It was probably designed to compete with the Hermes 'Kelly'.
 
#824
papertiger said:
The one on the left is just a little older. Both lovely examples

All 'Lady Lock' (the name is new) is a variation of a much older bag from the 1950s and as you can see it was re-designed throughout all the decades time. It was probably designed to compete with the Hermes 'Kelly'.
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Thanks PT! I would have guessed the bigger bag on right was the older one,so I'm glad I posted and asked :)
Yes, I can see this bag being Gucci's version of a kelly. I love the bigger bag, it's roomy enough for my iPad ! It's also in excellent condition, I'd say 8.5/10 at least and has its detachable shoulder strap. I was so taken with this style that I ordered the new lady lock briefcase clutch in bordeaux yesterday. The U.S. gucci website no longer had the winter sale, but I called my fav SA at gucci and found one at the boutique still offered for the sale price. Very excited to have 2 'generations' of this bag. Now if I can find an original from the 50's"..............😎
 
#825
**a note on the front lock. Both bags have front clasps with 2 buttons and only one of the buttons actually slides, to release the clasp. This is different from some similar styles from other designers, however it is correct for the gucci clasp. The lock on the new Gucci lady lock handbags works the same way
 
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