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#826
cocobean1793 said:
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"..............😎
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If my memory serves me correctly, there's a 1950s example in this thread. Providing the photo has been left and I'm not confusing this thread with the 'authenticate this gucci'.

As you know, mine is like the 'newer' version you have and 'she' one of my very favourite bags. I was tempted to ask my mother to buy the orange python with blue suede interior LL brief style when I saw it on preview instead of what I'd asked for. I called her from the store and 'casually' asked her if she's already bought my present and she said she had so... I have a lovely Flora bag :D
 
#827
papertiger said:
If my memory serves me correctly, there's a 1950s example in this thread. Providing the photo has been left and I'm not confusing this thread with the 'authenticate this gucci'.

As you know, mine is like the 'newer' version you have and 'she' one of my very favourite bags. I was tempted to ask my mother to buy the orange python with blue suede interior LL brief style when I saw it on preview instead of what I'd asked for. I called her from the store and 'casually' asked her if she's already bought my present and she said she had so... I have a lovely Flora bag :D
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I saw the 1950's bag on these thread when I first did a search weeks ago. Great bag for its age. I also added some flora to my collection during the sale, the leather nice tote and the French wallet. Can't wait for summer to put them to use. Which flora did you get?

finding these vintage bags in such great condition really speaks to the quality of the craftsmanship and takes some of the sting out of spending so much $$$$ on brand new bags, knowing they should be able to last 20+ years☺️
 
#828
cocobean1793 said:
I saw the 1950's bag on these thread when I first did a search weeks ago. Great bag for its age. I also added some flora to my collection during the sale, the leather nice tote and the French wallet. Can't wait for summer to put them to use. Which flora did you get?

finding these vintage bags in such great condition really speaks to the quality of the craftsmanship and takes some of the sting out of spending so much $$$$ on brand new bags, knowing they should be able to last 20+ years☺️
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Then we a double bag twins, vintage and new. She bought me the Nice Flora Tote, pics here:

http://forum.purseblog.com/gucci/the-flora-clubgarden-flowers-872411-2.html

You may like to join the Flora Club too ;) .

ITA, the quality of Gucci's craftsmanship is second to none except perhaps H, and those are the only bags I buy now, new or old. Talking of which I have a Summer Half-moon (black toile and boar trim outside, softest lamb inside) going in for it's first repair. That bag is about 25 years old!!! and has been worn every Summer (mother and daughter) and the only think wrong are a few stitches on the shoulder strap.
 
#829
papertiger said:
Then we a double bag twins, vintage and new. She bought me the Nice Flora Tote, pics here:

http://forum.purseblog.com/gucci/the-flora-clubgarden-flowers-872411-2.html

You may like to join the Flora Club too ;) .

ITA, the quality of Gucci's craftsmanship is second to none except perhaps H, and those are the only bags I buy now, new or old. Talking of which I have a Summer Half-moon (black toile and boar trim outside, softest lamb inside) going in for it's first repair. That bag is about 25 years old!!! and has been worn every Summer (mother and daughter) and the only think wrong are a few stitches on the shoulder strap.
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Now that is a good investment! Once my new LL arrives, I'll do pics of that group and add my small collection of flora pieces (3 total) to the club thread. As I write this I realize I've gone a bit Gucci crazy lately 😍
 
#830
cocobean1793 said:
Now that is a good investment! Once my new LL arrives, I'll do pics of that group and add my small collection of flora pieces (3 total) to the club thread. As I write this I realize I've gone a bit Gucci crazy lately 😍
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Welcome to my (Gucci) world :laugh:

Maybe you should start a Lady Lock (new and old) Club thread cocobean :graucho:
 
#832
Hello :)

I'm looking at a vintage Gucci cross body on ebay, I won't post the link since I'm unsure of it's authenticity. I wanted to ask first before authenticating if Gucci will clean the outside? It's developed a sort of brownish tint to the canvas. If yes, does anyone know how much it would be roughly? Also, do I need any sort of proof that it was purchased from Gucci like a receipt or anything?
 
#833
alichelsealyn said:
Hello :)

I'm looking at a vintage Gucci cross body on ebay, I won't post the link since I'm unsure of it's authenticity. I wanted to ask first before authenticating if Gucci will clean the outside? It's developed a sort of brownish tint to the canvas. If yes, does anyone know how much it would be roughly? Also, do I need any sort of proof that it was purchased from Gucci like a receipt or anything?
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1. As standard, Gucci will only clean suede and nubuck. Cleaning for suede was roughly £40 ($60)

2. No, unlike other companies, Gucci will repair any Gucci product for life with or without a receipt, so long as it's possible and doesn't compromise the original design.
 
#834
papertiger said:
1. As standard, Gucci will only clean suede and nubuck. Cleaning for suede was roughly £40 ($60)

2. No, unlike other companies, Gucci will repair any Gucci product for life with or without a receipt, so long as it's possible and doesn't compromise the original design.
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Thank you! The bag I'm looking at has a part of the strap that has become unglued, it simply needs to be sewn back on and glued. How much do you think they would charge? I looked for a Gucci repair list but couldn't find one on here
 
#835
alichelsealyn said:
Thank you! The bag I'm looking at has a part of the strap that has become unglued, it simply needs to be sewn back on and glued. How much do you think they would charge? I looked for a Gucci repair list but couldn't find one on here
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I can't be sure precisely, as someone from Gucci will have to see you bag in plus strap in person but I have exactly the same issue with the strap of a 1980s bag ATM, and have just been told last week it will be £40 (about $60) so I would presume it will be around the same price. Until then, I thought the minimum Gucci charged for repair was £90 (approx. $125) so was very pleasantly surprised.
 
#836
alichelsealyn said:
Thank you! The bag I'm looking at has a part of the strap that has become unglued, it simply needs to be sewn back on and glued. How much do you think they would charge? I looked for a Gucci repair list but couldn't find one on here
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Not sure what you mean by 'list' but this is from post 7 of this thread:


10 frequently asked vintage (and pre-loved) questions regarding repair.

Gucci are usually able to repair/restore vintage bags so long as they think an outcome can be achieved to the high standard that Gucci deem befitting to any Gucci product.


1.Where shall I take it?

1. Take/send to your nearest Gucci Customer Services. Be specific but realistic about what you want done to the bag.

2. Will it cost?

2. Some people have been charged an appraisal fee but others like myself have been informed of the estimate for repair/cleaning upon inspection.

3. How long will it take?

3. The bag/item may take months and months to get back, so be prepared to wait. Gucci may have to find the right type or colour of leather. Gucci will call you when it's ready or if for any reason they could not carry out the work after all.

4. Can Gucci do something that was not on the original design like change the type of leather of the strap?

4. NO. Gucci will stay true to the original design aesthetic. If you ask for something different your item will come back untouched.

5. Can Gucci restore labels and tags?

5. No. If someone tampered with a label added a stamped sale sign or punched a hole Gucci will not change it.

6.Will Gucci put a new leather/canvas strap on my belt as I only have a buckle?

6. No. Gucci need the leather strap to id the model number, date designed and leather type.

7. My bag/item was badly repaired by a non-Gucci repairer, will Gucci still take it?

7. No. Gucci will not touch a Gucci product that has at sometime been repaired somewhere else.

8. Will Gucci clean the inside of my bag?

8. No Gucci will only clean the outside of bags.

9. Can Gucci repair the inside of my canvas bag - it's flaking and the colour is coming off on everything in my bag.

9. No. This is a common problem in GAL bags and some canvas and leather trimmed 1980s vintage travel bags Gucci can do nothing about this, best to line the bag with protective acid-free tissue paper or tale or scrub/brush as much flakey top stuff off as poss to prevent further damage*.

10. Can Gucci replace or hardware?

10. In some cases yes in others no. Usually no. It depends on the model of the item. They will never put a different piece of hardware that would do the 'job' but looks different to the original, however similar the new piece. If it a case of a standard piece like a popper, they may be able so change it.

*I have heard that since writing this that the inside of bags can be changed at a cost and even vintage leather colour can be restored if faded. This applies to RTW and shoes as well as bags.
 
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#837
Approx. Jackie/Bouvier Time line

late 1950s - Bouvier first made

early 1960s - Jackie (like the Bouvier but with a wider gusset) first made

1970s both variations available

late-90s mini Jackies

mid-00s Bouviers and Jackies available, Bouviers in some incredibly detailed embellishments on Ltd. Ed. variations

Late-00s New Jackie launched (the very large size scaled down in 2010)

2011 original jackie re-launched with extra length in shoulder strap

2014 - Jackie Soft launched
 
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#840
Hi,
I have had this Small Gucci purse for a while and I have really never questioned the Authenticity until now that I want to sell it.
It has the Gucci GG's on the leather straps, the Gucci Made In Italy on one side of the zippers with the diagonal line with the GG's on the other side. The with YKK and hanging from it is a gold emblem with the knight in armor in gold. The interior zippered compartment has a zipper pull The inside tag is leather with a Gold rectangular tag that has a small Crest (crest with man in suit of armor) and says Gucci Mad in Italy. The back side of the tag has a one line serial number (007.004.0011)
 
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