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That definitely looks like the same jacket!
Gucci really knows how to play with textures and patterns, each version feels slightly different, even if it's the same base design. The exhibit must be full of pieces like that. I’d love to see more from anyone who visits, especially close-ups of the older archival items
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This looks amazing! I’ve never been to Italy, and oh how I wish I could visit this exhibit. 100 years of fashion in a new exhibit. If anyone goes or is involved in any way, please let us know here so we can live through you. Some photos from Gucci Instagram.
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Most of these pieces come from the Gucci archive (also kept in Florence). When de Sarno was appointed CD a couple of years ago and Gucci promoted
Gucci Cosmos in different cities, we saw the same pieces just under a different theme.
It was amazing to see the Tom Ford for Gucci pieces, but it was even more amazing to see the
1960 and '70s RTW.
The '69' sig print cape came from a PR stunt credited to Paolo Gucci in 1969. His idea was to use 1969 to promote the signature luggage print he evolved (from his grandfather's diamond pattern). That's why all the first pieces were in canvas, it was the material they used for the luggage. The stunt show became so popular that Gucci (re)created the pieces and variations thereof the following year but more in printed suede and velvet.
Bonhams sold a cape (prob. 1970 - even though it is dated 1960s by the 'experts' it is far more likely to be post- PG GG PR-stunt).
