Gucci was founded as a saddlery shop in 1906 by Guccio Gucci (1881), a craftsmans offspring. The house of Gucci was initially founded in Florence. Guccio Gucci had an excellent talent for leather craftsmanship. Gucci started by selling bags made of leather to horsemen in early 1920s and graduated to making and selling leather luggage as the clients moved on from horses to cars. 1938 saw the opening of Guccis first retail outlet on Via Condotti in Rome.
1947 saw the beginning of the Gucci tradition taking shape in form of bamboo handled leather bag that became the Gucci icon. 1950s saw the development of trademark red webbing, borrowed form the roots the saddle girth. This turned out to be the emblem of Gucci after some time.
Early 1950s saw many firsts for Gucci luggage, shoes, handbags with bamboo handles and ties. Guccio Gucci died in 1953 leaving the business in the hands of his capable family who made sure the business grew leaps and bounds. Gucci opened new stores in London, Paris, Tokyo, Beverly Hills and Palm Beach. Gucci brand shot to fame due to its endorsement by Hollywood stars like Peter Sellers, Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn. The Jackie O with...
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