Gucci Bird Applique Jumper
View Similar Items
Gucci Bird Applique Jumper
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: CSIPGUC81stDibs: LU3362444633
Gucci
Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.
Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.
At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.
In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.
Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.
Find vintage Gucci clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Vintage Chanel Black Sequin DressBy ChanelLocated in London, GBThis vintage Chanel dress is the kind you'll be relying on time and again when you get a last minute invitation to a party. Lined in silk, it's cut with an effortless shift silhouett...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses
- Prada Black Jacquard Astrakhan Coat size 42ITBy PradaLocated in London, GBCrafted in Italy from an intricate combination of lambskin and fox fur, this pre-owned, 1920's inspired astrakhan coat by Prada features a black Persia...Category
1920s Coats and Outerwear
- Chanel CC Quilted Leather LoafersBy ChanelLocated in London, GBThese Quilted Chanel Leather Loafers are the perfect piece of luxury for every day. Crafted from soft leather in grey featuring the iconic inter...Category
2010s Shoes
- Hermes Brown Knitted Lounge TrousersBy HermèsLocated in London, GBCrafted in France from a blend of virgin wool and soft cashmere, these preloved, knitted lounge trousers by Hermes are presented in a bronze brown with a ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Culottes
- Louis Vuitton Sequin Embellished TopBy Louis VuittonLocated in London, GBExpertly crafted in Italy from an intricate blend of black wool and polyester, this stylish, pre-owned jumper by Louis Vuitton features long sleeves, a crew-neck collar and ribbed de...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Sweaters
- Chanel Double-breasted Cashmere BlazerBy ChanelLocated in London, GBPerfect for all occasions, this versatile blazer from Chanel will easily take you from business meetings to drinks with friends. Designed with a silver button detailing, this pre-own...Category
Late 20th Century Blazers
- Dolce Gabbana 1992 bustier topBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Annandale, VADolce Gabbana rare 1992 bustier top Top size 42 Excellent vintage condition, no rips or stainsCategory
1990s Italian Blouses
$595 Sale Price20% Off - 1980s Escada Margaretha Ley Silk Animal Print Blouse & Brown Wrap Skirt w/ BeltBy Margaretha Ley Escada, EscadaLocated in Portland, ORThis is an incredible 2 piece Escada ensemble designed by Margaretha Ley in the 1980's. This outfit came from an estate of clothing we handled that included the best of the 1980's and many unique Escada pieces. This has a chocolate brown wool poly blend skirt that wraps to close with a button and an attached belt with a buckle. It is gently pleated and is labeled a size 34. The yellow and brown textured silk animal print blouse...Category
1980s German Blouses
$358 Sale Price54% Off - Giambattista Valli Grey & Black Silk Animal Print Top - 44By Giambattista ValliLocated in West Palm Beach, FLGiambattista Valli Grey & Black Silk Animal Print Top - 44. This blouse is in excellent condition with very light wear. This flowy top features slight pleats...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses
- Oscar de la Renta Bronze Blouse - 12By Oscar De La RentaLocated in West Palm Beach, FLOscar de la Renta Bronze Blouse - 12 This Oscar blouse is made of silk taffeta and is in excellent condition. It is layered in the front with a chevron fabric design. There is als...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Blouses
- Neil Bieff Multi Sequin Masquerade Theme Blouse - M - 1970'sBy Neil BieffLocated in West Palm Beach, FLThe beautiful Neil Bieff blouse from the 1970's and is black with a multi-colored masquerade theme design. It is covered in sequins and has loose sleeves. There is a cinching along t...Category
1970s Blouses
- CHANEL Black Lace Logo Cotton Nylon Blend Beach Lingerie Cover UpBy ChanelLocated in Chicago, ILPre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1998 Collection Nylon and Cotton Blend Size FR 40 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURYCategory
Late 20th Century Jackets
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Explore a Century of Gucci Fashion in London
The iconic Italian label’s traveling exhibition has just arrived in London.
The Stories behind the Most Famous Luxury Fashion Logos
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.