Gucci Purple Logo Print Cotton Washed Effect Shorts S
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: SMALL (US)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Like New This item is in very good condition with slight signs of use.
- Seller Location:Dubai, AE
- Reference Number:
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- Balmain Blue Distressed Denim Frayed Edged Shorts MBy BalmainLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2An edgy pair of shorts to add to your wardrobe is this blue one from Balmain. Made from comfortable cotton, these shorts feature a distressed design, frayed edges on the hems, a butt...Category
2010s Italian Shorts
- Valentino Blue Denim Elastic Waist Shorts MBy ValentinoLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2These shorts are a comfy and stylish pick for your vacation. Easy to style and classy in appearance, these shorts will be your favorite!Category
2010s European Shorts
- Balmain Grey Distressed Denim Logo Embroidered Shorts MBy BalmainLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2An edgy pair of shorts to add to your wardrobe is this grey one from Balmain. Made from comfortable cotton, these shorts feature a distressed design, frayed edges on the hems, a butt...Category
2010s Italian Shorts
- Balmain Blue Denim Frayed Edged Shorts MBy BalmainLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2An edgy pair of shorts to add to your wardrobe is this blue one from Balmain. Made from comfortable cotton, these shorts feature a distressed design, frayed edges on the hems, a butt...Category
2010s Italian Shorts
- Balmain Grey Distressed Denim Shorts MBy BalmainLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Spend the day comfortably in these shorts from the House of Balmain. They are tailored from grey distressed denim fabric and feature buttoned closure ...Category
2010s Italian Shorts
- Saint Laurent Blue Distressed Denim Capri Shorts SBy Saint LaurentLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2These Capri shorts from Saint Laurent are a closet essential. They are tailored from blue distressed denim fabric and feature a buttoned closure on the front. These shorts accommodat...Category
2010s Italian Shorts
- Blue cotton short with white buttons Saint Laurent Rive GaucheBy Yves Saint Laurent Rive GaucheLocated in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FRBlue cotton short with white buttons. Pockets SIZE 34 (XS)Category
1980s French Shorts
- EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s 2 Pc Teal Multi-color Geometric Button Up Shirt Shorts SetBy Emilio PucciLocated in Thiensville, WIEMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s 2 Pc Teal Multi-color Geometric Signature Print Button Up Shirt Short Set Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci Style: Button-up shirt, shorts Color(s): Shad...Category
1960s Italian Collars
- new VERSACE 2021 Tresor De La Mer blue seashell print 100% silk shorts IT46 SBy Versace, Donatella VersaceLocated in Hong Kong, NTnew VERSACE 2021 Tresor De La Mer blue seashell print 100% silk shorts IT46 S Reference: TGAS/D00317 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2021 Tresor De La Mer Mate...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bermuda Shorts
- GUCCI TOM FORD 2000 Runway indigo blue extreme high rise hot pants IT38 XSBy GucciLocated in Hong Kong, NTGUCCI TOM FORD 2000 Runway indigo blue extreme high rise hot pants IT38 XS Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection: 2000 Runway Material: Cotton...Category
2010s Italian Hot Pants
- CHANLE indigo blue cotton 2014 STRIPED DENIM HOT PANTS Shorts 36 XSBy ChanelLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Chanel hot pants shorts in blue denim cotton (100%) and sheer white polyester (100%) pleated details at front and back. Have been worn with a small tear by the belt lo...Category
2010s Hot Pants
- Vivienne Westwood "Mini Crini" blue printed button-down shorts, ss 1985By Vivienne WestwoodLocated in London, GBVivienne Westwood blue printed button-down shorts with ruffled elasticated leg and drawstring waist with small pocket on left side "Mini Crin" Spring-Summer 1985Category
1990s British Hot Pants
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.