Large Authentic Gucci Silk Scarf Pillow
View Similar Items
Large Authentic Gucci Silk Scarf Pillow
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Length: 22 in (55.88 cm)
- Style:Floral Design (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Material Notes:The pillow is made from a large authentic Gucci Silk Scarf. There is a zipper so that the two inner pillows can be removed to allow cleaning of the pillow case.
- Condition:Excellent condition, the scarf was lightly used. The pillow is newly constructed and has never been used. There are no stains, marks or fading.
- Seller Location:Himeji, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU89534620843
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.
- Gucci Embroidered Velvet Pillow CushionBy GucciLocated in Scottsdale, AZElevate your living space with a little Gucci! Circa recent 2000s, this cushion pillow is crafted from chartreuse velvet and features a ruched trim, beautiful lamé embroidery and a t...Category
Early 2000s Italian Pillows and Throws
- A Chinese / Canton Satin Embroidered Bedspread For Export To Europe Circa 1780/Located in Toulon, FRCirca 1780/1810 China for Export in Europe/Portugal Large bedspread or hanging in cream satin embroidered with polychrome mercerized silk threads. Large orderly and architecturally ...Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Textiles and Quilts
- Hermes Pillow Silk Scarf Print Les Rubans du Cheval VintageBy HermèsLocated in Miami, FLGuaranteed authentic Hermes vintage silk scarf pillow. Equestrian Les Rubans du Cheval. These stunning pillows are no longer produced by Hermes an...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pillows and Throws
- Hermes Croquis De Tigre Blanket Naturel Cashmere New w/ BoxBy HermèsLocated in Miami, FLMightychic offers an Hermes Croquis De Tigre blanket featured in Naturel. Impossibly soft Cashmere, this gorgeous Robert Dallet print is created with five screens for the print. Edge...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pillows and Throws
- Hermes Pillow Avalon PM Signature H Camel / Ecru Throw Cushion Set of Two NewBy HermèsLocated in Miami, FLMightychic offers a set of two (2) Hermes classic Small Model Avalon signature H pillows featured in Camel and Ecru. The removable cover is created from 90% Wool and 10% cashmere and...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pillows and Throws
- Hermes Blanket Avalon I Signature H Orange Throw BlanketBy HermèsLocated in Miami, FLMightychic offers an Hermes classic Avalon I signature H blanket featured in Orange. Created from 90% Merino Wool and 10% cashmere and has whip stitch edges....Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pillows and Throws
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.