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.
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GUCCI Italy Sterling Silver Sleek Bamboo Style Pendant Necklace 21st C
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
GUCCI Italy sterling silver bamboo design pendant necklace 21st c The sleek unisex necklace is designed with an elongated sterling silver bamboo shaped pendant; suspended from a lo...
Sterling Silver
rare GUCCI ALESSANDRO MICHELE silver crystal GG triangle tassel necklace
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GUCCI ALESSANDRO MICHELE silver crystal GG triangle tassel necklace Reference: TGAS/C01644 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Model: 568409 J1050 8162 Collection: Runway...
New Gucci Floral Crystals and Fringe Necklace in Silver & Gold Tone
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
This Gucci floral crystal fringe necklace channels archival Italian costume jewelry through a sculptural bouquet composition and articulated drape. A chunky mixed-metal chain punctua...
Brass
Gucci 18K Yellow Gold Oval Pendant Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Studio City, CA
Gucci 18K yellow gold oval pendant necklace. The total weight of the necklace is 6.6 grams. The necklace is 16 3/4" long with 2" worth of extende...
18k Gold
Gucci Multicolor Crystal Faux Pearl Logo Pendent Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Gucci Multicolor Crystal Faux Pearl Logo Pendant Necklace, a piece that embodies the essence of luxury and sophistication. This necklace is not just an accessory; it's a work of art that elevates your style to new heights. Gucci is a symbol of style and opulence, and this necklace lives up to the brand's prestigious reputation. The large GG Gucci logo pendant...
Gucci Double G Heart-crystal Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A signature emblem of the House, the initials of its founder Guccio Gucci define this necklace, embellished with heart-shaped crystals. Adding a refined feel, sparkling crystals fram...
Pearl, Brass
Gucci Double G Heart-crystal Necklace in Red
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A signature emblem of the House, the initials of its founder Guccio Gucci define this necklace, embellished with heart-shaped crystals. Adding a refined feel, sparkling crystals fram...
Brass
Gucci NIB Gunmetal Logo Necklace
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci new gunmetal necklace with crystal GG logo pendant. Original price $890. Comes with original box.
Gucci Crystal-embellished Tennis Gg Choker
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gucci pays homage to its roots with this tennis choker which features the iconic Web stripe in rows of green, red and white crystals. The Double G enhances the center. Metal with pal...
Pearl, Brass
2000s Gucci spike leather choker necklace
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2000s Gucci spike leather choker necklace This early 2000s Gucci choker necklace features a bold punk aesthetic, crafted from black leather and detailed wi...
Gucci Vintage Unisex Iconic Logo G Rectangle Modernist Pendant Sterling Silver
By Gucci
Located in Wokingham, England
Gucci Vintage Unisex Iconic Classic Logo G Glow Rectangle Modernist Pendant Charm, 925 Sterling Silver Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Signed...
Sterling Silver
Gucci 2017 Sterling Silver 'Blind for Love' Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Rubiera, RE
Gucci necklace "Blind for Love" Thin silver chain interspersed with tourquoise resin stones. In the centre, small pendant medallion. It has a "cat's head" on one side and "Blind for ...
Sterling Silver
GUCCI clear RHINESTONE Necklace with Pendant
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci necklace embellished with crystals to a metal base with a palladium finish. Formed by the initials of the House's founder Guccio Gucci, the classic Interlocking G logo is refas...
Gucci Pearl Embellished Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Beautiful necklace with gold tone and rhinestones and pearls Gucci script Gold-tone Polished finish Logo pendant Crystal embellishment Faux-pearl embellishment Lobster claw fastening...
Pearl, Brass
GUCCI Alessandro Michele LOVED rainbow gradient crystal pendent short necklace
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Alessandro Michele LOVED rainbow gradient crystal pendent short necklace Reference: TGAS/D00131 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Collection: LOVED Material: Metal Colo...
Gucci Sterling Teddy Bear Necklace
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci sterling silver teddy bear necklace . Pendant dimensions: 1.30" x 0.75". Comes with original velvet pouch
Sterling Silver
$465Sale Price|25% Off
GUCCI BALENCIAGA 2021 Hacker Project Symbols red green cubes short necklace
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI BALENCIAGA 2021 Hacker Project Symbols red green cubes short necklace Reference: TGAS/E00145 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Model: 677088i12r2 Symbols Collection: BA...
Gucci Chiodo 18K Gold Drop Tassel Necklace
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Gucci Chiodo 18K Gold Drop Tassel Necklace From the Chiodo range 2013 based on the shape of nails! 18K gold necklace with dangle, tassel shaped pendant on gold box chai...
18k Gold
Gucci Sterling Teddy Bear Necklace
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci sterling silver teddy bear necklace . Pendant dimensions 1.3" x 0.75" Comes with original velvet pouch
Sterling Silver
$504Sale Price|60% Off
GUCCI BALENCIAGA 2021 Hacker Project Symbols red green cubes short necklace
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI BALENCIAGA 2021 Hacker Project Symbols red green cubes short necklace Reference: TGAS/D00599 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Model: 677088i12r2 Symbols Collection: BA...
Gucci Interlocking G Pearls Pendant Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
This necklase is featuring faux-pearl embellishments, an interlocking GG logo Crystal embellishments Gold plated hardware Delicate chain Clasp fastening. Composition: Crystal, Glass,...
Pearl, Brass
Gucci GUCCY Crystal Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
This necklase is featuring faux-pearl embellishments, an interlocking GG logo Crystal embellishments Gold plated hardware Delicate chain Clasp fastening. Composition: Crystal, Glass,...
Pearl, Brass
Gucci Silver Necklace with Green and Red Enamel
By Gucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gucci - Silver necklace decorated with green and red enamel. Good general condition but the enamel is damaged. Additional information: Condition: Decent condition Dimensions: Lengt...
Silver
Gucci Enamel and Silver Necklace
By Gucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gucci - Enamel and silver necklace. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length of the neck circumference: 37 cm Seller Reference: BC45
Silver
Italian 18k Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold heart pendant. It is hallmarked 750 in the loop and 18K, Italy and ZRW in the tip of the heart. The heart pen...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early, Massive Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant Necklace from the 1960's. Huge shell mounted in signature K.J.L. coral branch gilt mounts on chain. 1960's USA. DOMESTIC SALES ONLY
Gilt Metal
$96Sale Price|66% Off
AJD PinkyPurple Amethyst Color Coin Pearls & Rose of France 19" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Bright glamorous pinky purple wonderfully unevenly shaped unique artistic Coin Pearls (approximately 20 mm) enhanced with small pink Rose of France Amethysts set with a goldy tone ho...
Pearl, Amethyst, Mixed Metal
AJD Ode to Red, White, and Blue 32 Inch Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Striking 32-Inch Patriotic Necklace – Red, White & Blue Elegance Show off your patriotic spirit in style with this stunning 32-inch handcrafted necklace, featuring a bold combin...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Mixed Metal
$160Sale Price|58% Off
AJD ELEGANT Magnificent Natural Real 19" Polished Multi-color Tiger Eye Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glowing natural highly polished Tiger eye gemstones enhanced with gold plated nuggets and accented with brilliant crystals set in a 19 inch long necklace with gold plated clasp. The ...
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate
$390Sale Price|20% Off
L 19 in
AJD 19 Inch Chrysocolla Statement necklace with Gorgeous Focal pieces Great Gift
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique 19-Inch Chrysocolla Necklace – Stunning Green Beads with Teal Blue Focal Accents Discover the natural beauty of chrysocolla with this unique 19-inch necklace, featuring a ca...
Chrysocolla, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
AJD 20 Inch Unique Pink Peruvian Opal Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-Inch Pink Peruvian Opal Necklace – Perfect for Fall and Winter Elevate your fall and winter wardrobe with this stunning 20-inch Pink Peruvian Opal necklace, designed to complement...
Opal
$235 / item
H 0.68 in W 0.44 in D 0.67 in L 0.44 in
Modern 3D Star of David Pendant Necklace, 18K Gold Plated, Unisex, Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18K gold plated 3D Star of David pendant necklace by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, designed as a modern sacred geometry statement with a bold three dimensional silhouette and refine...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Other, Gold Plate
AJD 20 Inch Graduated Green Turquoise matrix necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-Inch Graduated Green Chinese Turquoise Necklace with Silver-Plated Toggle Clasp Make a bold statement with this 20-inch graduated green ...
Turquoise Matrix, Silver, Mixed Metal
$104Sale Price|44% Off
AJD Gorgeously Elegant 19.5" Handmade Black Onyx & Orange Crystal Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique real Black Onyx (largest 20 mm) enhanced with glittering goldy-orangy Czech crystals 19.5 inch long necklace with gold tone clasp. This is truly elegant on a blouse or sweater.
Onyx, Crystal, Mixed Metal
$725
H 24 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in Dm 18 in L 24 in
Vintage Julian Snelling Acrobatic Lady Necklace, Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Julian Snelling Acrobatic Lady Necklace. The Necklace is on a Vintage Monet Heavy Link Chain. Julian Snelling created erotica, so you can call t...
Mixed Metal
2.86 Carat Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14 karat white gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 2.86 carats Emerald and 2.10 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
GUCCI black braided calf leather gold tone logo choker necklace
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI black braided calf leather gold tone logo choker necklace Reference: TGAS/E00991 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Material: Leather, Metal Color: Black, Gold Pattern: ...
Rare Gucci Vintage Necklace LOVED Multi-colour Alessandro Michele
By Gucci
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
We LOVE this necklace! The word "LOVED" has been incorporated into the Spring Summer 2017 Gucci collection. It is a truly playful and emblematic piece from Alessandro Michele's crea...
Gilt Metal
Sold
W 0.12 in L 15.75 in
Gucci Vintage Boule Logo Heart Love Ball Dots Chain Sterling Silver Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Wokingham, England
Gucci Vintage Unisex Boule Logo Heart Love Ball Dots Chain Toggle Modernist Necklace, Sterling Silver Very excellent condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% genuine. S...
Sterling Silver
Gucci Gold-plated Metal Double G Crystal Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Crafted in Italy, this gold-plated metal Crystal Double G necklace features a Double G logo with multicolour crystals and a feline head detail. The pendants hang from a pearl-effect ...
Pearl, Brass
Gucci Gold Metal Necklace with Loved Pendant Multicolor Crystals
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci "Loved" necklace in aged gold metal and multicolor crystals. from the 2017 Spring/Summer collection. Lobster clasp. Small GG - Gucci charm at the end of the necklace. Total len...
Gucci Sterling Silver GucciGhost Rainbow Pendant Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci "Gucci Ghost" pendant necklace in sterling silver, with multicolored rainbow pendant. The pendant was created in collaboration with american artist Trouble Andrew, in 2016. It ...
GUCCI Michele black resin Byzantine Cross GG logo charm necklace
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Michele black resin Byzantine Cross GG logo charm necklace Reference: TGAS/D00884 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Material: Metal, Resin Color: Gold, Black Pattern: S...
GUCCI Alessandro Michele Lion head Byzantine cross long necklace
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Alessandro Michele Lion head Byzantine cross long necklace Reference: TGAS/D00848 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Material: Metal Color: Black, Silver Pattern: Animal...
Gucci Sterling Silver G Letter Pendant Unisex Chain Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Classic unisex sterling silver chain necklace by Gucci, with G logo pendant. Total length of the chain: 17.5 inches - 44.5 cm. Pendant height 1 inch - 2.5 cm. Hallmarks engraved on t...
Sterling Silver
GUCCI BALENCIAGA 2021 Hacker Project Symbols red green cubes short necklace
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI BALENCIAGA 2021 Hacker Project Symbols red green cubes short necklace Reference: TGAS/E00145 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Model: 677088i12r2 Symbols Collection: BA...
Rare GUCCI ALESSANDRO MICHELE silver crystal GG triangle tassel necklace
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GUCCI ALESSANDRO MICHELE silver crystal GG triangle tassel necklace Reference: TGAS/C01518 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Model: 568409 J1050 8162 Collection: Runway ...
Silver
Gucci Aged Gold Metal Multicolor Crystal Butterfly Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci aged old metal chain necklace with multicolor crystal butterfly pendant. Lobster clasp closure. Total length of the chain: 26 inches - 66 cm. 'Gucci - Made in Italy' engraved o...