1970s Gucci 'The Jungle" Silk Twill Scarf, Wildlife Animal Art by Accornero
View Similar Items
1970s Gucci 'The Jungle" Silk Twill Scarf, Wildlife Animal Art by Accornero
About the Item
- Creator:Gucci (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU97339427563
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 Gucci Accornero Silk African Jungle Animal Print Silk Scarf, 1970s ItalyBy GucciLocated in Philadelphia, PAFrom the Italian fashion house Gucci, and designed by Vittorio Accornero, a vintage silk scarf with an African jungle animal and big cat theme, circa 1970s. Boldly colored and beaut...Category
20th Century Italian International Style Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
MaterialsSilk
- Mid-Century Modern Italian Vintage Silk Scarf Throw Pillow, 1970sLocated in Prato, ITMid-Century Modern Italian vintage silk scarf throw pillow, 1970s.Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
MaterialsCotton, Silk
- Mid-Century Modern Vintage Souvenir Silk Scarf Throw Pillow from 1970sLocated in Prato, ITMid-Century Modern vintage souvenir silk scarf throw pillow with cashmere wool back.Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
MaterialsWool, Silk
- Mid-Century Modern Italian Vintage Souvenir Silk Scarf Throw Pillow, 1970sLocated in Prato, ITMid-Century Modern Italian vintage souvenir silk scarf throw pillow with cashmere reverse.Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
MaterialsWool, Silk
- Uzbek Folk Art Suzani, 1970sLocated in Istanbul, TRA naively drawn suzani from Uzbekistan, probably 1970s. These kind of suzanis are not like the classical 19th c and earlier ones. Its naive look is rather attractive. Please note...Category
Mid-20th Century Suzani Central Asian Rugs
MaterialsCotton
- Uzbek Folk Art Suzani, 1970sLocated in Istanbul, TRA naively drawn suzani from Uzbekistan, probably 1970s. These kind of suzanis are not like the classical 19th c and earlier ones. Its naive look is rather attractive. Please note...Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs
MaterialsCotton
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.