 From
a small luggage and saddler company in Florence, Gucci has developed
into one of the world’s premier providers of high quality
luxury goods.
Founded
in 1921, Guccio Gucci laid the foundation for this proud tradition
of excellence and style by developing and nurturing relationships
with the greatest Florentine craftsmen. The company grew, setting
the trend for luxury goods around the world, and Gucci’s
product offerings expanded beyond handbags and luggage to include
a very diversified range of products.
In
1947, Gucci’s icon product, the bamboo handle handbag, was
introduced. During the 1950s the trademark green red green web,
which was derived from the saddle girth, became a great success
as well as the horsebit, another Gucci icon. Guccio Gucci died
in 1953 while the company was enjoying a period of great renown.
With the opening of the New York store in 1953, Gucci started
to build a global presence.
 Grace
Kelly, Peter Sellers and Audrey Hepburn helped Gucci embody Hollywood
chic. In 1966 Gucci created the icon Flora silk scarf for Grace
Kelly. Jackie Kennedy carried the Gucci shoulder bag which is
known today as the “Jackie O”. At the end of the sixties
the company adopted the legendary GG logo.
Gucci
took an interest in developing watches in the early 1970s, becoming
soon after one of the world’s leading manufacturers and
distributors of watches.
Gucci
is renowned for high quality, luxurious, exclusive and innovative
luxury products, offering quality and style to an international
clientele. Gucci’s watch business is in line with the overall
image of the brand, mimicking the evolution of Gucci as a whole
- a combination of innovative Italian design and modern styling
manufactured to the reputed superior standards of Swiss watch-making
craftsmanship with quality components and materials. The positioning
of Gucci in the watch-making industry is a faithful reflection
of these values.
To
purchase a watch from the Gucci collection, please visit one of
our stores or email us by clicking here.
To
view the fabulous Gucci jewellery collection, click here
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