GUCCI ALESSANDRO MICHELE antique silver crystal Butterfly web strap bracelet
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:2010-2019
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Hong Kong, HK
- 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: Sha Tin, Hong Kong
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- rare SAINT LAURENT 2014 Hedi Slimane Revolver Pistol Gun gold brass braceletBy Saint LaurentLocated in Hong Kong, NTrare SAINT LAURENT 2014 Hedi Slimane Revolver Pistol Gun gold brass bracelet Reference: TGAS/B01781 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Model: Gun cuff Collection: 2014 - Run...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
MaterialsGold, Brass
- GUCCI gold GG log rainbow crystal embellished black leather braceletBy GucciLocated in Hong Kong, NTGUCCI gold GG log rainbow crystal embellished black leather bracelet Reference: TGAS/D00986 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Material: Leather Color: Black, Multicolour Patt...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bracelets
MaterialsGold
- MAWI LONDON faux stone amethyst petalite silver flower chain braceletLocated in Hong Kong, NTMAWI LONDON faux stone amethyst petalite silver flower chain bracelet Reference: ANWU/A00300 Brand: Mawi London Material: Metal, Plastic Color: M...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
MaterialsSilver
- SAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane silver brass architectural triple twist cuff braceletBy Saint LaurentLocated in Hong Kong, NTSAINT LAURENT Hedi Slimane silver brass architectural triple twist cuff bracelet Reference: TGAS/B01759 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Model: Triple twist cuff Material:...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
MaterialsSilver, Brass
- SAINT LAURENT gold tone architectural triple twist cuff bangle Hedi SlimaneBy Saint LaurentLocated in Hong Kong, NTSAINT LAURENT gold tone architectural triple twist cuff bangle Hedi Slimane Reference: TGAS/B01783 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Model: Triple twist cuff Material: Bras...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
MaterialsGold
- GRAZIANO black silver clover skull crown punk rock chain charm braceletBy R.J. GrazianoLocated in Hong Kong, NTGRAZIANO black silver clover skull crown punk rock chain charm bracelet Reference: ANWU/A00287 Brand: Graziano Extra Details: Bee, crystal swallow, horse an...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
MaterialsGold, Silver
- Cartier Pluie Diamond Yellow Gold BraceletBy CartierLocated in New York, NYCartier Pluie Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet 18k yellow gold diamond bracelet signed Cartier. diamond weighing approx. 35 cts. dimensions approx. 7" long x...Category
Early 2000s French Modern Modern Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- Boucheron Diamond Flexible Bombe BraceletBy BoucheronLocated in New York, NY18k yellow gold flexible Bombe bracelet, composed of seven rows of diamonds weighing approx. 65 cts., signed Boucheron. circa-1980’S length - 6 3/4 inc...Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- Diamond Dove of Peace Bracelet by CartierBy CartierLocated in New Orleans, LATaking the form of a string of peaceful doves spreading their wings across the wearer’s wrist, this unique bracelet was crafted by the inimitable Cartier. The birds are studded with approximately 12.00 carats of sparkling white diamonds set in chic 18K white gold. The piece’s whimsical charm embodies the luxury and creativity of the legendary French firm Cartier. Signed and dated “Cartier 2001”Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Mesh Bracelet, 28.40 CaratsLocated in New Orleans, LAThis exquisite bracelet includes an array of beautifully matched fancy vivid yellow diamonds totaling 28.40 carats. The sunny yellow diamonds are bordered by 7.43 carats of white dia...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Modern Bracelets
MaterialsWhite Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Sapphire Mesh Bracelet, 62.73 CaratsLocated in New Orleans, LAThe 494 velvety-blue sapphires in this alluring bracelet cascade like water around the wrist. Certified by C. Dunaigre, the remarkable jewels hail from Ceylon and Madagascar and tota...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Modern Bracelets
MaterialsSapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
- Artist Statement Coral Pearl Amethyst Malachite 14 kt Y Gold F Cocktail CuffBy Sheila Westera LondonLocated in Engelberg, CH"PlayTime" cuff is something truly special as a jewel, within Sheila's collection of mostly stone rings. It is set around a large Mediterranean coral, sitting in a large round domed ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
MaterialsPearl, Malachite, Coral, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled, 14k Gold, Gold
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.