Black leather top with leather piping ribbon Gucci
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Length: 19.69 in (50 cm)Marked Size: 40 (Fr) 10 (Us) M (EU)Bust: 33.86 in (86 cm)Waist: 29.14 in (74 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 5.12 in (13 cm)
- Style:Circa 2000 (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Material Notes:Black genuine leather top with leather piping ribbon on a silk tulle base. Invisible zip on the left side with branded zip puller. Gather along the neck-line.
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
- 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: SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, France
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- White and navy knit asymmetrical top with embroideries Christian Dior BoutiqueBy Christian DiorLocated in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FRWhite and navy knit asymmetrical topCategory
1980s French Blouses and Tops
- Red knit jacquard tank-top with "Trompe l'oeil" bow JC de CastelbajacBy JC DE CASTELBAJACLocated in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FRRed knit tank-top with "Trompe l'oeil" bow. Jersey composition: 52% rayon, 48% nylon SIZE SCategory
1990s Unknown Blouses and Tops
- Sleeveless beaded silk top Luisa SpagnoliBy Luisa SpagnoliLocated in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FRSleeveless beaded top. Polyester lining. Invisible zip on the left side. SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) MCategory
2010s Indian Blouses and Tops
- Black guipure bustier on a white base Ungaro Solo Donna NEWBy Emanuel UngaroLocated in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FRBlack guipure bustier on a white base . Acetate lining. Cotton guipure. Invisible zip in the middle back. Boned on the side. NEW WITH TAG SIZE: 44 (It) 10 (US)Category
Early 2000s Italian Bustiers
- Black shirt with gold print pattern and bow tie Yves Saint Laurent VariationBy Yves Saint LaurentLocated in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FRBlack shirt with gold print pattern and bow tie. Gold button in the middle front and cuffs. FW 1991. No fabric description but could be silk SIZE 38 (Fr) MCategory
1990s French Shirts
- Black tee-shirt with red and orange sleeves Jean-Charles de CastelbajacBy Jean-Charles de CastelbajacLocated in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FRBlack tee-shirt with red and orange sleeves. Snap in the top middle front. SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr)Category
1980s Italian T-Shirts
- Moschino vintage velour velvet top t-shirtBy MoschinoLocated in London, GBMoschino vintage velour velvet top t-shirt condition: this item is a vintage/pre-worn piece so some signs of natural wear and age are to be expected. however in good general conditi...Category
2010s T-Shirts
- iceberg jeans vintage felix stripe print TopLocated in London, GBiceberg jeans vintage felix stripe print Top iconic cartoon print top only condition: this item is a vintage/pre-worn piece so some signs of natural wear and age are to be expecte...Category
1990s Sleeveless Shirts
- Jean Paul Gaultier Stained Glass Saint Print Mesh Long Sleeve TopBy Jean Paul GaultierLocated in London, GBJean Paul Gaultier Mesh Top Stained Glass Saint Print Long Sleeve Iconic Print Lightweight Stretchy Silky Mesh Material 100% Authentic CONDITION: Good Condition, No Flaws. ...Category
1990s Tunics
- Moschino Printed Sun ShirtBy MoschinoLocated in London, GBMoschino Printed Shirt Vintage Iconic 90s's Style Shirt Moschino Sun Print Rare CONDITION: This item is a vintage/pre-worn piece so some signs of natural wear and age are to be ...Category
Early 2000s Blouses and Tops
- JOHN GALLIANO 2001 vintage cartoon print sleeveless topBy John GallianoLocated in Leonardo, NJJohn Galliano Vintage SS01 Size Small Pristine, NWT's ALL SALES FINAL. No returns, exchanges, etc. This fun sleeveless top is perfect for Summer. Wear to the beach, on a yacht, sip...Category
Early 2000s Blouses and Tops
- Jean-Paul Gaultier Cyber Psychedelic Dots Optical Illusion Crop top BustierBy Jean Paul GaultierLocated in PARIS, FRJean-Paul Gaultier Cyber Psychedelic Dots Dotted Optical Illusion Kendall Jenner Kardashian Runway Multicolor crop top Bustier Bolero From Jean Paul Ga...Category
2010s Bustiers
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.