
The House of Gucci is a legendary Italian fashion and leather goods company. It started similarly as Hermes. Guccio Gucci (1881 – 1953) turned the saddlery and leather goods company into thriving business that is recognized as one of the most prestigious and famous fashion brands. It is second best selling brand after LVMH. The House of Gucci belongs to Pinault-Printemps-Redoute (PPR).
Gucci fashion and accessories have always been popular among celebrities – Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and even Jacqueline Onassis were Gucci clients and appreciated Gucci clothes and bags. Especially famous was the Jackie O shoulder bag.
However the path to success has not been always so smooth for Gucci company, and this is mostly due to family conflicts. In 80ties Gucci went through tough times and struggled with tax issues and bad reputation. Then the Gucci was sold to InvestCorp International.
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However the success did not turn its back on Gucci and in 1990's InvestCorp appointed Tom Ford as creative director, who worked hard on rebuilding Gucci brand and appeal. Although Tom Ford no longer works for Gucci and has opened his own fashion house, Gucci is still a very successful fashion brand headed by creative director is Frida Giannini.
The company also owns many other fashion lines, such as Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney and other.
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Gucci handbags are very beautiful and stylish. Gucci bags and purses are a must haves if you are true bag fashionista. Typical features of Gucci bags are: golden hardware, chain straps and monogram GG trademark. You can buy Gucci bags on sale. The materials offered are what ever you can imagine – quality leather, velvet, fur, denim and many more.
You can buy Gucci bags on sale on internet. These are cheap Gucci bags of previous seasons, however with the chic and style. Each Gucci bag includes Gucci dust bag, authenticity card.
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