rare GUCCI THE NORTH FACE wool floral logo embroidery cable knit turtleneck XS
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: XS (NA)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- 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: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo red grey abstract intarsia knit sweater dress SBy Phoebe Philo, CelineLocated in Hong Kong, NTOLD CELINE Phoebe Philo red grey abstract intarsia knit sweater dress S Reference: TGAS/C01949 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Wool, Cashmere, Mohair Color: Red, Grey ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Pullovers
- CHRISTIAN DIOR 100% cashmere melange grey dragon illustration sweater FR34 XSBy MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian DiorLocated in Hong Kong, NTCHRISTIAN DIOR 100% cashmere melange grey dragon illustration sweater FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00236 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2021 Material: 10...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pullovers
- CHANEL pink 100% cashmere tweed crystal trim swing cardigan jacket FR34 XSBy Chanel, Karl LagerfeldLocated in Hong Kong, NTCHANEL pink 100% cashmere tweed crystal trim swing cardigan jacket FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/D00179 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Cashmere Color: Pink, Black Pattern...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Cardigans
- HACKETT Merino Cashmere brown grey shawl collar toggle pullover sweater XSLocated in Hong Kong, NTHACKETT Merino Cashmere brown grey shawl collar toggle pullover sweater XS Reference: PRCN/A00081 Brand: Hackett Material: Wool Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Closure: Toggle Ext...Category
2010s Italian Pullovers
- HERMES 100% cashmere ivory beige ribbed panel silver H charm sweater FR34 XSBy HermèsLocated in Hong Kong, NTHERMES 100% cashmere ivory beige ribbed panel silver H charm sweater FR34 XS Reference: SNKO/A00026 Brand: Hermes Material: Cashmere Color: Beige Pattern:...Category
2010s British Pullovers
- vintage JEREMY SCOTT PARIS brown logo intarsia merino wool short sweater SBy Jeremy ScottLocated in Hong Kong, NTvintage JEREMY SCOTT PARIS brown logo intarsia merino wool short sweater S Reference: TGAS/A05726 Brand: Jeremy Scott Designer: Jeremy Scott M...Category
Early 2000s Pullovers
- A 1990s Vintage Sonia Rykiel knitted and Beaded Tank TopBy Sonia RykielLocated in London, GBA chic vintage beaded tank top by Sonia Rykiel, Inscription line. The top has a scoop neck line,and is in three block colours of black, grey and white.The front is covered with round...Category
1970s Unknown Sweaters
- *RARE* Gallery Dept Cardigan Sweater Mutli Color size SmallLocated in Bear, DEBrand new Gallery Dept Cardigan Sweater Size Small This is an EXTREMELY RARE cardigan sweater by Gallery Dept. This piece was created before the hype arou...Category
2010s Cardigans
- St.John Metallic Knit SweaterBy St. JohnLocated in Los Angeles, CASilver and black metallic knit sweater. Rhinestone buttons at shoulder. Stretchy. Crew neck. Elastic waist detail. *Condition: Good vintage condition. ...Category
1970s Pullovers
- Christian Dior Turtleneck SweaterBy Christian DiorLocated in Los Angeles, CABrown plaid sweater. Turtleneck. Pullover style. Lambswool and angora. Made in Hong Kong. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken Laying Flat ...Category
1990s Pullovers
- CHLOE Cardigan Sweater Knit Grey Lavender Open Front Long Sleeve Sz S 2008By ChloéLocated in Hollywood, FLGUARANTEED AUTHENTIC CHLOE 2008 OPEN FRONT COTTON CABLE KNIT CARDIGAN Details: - Greyish-lavender cable cotton knit cardigan has a great easy fit. - Open f...Category
Early 2000s Cardigans
- Escada Butterfly CardiganBy EscadaLocated in Los Angeles, CAWhite knit cardigan. Button closures. Front pockets. Heavyweight. Cotton. Made in Germany. *Condition: Good vintage condition. Fair wear and tear, small wears throughout (as pictured...Category
1980s Cardigans
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.