Gucci Purses and Handbags

Gucci purses from The House of Gucci which is an Italian iconic fashion and leather goods label founded by Guccio Gucci in 1921.  Gucci purses and other leather accessories were first crafted by Tuscan artisans in the culturally rich city of Florence.  Guccio Gucci passed away in 1953 and his sons Aldo, Ugo, Vasco, and Rodolfo took over the House of Gucci.  Gucci purses are considered a luxury accessory and are the biggest selling Italian brand in the world.  Gucci generated $8.2 billion of revenue worldwide in 2008 and has over 400 stores worldwide.  Gucci currently belongs to the French conglomerate Pinault Printemps Redoute.

There have been different logos and trademarks used over the years, the horse bit and stirrup were first used on Gucci purses and accessories in the 1930’s.  The green, red, Green web fabric also was customary on Gucci purses in the fifties.  The interlocking Double G logo came into use in the mid sixties.  The forties saw the Bamboo Bag, a purse developed by necessity since normal Gucci purse making supplies were unavailable during this time of Fascist dictatorship in Italy.  The Bamboo Gucci purse is still a bestselling Gucci bag,

First Lady Jackie Kennedy loved Gucci purses and the “Jackie O” Gucci purse is her namesake.  After President John F Kennedy was assassinated, Jackie married Aristotle Onassis a wealthy man of Greek descent.  The “New Jackie” Gucci purse is available in such exotic leathers and skins as coral python and light brown ostrich.  A timeless design in the line of Gucci purses, revamped for today’s woman but still a classic Gucci purse.

 Gucci purses were favored by other icons of the 60’s and 70’s such as Grace Kelly, and Audrey Hepburn.

Gucci is synonymous with living the “good life” and is mentioned in many popular songs over the years.  Gucci purses make a statement that you have “made it” and you are right where you want to be in life.  Celebrities who prefer Gucci today include Amanda Bynes and Nicky Hilton who have been spotted carrying Gucci purses and clothing items.

The “Hysteria” Gucci purse is a very popular Gucci purse for spring, and even comes in Purple Python, Tan leather with the Tattoo Heart print, and classic Guccissima leather.  The Gucci purse that stands out from the Babouska collection is the classic doctor’s bag.  This Gucci purse has a heart centerpiece and matching tassel; details which make Gucci stand out from other luxury purses.

Performer Rihanna will appear in ads for the Tattoo Heart campaign to benefit UNICEF, the global children’s organization.  Twenty five percent of profits from the Tattoo heart Collection will go to UNICEF.  The Tattoo heart Collection will consist of special limited edition products including Tattoo Heart design Gucci purses.