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By (author) Homer Karen Short description/annotation:
The Little Book of Gucci tells the story of this historic yet flourishing house, and the visionary looks that have cemented its place in fashion history.
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From its founding in Florence in 1921 as luggage supplier to the elite to its modern standing as purveyor of cult accessories and couture, the house of Gucci is a titan of the luxury fashion world. Over the last century, Gucci”s signature leather goods and decadent garments have elegantly combined the understated with the opulent, united under the covetable double G logo.
Little Book of Gucci tells the story of the brand”s beginnings as a luxury luggage and equestrian outfitter, recounting how the family overcame rifts and wartime hardship to be reborn as a giant of 1990s haute couture and, under Alessandro Michele”s current stewardship, made its mark on streetwear and a new generation of fans. Over 100 gorgeously curated images showcase Gucci”s edgy yet sensual designs, confirming its place as the most influential label of our times.
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Introduction • Guccio Gucci • The early years • Signature pieces • Going global • Tom Ford • Frida Giannini • Alessandro Michele – modern romance • A cult icon • Suggested reading • Index.
Biographical note:Karen Homer is an established fashion journalist who worked as a fashion columnist for The Times and has contributed to the Telegraph, Harpers & Queen, Elle, World of Interiors and Vogue. She is the bestselling author of the Little Book of Dior and Things a Woman Should Know About Style. She lives in London.Promotional headline:
Concisely and stylishly documents the best of the world”s top-selling luxury fashion brand.
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Gucci will celebrate the centenary of the brand”s founding and first store opening in 2021.
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Concisely and stylishly documents the best of the world”s top-selling luxury fashion brand.
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Gucci has become a cult brand across generations, particularly with a new younger audience, as their logo Tshirts, bags and belts have become ubiquitous Instagrammable items.
