Gucci by Gucci: 85 Years of Gucci - Hardcover

Sarah Mower

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0865651795 ISBN 13: 9780865651791

Synopsis

Gucci. Just the name conjures up images of la dolce vita—Cinecittà stars strolling on the Via Condotti; Jackie O and her signature bag; the Studio 54 chant “Halston, Gucci, Fiorucci”; Tom Ford’s sexy, minimalist era, during which stars and socialites lined up to wear his clothes; and now the fresh and joyous vision of Frida Giannini, the line’s new creative director.

Gucci by Gucci opens the fabled house’s archives for the first time, bringing together—in the form of bags, clothes, accessories, and a dazzling cache of documentary photographs—the history of the Florentine family-owned saddler that has imprinted its name on the fashion consciousness. Both a history of the company and a glorious visual exploration of its far-reaching influence, the book is a treat for the collector and the fan. Gucci. Just the name conjures up images of la dolce vita—Cinecittà stars strolling on the Via Condotti; Jackie O and her signature bag; the Studio 54 chant “Halston, Gucci, Fiorucci”; Tom Ford’s sexy, minimalist era, during which stars and socialites lined up to wear his clothes; and now the fresh and joyous vision of Frida Giannini, the line’s new creative director.

Gucci by Gucci opens the fabled house’s archives for the first time, bringing together—in the form of bags, clothes, accessories, and a dazzling cache of documentary photographs—the history of the Florentine family-owned saddler that has imprinted its name on the fashion consciousness. Both a history of the company and a glorious visual exploration of its far-reaching influence, the book is a treat for the collector and the fan.

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Review

'Epic' --Wallpaper* Design Awards 2007, Wallpaper*

'For real glamour pusses ... gloriously indulgent ... stuffed with celeb photos' --Metro

'A weighty hardback feast for the fashion-hungry hordes ... impressive from the cover inwards' --The Herald

'Lavishly illustrated, drop-dead gorgeous' --The Scotsman

'A rich plum pudding of a book ... beautifully produced ... Fashionistas and social snobs won't be able to put it down'
--The Sunday Times

'If you're looking to crack the cool facade of a die-hard fashionista, Gucci by Gucci will make her beam with delight' --The Gloss Magazine

'It'll be the pride and joy of any devoted follower of fashion and a seriously covetable item to add to your bookshelves' --Glamour

'Yours can be the coolest coffee-table in town with Gucci by Gucci' --Elle

'The first opportunity to see the fabled Gucci archive' --Vogue

'A book with the lot: family feuds, iconic design, Hollywood clout, car interiors and Tom Ford wiping away the eighties' bad blood to recapture former glory.'
--GQ

About the Author

Sarah Mower is a fashion journalist. She is the author of 20 Years Dolce & Gabbana and Oscar: The Style Inspiration and Life of Oscar de la Renta. A contributing editor to Vogue and Style.com, she lives in London, where she edits her biennial magazine, Fashion.

Edition details

• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0865651795
• ISBN 13: 9780865651791
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400