After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.) The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. In 1938, he brought three of his sons - Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo - into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. 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.Īt first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. 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. 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. *Due to the unique nature of designer items, all sales of our 'Designer Products' are final.Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. To see our return policies, please click here.

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Tested to the NIJ IIIA standards stopping a 357 Magnum, 44 Magnum, 9mm.

Constructed with the latest DuPont Kevlar technologies.

Ballistics proudly 100% made in the United States of America.

Available in two options: Black or Cerise Leather.

Microfiber lining with a suede-like finish.

Interior zipper pocket and two smartphone pockets.

The multi-pocket design is perfect for travelers and pioneers alike.

This supple natural grain leather backpack from Gucci embraces the elegance of Italian craftsmanship, while providing a discreet layer of ballistic protection.

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