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Gucci Museum: Evening Wear

Article and Photographs by Jessica Shroka

   With evening gowns now being worth more than a down payment on a car, it is only fitting that cutting  edge gowns
are being created by the reknown house of Gucci.

 But Gucci did not always design evening wear. In 1921, Guccio Gucci started out designing luggage after working as a bellhop in an upscale hotel. He then expanded his vision to include handbags, cars, as well as everyday utensils such as forks, plates, and spoons, then finally, gowns. 

Now, these stunning dresses are filling celebrity closets, including fashion icon Blake Lively, Cameron Diaz, Penelope Cruz, and more. Gucci evening wear is designed to kill.  The evening wear is made specifically for beautiful A-listers attending exclusive events all around the world including the Cannes Film Festival, red carpets for the Grammy and Oscars, and more.

        Gucci evening wear is constantly pictured internationally in high end fashion magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. The jaw-dropping gowns on display in the museum looked as if they were worn by princesses. Each Gucci gown has its own unique touch to it such as embellishment like jewels or feathers and because of this it is easy to spot a Gucci dress from the rest of the designers. Celebrities are constantly being dressed by their stylist in Gucci and it is easy to see why from these pictures.

   In closing, the fashion trend in evening wear will continue to be dominated by Gucci due to the designs clean lines and unique use of color and sequins.

GUCCI : Floral Design Creator
Article by Patricia Patras

“The theme of Flora remains suspended between a fascination with the past and the future of a story which continues to be sketched over time”. This quote is the exact reason why I am so intrigued by the Flora design created by the magnificent Guccio Gucci. Today, I attended a museum for one of the most historic designers of all time, Gucci. I was in complete awe throughout the entire museum but one exhibit stuck out to me the most; and that was the Flora exhibit. Flora was the creation of the floral patterns that we see everywhere today in the fashion world. 

Flora was inspired and created for the Princess Grace of Monaco in 1966. Gucci wanted to create something that was exquisite and elaborate just like the princess herself. He decided to step out of the box and create something that no other designers had successfully been able to do, which was the creation of floral patterns. It all started with the scarf that he created for Princess Grace. The scarf consisted of nine bouquets of flowers from the four seasons, berries, butterflies, and dragonflies. These components were all orchestrated in a perfectly poetic manner, which created an unimaginable beautiful floral pattern. Ever since this fashion revelation, Gucci has gone down in history as the first to make floral patterns look classic and acceptable in a higher society.

I, myself, am a huge fan of floral patterns. I use them in my own designs all the time. I was extremely inspired by the original works of art I saw in the exhibit today. I hope to bring that inspiration to my designs. Gucci really was a true artist filled with a revolutionary vision and I am extremely lucky to have been able to witness his original works first hand.

GUCCI LIFESTYLE
by Kelcie McCurdy

Imagine yourself lying in the sun on a picnic blanket by the lake. As the sun gently warms your skin you look down and admire the delicate Gucci sundress you are wearing. Next to you lies your alligator skin Gucci bag, and on your feet are a pair of studded Gucci pumps. What could complete this perfect picture? A total Gucci lifestyle: swanky picnic baskets, drinking glasses, and playing cards, all printed with the Gucci logo.

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We all know Gucci is famous for bags, sunglasses, and high-end clothing, but the designer’s empire does not end there. For extreme fans of the Gucci line, there is an extensive array of “lifestyle” products, which are both functional and fashionable.

At the Gucci museum, there is an exhibit of thermos holders, parlor games, picnic sets, and table lamps all designed by Gucci and branded with his logo. 

Photo courtesy of The Cozy Catwalk (Visitors are no longer allowed to take photos inside the Gucci Museum)

The lifestyle line began in 1921, when Guccio Gucci began to offer giftware and souvenirs to his distinguished clientele. His goal was to ensure that his brand would be present in every moment of daily life.

I was particularly charmed by the picnic basket sets, which feature bone handled silverware and mint green plates. They felt wonderfully reminiscent of the 1960’s and looked as if they belonged on the set of my favorite film, Moonrise Kingdom. Today, a vintage Gucci picnic basket runs for about $1675, according to coolhunting.com.

            The most extreme lifestyle item was a vintage Cadillac, printed bumper to bumper with the Gucci logo. Even the seat covers were embroidered with the signature interlocking G’s.

            Today, these vintage items are highly sought after and even have a cult following. A household full of Gucci lifestyle products may seem a little over the top, but I can’t say I wouldn’t love to get my hands on a few of these vintage treasures.  

Gucci hits the road!
Article, photos and video by Emily Clark

      Who doesn't want to roll up to their next party or event in a Gucci car?
      We all know Gucci for its high end purses, evening wear, and sunglasses but Gucci does cars as well. It'll cost you a pretty penny but can you say SWAG? This 1979 Cadillac Seville Gucci car can be found in the Gucci Museo in Florence, Italy where it only costs you 6 euros to enter. This museum is a must stop for any fashionista in Florence!
       The Guccimobile is a standout at the museum. The car is all white with the classic Gucci green and red stripe that goes along the whole car exterior. With blue leather seats inside and the gucci logo decked out on the rims of the wheels and on the interior of the car. In 1972 Gucci began to pair up with automotors to create this new line of Gucci cars. Around 200 of these vehicles were bought for around $20,000, depending of course,  on the customization of the Gucci options available.
     Fast forward to today. The current Gucci cars are a bit more ridiculous looking than the original classy Cadillac Seville. The new SWAG car is overdone; they have excessive, clunky looking Gucci logos branded all over them. I am not a fan of these new editions, but I would roll up in the good ol' original Gucci car any day!