Gucci bamboo bag
Carrying a Gucci bamboo bag is like carrying a piece from history. In the post-war scenario of 1947, when acquiring raw materials became difficult,
Bamboo bag
founder Guccio Gucci realised that using Japanese bamboo would be a more convenient option. It was easy to grow and import and could be moulded into the desired shape for a handle.
Originally called the 0633, the bag was rechristened to its current name and soon became an unmissable fashion statement in the hands of Lady Di, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and others.
Shoulder Bag
Heating an unblemished bamboo cane, giving it the right curve and coating with layers of lacquer to achieve the perfect brown shade took almost 13 hours. Due to such a long drawn process no two Gucci bamboo bags would look the same.
However, with time, this item became a Gucci hallmark and in 2010, the then Creative Director Frida Giannini pulled it out of the archives and redesigned the look.
Leather Bags
With a larger frame and detachable leather shoulder strap it became the ‘New Bamboo’ and was instantly liked by Beyoncé, Florence Welch and Naomi Watts.
Alessandro Michele revamped the bag and Gucci Bamboo 1947 was created. With abstract prints, the House’s green and red strap, leather belts and bright colours, the bag was reinvented for the house’s signature line— ‘Beloved.’
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