Gucci Museum - Bianca Minuto

Gucci Museum - Bianca Minuto         

Perhaps what I found most interesting about our trip to the Gucci Museum was discovering that once again the theme of international travel was an immense inspiration for the styles that arose in Florence. Gucci’s designs, which were created with the traveller in mind, were first conjured as the thoughts of liftboy Guccio Gucci, who saw the needs of the rich and worldly. His start with suitcases, and the simple diamond inspired patterns grew as his double G emblem took off in popularity.

I was interested to hear that the famous Gucci stripe was inspired by the equestrian world. It definitely led the buyer to believe that Gucci clientele were amongst the most distinguished in society. Details like leather and stripes in the 50s, the horse bit, and later the use of more diverse materials like pigskin, gave the classic brand more of a variety.

Celebrity wear was also a way of widespread publicity for the House of Gucci. For example, the pattern invented specifically for Grace Kelly became an immediate success. The high level of detail in these patterns was displayed in the museum, showing the images descriptively drawn on paper and finally realized on fabric. 

One of my favorite parts of the museum was the inclusion of elements of the wild. Once again, this collection was inspired by exotic world travel, or more specifically, the illusion of this travel. Gucci’s fascination with buckles, enamel, and structure is evident in their jewelry that the museum boasts. Not to mention, I was impressed by the fashionable sports gear, my favorite of course being the traditionally inspired equestrian styles.

Ultimately, I really enjoyed this trip in the luxurious world of Gucci. I can truly understand the fascination that many people have with Gucci, being a brand built on the importance of quality, endurance, and beauty.