Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. 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.
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. 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.
At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.
In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.
Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.
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GUCCI brown linen WEB STRIPE Shorts Pants 36 XXS
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci tailored shorts in brown viscose (86%) and linen (14%) - please note the content tag is missing. Feature a high-waist with adjustable buttoned straps, web side s...
Important Tom Ford for Gucci Black Vintage High Waisted 1990s 90s Shorts
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in San Diego, CA
Important and rare vintage GUCCI, by TOM FORD, black high waisted pleated shorts! Super comfortable while remaining incredibly stylish! 62% Cotton, 32% Rayon. Matte gold button at si...
Gucci Alessandro Michele Resort 2017 Mini tiger short
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in CANNES, FR
Gucci x Alessandro Michele Resort 2017 Collection Green-toned washed denim mini-shorts; partially studded and embroidered with flowers and a tiger motif. Size 24. Very good condition.
$472Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI ADIDAS 2022 Trefoil logo print web waist 3-striped shorts IT38 XS
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI ADIDAS 2022 Trefoil logo print web waist 3-striped shorts IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00073 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Model: Trefoil shorts Collection: X Adidas 20...
Gucci Strapless Silk Romper
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk strapless romper, shorts jumpsuit from Gucci. It has a band of elastic above the bust and at the tie front waist which accommodates several sizes. There are fr...
Gucci Green Monogram High-Waisted Pleated Shorts
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Gucci Green Monogram High-Waisted Pleated Shorts epitomize luxury and sophistication, marrying contemporary design with classic elegance. Crafted in a rich green fabric adorned w...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Snake Skin Print Mini Shorts 44IT
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These Gucci shorts from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection by Tom Ford are cut in a mini silhouette with an allover python print in grey and cream. The waist is elasticized and finish...
GUCCI pink logo graffiti red strawberry patch blue denim cut off shorts 22"
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI pink logo graffiti red strawberry patch blue denim cut off shorts 22" Reference: AAWC/A00856 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Material: Denim Color: Blue, Red Pattern:...
GUCCI red beige silk twill GG Supreme monogram satin trimmed pajama shorts XXS
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI red beige silk twill GG Supreme monogram satin trimmed pajama shorts XXS Reference: LNKO/A02690 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Collection: Garden Material: Silk Colo...
$576Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI Size 30 Blue Yellow Hawaiian Cotton Bermuda Shorts
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI "Souvenir from Los Angeles" shorts in a blue and yellow cotton woven fabric featuring a Bermuda style, tropical Hawaiian print, and elastic waistband with button fly closure. M...
$576Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI Size 30 Yellow Multi Color Hawaiian Cotton Bermuda Shorts
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI "My Body is My Body" shorts in a yellow and multi-color cotton woven fabric featuring a Bermuda style, tropical Hawaiian print, and elastic waistband with button fly closure. M...
$336Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI Disney Donald Duck blue denim yellow patch cut off shorts 23"
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Disney Donald Duck blue denim yellow patch cut off shorts 23" Reference: AAWC/A01491 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Collection: Disney Material: Denim Color: Blue, Y...
$576Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI Size 28 Black Beige Monogram Acorns Acetate Joggers Shorts
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI by Alessandro Michele 2019 shorts in a black and beige acetate and silk featuring a joggers style, acorns patterned back, and drawstring closure. Made in Italy.New with Tags. ...
Gucci Ivory Nylon Ribbed Knit Shorts With Striped Waistband
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gucci Ivory Nylon Ribbed Knit Shorts with Striped Waistband epitomize luxury casual wear, seamlessly blending comfort with high-end style. Crafted from lightweight nylon, these short...
GUCCI black leather FLORAL TRIM Shorts Pants 42 M
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci shorts in black leather (100%) with floral printed trim in off-white, pink and green cotton (100%). Feature belt loops, three slit pockets on the front and two a...
$336Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI pink logo graffiti red strawberry patch blue denim cut off shorts 22"
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI pink logo graffiti red strawberry patch blue denim cut off shorts 22" Reference: AAWC/A00856 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Material: Denim Color: Blue, Red Pattern:...
$488Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI Size 30 Red Beige Graphic Acetate Shorts
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI acetate shorts, features a red front, beige and green back with a snake, and stars print. Slit Pockets & Drawstring Closure. Made in Italy.New with Tags Marked: 46 Measu...
GUCCI blue cotton blend red GG logo patch wide leg mid rise shorts 24"
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI blue cotton blend red GG logo patch wide leg mid rise shorts 24" Reference: AAWC/A00973 Brand: Gucci Material: Cotton, Blend, Leather Color: Blue, Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Z...
GUCCI ADIDAS 2022 Trefoil logo print web waist 3-striped shorts IT38 XS
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI ADIDAS 2022 Trefoil logo print web waist 3-striped shorts IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00073 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Model: Trefoil shorts Collection: X Adidas 20...
$744Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI Size XS Red Pink Floral Viscose Lace Up Shorts
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI shorts featuring lace & Intarsia in red, and pink with floral lace pattern with patch on front Slip-on styling. Slit Pockets and Drawstring. Made in Italy.New with Tags. Ma...
$744Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI Size XS Red Pink Floral Viscose Lace Up Shorts
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI shorts featuring lace & Intarsia in red, and pink with floral lace pattern with patch on front Slip-on styling. Slit Pockets and Drawstring. Made in Italy.New with Tags Mar...
Bermuda Gucci Bermuda Kid Rosso e Blu
By Gucci
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Bermuda firmato Gucci realizzato in cotone rosso con rifiniture blu, dotato di un elastico in vita e una fascia lungo l’esterno rossa e blu. Presenta due tasche a scomparsa sul lato ...
GUCCI ivory cotton GG SUPREME EMBROIDERED BERMUDA Shorts Pants 38 XS
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci GG supreme embroidery bermuda shorts in ivory cotton (86%) and polyester (14%) with an elastic waist band. Open with 4 button on the front. Have been worn and ar...
GUCCI blue cotton blend red GG logo patch wide leg mid rise shorts 24"
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI blue cotton blend red GG logo patch wide leg mid rise shorts 24" Reference: AAWC/A00973 Brand: Gucci Material: Cotton, Blend, Leather Color: Blue, Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Z...
Gucci White Signature Print Cotton Shorts - Size W28
By Gucci
Located in Krakow, PL
Gucci White Shorts with Signature Print Size: W28 M Condition: Very Good Condition details: Minimal signs of use; slight wear on the fabric. Details: Fits true to Gucci size char...
$208Sale Price|60% Off
GUCCI CNY 2019 100% silk pink piggy print cropped pajama shorts IT36 XS rare
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI CNY 2019 100% silk pink piggy print cropped pajama shorts IT36 XS rare Reference: ANWU/A00466 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Collection: 2019 Capsule Material: Silk ...
NEW Gucci Olive Green Hot Pants Shorts with Bamboo Detail Belt 38
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gucci stretch-cotton shorts Bamboo-embellished gunmetal buckle details at sides of waist Side pockets Self-tie belt at waist, double-face with Gucci we...
BLACK FLEECE Size M Grey White Checkered Cotton Button Fly Shorts
By Black Fleece
Located in San Francisco, CA
BLACK FLEECE shorts in a grey and white cotton woven fabric featuring a checkered pattern, flat front, and button fly closure.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Multiple minor marks. Marked...
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Satin Shorts
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-1990s Jean Paul Gaultier black satin shorts with stripe details on either side. The shorts are cuffed with ribbing and are adjustable with a...
Vintage Ann Demeulemeester Black Wool Romper
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ann Demeulemeester black sleeveless v-neck romper with buttons down center front, two front pockets and one back pocket, and adjustable straps at waist and at back. Excellen...
2000s Thierry Mugler Couture Black Plunging Cut Out Short Romper
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black Thierry Mugler short romper designed by Manfred Mugler. From the early 2000s, this short jumpsuit features short sleeves and a deep v-neckline. Silver-tone metal a...
Chloé 2011 Runway High Waist Tailored Olive Gris Silk Cotton Shorts France Paris
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloe For Saks Fifth Ave
Located in San Diego, CA
Size 38 / US 6 Measurements: 28 inch waist 38 inch hips 16.5 inches in length Elegant Chloé high-waisted tailored shorts from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection, designed during the...
John Galliano New Shorts Skirt
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
Beautiful white shorts/skirt from John Galliano. They have a waistband, a cuffed hem, draped side pockets and a front zipper closing. Fits sizes Small, Medium. Marked Italian size...
1960s High Waisted Yellow + Red Tartan Plaid Vintage 60s Wool Shorts
By Pandora
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome 1960s women’s high waisted tartan plaid shorts! Features a vibrant plaid of yellow, red, and dark green. Metal zipper up the side. Great fit, that looks good with or without ...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Snake Skin Print Mini Shorts 44IT
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These Gucci shorts from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection by Tom Ford are cut in a mini silhouette with an allover python print in grey and cream. The waist is elasticized and finish...
CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 18P Spring-Summer 2018 shorts
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 18P 2018 Spring-Summer 2018 Cropped trousers Collection: Spring-Summer 2018 Pre-Collection Ready-to-wear collection on the CHANNEL official website Chanel style: 18p / bc873 / P58355V44378 Karl Lagerfeld's inspiration for the Spring-Summer 2018 pre-collection was a new look at sportswear. The famous jacket turns into a jacket, a fringed tweed miniskirt is complemented by fluorescent orange sneakers...
CHANEL black 11P PERFORATED TRIM LEATHER Pants 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel pants are crafted in supple black lambskin leather with perforated trim, combining classic luxury with a modern edge. They feature straight legs and a four...
Hot Pants - Shorts & Wrap Maxi Skirt Mignon 1970s Black & White
By Mignon
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage Mignon One Piece Hot Pant with matching wrap maxi skirt. Large Black Floral Motif on a white background. Crochet Top Illusion lined at the shoulders, white backed from the Bu...
2000s Dolce & Gabbana Distressed Painted Denim Horseshoe Cutoff Short 42IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This pair of light wash Dolce & Gabbana mini shorts from the early 2000s is made of light wash denim and features intentional distressing, including rips, white paint marks, and ...
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Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti Cruise 2006 PonyHair Zebra Print Shorts
By Gucci
Located in Caserta, IT
- Designed by Alessandra Facchinetti - Cruise 2006 Collection - Pony Hair Brown Shorts - Zebra Print - Same pattern in runway - High waist - Very short fit - Made in Italy - Material...
GUCCI Size XS Red Pink Viscose Floral Lace Drawstring Shorts
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI shorts in a red and pink lace and intarsia featuring a floral lace pattern with patch on front, slip pockets, and drawstring waistband. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condit...
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Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 8 (EU
Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti Pony Hair Brown Zebra Print Short
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Alessandra Facchinetti - Sold by Skof.Archive - Cruise 2006 Collection - Pony Hair Brown Shorts - Zebra Print - Made in Italy - Materials: Real Leather & Cupro - Size: ...
GUCCI Size S Green Multi Color Stripe Cotton Polyamide Drawstring Shorts
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI 2019 acetate shorts, features a green back panel made of cotton velvet with a green and multi- color GG Horsebit polyamide woven material. Slit Pockets & Drawstring Closure. Ma...
GUCCI Size S Green Multi Color Stripe Cotton Polyamide Drawstring Shorts
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI 2019 acetate shorts, features a green back panel made of cotton velvet with a green and multi- color GG Horsebit polyamide woven material. Slit Pockets & Drawstring Closure. Ma...
GUCCI CNY 2019 100% silk pink piggy print cropped pajama shorts IT36 XS rare
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI CNY 2019 100% silk pink piggy print cropped pajama shorts IT36 XS rare Reference: ANWU/A00466 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Collection: 2019 Capsule Material: Silk ...
GUCCI 2018 Size 28 Red Black Jacquard Viscose Blend Joggers Shorts
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI by Alessandro Michele 2018 shorts in a red and black viscose blend featuring featuring a joggers style, floral jacquard pattern, and drawstring closure. Made in Italy.New with ...
GUCCI Size 28 Gold Black Stripe Acetate Joggers Shorts
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI by Alessandro Michele 2019 shorts in a gold tone and black acetate and silk featuring a joggers style, horsebit stripe patterned back, and drawstring closure. Made in Italy.New...
GUCCI Size 28 Blue Orange Monogram Acetate Joggers Shorts
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI by Alessandro Michele 2019 shorts in a blue and orange acetate and silk featuring a joggers style, horsebit patterned back, and drawstring closure. Made in Italy.New with Tags....
Gucci GG Supreme Silk Burgundy Track Shorts
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Experience luxury in motion with the Gucci GG Supreme Silk Burgundy Track Shorts. Crafted in Italy from 100% silk, these shorts offer an opulent twist on athletic wear...
GUCCI TOM FORD 2000 Runway indigo blue extreme high rise hot pants IT38 XS
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI TOM FORD 2000 Runway indigo blue extreme high rise hot pants IT38 XS Reference: ANWU/A01009 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection: 2000 ...
Gucci GG Technical Jersey Pleated Pink Culottes Shorts
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gucci GG Technical Jersey Pleated Pink Culottes Shorts Draw String Knee length 'GUCCI' written down both sides of the shorts L: 22” W: 28” Size XS