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Bag

S/S 2007 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This bag, from the S/S 2007 Gucci line, suggests the colour palette and stylistic details of the entire collection. Featuring a graceful bow handle inspired by the steering wheel of a vintage sports car, it also includes metallic details, bamboo tassels and patchwork. These varied materials and techniques suggest a nostalgic reinterpretation of the romantic, hand-crafted fashions the late 1960s.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Bag
  • Bag
Materials and techniques
Leather
Brief description
Bag F, Gucci, Italy, S/S 2007, leather bag
Physical description
Large leather handbag with multi-colour (purple and red) patchwork, tassel and metal details.
Dimensions
  • Length: 39cm
  • Width: 48cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Gucci' / 'Made in Italy' (Located on inside of bag.)
Credit line
Given by Gucci
Summary
This bag, from the S/S 2007 Gucci line, suggests the colour palette and stylistic details of the entire collection. Featuring a graceful bow handle inspired by the steering wheel of a vintage sports car, it also includes metallic details, bamboo tassels and patchwork. These varied materials and techniques suggest a nostalgic reinterpretation of the romantic, hand-crafted fashions the late 1960s.
Collection
Accession number
T.67-2009

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Record createdJuly 9, 2009
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