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Gucci sunglasses: today and yesterday

Gucci surely is one of the most iconic fashion brands of all times. The latest news from the Italian luxury house are that it has just signed a collaboration with Comme des Garcons for the design of a new shopper bag and this year it was elected by Vogue Business the most popular luxury brand in Tik Tok, reaching 1,2 million followers. But let’s take a step back in time: the brand was founded in 1921 in Florence by Guccio Gucci and it shortly became one of the main expression of La dolce vita. Since then, Gucci has succeeded in creating iconic pieces that made history and still remain the soul of the fashion house.

Gucci sunglasses: the history of three iconic pieces of the collection The history of Gucci sunglasses started in 1990 when Tom Ford became head executive of the brand and developed new products that included eyewear. However, when we think of Gucci sunglasses, we have to remember that their designs were strongly influenced by some of the most iconic pieces of Gucci all time collections:

1. The Flora foulard

The Flora foulard was designed in Milan in 1966 by Rodolfo Gucci and the illustrator Vittorio Accornero de Testa. The first Flora foulard was actually a gift for Grace Kelly, princess of Monaco. The floral stamp that characterized the foulard was a huge success and it still is one of the most iconic pieces of the Italian fashion house. Furthermore, the floral stamp has become a distinctive element of Gucci, and we can see it as well in the details of some Gucci sunglasses.

2. Bambu bag

The Gucci Bamboo bag is one of the most successful accessories created by the brand. It was designed in 1947 by Guccio Gucci and it was worn by Lady Diana that made this piece even more iconic. The choice of the material was not accidental: as the result of the leather shortage after the war, Gucci decided to use bamboo, a durable material that was easy to import from Japan. The Bamboo collection was so successful that the fashion house started to expand it in different fields, creating Bamboo sandals, Gucci Bamboo perfume and Bamboo Gucci sunglasses.

3. Gucci loafer

In 1953 Gucci created an elegant loafer inspired by the equestrian lifestyle. In particular, the loafer presented a metal horse-bit as decorative element that is still one of the most iconic symbols of the brand. This detail makes the loafer elegant and distinctive and it inspired oversized models of Gucci sunglasses that have the iconic horse-bit on the temples, as you can see from this model.

Gucci sunglasses have surely been inspired by the brand most iconic pieces and continue to surprise with their elegant and distinctive style that make them unique. It is interesting to know that Gucci iconic elements such as the floral print, the bamboo material and the equestrian details are part of the history of the brand. In our exclusively boutiques and in our website you can discover the collections and our Gucci sunglasses selection that includes model with metal chain, another distinguished element of the fashion house.