Gucci started similarly as Hermes. Guccio Gucci turned his family owned saddlery and leather goods shop into successful luxury fashion company. When Guccio died in 1953 his sons took over the business and expanded overseas. They opened shops in Philadelphia, San Francisco and other USA cities. Gucci company already had the aristocratic appeal - GG monogrammed products were worn by Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, John Wayne, Jacqueline Onassis and Princess Margaret of England.

In 1980's the company went through difficult times what was known in world media as "Gucci Wars". Family's inner struggle for power, tax issues and discourteous treatment of customers by shop assistants, as well as numerous Gucci replicas and knockoffs (also replica bags) in the market had deteriorated the luxury image of Gucci and made the family to sell control of company to InvestCorp International.
In 1990's InvestCorp appointed Tom Ford as creative director and he began rebuilding Gucci reputation in the luxury fashion business. Gucci also overcame the ownership legal battle with LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton who attempted to take over the company.

Now Gucci is back on the luxury market offering customers stylish and elegant ready-to-wear fashion, luxury Gucci handbags, luggage and other leather products, bags, watches, shoes, perfumes, cosmetic products and jewellery.
Current creative director for Gucci is Frida Giannini. Company also owns many top fashion brands, including Alexander McQueen (51%), Bottega Veneta (78.5%); Balenciaga (91%); Yves Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney (50%) and Sergio Rossi (70%), Oscar de la Renta and other.

Gucci handbags is a must have for any collector. Gucci handbags are sophisticated and stylish. They are available at all styles, including Gucci totes, clutches and other. Key features of Gucci bags include: gold hardware, chain straps, flap or top closures, monogram GG. Gucci offers a variety of materials - leather, denim, velvet, fur and other. Each bag inside is secured with famous Gucci red and green strap. One of the trendiest Gucci bags is Gucci Hysteria - a stunning bag for day and night! It is available also in smaller sizes - the small Gucci Small Hysteria Bag is absolutely comfortable and beautiful. Its handles feature metal Gucci detailing; this bag has a detachable strap. Inside there is cell phone and PDA pocket, as in most bags nowadays.

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