The journey of Gucci began with Guccio Gucci, who started making leather goods in Florence. π
In 1938, he opened the first official Gucci store. By the 1950s, famous celebrities like
Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly wore Gucci bags! π
In the 1970s, Gucci introduced the classic green-red-green stripe, which became super popular. In 1984, the company faced tough times, but under new leadership, it rebounded in the 1990s with creative designs! π¨
Today, Gucci is led by creative director Alessandro Michele, who has brought a fresh and bold style to the brand.