A GUCCI black leather blouson, estimated from the 1970s.
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GUCCI was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci in Florence, Italy, as a luxury brand.
The brand began as a purveyor of fine leather goods for travel and equestrian use, but has since expanded into a broad range of offerings including bags, shoes, wallets, apparel, and jewelry.
After opening numerous locations from 1930 onwards, GUCCI faced material shortages following the outbreak of the Second World War, making the use of leather increasingly difficult.
Canvas became the substitute material adopted during this period, treated with special coating to create a distinctive aesthetic that proved remarkably popular.
Bamboo was also employed as an alternative material during this time, and continues today as an iconic element under the GUCCI name.
In 1950, the now-iconic green-red-green ribbon appeared, inspired by the belts used in equestrian equipment, becoming a symbol of the brand.
Founder Guccio Gucci passed away in 1953, after which his sons inherited the business.
Over the following two decades and beyond, GUCCI entered what would be called its golden age of greatest prosperity.
A succession dispute in the 1980s brought the brand to the edge of decline, but GUCCI was revived when Tom Ford assumed the role of Creative Director in 1994.
GUCCI is known as the "original luxury brand," and was the first in the world to place a designer's name on products as a guarantee of quality.
Products from the Old GUCCI era, particularly those overseen by the GUCCI family, remain highly sought after, with collectors worldwide.
We present a leather blouson crafted from exceptional leather stock from this golden era of Old GUCCI.
Looking at the interior label, beneath the green and red GUCCI crest appears the cursive inscription "G. Gucci s.p.a."
"s.p.a." is the Italian abbreviation Società per Azioni,
equivalent to a joint-stock company in English terminology.
This label format was used from the 1960s through 1970s under the stewardship of Guccio Gucci's sons—particularly Aldo Gucci and Rodolfo Gucci—and stands as proof of product bearing the direct hand of the GUCCI family.
This represents an era fundamentally different from the later Double G monogram period or the Tom Ford era—a time when GUCCI operated as a family enterprise, imbued with the "craftsman's luxury" that such stewardship naturally produced.
The design source of this particular piece is remarkably intriguing.
At first glance it recalls a rider's jacket, yet also evokes a flight jacket, or perhaps a trench coat.
In truth, this garment is constructed as an extraordinarily hybrid composition, where the vocabulary of multiple military traditions intersect upon a single jacket.
Most striking is the gun patch—or storm flap—positioned on the left front.
This detail derives from the trench coat tradition, originating in the First World War when British military officers required a reinforced shoulder area to absorb the recoil impact when firing a rifle.
The adoption of this detail on a leather blouson is itself uncommon, and the fact that it bears GUCCI's hand speaks to the extraordinary nature of this piece.
Both shoulders are fitted with military-derived epaulettes.
These too are essential details found on trench coats and military overcoats, originally designed as straps to secure officers' rank insignia.
With gun patch, double-breasted closure, and epaulettes all present, this jacket is clad entirely in the structural strength and authority of military tradition.
Yet it is filtered through the lens of "Italian luxury"—the essence of GUCCI's interpretation.
At the hem on both sides, flapped hand warmer pockets are positioned.
The pocket openings are angled slightly to allow the hand entry to feel natural, and when the flaps are closed, the front view remains exceptionally clean.
Utility and design refinement coexist at the highest level.
Beneath the arms, ventilation eyelets are provided to prevent moisture accumulation.
This is an eminently practical detail ensuring adequate breathability in a leather jacket, maintaining comfort even during extended wear.
It is in such "unseen refinement" that the pride of an established house reveals itself.
The front closure employs a double-breasted design with buttons arranged in two columns.
Double-breasted styling itself traces its origin to military dress.
Combined with the gun patch, the front presents an imposing gravity.
The sensation of "donning armor" when buttoned is something a single-breasted jacket can never convey.
The buttons throughout are a deep oxblood—a dark crimson—four-hole buttons, and this burgundy-adjacent hue against the black leather introduces a subtle sensuality to the jacket's military severity.
Opening the interior reveals a cream-white quilted diamond lining across the full expanse.
This bright cream color, contrasting sharply with the black leather exterior, glimpses outward when the jacket is removed or unbuttoned.
This interplay between exterior and interior reflects Old GUCCI's refined sensibility: utmost care lavished upon what remains unseen.
The quilted construction with padding provides superior insulation and warmth, making it ideally suited for autumn and winter wear.
The material is leather.
The tag displays "100% PELLE (Italian) / 100% GENUINE LEATHER (English) / 100% ECHTES LEDER (German) / 100% VRAI CUIR (French)," indicating this piece was produced for the European market.
The leather surface displays a fine, refined grain, possessing both a gentle sheen and supple hand.
The patina born of time cannot be manufactured; it is an expression of history itself, visible only in pieces that have lived.
The color is black—a true, resolute black.
The commanding presence of jet-black leather is undeniable.
Black is the simplest of colors, yet also the most profound.
It shifts in appearance with the angle of light, deepening with each wearing.
Therein lies the true allure of black leather.
The oxblood buttons serve as an accent, tightening the composition while introducing a classical warmth—a masterfully restrained touch.
As a product bearing the distinct character of Old GUCCI, this piece holds a place of distinction within fashion history, commanding respect among vintage enthusiasts worldwide.
The size marking is "50"
This corresponds to approximately a XL in Japanese sizing.
Given the actual measurements, this is a generous fit suitable for larger frames.
There is visible wear including discoloration, soil marks, creasing, fraying, scuffing, button damage, and minor losses; however, no damage of a nature that would impede wear has been observed, and the piece remains suitable for continued use.
The golden age of Florence's venerable house, when still under the direct stewardship of the family that built it over more than half a century.
A leather blouson crafted in the company's Italian factory during this era of greatest flourishing.
Leather products bearing the G. Gucci s.p.a. crest continue to grow increasingly rare, their value rising steadily within the collector's market.
This marks our first arrival of an Old GUCCI leather piece bearing such distinctive detailing.
Should you have been seeking such a garment, this opportunity warrants your attention.