An estimated piece from the 1980s — GUCCI fur collar cashmere jacket.
A special arrival.
GUCCI was founded in 1921 by "Guccio Gucci" in Florence, Italy, as a luxury house born from the craft of fine leather goods — initially travel bags and equestrian equipment.
What began as a purveyor of exceptional leather has since evolved into a broad offering of bags, shoes, accessories, and ready-to-wear, yet the original philosophy remains: materials of uncommon quality, executed with precision.
Following the opening of successive boutiques from the 1930s onward, the Second World War brought material scarcity that made leather difficult to procure.
In response, canvas was introduced as an alternative, treated with a proprietary coating whose distinctive color palette became a signature. Bamboo, too, emerged during this period as a substitute, and remains today as an enduring icon under the name "Bamboo."
These constraints, rather than diminishing the house, became the crucible for its most recognizable elements.
By 1950, the now-iconic green-red-green Web — inspired by the girth straps of equestrian saddles — had become a symbol of the house itself.
Guccio Gucci passed in 1953, and his sons inherited the business.
What followed was more than two decades of what would become known as the golden age — a period of unchallenged prestige.
The 1980s brought succession disputes that threatened the house's standing, yet its fortunes were restored in 1994 when "Tom Ford" assumed the role of Creative Director.
GUCCI is regarded as the house that pioneered the practice of signing designs — the first to place the creator's name upon the object itself as a guarantee of quality.
The products of the original Gucci family era, in particular, retain an enduring appeal among collectors worldwide, who regard them as distinct from all that followed.
From this canon of Old GUCCI, we present a piece that requires no introduction for the winter months — a jacket rendered entirely in cashmere, 100%.
The raised nap distinctive to cashmere — that subtle friction against the hand, the whisper of touch.
Navy receives light with restraint, allowing shadow and plane to speak the silhouette.
It carries a quiet authority.
Real suede piping traces its edges throughout, emphasizing the tailored architecture — refusing to settle for luxury alone.
The principal detail resides at the neckline: a composed fur collar in deep brown set against navy.
The chromatic balance imparts lustre and dimension to the face.
Buttoned to the collar, it reads as coat; worn open and casual, it becomes jacket — a transformation accomplished through nothing more than posture and intention.
The collar edge features a suede binding where soft pile meets the structure of leather — a pairing distinctly, unmistakably GUCCI in its restraint and refinement.
Functionally, the piece remains spare: only flap pockets at the front hem, simply executed.
There is an economy in the gesture — no unnecessary apparatus, the argument made through material, collar, and trim alone.
This refusal to defer to passing fashion allows the piece to mature with wear — a garment whose relevance deepens with time and familiarity.
Suede elbow patches guard the sleeves at points of greatest movement, introducing a classical note to the otherwise unbroken navy.
The front closure employs leather buttons — a commitment to material coherence.
These buttons, rounded and dimensional, create a rhythm of points across a minimal front; a gesture that might pass unnoticed, yet animates the whole.
Suede reinforcement surrounds each buttonhole — ostensibly functional, yet visually refined. This is the hallmark of true luxury: investments made in invisible places.
The lining warrants attention.
The upper portion employs a quilted cotton and wool with a polyester interlining — practical insulation that holds warmth the moment it touches the body.
The lower half transitions to a wool check — a small gesture of levity, glimpsed when worn unbuttoned.
Between these sections runs a suede binding, a detail that speaks to an interior conceived as visible, as considered as the exterior.
The colour: a navy of considerable depth.
A deep navy evocative of night waters carries its own presence — quiet, assured.
The cashmere's nap receives light with gentleness; depending on angle and posture, shadow shifts between black and blue in subtle gradation.
Against this, the brown fur at the collar and the suede details throughout introduce warmth and weight — a balance that infuses the navy's stillness with texture and reserve.
As an artifact of fashion history, this piece bears the distinct character of Old GUCCI — singular enough to command the attention of serious collectors.
Size marked "52"
Equivalent to approximately XL to XXL in Japanese sizing.
The actual measurements indicate a generous cut, suitable for larger frames without compromise.
Minor wear is evident, as one would expect from an object of age, yet no damage impedes function or future wear.
GUCCI, known as the house that established the modern luxury template, represents Italian craftsmanship at its most uncompromising.
The items produced under the Gucci family's direct hand — the Old GUCCI pieces — remain objects of serious collection.
A 100% cashmere jacket from the current house would command a sum that justifies immediate hesitation; that this can be offered at this price remains the singular privilege of vintage acquisition.
Whether as a wardrobe staple or collection piece, it stands without question.
Such items arrive rarely in our inventory; should you seek such a thing, the moment presents itself.
