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March 24, 2015
GUCCI | A New Interpretation of the Brand's Signature: The "Bamboo Shopper" Gets a Fresh Update
GUCCI
A New Interpretation of the Brand's Signature
New Arrivals for the "Bamboo Shopper"
GucciCreative Director Frida Giannini has reinterpreted the brand's signature bamboo handle. New arrivals have been added to the ever-evolving handbag, the "Bamboo Shopper."
Photograph by JAMANDFIXText by FUJITA Mayu(OPENERS)
Dark Lacquered Bamboo Reflecting the Season's Theme
Each bamboo handle is handcrafted by artisans. This handle, born from bamboo as its name suggests, was created in the post-World War II era of material shortages through the innovative ideas and technical skills of craftsmen at a Florence workshop in Italy. It is characterized by its unique silhouette and the scorch marks created by bending it into an arch shape while heating it with fire. Beyond its distinctive, impactful design, it is one of the brand's signatures symbolizing craftsmanship.
This historic icon has been reinterpreted to create the "Bamboo Shopper," a contemporary handbag with functionality for daily use, now featuring new spring and summer arrivals. Its most striking feature is the boldly reimagined bamboo handle. Finished in dark colors that accentuate its distinctive, segmented silhouette, it has been reborn into a chic style.
The color palette features deep hues that strongly reflect the season's theme. Among them, the metallic texture of the new laminate python material, created by heat-transferring laminate onto python, is particularly novel. It offers a luxurious yet distinctly individual style.
The dark-colored handle and deep metallic hues, along with the shift from light gold to dark silver for the metal parts, create a cool finish befitting the alluring and sensual woman depicted in the collection. All bags come with an adjustable and detachable strap, allowing for styling as a crossbody bag.
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