To celebrate the brand's 100th anniversary, Gucci will host an experiential exhibition, "Gucci Bamboo House," in Kyoto, the sister city of Florence, Italy, from July 22 to August 15, 2021 (advance reservations required). The exhibition will explore the heritage and revitalization of bamboo, the material used in Gucci's iconic handbags.
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The exhibition will be held in the Former Kawasaki Family Residence, built in the 1920s, the year Gucci was founded, and designated a tangible cultural property by Kyoto City. This space, where traditional Kyoto townhouse architecture, complete with a tea room and a small garden, coexists with European architectural styles and design, offers a diverse range of experiences. The theme running through the exhibition is bamboo. Bamboo is the material used in Gucci's iconic handbags, and its knotty, swaying upwards, evokes thoughts about Gucci's 100th anniversary. In a room facing the bamboo grove garden, an installation showcases precious archive pieces, emblematic of Gucci's craftsmanship, including bamboo-handled bags. The tea room, designed by a master craftsman of the sukiya style, has been reborn as a space blending the traditions of Japanese tea ceremony with Gucci's aesthetic, newly named "Chikubushian." Other amenities include a library with specially curated books, a cinema room screening a short film about Gucci's "Aria" collection, and a salon featuring the latest style, the Gucci Diana, a contemporary reinterpretation of Gucci's bamboo-handled tote bag, introduced in the 1990s.
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This exhibition will breathe new life into the Former Kawasaki Family Residence, shining a spotlight on the outstanding craftsmanship and rich creativity passed down in Florence and Kyoto. This is in line with the spirit of "regeneration" presented by Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele in the special movie for the latest collection, "Aria."
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GUCCI BAMBOO HOUSE
Venue: Former Kawasaki Family Residence, 340 Sanjo-cho, Shinmachi-dori Rokukakuagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Approximately 6 minutes' walk from Karasuma-Oike Station on the Karasuma Subway Line
Period: Thursday, July 22, 2021 (National Holiday) & Sunday, August 15, 2021 (Closed every Wednesday)
Time: 11:00 & 20:00 (Last admission at 19:00)
Admission: Free, reservation required
*For more information, please visit guccibamboohouse.gucci.com.
*Depending on future circumstances, the schedule may change without prior notice. For the latest information on the situation at Gucci Bamboo House, please contact Gucci Japan Client Services (0120-99-2177, reception hours 10:00-21:00). Please note that we may limit the number of visitors during peak times.
*To ensure the safety of visitors, thorough infection control measures will be taken at this exhibition venue.
Contact Information
Gucci Japan Client Service
0120-99-2177
www.gucci.com
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Courtesy Of GucciThe exhibition will be held in the Former Kawasaki Family Residence, built in the 1920s, the year Gucci was founded, and designated a tangible cultural property by Kyoto City. This space, where traditional Kyoto townhouse architecture, complete with a tea room and a small garden, coexists with European architectural styles and design, offers a diverse range of experiences. The theme running through the exhibition is bamboo. Bamboo is the material used in Gucci's iconic handbags, and its knotty, swaying upwards, evokes thoughts about Gucci's 100th anniversary. In a room facing the bamboo grove garden, an installation showcases precious archive pieces, emblematic of Gucci's craftsmanship, including bamboo-handled bags. The tea room, designed by a master craftsman of the sukiya style, has been reborn as a space blending the traditions of Japanese tea ceremony with Gucci's aesthetic, newly named "Chikubushian." Other amenities include a library with specially curated books, a cinema room screening a short film about Gucci's "Aria" collection, and a salon featuring the latest style, the Gucci Diana, a contemporary reinterpretation of Gucci's bamboo-handled tote bag, introduced in the 1990s.
Courtesy Of Gucci
This exhibition will breathe new life into the Former Kawasaki Family Residence, shining a spotlight on the outstanding craftsmanship and rich creativity passed down in Florence and Kyoto. This is in line with the spirit of "regeneration" presented by Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele in the special movie for the latest collection, "Aria."
#GucciBambooHouse
#GucciDiana
GUCCI BAMBOO HOUSE
Venue: Former Kawasaki Family Residence, 340 Sanjo-cho, Shinmachi-dori Rokukakuagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Approximately 6 minutes' walk from Karasuma-Oike Station on the Karasuma Subway Line
Period: Thursday, July 22, 2021 (National Holiday) & Sunday, August 15, 2021 (Closed every Wednesday)
Time: 11:00 & 20:00 (Last admission at 19:00)
Admission: Free, reservation required
*For more information, please visit guccibamboohouse.gucci.com.
*Depending on future circumstances, the schedule may change without prior notice. For the latest information on the situation at Gucci Bamboo House, please contact Gucci Japan Client Services (0120-99-2177, reception hours 10:00-21:00). Please note that we may limit the number of visitors during peak times.
*To ensure the safety of visitors, thorough infection control measures will be taken at this exhibition venue.
Contact Information
Gucci Japan Client Service
0120-99-2177
www.gucci.com
Click here for company press release details
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