This year marks the 60th anniversary of the official introduction of Gucci products to Japan in 1964, and Gucci is planning a variety of projects and events in Japan. One of these is a special collaboration between traditional Japanese craftsmen and contemporary artists to create works using vintage Gucci Bamboo 1947 handbags. This unprecedented project involves unearthing and upcycling vintage bags, and the resulting 60 Gucci Bamboo 1947 handbags will be exhibited at the Gucci Ginza Gallery.
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The origins of the Gucci Bamboo 1947 handbag also have a connection to Japan. In post-war Italy, when high-quality materials were difficult to come by, founder Guccio Gucci and Gucci artisans in Florence crafted Japanese bamboo into bag handles. The bamboo-handle bag, created in 1947, has become an instantly recognizable Gucci icon and remains a symbol of the brand's innovators in craftsmanship and luxury. The project primarily features Gucci Bamboo 1947 handbags manufactured and sold in the 1980s and 1990s. Gucci's dedicated archivists carefully selected 60 vintage bags that have retained their elegant beauty over time. Each bag will be given new life by metal engraver and Living National Treasure Katsura Morihito, his apprentice Ai Naoko, lacquer artist Tokeshi Ai, ceramic artist Nakazato Hirotsune, photographer Moriyama Daido, and painters Yaegashi Yui and Yokoyama Nami. Traditional craftsmen and contemporary artists will use their own craftsmanship and creativity to create one-of-a-kind Gucci Bamboo 1947 handbags, engaging with the trajectory of Gucci's artisans' skills and the rich history of the bags. The 60 completed Gucci Bamboo 1947 handbags will be on public display and available for sale as art pieces at the "Bamboo 1947: Then and Now - Bamboo Meets Japanese Crafts and Contemporary Art" exhibition, which will run from August 2 to September 23 at the Gucci Ginza Gallery in Ginza, Tokyo.
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Founded in Florence in 1921, Gucci is one of the world's leading luxury fashion brands. Now, 100 years later, under the leadership of President and CEO Jean-François Paloud and Creative Director Sabato de Sarno, Gucci continues to redefine luxury and fashion while celebrating creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation.
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Courtesy of GucciThe origins of the Gucci Bamboo 1947 handbag also have a connection to Japan. In post-war Italy, when high-quality materials were difficult to come by, founder Guccio Gucci and Gucci artisans in Florence crafted Japanese bamboo into bag handles. The bamboo-handle bag, created in 1947, has become an instantly recognizable Gucci icon and remains a symbol of the brand's innovators in craftsmanship and luxury. The project primarily features Gucci Bamboo 1947 handbags manufactured and sold in the 1980s and 1990s. Gucci's dedicated archivists carefully selected 60 vintage bags that have retained their elegant beauty over time. Each bag will be given new life by metal engraver and Living National Treasure Katsura Morihito, his apprentice Ai Naoko, lacquer artist Tokeshi Ai, ceramic artist Nakazato Hirotsune, photographer Moriyama Daido, and painters Yaegashi Yui and Yokoyama Nami. Traditional craftsmen and contemporary artists will use their own craftsmanship and creativity to create one-of-a-kind Gucci Bamboo 1947 handbags, engaging with the trajectory of Gucci's artisans' skills and the rich history of the bags. The 60 completed Gucci Bamboo 1947 handbags will be on public display and available for sale as art pieces at the "Bamboo 1947: Then and Now - Bamboo Meets Japanese Crafts and Contemporary Art" exhibition, which will run from August 2 to September 23 at the Gucci Ginza Gallery in Ginza, Tokyo.
Gucci 60th Anniversary Exhibition
"Bamboo 1947: Then and Now - Bamboo Meets Japanese Crafts and Contemporary Art" Exhibition
Dates: Friday, August 2, 2024 & Monday, September 23 (National Holiday) *Open every day during the exhibition period
Location: Gucci Ginza Gallery, 6th & 7th Floors, Gucci Ginza, 4-4-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 11:00-18:00 (Last entrance 17:00)
*August 2nd (Friday) & 4th (Sunday) close at 17:00 (Last entrance 16:00)
Admission: Free, no reservation required
URL ：https://www.gucci.com/jp/ja/ nst/bamboo-1947-ginza
*Event content and times are subject to change without notice.
"Bamboo 1947: Then and Now - Bamboo Meets Japanese Crafts and Contemporary Art" Exhibition
Dates: Friday, August 2, 2024 & Monday, September 23 (National Holiday) *Open every day during the exhibition period
Location: Gucci Ginza Gallery, 6th & 7th Floors, Gucci Ginza, 4-4-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 11:00-18:00 (Last entrance 17:00)
*August 2nd (Friday) & 4th (Sunday) close at 17:00 (Last entrance 16:00)
Admission: Free, no reservation required
URL ：https://www.gucci.com/jp/ja/ nst/bamboo-1947-ginza
*Event content and times are subject to change without notice.
#GucciBamboo1947
#Gucci60YearsInJapan
#GucciGinzaGallery
GUCCI
Founded in Florence in 1921, Gucci is one of the world's leading luxury fashion brands. Now, 100 years later, under the leadership of President and CEO Jean-François Paloud and Creative Director Sabato de Sarno, Gucci continues to redefine luxury and fashion while celebrating creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation.
Contact:
Gucci Client Services
0120-99-2177
www.gucci.com
