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Guccio Gucci, born in 1881 in Florence, moved to London with his family to work as a lift operator. Here, he developed an interest in horse riding and began producing leather accessories. Read the full biography

Guccio Gucci, born in 1881 in Florence, moved to London with his family to work as a lift operator. Here, he developed an interest in horse riding and began producing leather accessories. Returning to Florence, he began selling leather goods and founded his company in 1921. Guccio Gucci quickly achieved great success and created exclusive products for aristocratic customers around the world. Explore new materials like hemp, jute and linen. In the 1930s he opened a second boutique in Rome, where he produced the moccasin with gold thread and his iconic "It bag" with wooden handle and the green, red, green tricolor as the symbol of the brand. Guccio Gucci becomes one of the most influential figures in Italian fashion. He died in 1953 in Milan, leaving the company to his brothers. The Gucci brand establishes itself as a symbol of elegance and femininity in the international market.