Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Fashion Times
Fashion Times
Lifestyle
Morgan Schimminger

Gucci Marks 60 Years in Japan With a Handbag Exhibition at the Gucci Ginza Gallery in Tokyo

Painter Nami Yokoyama's bag at Gucci's Bamboo 1947: Then and Now exhibition. (Credit: Courtesy of Gucci)

Gucci is one of the most covetable fashion houses out there. That extends to the brand's bags, which are usually considered collector's items. Now the Italian label is celebrating 60 years in Japan by showcasing some of its most beautiful vintage-inspired bags.

Bamboo 1947: Then and Now features a wide range of Bamboo 1947 bags reimagined by Japanese traditional and contemporary artists. Painter Nami Yokoyama used her Neon series to create a truly eye-catching purse. Artist Ai Tokeshi relied on traditional Ryukyuan lacquering techniques to make his creation stand out from the fashionable crowd.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.