Object: Bag
Brand:
Gucci
(Italian, founded 1920)
Date: c. 1973
Medium: Suede, calfskin, and gold metal
Country: Italy
Credit Line: Gift of Susan Merians
Object number: 88.37.2
DescriptionBrown suede shoulder pouch bag with self flap, brown calfskin trim and shoulder strap, and gold metal stirrup hinges and rope hardware; back outer compartment; three inner pockets, one with zipper; small case with snapped flap
Label Text:Fashion historian Claire Wilcox notes that over the 1970s, “Fashion became a serious pursuit for the professional woman,” who was increasingly visible with the women’s liberation movement. Women expressed financial independence through clothing and accessories “that were defiantly expensive, clearly identifiable goods, and consumer icons.” During the image-conscious eighties, flashy designer handbags, sunglasses, and “power heels” were emblematic of the new ease in which people flaunted their wealth.
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