I know a person who is an ardent fan of Gucci watches - my aunt. My aunt is a person who admires fashion and things of aesthetic appeal. Those who know her love her endlessly for that. But Auntie had a special liking towards designer watches. Her collection is worth mentioning due to its impressive nature. It had the power to make anyone feel jealous.
When my aunt was just twelve years of age, she started building her impressive collection and continues to do so. At seventeen she received a gift, a designer Gucci watch given to her by her boyfriend, who is now her husband. He could easily afford one due to the wealthy status of his father. His father was a diplomat. Auntie was now a devotee of the brand, and would not compromise for other brands.
The watch given to her by her husband was made of pure silver and also water proof. She was very proud of it. It made her happy and she felt a sense of satisfaction wearing it. The watch had a great impact on her and she was moved by its beauty. No one was allowed to touch it, as Auntie was very possessive about it. As days went by, the watch seemed to hypnotize her and she knew they were special.
The deal was an expensive one and you need quite a lot of money to buy a designer watch. My aunt hence started saving her money so that she could buy her favorite model. Her husband obviously had no problem in paying the cash, and would give her a certain amount. Her birthday was the day to buy one or on important events. Everyone knew now, both family and friends, about her hobby.
As she was nearing her thirties, she bought one more. Her collection now had fifteen watches. She wanted to collect till she died. The collection was also very nice to look at, and had quite a variety! And to top it all, Auntie also got herself made a custom watch. This model was pure gold, scratch proof and also water resistant. It also had an inscription of her initials on the dial and looked spectacular.
Now fifty, Auntie's collection consisted of over sixty watches. Every watch was unique and versatile in a way. Auntie now was clearly a loyal customer of the brand and had great faith in it. Her penchant was also noticed by the media and an interview and article were round the corner. She was sort of a promotional figure for the brand.
An article about the watch collection was published by a local magazine. On seeing the article Auntie's gratitude knew no bounds. She was highly grateful to her loving husband who encouraged her hobby and made the collection bigger!
It says I'm sexy, I'm powerful and I have excellent taste. It is the one design name that spans every class and is classless, every generation and is flawless. Gucci means simple, elegant, timeless luxury.
Originally, a small family run saddlery founded by Guccio Gucci it became an Italian Fashion and Leather Goods label in 1921. In 1947, the bamboo handle handbag was introduced and the rest is history!
Huge icons like Grace Kelly and Jackie O helped cement the Gucci bag into the elite handbag of choice. In the 60's and 70's it was the epitome of chic and although popularity waned a little in the 80's, Tom Ford dramatically transformed Gucci back to its former glory in 1994 and onwards. In fact, Gucci topped ACNielsen's Global 'Most Coveted Fashion Brands' ranking by scoring consistently high responses from online consumers in every part of the world - "a remarkable testament to the power and universal appeal of these two luxury fashion brands," said Frank Martell, President and CEO, ACNielsen Europe.
There are many styles of Gucci bags, ranging from texture and colour, to punk or posh.
The common thread is that they are all carefully made to the highest standard and will last you a lifetime.
It is one of the only brands where there has to be a style for you. From the most up to date fashion conscious to classic sophisticats, there is a bag for everyone. As it is an important purchase, for a considerable amount of money, the average lady usually opts for the traditional, much adored Gucci GG pattern in classic chocolate or Black.This will never date, and keeps it value.
The more adventurous often opt for this with the red/ green stripes for a more authentic look.
Then there is the style of bag to consider.
Want to look great in the airport? Go for the classy travel bag that is practical yet beautiful and oozes power. Want to look great in the evening? Go for a pagoda, hobo or clutch. They neatly tuck right under your arm and will accessorise every outfit perfectly.
Want to look great in the day? For the ultimate in day chic go for the new look oversized shopping bag that just says I'm It! Plus it fits the lipstick, keys, spare pair of underwear,oversized wallet and huge filofax leaving plenty of room for more 'can't leave home without' essentials!
And for classic elegance you can't go wrong with a tote.
For an authentic Gucci prices start at £275, with the most popular styles at around £1000 mark.
Think of it as a worthwhile investment. After all, life may be dull but hey, I've got a GUCCI!