-SPECIAL- “GUCCI” 2015-2022 vintage inspired horsebit striped wool skirt

Founded in Florence in 1921, GUCCI has built a distinctive aesthetic by blending craftsmanship derived from horse tack with Italian flair and ornate decoration. We are pleased to introduce a horse-bit design piece that modernly reinterprets an archive motif.

Here, the beautiful interplay between the vertical red stripes and the gold hardware at the waist creates a design that carries playful charm unique to the Alessandro Michele era within a classic, refined sensibility.

The 100% wool ivory fabric creates a texture with depth and dimension thanks to a weave that subtly suggests fine vertical ribs. By arranging the thin red stripes in a precise, orderly pattern, the design delivers a clean, polished impression that naturally guides the eye upward and downward. With a gentle, near-cream tone that preserves the fabric’s inherent elegance, the red lines add just the right touch of vibrancy. From a distance, the result is neatly classic; up close, you can truly feel the carefully considered, three-dimensional character of the weave—an attentive approach to fabric selection.

At the waist, red leather straps run along the design, and multiple gold-tone horse-bit hardware elements are lined across them. Drawing on a structure inspired by horse tack—and one that has been carried forward in GUCCI loafers and leather goods—incorporating this motif at the waist gives the piece a presence reminiscent of jewelry, going beyond the role of a belt. The red leather and gold hardware connect to the stripe’s color story, creating an iconic focal point that resonates both with those who know the brand’s history and with those drawn by the beauty of the design itself.

The front features vertically arranged button closures. The buttons are set with amber-like brown resin within gold-colored frames, and the center is finished with a raised, three-dimensional G logo. The deep brown adds a calm, nuanced shadow to the ivory fabric, resulting in a warmer expression than relying on metal shine alone. As the buttons follow the vertical stripe lines, they create a clear rhythm on the front, making the intention behind the garment’s construction feel visible throughout the skirt.

In addition, fine red stitching is applied around the waist, and on the zipper pull you can see an ivory coating along with a GUCCI serif-embedded engraving. Not only are the details that stand out from the outside harmonized with the overall color palette and the brand’s typography—even secondary materials that are difficult to notice when worn are unified as well—so you can truly feel the finish level of this as a collection piece characteristic of the Michele era GUCCI. The leather detailing at the waist is made from 100% lamb leather, and the lining is 71% acetate, so the tailoring is designed to be considerate of how the wool fabric drapes and slides when worn while preserving its texture. Care is limited to professional cleaning only, so we recommend maintenance by a trusted specialist shop to enjoy the material’s character for a long time.

Evidence supporting the era includes a main tag in ivory bordered with black, with both upper edges secured using red thread, as well as multilingual care labels containing Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, and more. These align with GUCCI’s modern production specifications for global distribution after 2015, and even motifs such as the horse bit, amber-toned G buttons, and a retro-style stripe from the 1970s align with the direction of archive reinterpretation created by Alessandro Michele. For that reason, this is not a vintage original from the time itself; it is positioned as a homage, or a revival-like collection piece produced during the Michele era, around 2015 to 2022.

Among the MOOD Special Collection, the major added value lies not in simply assembling the brand’s symbols, but in integrating the memories of horse tack, retro color tones from the 1970s, and modern tailoring into a single skirt. The horse bit draws attention at the waist, the red stripes refine the vertical lines, and the G buttons add a small sculptural element to the front—so even with a more understated top, the look comes together. Designed for those who want to incorporate it with a current balance that doesn’t lean too heavily into “used/vintage” character, while still enjoying the backdrop of vintage styling—this is a piece we especially recommend.

For styling, layering a tailored jacket over a neat shirt and completing the look with loafers naturally highlights the elegance derived from horse tack that GUCCI embodies. In the fall and winter, pairing with a long coat to make the skirt’s vertical lines shine is ideal; on days when you want to lean a bit more toward a mode aesthetic, looks that avoid adding too much decoration and instead put the horse bit and G buttons at the front as the main focus—using a compact top or a simple jacket—are also wonderful. Regardless of gender, this is an item that quietly allows you to enjoy GUCCI’s history and design while incorporating it into everyday wardrobes rather than reserving it only for special occasions.

We would truly appreciate the opportunity to experience it.