"GUCCI"Mid 2000s suede & smooth leather combination tailored jacket

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Since its founding, Gucci has embodied Italian luxury, updating its elegance through different eras, and here we present a superb piece that embodies the fusion of tradition and modernity.

This masterpiece features a striking combination of structured yet sensual expressions with suede and smooth leather.

The body is made of exquisite short-pile suede, and the collar, lapels, pocket flaps, and cuffs are crafted from sturdy calfskin, creating a three-dimensional contrast through the interplay of different materials.

Its structure, combining softness and firmness, is based on military wear but reinterpreted into dresswear through Italian craftsmanship, embodying Gucci's characteristic perfection that speaks of luxury through the beauty of materials.

The silhouette lightly cinches at the waist while maintaining a moderate overall ease, inheriting the sensual lines of Tom Ford's era, and breathing the spirit of classic revival that Gianni Free introduced early in his tenure.

The back features action pleats and belt details, enhancing mobility while visually emphasizing the waist, creating a silhouette that combines structural beauty and practicality.

The lining features a jacquard woven with a cursive Gucci logo and crest (emblem), and the subtle shadow that appears when light hits it quietly speaks of the brand's pride.

Additionally, the quality label indicates "(株)グッチグループジャパン" (Gucci Group Japan Inc.), and since the label design changed around the mid-2000s from "Gucci Japan" in the 1990s, it is physically confirmed to be a product from the early Free collection around 2005-2006. The crest lining adopted during this period is a symbolic detail that redefined the brand from "sexy to heritage," and this piece embodies Gucci's turning point as a historic item.

Furthermore, the contrast between suede and smooth textures creates depth despite the monochrome palette, and the piece gains an even richer sheen with age, making it an archive piece with a level of craftsmanship that is difficult to reproduce today. Considering the manufacturing background of investing generously in material costs at the time, it can be said to be a masterpiece with a level of perfection that is rare nowadays.

This exquisite piece is recommended for those who want to quietly assert themselves through structure and material rather than flashy decoration, and is suitable for those seeking a solid presence in pared-down design.

Styling-wise, pairing it with sharp shirts or minimal knits creates a clean look that highlights the three-dimensionality of the leather. Alternatively, elongating the overall silhouette with beautifully pleated slacks can exude intelligence amidst ruggedness. As if recalling the theme of "reinterpretation of classics" unique to the Free era, this jacket's true value is accentuated in simple styling with ample whitespace.

As a symbol of Maison's turning point and an embodiment of Gucci's timeless mid-2000s aesthetic, this is a masterpiece you should definitely pick up.

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