–SPECIAL– "GUCCI" 70’s pigskin horsebit piston hobo bag

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With a background rooted in Florence's artisan culture, by incorporating the elegance of travel and horse gear into everyday life, Gucci has expanded the very concept of luxury. We introduce a special piece imbued with the dense aesthetic sense of old Gucci.

The coexistence of a heavy crest part and a unique leather expression makes this superb piece capable of conveying the atmosphere of the era just by carrying it.

First, the appearance features a soft hobo silhouette that follows the shoulder, but it is equipped with a piston-type closure that loops a vertical bar through the center front, creating a design that is not just rough but also elegant in movement.

This metal fitting has a structural beauty reminiscent of horse gear mechanisms, and when you close it, you can feel that function and decoration are realized in the same position.

The leather has fine, dense grain with a unique expression where the pores line up in threes, and the wildness and durability characteristic of pigskin add depth without compromising elegance.

In modern luxury, the focus has shifted mainly to calf leather, making such material choices rare. The firmness felt upon touch and the way it softens and rounds with use are pleasures unique to vintage items.

Inside, an oval gold metal plate is inscribed with the knight's crest on the left, the cursive Gucci logo, and the "ITALY" marking below, all integrated, clearly reflecting the era when the brand still retained a strong family management aesthetic.

Furthermore, the zipper pull features a heavy cast charm with a knight's crest and Gucci engraving, embedding the story of the crest even into the most everyday action of opening and closing the bag.

The period is estimated to be around 1975 to 1980, based on the fact that the oval metal plate with the cursive logo was typical of the late 70s, and the casting pull of the heavy knight crest was a visual synonym of that period. Additionally, the presence of a brass YKK slider, which was actually used in high-end lines at the time, further supports this.

Here, the presence of YKK, a high-end brand, might seem out of place, but it is interesting that at the time, adopting highly functional parts in a rational manner was actually a testament to honest craftsmanship.

Because the base of the side strap features a metal fitting engraved with interlocking G, the story of the crest and the symbol of GG coexist in one bag, offering a deeper appreciation of the richness of old Gucci.

The interior is also coordinated with the same color leather, maintaining a sense of unity when opened, which keeps it looking elegant even with age.

What makes this superb piece valuable as a special collection is not only the ability to carry an original form of a crest that should have disappeared but also the fact that the choice of materials itself is so distinctive that it speaks to the era, and the quiet transmission of the wearer's aesthetic sense is its greatest charm.

Apart from the strength of logos that everyone can recognize, the ability to choose a level of luxury that only those who understand can appreciate is the form of luxury that MOOD values.

Styling-wise, pairing it with tailored setups or neat coats and using the bag's metal fittings as a single piece of jewelry creates a good balance, and adding it to minimalist outfits with shirts or knits and slacks creates shadows with the leather texture that enhance the look.

Additionally, even when paired with flowy clothing such as dressy one-pieces or long skirts, the metal fittings derived from horse gear define the outline, making it a superb piece that naturally completes an elegant and mode-less genderless style.

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