"GUCCI" Mid-2000s Wood-Lock Leather Long Wallet

After passing through a glamorous era, GUCCI in the 2000s shifted towards a more intellectual and warm modern luxury. Here, we introduce a long wallet that tastefully incorporates nuances of natural materials, exemplifying this transition.

The smooth black leather is neatly folded, and the front features a fastening with a wood part and hardware that have aged, creating a soft expression and a quiet presence that cannot be achieved with metal alone, making this an exceptional piece.

The body has a long wallet-like horizontal proportion, with finely and evenly stitched edges, conveying meticulous craftsmanship at first touch. The leather itself maintains a moderate thickness, prioritizing durability over the lightness and thinness that are typical of lighter designs, making it suitable for long-term use.

The wood parts of the opening and closing mechanism intentionally retain a textured finish with unevenness on the surface, adding an organic fluctuation to the clean black leather, and reflecting the trend at the time where GUCCI actively used wood as a natural material following bamboo, which is a unique aspect of this piece.

The interior features card slots arranged in a straight line, making it easy to organize, with a layout prioritizing visibility and ease of access, which makes daily handling smoother and meets the functional expectations of a long wallet without excess or deficiency. The bill compartment is also spacious, and the design prevents the shape from collapsing even with a large storage capacity.

Regarding the basis for estimating that this item was made in the mid-2000s, around 2004 to 2007, the fact that all interior engravings are in uppercase sans-serif fonts and that the same style is used for the "made in Italy" engraving on the wood fittings ensures credibility, as these features clearly differ from the cursive or serif logos common before the 1990s. Additionally, the format of the GUCCI controllato management card and the enclosed booklet reflects the quality control system from the 2000s onward, further reinforcing the chronological consistency.

By translating the strong glossiness characteristic of the Tom Ford era into a calm, high-quality feel that incorporates an organic texture, and applying it to a daily item like a wallet, this product is especially recommended for those who want to showcase their choice of materials and finishing quality rather than boasting with logos.

Definitely take this opportunity.