Juicy Facts About Gucci.

When we think of high-end brands, Gucci is often one of the first which comes to mind.

While not everybody can afford to buy Gucci items, some people consider the brand a staple in their wardrobe.

Here are 30 interesting facts you might not know about this high-end brand!

Gucci was founded in Italy in 1921.

Guccio Gucci was the main man behind the company. He established it in Florence when he was 40 years old.

The famous double G logo stands for Guccio Gucci.

Although Gucci began in Italy, a country known for its fashion, the style was inspired by those living in London and around England.

When it first began, the company manufactured quality leather luggage items. Handbags and briefcases are still some of the most popular Gucci items.

Gucci got his inspiration when he was working as an elevator operator in London’s swanky Savoy Hotel. He met global elites such as Winston Churchill, and their accessories inspired him to start his own brand.

Many celebrities around the world are hardcore fans of this brand, including rapper 2 Chainz, who famously said, ‘When I die, bury me inside the Gucci store.’

Among the first items to be made by Gucci were detachable leather bags for saddles. He sold them to keen horsemen in Italy.