It is indeed a special scarf and perfume to own, with a print that has been in existence since over 40 years, and worn by historic personalities.Īnd what else is new? The Gucci store at the Palladium has been extended, with a new section that includes silk accessories and luggage. And now, in 2014, the heritage continues with Flora 1966, originating in the iconic 1966 design from the Gucci archives, rediscovered by Giannini. Princess Caroline of Monaco wearing the Flora motifįlora was re-incarnated as a women’s fragrance with Flora by Gucci in 2009 and the Flora Garden Collection which launched in 2011.
GUCCI SCARF ARCHIVE
A whimsical motif, Flora is a symbol of continuity from the Gucci archive – and rightly so, its graphics are timeless, apt for all seasons.Īn image inspired b fairytales and real life it continues to be reinvented keeping the original aesthetics in mind. The result: a gorgeous silk scarf that portrayed nine bouquets of flowers from all four seasons, gracefully illustrated with berries, butterflies, dragonflies and insects. There, Rodolfo Gucci wanted to gift her a special present and commissioned artist Vittorio Accornero to create a floral pattern for an original silk scarf. The legendary Flora print holds much significance in Gucci’s history, dating back to 1966 when Princess Grace visited the brand's Via Monte Napoleone store with her husband Rainier, the prince of Monaco. And to celebrate this beautiful floral motif, an exclusive new scent from the family of Flora fragrances, Gucci Flora 1966, was also unveiled. Here, customers could have a Gucci artisan personalise their own Flora motif scarf (Gucci's most iconic), with their own initials, hand-painted on. Those who were invited to the store over the weekend, had the chance to observe Gucci's meticulous Florentine craftsmanship at a specially set-up Silk Artisan Corner. A certain hypnotic floral scent lingered the air at the Palladium in Mumbai this weekend, and Gucci is to blame for this mesmerizing fragrance.
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