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It started from humble beginnings in 1920. Guccio Gucci opened a shop in Florence featuring his fine leathergoods accessories for men and women. Soon after, he and his sons, Aldo, Ugo, Vasco and Rodolfo, spread the Gucci name to Rome and Milan.
By the late 50's the Gucci mystique had gripped American fashion, with stores opening in several major cities. Legends such as Grace Kelly, Peter Sellers, Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy helped make Gucci a household name and lent the brand the glamorous image it enjoys to this day.
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