Welcome to The History of The Gucci Diana Tote!
The history of the Diana tote, one of the most classic and iconic bags of Gucci, is one worth getting to know! In 1921 after spending years working as a bellhop at the Savoy Hotel in London, Guccio Gucci returned to Florence where he opened the first Gucci store, selling travel-centric leather goods. After decades of enormous success in the 1990`s one of the brand’s bags was favored by the late Princess Diana.
The History of The Gucci Diana Tote:
Lady Diana was often saw out and about with a bamboo-handled Gucci bag. It often accompanied her on trips to the gym, with her iconic sweatshirts and biker shorts outfits. Even in gym clothes, she made it look divine. Unfortunately the bag was discontinued a few years later.
On the day that would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday, former creative director Alessandro Michele presented a reinterpretation of the beautiful tote. Called the Diana, the bag is a bamboo-handled tote much like the version worn by the Princess. Since it’s launch the bag has become super popular! Besides it is a perfect everyday bag that will always be chic!
Bamboo has long been an icon of Gucci. In 1947 when materials were hard to find, Gucci’s artisans experimented with bamboo. They used a flame to curve it as a top handle, and it has since appeared in many of their bags.
The Gucci Diana tote is almost as iconic as Lady Diana herself. It also comes in four different sizes with removable, leather belts —a nod to the functional bands that once came with the original bag to maintain the shape of the handles.
The Gucci Diana represents the cycle of reinvention and being free to be who you are – something the original poster girl for this bag would no doubt support. In addition it is a bag you will not regret buying! It is also the perfect bag to channel your inner Princess Diana!
The Diana tote is one of the Most Classic Designer Bags Ever.
