Gucci to launch limited-edition tattooed handbag
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Gucci is launching a faux-leather tattooed handbag collection with Italian artist Gabriele Pellerone, best known for his cutting-edge paintings.
The fashion house will take orders for 100 handbags from next January.
Customers will be able to choose from a set of designs developed by the Gucci design team with Pellerone and displayed on Gucci’s website.
Prices have not yet been disclosed.
There will be a demonstration of the tattooed handbags at the “Autumn Equinox: Collective Visions in Abstraction and Figuration” exhibition on September 21 at the Agora Gallery in New York City.
Questions & Answers
Q.When can customers place orders for the limited-edition tattooed handbags?
When can customers place orders for the limited-edition tattooed handbags?
Orders for the 100 limited-edition handbags will open next January. Customers can choose from designs developed by the Gucci team and artist Gabriele Pellerone, which will be displayed on Gucci's website.
Q.Where and when can the tattooed handbags be seen before they are available for order?
Where and when can the tattooed handbags be seen before they are available for order?
A demonstration of the handbags will take place on September 21 at the Agora Gallery in New York City. This will be part of the “Autumn Equinox: Collective Visions in Abstraction and Figuration” exhibition.
Q.Who is the artist collaborating with Gucci on this faux-leather handbag collection?
Who is the artist collaborating with Gucci on this faux-leather handbag collection?
Gucci is collaborating with Italian artist Gabriele Pellerone on the collection. He is known for his cutting-edge paintings and has helped develop the designs with the Gucci team.
Q.Will there be many of these special edition handbags available for purchase?
Will there be many of these special edition handbags available for purchase?
No, the collection is very limited. Gucci will only be taking orders for 100 handbags, which will be made from faux-leather with designs by Gabriele Pellerone and the Gucci design team.
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