From the heart of the Gucci archives is
Diamante Canvas - an exclusive fabric design tied to Gucci’s storied legacy.
Its distinctive criss-cross pattern, which features small connecting dark brown
diamonds on a tan background, was originally the Florentine House's debut signature
print.
Created in the mid Thirties, the diamond
pattern was first woven onto hemp and used on luggage as one of Gucci’s
innovative solutions to pre-war leather shortages. The design’s criss-cross
configuration served as a precursor to the famous GG logo, which still remains
one of Gucci’s most iconic hallmarks.
Diamante
Although featured throughout the Fifties,
the Diamante Canvas was left largely unused until Creative Director
Frida
Giannini rediscovered it in the Gucci archives. The elegant and subtle
design
has now made its way to a limited collection of Gucci pieces including
handbags, shoes and small leather goods showcasing both Gucci’s enviable
design
legacy and its contemporary edge.
