Earlier this May, Gucci staged its in London's Tate Modern Museum. Returning to London after a 7-year hiatus, the brand pulled out all the stops for its bright return. Seamlessly blending art and fashion, the collection aimed to bridge the gap between past and present.
Strongly focusing on the brand's classic 70s-inspired aesthetic, onlookers fawned over suede accented jackets, floral denim, and Gucci's newly introduced horse-bit ballet flats. Regardless, one specific accessory managed to sneak into almost every look: Gucci's iconic Blondie bag. A true 70's icon, the handbag is renowned for its distinct round logo, which has been meticulously reinterpreted, blending Gucci's heritage codes with contemporary influences.
For its most recent campaign, launching today, The Blondie has been pictured by photography legend Nan Goldin, amongst another notorious icon: Debbie Harry. Alongside Harry, the campaign also features American singer and cellist, Kelsey Lu. Photographed in Nan Goldin's famed style of intimate imagery that resembles diary pages exploring themes of individuality, ordinary connections, and life's simple pleasures.
In these images, Debbie Harry is seen in a quintessential British black cab alongside her dog and the reimagined Gucci Blondie bag. Other images channel Goldin's infamous distinctive vision by picturing candid scenes of people getting ready, embodying the free-spirited element at the core of Sabato De Sarno's work. Crafted from refined materials, the Blon.
