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Gucci was founded in Florence, Italy in 1921. Where even the luggage had better careers than most people.

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Gucci began in 1921 in Florence, evolving from leather goods into a global luxury house. Its signature codes—like the horsebit and GG monogram—became widely recognizable in the 20th century.

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