Gucci was founded in 1920 by a very wealthy man name Guccio Gucci. In 1921 he opened up the first Gucci store in Florence where he sold leather goods and luggage products.Already by the 1940's and 50's Gucci was really starting to erupt as a very popular Name Brand. They Even started their first store in New York City which is located in 59st & 5th ave. Unfortunately Guccio died in 1953 but his legacy didnt stop there, his Sons Aldo, Ugo, Rodolfo and Vasco took over the company and kept it going in the right direction.This little flower which grew in Florence has now Flourished into the Biggest Selling Italian Brand. Gucci climbed to 41st position in the magazine's annual 2009 "Top Global 100 Brands". Gucci operates about 278 directly operated stores worldwide and has become a very successful company and it looks like they will stay like that for many years to come .
Is there a photo of the 1953 NYC store?
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