It was a night of firsts at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which took place on Sunday in Los Angeles. Miley Cyrus, who wore a full Gucci look, had her first win, taking home not one but two awards.
It was also the first time a Gucci bag made its way onto the GRAMMY stage.
Cyrus, who took home the GRAMMY for both Best Solo Pop Performace and Record of the Year, accepted her award for the latter with a Gucci Bamboo 1947 bag in hand—the finishing touch to her stunning custom chocolate brown sequin dress, which she paired with Gucci Signoria pumps and a tonal feather boa.
A Pop Culture Moment
Gucci Bamboo is one of the most recognizable elements of modern handbag history. Few techniques are as innovative and celebrated as the curved handles of Gucci Bamboo. The patented method of creation was developed in 1947 by Gucci craftsmen who realized there was a specific process to heat and bend bamboo in such a way that it would retain its shape once cooled.
One of the most important bamboo shapes from the house remains to be the original (and now iconic) Gucci Bamboo 1947 top handle. Reveled for its timelessness, the Gucci Bamboo 1947 offers a touch of classic with a modern appeal.
Decades after it was first introduced, the bag has already made its way into fashion history. Now, it’s making its way into pop culture history with Miley Cyrus’ unprecedented on-stage moment.
Gucci Bamboo: an Iconic History
While today Gucci is one of the world’s most stylish and coveted luxury brands, at its core, the House is rooted in the pride of its craft. Tuscan artisans have been crafting Gucci Bamboo since 1947 when Gucci craftsmen developed a patented method to heat and bend bamboo in such a way that it would retain its shape once cooled. Gucci artisans have been meticulously crafting the iconic bamboo handles for generations, making a Gucci Bamboo bag one of the most timeless bags a handbag lover can buy.
Gucci Aria
And with Gucci Aria, bamboo, a material that speaks to the innovative spirit of Gucci’s heritage, is revived and reinvigorated from Michele’s perspective. There’s, of course, the newly re-launched Diana bag, but if you want a bag that’s a bit more classic, you can opt for the Small Top Handle Bag, which appears in stunning colors and patterns. There’s this bright, bold green, which is my personal favorite, and for the logo lovers, there’s this jumbo GG logo option. A detachable Gucci Web strap adds another pop of heritage while also allowing the bags to be worn on the shoulder. Classic, yet contemporary at the same time, and designed to be worn again and again, Gucci’s Bamboo bags are timeless pieces meant to be kept forever.