I am very interested in seeing Gucci’s tribute to Stephen Sprouse bags from a collector’s standpoint. Marc Jacobs continues Sprouse’s vision to “deface” the iconic monogram with his two signature concepts, dayglo bright graffiti and the rose.
If you are a bag as art aficionado, the rose speedy would be perfect to display in your home or use daily. Though you should be weary of the knock offs that will most certainly ensue and purchase it from an authorized Gucci’retailer. I was invited to a tribute exhibit for the Sprouse collection and after party tomorrow night in NYC (with MJ himself, no less! Oh so sad I can’t be there as I am sure MJ is dying to meet me but will send our staff writer, Sharon, who will hopefully get close enough to him to give him a kiss for me).
I have to admit I prefer this “Tribute to Sprouse” collection over the CDC limited editions last year– mostly because I wore a ton of Sprouse inspired dayglo graffiti stuff when I was in junior high school and even copied his art work in my art class. I won’t be walking around with a hot pink graffiti bag now but I do love the roses.
As part of Gucci’s commitment to Sprouse’s work, the house will also make a donation to the National Academy of Design - Stephen Sprouse Scholarship Fund to mark the launch of the collection. This will make up for the fact that the bags will go for a very pretty penny. Check out Gucci here or call your local SA to get on the wait list.
So tell me, will you be getting your hands on one of Gucci handbags?