Gucci Podcast: Alessandro Michele Reveals the Inspiration behind the House's Signature Handbags

Recorded on video, a special episode of the Gucci Podcast features Creative Director Alessandro Michele on a journey through the history and inspiration behind Gucci's signature handbag lines. He is interviewed by author and broadcaster Chiara Tagliaferri. Starting from the birth of bags as a historical object of social value, the conversation spans centuries and eras, up to the most recent meanings, associated with the life of Alessandro Michele who, through anecdotes and personal stories, tells the fundamental role of these objects not only during his childhood but also in his everyday life as a Creative Director.

[@gwoofjj]

Bella la precisazione sulla pelliccia sintetica ❤

[@valevalerie1482]

Alessandro è semplicemente un genio, dalla cultura e creatività illimitata. Starei ad ascoltarlo per ore.

[@shedoesconcerts5762]

Forgive me for expressing this in English, but I am so grateful every time Alessandro Michele gives an interview. It feels like hearing from an old friend and inspires me every time. He gives me life. Thank you for a beautiful interview.

[@DaysAreForgottenBaby]

Thank you for expressing yourself in English because I could understand you 🤗😊

[@shedoesconcerts5762]

@@DaysAreForgottenBaby

[@shedoesconcerts5762]

@@GODOFLIQUOR It's only polite to be conscious of language barriers & respect the language the original content is produced in. I'm also directly addressing the content makers, not just speaking generally. Hope that clarifies it for you.

[@deborahbarnes8377]

Forgive me also. Have you heard of Dapper Dan?

[@shedoesconcerts5762]

@@deborahbarnes8377 Of course.

[@lorenzocondemiofficial]

Finalmente una conduttrice preparata e che ha studiato la carriera e i successi del suo ospite...una dote fine troppo rara di questi tempi. Conversazione molto stimolante ed intrigante. Grazie di cuore a chiunque ha reso possibile questo podcast, e...ne aspettiamo tanti altri con l'egregio signor Michele!

[@massimosalerno3075]

I hope that Alessandro Michele Will continue to give us his creativity, his Genius, the happiness, the inspiration and everything gravitates around his personality. Alessandro we love you and we still waiting for you.

[@amymarianne6445]

Ver una entrevista en su idioma natal es tan asombroso, es tan sabio y culto, excelente entrevista, la entrevistadora también hizo un gran trabajo, realmente la disfruté y pude conocer otro rostro de este gran diseñador, y si se permite decirlo, un líder visionario para Gucci! Gracias por marcar tendencias que hacen una diferencia en el mundo 🥰

[@goddesschess]

She’s being so cute and excited about his concepts and he’s basically saying all I did was being me 😍🥰✨

[@ruhben]

I feel so inspired after listening to this. two passionate souls! feels so good and authentic

[@Chiarauroralal]

Che uomo incredibile. Manca la sua presenza, la sua essenza, il suo bagaglio culturale.

[@MoneyOverFame]

this guy gave Gucci a new identity. love this guy.

[@ChanellaHermesllaGUCCILLO]

We love gucci! Thank you Alessandro Michele!

[@arli6226]

Le ispirazioni vintage che usa sono ciò che mi ha fatto innamorare del suo lavoro. Stagione dopo stagione riesce a suscitare la mia curiosità con questi motivi e riferimenti storici. Mi piacerebbe immaginare il suo armadio come un mercato di meraviglie e infinite possibilità. Mi piacerebbe vedere più contenuti su di lui. 🤍

[@user-mz2tv2qn1w]

It's wonderful!!! This dialog about fashions accessories,- beautiful!!! With BIGGEST LOVE for home "GUCCI" ; 💕💖💞❤️💋🌹🙏👋👍

[@arli6226]

@@user-mz2tv2qn1w 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@GrishinVitalii]

Большое, огромное спасибо за видео. Гениальные люди, удивительно приятные. Благодарю вас.

[@jackiesixtysixtyjackie]

such beautiful words for garments behind their 'how do you say' years

[@massimosalerno3075]

LOTS of RESPECT 'n LOVE for the elegant and classy interview from National Park of Cilento, Alburni Mountain and Vallo di Diano Salerno City Southern Italy

[@carolinelewiscarrie2514]

Amazing and talented human being!!💛😊

[@SamuelGLI]

Love ❤️ can’t wait for the new collection

[@lac2956]

Miss you 😢 …

[@Desirion83]

Alessandro sei fantastico. Un vero sognatore!

[@edisonbekaj863]

Influential, innovative and progressive, Gucci is reinventing a wholly modern approach to fashion. GUCCI is the BEST company in the WORLD !

[@ritabolletti7372]

Alessandro Michele è un'artista c'è poco da dire..apprezzo molto le sue creazioni sono un'apertura mentale non semplici vestiti scarpe e borse..mi piace ascoltare una persona profonda e colta..purtroppo nel mio armadio non ho nulla delle sue creazioni.. ahimè poco accessibile alle mie tasche,ma già vederle su riviste sono una bellezza per l'animo comune..

[@aaronrebello8319]

Amazing!!

[@marco8805]

Io lo amo, super incantato da lui lo adoro davvero 🥰😍

[@tariq30]

Very interesting talk liked it alot thank u 😊

[@LadyGlamTam]

Gucci e’ Alessandro Michele❤️ più contenuti su di lui❤️

[@Horseboyize]

Her voice 😍

[@abrbaran39]

He is genius❤️

[@babyyoda3283]

💯💕

[@retromodernism1799]

Prophetic words from the Principe Tomasi di Lampedusa in "Il Gattopardo"!

[@YoungNomee]

Ilove it💕

[@Emilia-ti5lz]

Great interview. I'm surprised it has so few watches

[@blondtauros]

Genius

[@miryamgomezc.8138]

La señora no deja hablar a Michel le corta la conversación

[@himaliweerasekara5933]

Hi my fellow Harries

[@RODOLFO72989]

Me hubiera gustado que hablara mas de otros bolsos, como el de cabeza de Mickey o el de cabeza de gato, la exposicion de Gucci garden con una variedad de gucci mormont, el relanzamiento de bolsos vintage en Vault

[@rukaaikujo9445]

Di Molto fabulous 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@ferny2000gc]

Gucci x Muschio Selvaggio con Chiara Tagliaferri di Morgana 😍😍

[@FedericoGi]

Grande amico di Crepet

[@nadezhdabrudnaia833]

Gracie Molto , Colleczione Belle ! Molto emotional, Volare prenno touto vestito !

[@andreamariaaltieri8314]

💓

[@kayastorga]

What mic are the my using here?? 😍

[@nadezhdabrudnaia833]

Marry Christmas!

[@sofiadydykina]

💗💗💗💗

[@christianbobo6407]

What is the tune at the beginning of the video

[@aneh8858]

I really wanted to hear his voice tone

[@river666]

好有趣

[@kingoppsanti5830]

You will be missed at Gucci.

[@adrianotonini7484]

❤️‍🔥

[@lordbacon4359]

English subtitles would help. Can't understand anything.

[@Tommaso_Squarzoni]

♥️♥️♥️

[@SailorWonder]

❤️

[@haydenwilliams1114]

gucci gucci gucci

[@Saitama0]

Fendi Fendi valentino

[@pierluigipuddu9431]

Bravissima ma questo tono diventa fastidioso dopo 20 secondi, una pubblicità boh dei tarallucci hot

[@sofiasalethsuarezs.774]

genio

[@RSDcfs]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kdfirenze8623]

Master Luigi Limberti.

[@ngocedit1869]

I hate when interviewers in general get too excited and act like too much of a fan and then they try to tell the artist who he is and give too much critical analysis. Then time is wasted, and attention is taken away from the subject. Theres just more tactful ways.

[@mandyreviews]

Wish I could understand Italian

[@deborahbarnes8377]

NO it's Dapper Dan who changed Gucci.

[@mattiazisa735]

Chiara Tagliaferri mondo dominazione❤️

[@user-ze3mn2bg1i]

น่าจะพวกช่างวิศกรมีฝีมือออกกแบบเสื้อผ้าได้เท่าไรก็เอาแบ่งๆกันให้ครบทุกคนนะครับ...👌😊😊

[@marivoltaska7008]

Parla solo lei!!! Fa una lezione a lui su chi lui è !

[@sphinx333]

Lui un mito, lei non la conosco ma e' insopportabile, di una banalità unica, anche se prova ad essere profonda.

[@e.v.2127]

I love Gucci but I am sorry to say that Gucci was so much better with Frida Gianini or Tom Ford! I miss the Elegance and Class with Alessandro! It’s like carnival when I see his show! Not nice but this is a matter of taste!

[@beigeroom6876]

I never thought a podcast could be pretentious, wow

[@shawneejones4566]

A podcast about handbag lines. Then only talked about bags. Doesn’t show any bags. Show us some vintage bags. 🤦🏽

[@brvndxxxn]

Isn’t he racist?

[@phantommagnolia]

How so?

[@shedoesconcerts5762]

I believe he is referring to the fact that several years ago, Gucci released a mask and later a turtleneck that gave the appearance of blackface. My opinion is that from the context of the show, it was very obvious that his inspirations were in knitwear, not minstrelry. The failure to notice the unfortunate resemblance reflected a deeper, structural failing at Gucci which they have since done some work to resolve. As they haven’t had a similar incident, I would say it must have worked. Here is what the LA Times reported of his statement on the incident: “ the pain of these days: my own and that of the people who saw in one of my creative projects an intolerable insult. It’s important for me to let you know that the jumper actually had very specific references, completely different from what was ascribed instead. It was a tribute to Leigh Bowery, to his camouflage art, to his ability to challenge the bourgeois conventions and conformism, to his eccentricity as a performer, to his extraordinary vocation to masquerade meant as a hymn to freedom.” “The fact that, contrarily to my intentions, that turtleneck jumper evoked a racist imagery causes me the greatest grief,” Michele added. “But I am aware that sometimes our actions can end up with causing unintentional effects. It is therefore necessary taking full accountability for these effects.” I judge Alessandro to be a sincere, compassionate person who wants his work to liberate people and be open to everyone. I cannot reconcile that person, who is deeply reflected in his work, with a person that would intentionally find inspiration in a damaging and offensive tradition. However, you must judge this for yourself. Edit for formatting

[@babyyoda3283]

Your Comment is so innocent if you are!!!