The gold-label designer exudes luxe elegance in a palatial temple of black lacquer, bronze, and marble. Fine jewelry, handbags, and luggage dominate the first floor, and shoes rule the second. If you make it to the third floor without maxing out your credit card, you'll be rewarded with a flute of champagne for trying on an evening gown or dinner coat.
The refurbished landmark art deco building now Gucci store is located in bustling Union Square. This redesign has left this a downtown hotspot. A multi-tiered, modern space replete with dramatic lighting creates a gallery-like atmosphere with dramatic displays of handbags, shoes and accessories. A museum of fashion, the iconic branding is found all over the first floor, from handbags to wallets...
Donning Gucci's golden Gs is not a cheap endeavor. But if you've got the cash, you'll find all the latest lines of shoes, leather goods, scarves, and pricey accessories here, such as a $9,000 handmade crocodile bag.
Remember when greed was good? Now it's just ultra-fashionable.:
In Short
Walking into Gucci is like arriving at the latest downtown hot spot. Dark beauties of both sexes move lissomely about. Museum-like displays highlight strong and simple designs...