Founder of Gucci, Guccio worked at London’s The Savoy as a luggage porter and elevator operator.  The young porter gained direct access to the tastes and needs of elite travelling customers, escorting them from floor to floor. He met global elites like Winston Churchill, whose accessories inspired him to start his own brand. Many celebrities  worldwide are fans of this brand, including rapper 2 Chainz,  who once said, “ When I die, bury me inside the Gucci store”.  Inspired by his experience and powers of observation, Guccio Gucci  when he was 40 years old, established his eponymous artisanal luggage atelier, … Continue reading The Savoy luggage porter got inspired to start luxury Gucci brand