Gucci GG Marmont Small Matelassé Shoulder Bag (Imitation/After)
Decorative art, fashion accessory, handbag • After Alessandro Michele for Gucci (Inauthentic/Counterfeit example)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Luxury Fashion, Neo-Baroque maximalism
Medium & Technique
Quilted synthetic or leather material with machine-made 'chevron' matelassé stitching; metal hardware with silver-tone plating; foil-stamped branding
Creation Period
Modern (post-2016 design cycle)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 10 x 6 x 3 inches; Landscape format rectangular flap bag
Subject Description
A shoulder bag featuring a quilted pattern on the exterior. The interior displays a brand tag with the 'GUCCI' logotype and 'made in italy' inscription. The hardware includes a sliding chain strap and a push-lock closure.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible wear consistent with heavy use or poor manufacturing quality
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $50 USD (as a non-authentic decorative item)
Auction Estimate
$0 - $30 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; lacks official authentication documents, dust bag, or original retail packaging. Brand tag alignment and hardware finish suggest secondary market or non-retail origin.
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the 'logomania' trend in the late 2010s under Alessandro Michele's creative direction, which revitalized the 1970s GG motif. However, as an imitation, its significance lies in the study of global counterfeit culture and commercial reproduction.
Notable Features
Interior branding tag is notably misaligned and improperly spaced compared to authentic ‘Made in Italy’ stamps; hardware shows base-metal exposure through plating.
Condition Issues
Scuffing on the interior leather/lining, peeling/tarnishing on the metal lock mechanism, frayed stitching on the inner seams, and faded gold foil on the interior brand stamp.
Conservation Recommendations
Clean with a damp cloth; avoid leather conditioners if the material is synthetic. Store with stuffing to maintain shape and keep away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading of the logo stamp.