Gucci stamp anyone? Poste Italiane issued a set to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary and it’s pure eye candy.
Vittorio Accornero de Testa 1966 floral design
The stamp design features the Flora print, which was created for Gucci by Vittorio Accornero de Testa in 1966 and has become one of the House’s most iconic designs in the years since. The brand’s centenary logo and “Dal 1921” (since 1921)—the year that the Florentine brand was founded—stand out against the floral backdrop. Poste Italiane (the Italian Post Office) and the Italian Ministry of Economic Development have dedicated a stamp to mark the centenary of Gucci. – Gucci Stories
Also available is a folder that holds a single stamp, block of 4, postcard and a cover that isn’t available separately. If you are a FDC collector, you’ll have to get the folder. It’s a bit of floral overload and hard it ignore.
Wowaza! That’s a lot of flowers!
The Italian post office also offers collectable philately cards and an info bulletin. The bulletin offers a bit of detail on the company and stamp, along with an article signed by both Marco Bizzarri, President and CEO of Gucci and Alessandro Michele, Creative Director of Gucci.
The cancel hits all the right notes for detailed, expressive design. Although busy, the sketch is still crisp and clear. It’s one of the better ones of the year.
Gucci stamp cancel showcasing the floral design
For postcard collectors there is a pre-stamped and canceled one. The ample use of white spaces on the layout makes it a little less eye straining than the folder. Too bad they opted not to issue a general purchase FDC, but, as stated above, you can always get the folder.
So, what do you think of the design? Too much floral? Just enough? I like most of the set, but the folder is a bit too much. What do you think? Comments are always welcome!
Of you’re interested in Italian stamps, check out all of 2021’s releases, including the rest of the Gucci set (see Sept).
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