There are many masterpieces of loafers, but if you ask people in the industry for their favorite pair of loafers, Gucci is the one that comes up, not only from the classic field but also from the fashion field.
Clark Gable, John Wayne, Fred Astaire. The highlight of the Gucci Horsebit Loafer 1953, which graced the feet of the glittering stars, was a new design: a fusion of horsebit and craftsmanship.
The horsebit, invented by Aldo Gucci, was inspired by a harness hammy. The harness was the root of Gucci's business.
The horsebit, consisting of a double ring and bar, was originally used to adorn bags, but in 1953, it was adopted for loafers. The loafer, made of the finest leather and crafted by skilled artisans, quickly rose to the status of a masterpiece. In 1980, the loafer was added to the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, cementing its reputation.
Current color variations are black, brown, gray, and green. The gray, reminiscent of young grass, is also irresistible.
The Gucci Horsebit Loafer 1953 celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. In addition to the standard colors of black and brown, gray is a new color that was introduced at the end of last year. Each117,700 yen
A tag exclusive to this loafer is sewn on the inside of the shoe.
Photo_Hiroyuki Takashima
Text_Kei Takegawa
