Gucci Flora Icon Exhibition Comes to ArtScience Museum

When Princess Grace set foot into Gucci’s Via Monte Napolene store with her husband Prince Rainer in 1966, Rodolfo Gucci commissioned artist Vittorio Accornero to create a special floral pattern on an original silk scarf just for her. And the rest you could say is history.

The result was a gorgeous illustration featuring 43 varieties of flowers, plants and insects that has since undergone multiple interpretations and has been featured on several accessories and ready-to-wear items. Today, it is one of Gucci’s most timeless and storied motifs.

Here’s a great reason for the fashionistas to visit the ArtScienceMuseum this month -- Gucci Museo is bringing a few of their beautiful archival pieces all the way from Florence to showcase in the ‘Gucci Flora Icon Exhibition’ from 23 – 24 March. 

Celebrating the House’s iconic Flora motif inspired by Princess Grace, expect to see an overdose of floral, in the form of scarves, women’s ready-to-wear pieces including mini dresses, blouses and gowns, handbags and unique porcelain items. Drawings from illustrator Vittorio Accornero dating back to the 60s and 70s will also be featured. 

Date: 23 – 24 March 2013

Venue: ArtScience Museum in Marina Bay Sands