Gucci Paravanda Frida Collection
Ok, so it’s not technically black and white, but I’m so loving how it looks this way. According to the official press release, ‘the Paravanda Frida is an orchid hybrid between the Paraphalaenopsis genus and the Vanda genus. Averaging about 6 distinctive flowers 8 cm across, the sepals and petals are of a distinctive pure white, contrasted by a captivating yellowish red textured lip’. Curious? Then click here to see the orchid hybrid in all its full glory.
And now for the collection proper. First up, the Gucci Paravanda Frida Special Edition Boston that features a hand-painted version of the Paravanda Frida motif on the white GG canvas coated body with the iconic Gucci web in pink and white. The bag is finished off with white leather trim details and will carry a unique serial number embossed on the inside. Only 78 will be available and they are priced at SGD1280 each.
And that’s not all. On the left we’ve got the Gucci Paravanda Frida Appliqué Boston that’s so limited that only 10 pieces are available. The white GG coated canvas body is adorned with appliquéd orchids in leather and finished with white crocodile handles. Hand-crafted and serialised with a unique identification number, each one is truly a collector’s item.
Besides the 2 bags there will also be a a wristlet and tees for both sexes (gray for men and white for women), and unlike other charity initiatives that give only a percentage of proceeds to the charity concerned, Gucci will be giving 100% of all proceeds of the 2 bags to MILK (Mainly I Love Kids), a local children’s charity that I personally adore. I also feel strangely patriotic; it is after all a collection that was inspired by an orchid hybrid that was cultivated locally.
The collection formally launches in Singapore early March 2010, and I hear Ms Giannini herself will be in Singapore come April for her first-ever visit and official opening party.
Images: Gucci
I’m actually veryyy tempted by the Special Edition! I suppose the Applique one will go for much higher?
Yes, most definitely! Only 10 in the world.
Then I shall be content with the hand-painted. I never thought I’d be this excited over a Gucci, but here we are!
I would kill to have one of the limited editions !
so whats the price like for the applique? two arms and one leg?
2 arms and 1 leg ? thats affordable ! …. i was thinking 2 arms, 2 legs and 1 ear… lol
i never thought i’d say this about gucci bags, but the applique is SO BEAUTIFUL!
You know how I love orchids, so I love this collection! I wonder how much the men’s shirt will be and if it will be available at a retailer here in Oslo.
For men it would be grey tee Mark. I’ll get you one if you can’t get it anywhere else, and they did say it will be exclusive to Singapore. Another reason to head down here. STB should be pay me for incessantly promoting Singapore to you guys.
Yes! Yes, please! I love grey! My grey pelicans shirt is one of my favorite tees ever. So cheap that one, too. Ah yes it will be exclusive to Singapore. Thanks for clearing that up.
STB will see your power and reach soon I'm sure! Your blog's getting bigger and bigger! WOOT!
hi BB, any idea if these are only avail at the gucci paragon store or all gucci stores in sg? thanks heaps!
Accordingly the press release only states Gucci Paragon, so it should be Gucci Paragon then. I’m not 100% sure on this.
wow… I am in love with the Gucci Paravanda Frida Special Edition Boston! BB… pls update the actual launch date if you have. Thanks!
It’s amazing and I agree that I never thought I’d be so excited at a Gucci. It’s really beautiful… I hope to own one, bring it overseas and proudly exclaim that it’s made for Singapore!
absolutely gorgeous! i love the designs!
hi BB i’m not only xcited but fell in luv rite away! wat’s d cost of d wristlet? i want!
Im in love…. it will be mine…..
The design and the white makes the bag looks so pure and best is that its for charity. Wonder if I have the chance to get it. Afterall, its so limited.
Is there any way to get the Motif ?
Is there anyway that i can find people selling me the Gucci Paravanda Frida Special Edition Boston bag? I really love it.
i never thought i’d say this about gucci bags. The design and the bag in white makes it look so pure and best thing, it is for charity. Wonder if I have the chance to get it. Afterall, its so limited.
if it is for charity you REALLY SHOULD MAKE THIS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE USA!!!
There are lots of lovely ladies who would purchase this.
Hi BB, it is so pretty! Anybody would sell this motif bag in SG?
Is it limited to total 78 pieces of Gucci Paravanda Frida Special Edition Boston and Applique, or is it 10 pieces of Applique + 78 of the Paravanda Frida Special Edition Boston?
Hi, I was looking through the web for Frida and saw this gorgeous special edition Boston motif. Was so late to notice this bag if not I will sure buy this! Wondering if there are people out there willing to sell this bag?