Description: Vintage 1980's FIORUCCI SHOPPING BAGSure Fire Recipes ~ Mesh 'Potato Sack' This unusual early 1980's shopping bag is sometimes referred to as Fiorucci's 'Potato Sack' for its red plastic mesh insert, and features mid-century, tongue-in-cheek, racy images in red, blue and yellow on white. Mesh Side: blonde pinups in bathing suits and high heels, holding beach balls.Surefire Recipes Side: includes 'Get a RAISE Out of the Boss,' 'Heading for Trouble,' 'Date Getter,' 'Ouuu-Oui,' etc; with illustrations showing retro sunglasses, bra and panties, high heels and more. Graphics were directed by Fiorucci Art Director Philip Monaghan for the flagship Fiorucci store on East 59th Street, New York, New York. The bag has won numerous Design Awards.Approximate Size: 13" Width x 20" Length x 6" Depth.Vintage Condition: This is a pre-owned and used paper bag. (In one of the photos, you can still see a receipt!) There are creases and the paper has oxidized somewhat. The red plastic handles are quite fragile. SOLD AS IS. Receipt not included. "Established in Milan in 1967, Fiorucci was the first retail operation to marry art, performance art, pop music and retail together and in so doing would be hugely influential on the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Marc Jacobs and Dolce and Gabbana, to name just a few. By 1979, Fiorucci was a huge operation run by Elio Fiorucci.The New York City branch of Fiorucci was perhaps the most acclaimed in New York of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Originally opened in 1976 more as a showroom, the New York store, 9,000-square-feet large, was one of only three Fiorucci retail stores actually owned by the Fiorucci family. Until it closed its doors in 1984, Fiorucci was a haven for artists, designers, cool kids and anyone who wanted to be 'in'. But it also came to stand for something larger: a mecca where people danced during the day, shoppers paraded around like they were in a fashion show and celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, Cher and Jacqueline Onassis came for the scene...Fiorucci was what many referred to as 'a daytime Studio 54' — a store that came to represent a unique aesthetic at a specific cultural moment." ***** --Full PayPal Payment is requested within 24 hours of purchase. After 48 hours, eBay will automatically start a non-paying seller report, unless you've contacted me regarding your delayed payment. --With a few exceptions, all of my items are pre-owned or vintage, and will not have the original tags or packaging. --Sorry, but I cannot offer Refunds or Returns. My business is too small to be able to accept returns, so please ask all questions before bidding or buying. --I do want my Buyers to be happy, to leave 5* ratings and positive feedback, and will work hard to achieve that goal, so please communicate with me. THANKS FOR LOOKING!
Price: 97.9 USD
Location: San Juan Capistrano, California
End Time: 2024-11-24T22:07:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15.79 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Fiorucci
Type of Advertising: Shopping Bag
Color: Multi-color
Date of Creation: 1970s--'80s
Theme: Department Stores
Original/Reproduction: Original
Fiorucci New York: East 59th Street Flagship Store
