Leather Oxford Malaga lace-up pumps

The story of the Oxford Malaga lace-up pumps

Alessandro Michele, creative director of Gucci since 2015, built the collections of that period by blending historical references, eccentric details, and scholarly citations. The Malaga line belongs to this creative season, interpreting the lace-up style through a play of materials and colors. The upper combines smooth leather and perforated inserts, with quilted leather trim forming the peacock feather pattern typical of English-style footwear. The slim laces and slender heel shift the model into the feminine wardrobe, while the construction remains faithful to the men's shoe. The name Malaga evokes the Andalusian city and its imagery, consistent with the search for geographical and cultural references that characterized Michele's work during those years.

The Gucci maison

Gucci was founded in Florence in 1921 by Guccio Gucci, who opened a shop for suitcases and leather goods. In the 1950s and 1960s, the company established itself internationally thanks to materials such as GG canvas and the horsebit, becoming one of the global symbols of Made in Italy. After decades of success and a period of transition, the maison was relaunched by Tom Ford in the 1990s and later by Alessandro Michele, who signed a period of great visibility from 2015 to 2022. Gucci shoes from that period combine Italian craftsmanship with diverse cultural references, with particular attention to leatherwork and decorative details.