Trussardi
The Bergamo leather-glove maker turned luxury fashion house, founded by Dante Trussardi in 1910. The greyhound emblem — adopted as the brand symbol in the 1970s — is the constant identifier; sport-specific colourful tags mark the 1980s; darker subdued grounds track the 2000s.
- Origin
- Italy
- Founded
- 1910
- Category
- High Fashion
- Documented eras
- 4
How Trussardi labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1980–1989
1980s vintage Trussardi tags
Colorful and varied designs, including sport-specific tags Combination of serif and sans-serif fonts, with bold letters.
- Colorful and varied designs, including sport-specific tags.
- Combination of serif and sans-serif fonts, with bold letters.
- Tags often included the Trussardi logo prominently, with a mix of color highlights.
How to spot it
Colorful and varied designs, including sport-specific tags — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Good vintage demand; 1980s label detail is a key value driver.
1990–1999
1990s vintage Trussardi tags
Continued use of bold serif fonts, with some experimentation in tag shapes and sizes Introduction of more detailed brand-specific tags like “Trussardi Jeans” and “Trussardi Sport.”.
- Continued use of bold serif fonts, with some experimentation in tag shapes and sizes.
- Introduction of more detailed brand-specific tags like “Trussardi Jeans” and “Trussardi Sport.”.
- Tags frequently included additional information such as size or material content.
How to spot it
Continued use of bold serif fonts, with some experimentation in tag shapes and sizes — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Moderate collector interest; condition and completeness determine value.
2000–2009
2000s vintage Trussardi tags
Modern look with a shift to darker, more subdued colors Loop tags became more common, adding a contemporary touch.
- Modern look with a shift to darker, more subdued colors.
- Loop tags became more common, adding a contemporary touch.
- Bold serif lettering remained prevalent, often accompanied by size and care information on separate tags.
How to spot it
Modern look with a shift to darker, more subdued colors — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Entry-level vintage; value driven by brand recognition and condition.
2010–2019
2010s vintage Trussardi tags
Modern layouts while retaining the classic logo Additional styles and layouts introduced, reflecting current fashion trends.
- Modern layouts while retaining the classic logo.
- Additional styles and layouts introduced, reflecting current fashion trends.
- Use of a variety of colors and materials for tags, often with more elaborate designs.
How to spot it
Modern layouts while retaining the classic logo — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Entry-level vintage; value driven by brand recognition and condition.