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Inside House of Gucci’s iconic Horsebit loafer: from King George VI’s 1920s royal court to the fashion maison’s first Manhattan boutique and Wall Street power banker swagger

• Jared Leto dons the stylish shoes in the Ridley Scott film starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver – George H.W. Bush wore them at the White House in the 70s, too
• Created for King George VI – of The King’s Speech – the luxury brand put its own spin on the loafer, taking inspiration from equestrian events at London’s Savoy Hotel