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Milan Fashion Week: Gucci unveils the first collection designed by Sabato De Sarno

On Friday, the luxury house of Gucci unveiled one of the most eagerly awaited collections of this fashion month: the first opus imagined by Sabato De Sarno, successor to Alessandro Michele. The result: a sensual SS24 collection, reminiscent of the Tom Ford era, ex-artistic director of the Italian label. In a red-darkened half-light, the Kering...

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Gucci in transition: The debut of Sabato De Sarno and the birth of a new luxury icon

The debut of Gucci's new creative director Sabato De Sarno is considered one of the most eagerly awaited events of Milan Fashion Week. Not least because the fashion industry has had to wait almost eight months to finally catch a glimpse of the vision of the man who succeeds Alessandro Michele. De Sarno's first offering for the Italian luxury...

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All eyes on Gucci as Milan Fashion Week opens

The top names in Italian fashion are showcasing their work at Milan Fashion Week starting Wednesday, with expectations high for the first Gucci collection under its new creative director. Almost 70 catwalk shows are scheduled over six days in the northern Italian city, with Fendi, Prada, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta and Giorgio...

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Gucci appoints Alessio Vannetti as chief brand officer

Ahead of Gucci’s catwalk debut under new Creative Director Sabato De Sarno, the company announced the appointment of Alessio Vannetti, who returns to the brand as its Chief Brand Officer and Executive Vice President. Mr. Vannetti previously held the role of Communications Director at Gucci from 2015 to 2019, after which he took a post at...

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Gucci launches official store on JD.com

Italian fashion house Gucci has announced a digital partnership with Chinese e-commerce retailer JD.com to boost its presence in the region. As part of the partnership, Gucci has launched an official digital flagship store on JD.com, marking the first time the Italian luxury brand has been accessible on the platform as it looks to enhance its...

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Off to the beach! Fashion brands are taking to beach clubs in fabulous locations

If the weather at home doesn't put you in the right summer mood, then perhaps a look at the new creations from various fashion labels will help. But wait: This is not about clothing, it’s about beach clubs. Hotels, restaurants, beach clubs - the fashion world is successively expanding its profession and has designed beautiful new beach locations...

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Gucci continues commitment to accessibility and inclusion, despite leadership changes

While Gucci's recent media coverage has predominantly highlighted shifts in leadership and a deceleration in Kering's revenue, noteworthy strides are being made in the brand's endeavors toward accessibility and inclusion. Under previous creative director Alessandro Michele and chief Marco Bizzari, Gucci became a brand with steadfast dedication...

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Gucci in Transformation: Navigating a new era

Gucci, an Italian emblem of heritage and luxury, is set to undergo a profound transformation come September. Despite Kering chief François Pinault's initial confidence in CEO Marco Bizzarri's tenure, stating no uncertain terms: “It’s so obvious that Marco is the CEO for this next chapter of Gucci for sure,” Mr Pinault quipped to WWD, it was not...

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Kering Executive Shake-up: Marco Bizzarri exits Gucci, Saint Laurent chief appointed group head of brands

In a significant strategic manoeuvre, Italian luxury house Gucci has announced the imminent departure of its CEO, Marco Bizzarri, who is set to bid farewell to the brand in September. Kering Group transition In the wake of this leadership transition, Kering, the parent company of Gucci, has executed a top-level reshuffling, appointing former...

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Gucci tops Fashion Transparency Index, Savage X Fenty lands at bottom

The fashion industry still has a “long way to go” when it comes to tackling global inequality and the climate crisis. That is the conclusion that Fashion Revolution made based on the latest edition of the annual Fashion Transparency Index. With an average score of 26 percent, only 2 percent higher than last year, fashion brands made "impressive...

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Gucci receives certification for gender parity in Italy

Gucci has become the first Italian luxury fashion house to receive a certification for gender parity in Italy, as outlined in the Italian government’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The recognition acknowledges the fashion house’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and was achieved through a voluntary evaluation process...

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Gucci promotes Benjamin Cercio to SVP, global communications

Luxury label Gucci has made some changes to its brand and client engagement team with the promotion of Benjamin Cercio to senior vice president of global communications. Cercio, who joined Gucci in November 2022 as global communications director, will now assume responsibility for the Gucci Archive and Gucci Garden in what is an expansion of his...