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Fashion
2 min read

Francesca Bellettini confirmed to lead Gucci

The esteemed luxury conglomerate Kering has announced the appointment of Francesca Bellettini as the new president and CEO of one of its prime brands, Gucci. She steps into the role, succeeding Stefano Cantino who served for a brief tenure of nine months.…

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Fashion
2 min read

Client data exposed in Gucci, Balenciaga and McQueen cyberattack

Luxury brands Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen have fallen victim to a cyber attack, leading to the potential theft of millions of customer’s private details. The assault targeted Kering, the French corporation that owns these prestigious labels.…

Forever 21 activewear
Fashion
2 min read

Gucci America goes into battle with Forever 21

Gucci America has filed a lawsuit against US fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 for allegedly copying its trademark “blue-red-blue” and “green-red-green” stripe webbing. Included in the filing in a Californian district court is a motion to dismiss a Forever 21…

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E-Tailing
2 min read

Gucci launches flagship store on JD platform

Gucci and JD.com are delighted to announce a digital partnership and the highly anticipated launch of the official Gucci digital flagship store on the e-commerce leader’s platform. This marks the first time the Italian luxury brand will bring its unique…

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Fashion
2 min read

Alessandro Michele is stepping down as Gucci’s creative director

The company announced Wednesday that Alessandro Michele is stepping down as Gucci’s creative director. Michele, who has been with Gucci for 20 years, assumed the role in 2015. Before becoming creative director, he was in the company’s shoe and accessories…

Gucci new flagship store in Tokyo Ginza
Fashion
5 min read

Gucci opens Namiki flagship design

The first store selling Gucci products in Japan, operated by Sun Motoyama, opened in Ginza in 1964 and the brand’s first boutique was unveiled in Tokyo in 1972. It was Gucci’s first store to open in Asia. Japan remains a stronghold, according to Gucci…

fake goods
Fashion
1 min read

Gucci, Facebook file joint lawsuit against alleged counterfeiter

Gucci and Facebook have filed a joint lawsuit in California against an individual who allegedly used the U.S. group’s social media platforms to sell fake Gucci products, the two companies said on Tuesday. The initiative, a first of its kind for both Gucci and…

kering
Fashion
1 min read

Kering invests in resale platform Vestiaire Collective

French luxury group Kering has taken a 5 percent stake in Vestiaire Collective, a leading platform for second-hand clothes and handbags, betting that the booming resale market will help it woo younger and more environmentally conscious shoppers. The purchase…

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Living
3 min read

Gucci revives classics to regain edge in crimping luxury market

Gucci is revisiting 1960s handbags and other classics in its latest collection, mixing them with up-to-the-minute sneakers and logoed skateboards, as it seeks to reach a wider audience and reverse a fall in sales after years of stellar growth. With…

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Fashion
2 min read

New Gucci logo kicks off viral Facebook trend in Vietnam

The release of a “new Gucci logo” has sent keyboard warriors into a frenzy in Vietnam – but oddly, apparently not in other Asian markets just yet. On Friday, the luxury Italian fashion house updated its social-media profiles with an unusual branding,…