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Miley Cyrus the face of Gucci’s new fragrance

Gucci has revealed artist and songwriter Miley Cyrus as the face of its new fragrance, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum. Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele said in a statement: “Miley Cyrus is an artist with a spirit that is both rock ‘n’ roll and eclectic at the same time. “I admire her and I think she will perfectly embody...

18 Jun 2021

Fashion

Animal-free: Gucci introduces vegan sneaker

Gucci has launched a series vegan sneaker options made from animal-free materials. The luxury giant on Thursday debuted new options of its Rhyton and New Ace sneakers, crafted primarily from Demetra. Created with the same processes used for tanning, the new material offers pliable and performance resilience with a supple finish, much like...

17 Jun 2021

Fashion

Get ready for stiletto Crocs, courtesy of Balenciaga

What do you get when you cross a stiletto with a plastic, orthopaedic comfort shoe? Balenciaga x Crocs of course! The latest fashion crossbreed of brands, once polar opposites on the style scale, have amalgamated into one of the summer’s most talked-about, if contrived, shoe hybrids. And it is not even available yet. Launching for Spring 2022,...

10 Jun 2021

Fairs

100th edition of Pitti Uomo unveils lineup

The centenary edition of Pitti Immagine has finally been revealed. After two digital-only formats the Florentine fair will reopen to visitors, marking the start of the menswear fashion season with over 300 brands confirmed to participate. The Pitti Connect platform will include a total of 350 men’s brands, 113 children’s brands and 86 fabric...

9 Jun 2021

Video

Video: New flagship store Gucci Gaok in Seoul

In this video, the Italian fashion house Gucci has opened its newest flagship store Gucci Gaok in Seoul, South Korea. Watch the video below. Video: Gucci via YouTube Photo credit: Gucci, Facebook

1 Jun 2021

Fashion

A digital Gucci bag sold for more than its ‘real’ value

A digital Gucci bag on gaming platform Roblox has sold for more than the ‘real’ value of its physical version. The Gucci Dionysus, a logo enveloped bag with a distinctive tiger closure, was sold for 4,115 dollars compared to its store price of 3,400 dollars. Roblox’s game creation system allows users to program games and play games created by...

26 May 2021

Fashion

Gucci to stage cruise runway show in LA in November

In an event that will mark its centenary, Gucci is to showcase its next in-person cruise runway show in LA this November after a six year hiatus from the US. Creative director Alessandro Michele, whose first cruise show for Gucci took place in New York City at the Dia-Art Foundation in 2016, will stage the show on November 3, WWD reports. The...

10 May 2021

Podcast

Podcast: The Gucci Podcast discusses the sneaker industry

In this episode, the Gucci Podcast has discussed the sneaker industry after the release of its first virtual sneaker and having The Sneaker Garage featured on the Gucci App. Listen to the podcast below. Gucci Podcast·Sneaker culture through the lens of innovation and creativity with Helen Kirkum and Jacques Slade. Source: Gucci Podcast via...

6 May 2021

Fashion

Lyst Index: Gucci remains hottest brand, Nike jumps up rankings

Gucci has retained its position as the world’s hottest brand according to fashion shopping platform Lyst’s most recent index, while Nike jumped up nine spots to take second place. Italian luxury label Gucci remained popular online in the first quarter of the year, with additional buzz being generated by a picture of Lady Gaga and Adam Driver on...

28 Apr 2021

Business

Strong Gucci sales drive Kering rebound to pre-Covid revenue

Italian luxury label Gucci has helped drive a rebound in the revenue of its parent company Kering to pre-Covid levels in the first quarter of the year. The French luxury group’s revenue rose 25.8 percent to 3.89 billion euros on a comparable basis, ahead of analysts’ estimates. It is another indication that the luxury industry is beginning to...

21 Apr 2021

Fashion |In Pictures

First look: Gucci collaborates with Balenciaga

The fashion rumour mill was in overdrive this week with the suggestion that Gucci was collaborating with Balenciaga, which would mark a new era in high fashion tie-ups, well the rumours are true. Balenciaga’s silhouettes have been given the Gucci treatment - think logos, crystal embellishments and branded necklaces. Gucci and Balenciaga branding...

15 Apr 2021

Fashion

Gucci remains most popular luxury brand online

Gucci has remained the number one most popular luxury brand online, new data reveals. The Italian label received 15.2 percent of the total search interest for luxury goods in 2020, according to luxury good magazine Luxe Digital. Chanel and Hermès followed close behind with 11.6 percent and 10.2 percent, respectively. Next came Dior, Louis...

15 Apr 2021