Gucci

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Italian luxury fashion house

Gucci

Type	Subsidiary
Key people	Marco Bizzarri (CEO), Alessandro Michele (Creative Director)
Industry	Fashion
Products	Haute couture, ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, fragrances, makeup, home decoration
Revenue	€9.63 billion (2019)
Website	[[gucci.com gucci.com] Official website]

Gucci is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci in Florence, Italy. Gucci is renowned for its high-end fashion and leather goods, and it is one of the most prominent and recognizable brands in the world.

History

Gucci was established in 1921 by Guccio Gucci in Florence. Initially, the company produced high-quality leather goods, including luggage and equestrian equipment. The brand quickly gained a reputation for its craftsmanship and innovative designs.

In the 1950s, Gucci introduced its iconic bamboo bag, which became a symbol of luxury and elegance. The brand continued to expand its product line, adding ready-to-wear clothing, footwear, and accessories.

During the 1980s and 1990s, Gucci faced financial difficulties and internal family disputes. However, the brand was revitalized in the mid-1990s under the leadership of Tom Ford, who served as the creative director. Ford's bold and provocative designs helped restore Gucci's status as a leading fashion house.

In 2004, Kering, a French multinational corporation, acquired Gucci. Under Kering's ownership, Gucci has continued to thrive, with Alessandro Michele taking over as creative director in 2015. Michele's eclectic and maximalist designs have been widely acclaimed, further solidifying Gucci's position in the fashion industry.

Products

Gucci offers a wide range of luxury products, including:

• Haute couture
• Ready-to-wear clothing
• Handbags
• Footwear
• Accessories
• Fragrances
• Makeup
• Home decoration

Headquarters

Gucci's headquarters are located in Florence, Italy. The brand also operates numerous flagship stores in major cities around the world, including New York City, Paris, London, and Tokyo.

Key People

• Marco Bizzarri - CEO
• Alessandro Michele - Creative Director

Parent Company

Gucci is a subsidiary of Kering, a French multinational corporation specializing in luxury goods.

Related Pages

• Fashion
• Luxury goods
• Haute couture
• Ready-to-wear
• Kering
• Tom Ford
• Alessandro Michele
• Florence

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