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Gucci is an ltalian luxury fashion brand owned by Kering and founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence, Italy in 1921.

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Marketing

Gucci Launches Dapper Dan Collaboration After Copycat Controversy

After facing fierce criticism for copying a Dapper Dan style for its latest Cruise collection, the Italian luxury brand has launched a collaboration with the Harlem couturier.


News & Analysis

Ugly 'Dad' Sneakers Luring Luxury

Several established luxury houses including Balenciaga, Dior Homme and Lanvin have turned to chunky footwear as they target increasingly street-savvy consumers.


Retail

Byredo Goes Full Pelt on Handbag Line

Following an 'experiment' with leather goods in 2015, the cult fragrance house will launch a full collection of handbags for the Autumn/Winter season.


Luxury

Saint Laurent Co-Founder Pierre Bergé Dies at 86

The life and business partner of Yves Saint Laurent and celebrated art patron has died following a long illness.


News & Analysis

North Korean Worries Impact Luxury Sentiment

Tensions over North Korea during August have offset positive corporate news in the luxury sector, all the more given the importance of neighbouring countries to the industry.


News & Analysis

A New Charter Aims to End Model Abuse: Will it Work?

François-Henri Pinault of Kering and Antoine Arnault of LVMH speak to BoF about their new charter to protect models. Does it go far enough?


Fashion Week

At Tom Ford, Aspiration in Excelsis

The designer overcame whatever reservations he may have had about revisiting his past, and any mojo lost has been well and truly recovered.


News & Analysis

LVMH and Kering Join Forces to Ban Underweight and Underage Models

The two conglomerates said they had signed a charter for "the well-being of models" that also forbids using girls under the age of 16 to pose as adults for shows or shoots.


News & Analysis

Tom Ford: What's Next

With his brand on track to hit nearly $2 billion in retail sales in 2017, the designer is on a quest for global dominance. Next up? New York Fashion Week.


News & Analysis

Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah, Lily-Rose Depp and Kris Wu Cover the #BoF500 Print Edition

Fashion executives are rightfully obsessed with the Millennial and Gen-Z consumers upon whom the industry’s very future depends. Who are they and how can we reach them?