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Frida Giannini

Former Creative Director, Gucci

The accessories specialist kept Gucci growing with commercial hits. She exited the brand in January 2015.

Frida Giannini
News & Analysis

Gucci Appoints Alessandro Michele Creative Director

Kering-owned megabrand Gucci has officially appointed Alessandro Michele its new creative director.

News & Analysis

Gucci Appoints Alessandro Michele Creative Director

Kering-owned megabrand Gucci has officially appointed Alessandro Michele its new creative director.


Fashion Week

In Milan, Hail the Femminiello

The gender-bending trend, seen on the Gucci runway in Milan, is about to get huge, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Milan, Hail the Femminiello

The gender-bending trend, seen on the Gucci runway in Milan, is about to get huge, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Fashion’s Overtaxed Designers Need the Support of Image Directors

Creative directors, now tasked with everything from pre-collections to advertising campaigns, need strong image directors to support them, argues Lewis Alexander.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Fashion’s Overtaxed Designers Need the Support of Image Directors

Creative directors, now tasked with everything from pre-collections to advertising campaigns, need strong image directors to support them, argues Lewis Alexander.


News & Analysis

Gucci Said to Name New Creative Director as Early as This Week

Gucci plans to name a new creative director as early as this week, with accessories designer Alessandro Michele leading a list of candidates for the job.

News & Analysis

Gucci Said to Name New Creative Director as Early as This Week

Gucci plans to name a new creative director as early as this week, with accessories designer Alessandro Michele leading a list of candidates for the job.


News & Analysis

Galliano's Return and the Future of Gucci

Watch the inaugural BoF Breakfast Club, discussing the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: the return of John Galliano and the future of Gucci.

News & Analysis

Galliano's Return and the Future of Gucci

Watch the inaugural BoF Breakfast Club, discussing the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: the return of John Galliano and the future of Gucci.


Luxury

Gucci Revival Rests on CEO Bringing Sexy Back to Design Choices

Of all the fall-winter fashion collections on show in Milan over the next four days, the label that will attract the most attention will probably be Gucci, and not because of the clothes.

Luxury

Gucci Revival Rests on CEO Bringing Sexy Back to Design Choices

Of all the fall-winter fashion collections on show in Milan over the next four days, the label that will attract the most attention will probably be Gucci, and not because of the clothes.


News & Analysis

Frida Giannini Exits Gucci Early as New CEO Takes Control

Gucci creative director Frida Giannini has left the fashion house a month earlier than planned after a new chief executive officer took control of the label.

News & Analysis

Frida Giannini Exits Gucci Early as New CEO Takes Control

Gucci creative director Frida Giannini has left the fashion house a month earlier than planned after a new chief executive officer took control of the label.


Financial Markets

In with the New

Both the Savigny Luxury Index and the MSCI World Index suffered from profit-taking in the first half of December.

Financial Markets

In with the New

Both the Savigny Luxury Index and the MSCI World Index suffered from profit-taking in the first half of December.


Global Markets

At Kering, Turmoil and Soft Profits

The hottest trend at France’s second-biggest luxury group this season: Executive departures as the owner tightens the reins. Asset sales may be next on the runway.

Global Markets

At Kering, Turmoil and Soft Profits

The hottest trend at France’s second-biggest luxury group this season: Executive departures as the owner tightens the reins. Asset sales may be next on the runway.


News & Analysis

What's Next for Gucci?

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

News & Analysis

What's Next for Gucci?

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


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