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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

Insta-banned: the Kink in Fashion’s Instagram Love Affair

Today, the CFDA announced that it was adding Fashion Instagrammer of the Year to its list of awards. But is the platform’s strict no-nudity policy, which resulted in Grace Coddington’s account being temporarily suspended, out of sync with fashion’s liberal attitudes?

News & Analysis

Insta-banned: the Kink in Fashion’s Instagram Love Affair

Today, the CFDA announced that it was adding Fashion Instagrammer of the Year to its list of awards. But is the platform’s strict no-nudity policy, which resulted in Grace Coddington’s account being temporarily suspended, out of sync with fashion’s liberal attitudes?


News & Analysis

Frida Giannini, Rebel With a Cause

Bandana Tewari speaks to Frida Giannini of Gucci at the LACMA Art + Film Gala about fashion's ability to empower people and induce positive social change, courtesy of our friends at Vogue India.

News & Analysis

Frida Giannini, Rebel With a Cause

Bandana Tewari speaks to Frida Giannini of Gucci at the LACMA Art + Film Gala about fashion's ability to empower people and induce positive social change, courtesy of our friends at Vogue India.


News & Analysis

Out of the Bag: The Rise of Accessory Designers

Why do the creative directors of leading luxury fashion brands like Gucci, Valentino and Marc by Marc Jacobs all have a background in accessories design?

News & Analysis

Out of the Bag: The Rise of Accessory Designers

Why do the creative directors of leading luxury fashion brands like Gucci, Valentino and Marc by Marc Jacobs all have a background in accessories design?


Fashion Week

Modern Mod at Gucci

Frida Giannini brought Gucci back to its '60s heyday with updated daywear and standout outerwear rendered in luxe materials and a pastel palette, reports Jessica Michault.

Fashion Week

Modern Mod at Gucci

Frida Giannini brought Gucci back to its '60s heyday with updated daywear and standout outerwear rendered in luxe materials and a pastel palette, reports Jessica Michault.


News & Analysis

Summer Suit Making a Comeback for 2014 in Milan

MILAN, Italy — The summer suit makes a huge comeback for next year's warmer months, in more shapes, fabrics and colors than ever before.

News & Analysis

Summer Suit Making a Comeback for 2014 in Milan

MILAN, Italy — The summer suit makes a huge comeback for next year's warmer months, in more shapes, fabrics and colors than ever before.


News & Analysis

Dark Looks Rule Milan Catwalks for Autumn/Winter 2013

MILAN, Italy -- Fashion designers at Milan fashion week delivered a dark palette and masculine styles for autumn-winter wardrobes in a reflection of

News & Analysis

Dark Looks Rule Milan Catwalks for Autumn/Winter 2013

MILAN, Italy -- Fashion designers at Milan fashion week delivered a dark palette and masculine styles for autumn-winter wardrobes in a reflection of


Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week Opens with Hopes of Economic Comeback

MILAN, Italy -- Designers kicked off Milan fashion week on Wednesday with bold collections to persuade Italian shoppers that the worst of the

Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week Opens with Hopes of Economic Comeback

MILAN, Italy -- Designers kicked off Milan fashion week on Wednesday with bold collections to persuade Italian shoppers that the worst of the


Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Bandana Tewari, Editor

PARIS, France — Bandana Tewari has made a name for herself as one of the fashion industry's smartest commentators. As fashion features director of

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Bandana Tewari, Editor

PARIS, France — Bandana Tewari has made a name for herself as one of the fashion industry's smartest commentators. As fashion features director of



News & Analysis

Milan Fashion Week | Commerce and creativity

While London is often the spark of new ideas and New York is confidently commercial, the Milan shows usually sit somewhere in between. They may not

News & Analysis

Milan Fashion Week | Commerce and creativity

While London is often the spark of new ideas and New York is confidently commercial, the Milan shows usually sit somewhere in between. They may not


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