5 days ago · Gucci is one of the world's leading luxury Houses, created in 1921. Read more about this global reference for Luxury and Fashion that joined Kering in 1999.

Kering (French:) is a French multinational holding company specializing in luxury goods, headquartered in Paris. It owns the brands Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Creed, Maui Jim, and Alexander McQueen. The timber-trading company Pinault S.A. was founded in 1962, by François Pinault.

A global luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté.

Dec 27, 2024 · We begin with the crown jewel of Kering's portfolio: Gucci. As touched upon earlier, Gucci had come a long way from its early beginnings in Florence under founder, Guccio Gucci. From the outset, the brand was built on a foundation of exceptional craftsmanship and high-quality materials.

Feb 11, 2025 · The next Gucci creative director will play a vital role in that strategy.Last week, Kering announced the exit of Sabato De Sarno, and his successor is to be announced “promptly, sooner rather than later”, according to Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini.. Here are some of the key takeaways from the conference. 1. The strategy for Gucci

Feb 12, 2025 · The Blondie handbag, designed in 1971 and now revamped by Gucci - Kering. Gucci accounts for almost half of the Kering group's revenue, and two-thirds of its operating income. However, its sales have been plummeting of late, slumping further throughout 2024. The Italian luxury label ended the year with a 23% revenue shortfall (and a 21% one on ...

Feb 11, 2025 · On top of woes at Gucci, a broader luxury slowdown has also weighed on Kering, which reported a 46 per cent drop in group operating income in 2024, to €2.55bn, narrowly ahead of Kering’s own ...

Feb 10, 2025 · Kering faces financial pressure as it has made big acquisitions, including of perfume maker Creed for €3.5 billion. “Kering has many issues right now, but Gucci is core.

Gucci's history began in 1921 when Guccio Gucci opened a leather goods shop in Florence. Read more on its Italian craftmanship and its creative vision.

Feb 11, 2025 · Luxury group Kering’s fourth quarter sales were hit by a continued slump at its main brand Gucci, it said on Tuesday, but a slight improvement in the group’s performance in major markets China...