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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gucci Names New President for EMEA Region
MILAN — More C-suite changes are taking place at Gucci as chief executive officer Stefano Cantino continues to build his team. Effective June 1, Maria Cristina Lomanto, currently executive vice president, brand general manager, will assume the role of president of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She will report to chief commercial officer Cayetano Fabry and succeed Matteo Mascazzini. More from WWD Dakota Johnson's Strappy Sandals Echo Her Body-skimming Gucci Dress at Cannes 'Splitsville' Photo Call All the Designer Debuts Still to Come in 2025 Sheer Looks Are Trending at Cannes Film Festival 2025: Dakota Johnson in Gucci, Stella Maxwell in Cheney Chan and More Lomanto joined Gucci in 2022 from Roger Vivier, where she was chief executive officer of the Paris-based luxury brand. When she went to Gucci, Lomanto brought extensive experience in fashion and luxury as she began her career at Jil Sander, before joining Yves Saint Laurent in the wholesale department. She then moved to the Prada Group, where she held several leadership roles, including leather goods merchandising and marketing director for Prada, retail director for Prada France, worldwide retail director, and ultimately general manager of Miu Miu. At the same time, Marcello Costa will be promoted to chief merchandising officer, reporting to Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino. Costa joined Gucci in February, bringing more than two decades of industry experience from leading fashion houses including Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Stella McCartney. In addition to appointing Demna as the successor of Sabato De Sarno, who exited the brand in February, other key changes under Cantino's watch have included the arrival of Valérie Leberichel from Givenchy as senior vice president of global communications at Gucci; Francesco Falai, named chief people officer from his role as Gucci's senior vice president of global people retail and business; Marcello Mastrogiacomo from Armani Beauty Global as VP of digital marketing and media, a new role; Daniela Raganato from Valentino as global media director, and Davide Buzzoni, who joined Gucci from Loro Piana as global communications director. Last month, Christophe Marque joined the Italian luxury brand from DFS Group, a subsidiary of LVMH Möet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, as president and CEO of Gucci Americas reporting to Fabry. Marque succeeded Federico Turconi, who exited Gucci last October to take on the role of CEO of the SA Hospitality Group. After showing its cruise collection in Florence last week, designed by a team, Demna is to make his first fashion statement at Gucci this fall. The creative director of Balenciaga since 2015, he is to officially take up the reins at the Italian megabrand after staging his swan song at Balenciaga, a couture collection, on July 9. Demna will be succeeded by former Valentino creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. Hopes are pinned on Demna to reverse declining revenues at Gucci, which fell 25 percent in the first quarter of 2025, dragged down by low traffic and anemic demand for carryover styles. Best of WWD EXCLUSIVE: Maje Names Charlotte Tasset Ferrec CEO Nadja Swarovski Exits Family Company Amid Ongoing Corporate Shakeup Aeffe MD Exits Fashion Group
Grazia USA
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
How To Watch The Gucci Cruise 2026 Show Live From Florence
Image: Gucci In the last few years, Gucci has brought Italian fashion to all corners of the world, from Seoul to London, with its travelling cruise shows. But tonight, the Italian luxury house will reclaim Florence as the heart of high fashion as it presents Cruise 2026 within the hallowed walls of Palazzo Settimanni. Nestled in the artisanal enclave of the Oltrarno, this 17th-century palazzo has long been entwined with the House's DNA—acquired in 1953 and, since 2021, home to its meticulously restored Archive. More than a venue, the Archive is a crucible of memory and imagination, where Gucci's storied history is constantly reanimated through a contemporary lens. 'It's a living space,' says CEO Stefano Cantino, 'where our codes are preserved and reinterpreted with coherence and ambition.' Models present creations by Italian fashion house Gucci during their 2024 Cruise Collection Fashion Show at the Tate Modern in London on May 13, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images) The show marks a powerful homecoming to the city where Guccio Gucci founded the brand in 1921—yet this location wasn't selected for nostalgia's sake. From Gucci Osteria to ArtLab, Florence remains the nerve centre of a maison in perpetual evolution, known for its revered artisans. As twilight falls over the city's terracotta rooftops, Palazzo Settimanni becomes the stage for a collection steeped in heritage. In a gesture of cultural stewardship, Gucci will also support Florence's Estate Fiorentina and the regeneration of Parco delle Cascine—proof that this is more than fashion; it is a love letter to the city that shaped it. And now, as the world waits to see how Demna's Gucci will look, the Cruise 2026 collection marks the incredible journey of Gucci. Watch the show live as it happens below on May 15 at 7 pm in Florence, Italy (May 16 at 3 am AEST)
Fashion Network
09-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Gucci celebrates its roots with Cruise 2026 show in historic archive
Gucci, the Florence-born fashion house owned by Kering, will return to its hometown to present the Cruise 2026 collection with a show at the brand's archive inside Palazzo Settimanni, located on Via delle Caldaie. "Returning to Florence — particularly to Palazzo Settimanni — is both a tribute and a statement of intent," said Stefano Cantino, CEO of Gucci. "The archive is not only the guardian of our past, but a dynamic space where Gucci's identity codes intertwine and are renewed through constantly evolving interpretations. Presenting the Cruise 2026 collection here means renewing our connection with our cultural and artisanal roots, projecting them with coherence and ambition toward the future." Nestled in the heart of Florence's Oltrarno district, Palazzo Settimanni has belonged to Gucci since 1953. Over the decades, it has housed ateliers, workshops, and showrooms. Since 2021, the historic building has also served as home to the Gucci Archive—meticulously restored to showcase the richness of its layered architecture and preserve the maison's most iconic creations. Florence's mayor, Sara Funaro, expressed pride in hosting the event: "We are proud to host Gucci's Cruise collection show in Florence — an extraordinary event in the city where the brand was born, and in the place that best tells its story, the archive in Palazzo Settimanni, in the charming and distinctive Oltrarno district." "A location full of history and meaning, situated in the part of the city where the artisanal vocation is most deeply felt and present — a strong identity trait we are committed to enhancing. The bond between Gucci and Florence is deep and has never been broken despite the maison's international success." "This will be a homecoming for a brand that, in reality, never truly left this home — a brand that has always kept its roots alive and constantly strengthened its relationship with our region, not only through important production hubs but also through iconic locations that have enriched our city's streets." "This event also highlights Florence's central role in the fashion system, thanks to excellences like the Gucci maison. We are talking about a crucial sector for our local economy, which is going through a complex moment, but has always been rich in great expertise and capable of facing the present and future challenges." In conjunction with the Cruise 2026 show, Gucci will reaffirm its commitment to Florence by contributing to the Estate Fiorentina 2026 cultural initiative and Parco delle Cascine's redevelopment.
Fashion Network
08-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Gucci to present Cruise 2026 collection at the Gucci Archive in Florence
Gucci announced on Thursday that its Cruise 2026 collection will be unveiled at the House's historic Archive in Palazzo Settimanni on via delle Caldaie. Located in the city's Oltrarno district, the site houses the Gucci Archive and will serve as the backdrop for the upcoming show. Acquired by Gucci in 1953, Palazzo Settimanni has long played a central role in the house's story including as a workshop, showroom, factory, and, since 2021, as the Archive, where the brand's most iconic creations are preserved and reimagined. 'Returning to Florence - and specifically to Palazzo Settimanni - is both a tribute and a declaration of intent,' said Stefano Cantino, CEO of Gucci. 'The Archive is not merely a repository of our past; it is a living space where Gucci's identity codes are preserved and reinterpreted through an ongoing dialogue. Presenting the Cruise 2026 collection here reaffirms our bond with the cultural and artisanal heritage that defines us, while projecting it into the future with coherence and ambition.' The location choice represents a homecoming for the house, which was founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence in 1921. Today, the brand's presence in the region remains strong through Palazzo Gucci, Gucci ArtLab, Gucci Osteria, and its production hubs in Casellina. As part of the initiative, Gucci will also support the city's cultural and civic life by contributing to the 2026 edition of Estate Fiorentina, Florence's annual summer festival, and participating in the redevelopment of Parco delle Cascine, the city's largest historic park. Florence Mayor Sara Funaro praised the announcement: 'The relationship between Gucci and Florence is profound. Despite the House's international success, this bond has never been broken. This event marks a homecoming for a brand that, in truth, never truly left, having always preserved and nurtured its roots through both its production hubs and the iconic sites that enrich our city. It also confirms Florence's central role in the fashion industry, thanks to global leaders like Gucci.'
Fashion Network
08-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Gucci celebrates its roots with Cruise 2026 show in historic archive
Gucci, the Florence-born fashion house owned by Kering, will return to its hometown to present the Cruise 2026 collection with a show at the brand's archive inside Palazzo Settimanni, located on Via delle Caldaie. "Returning to Florence — particularly to Palazzo Settimanni — is both a tribute and a statement of intent," said Stefano Cantino, CEO of Gucci. "The archive is not only the guardian of our past, but a dynamic space where Gucci's identity codes intertwine and are renewed through constantly evolving interpretations. Presenting the Cruise 2026 collection here means renewing our connection with our cultural and artisanal roots, projecting them with coherence and ambition toward the future." Nestled in the heart of Florence's Oltrarno district, Palazzo Settimanni has belonged to Gucci since 1953. Over the decades, it has housed ateliers, workshops, and showrooms. Since 2021, the historic building has also served as home to the Gucci Archive—meticulously restored to showcase the richness of its layered architecture and preserve the maison's most iconic creations. Florence's mayor, Sara Funaro, expressed pride in hosting the event: "We are proud to host Gucci's Cruise collection show in Florence — an extraordinary event in the city where the brand was born, and in the place that best tells its story, the archive in Palazzo Settimanni, in the charming and distinctive Oltrarno district." "A location full of history and meaning, situated in the part of the city where the artisanal vocation is most deeply felt and present — a strong identity trait we are committed to enhancing. The bond between Gucci and Florence is deep and has never been broken despite the maison's international success." "This will be a homecoming for a brand that, in reality, never truly left this home — a brand that has always kept its roots alive and constantly strengthened its relationship with our region, not only through important production hubs but also through iconic locations that have enriched our city's streets." "This event also highlights Florence's central role in the fashion system, thanks to excellences like the Gucci maison. We are talking about a crucial sector for our local economy, which is going through a complex moment, but has always been rich in great expertise and capable of facing the present and future challenges." In conjunction with the Cruise 2026 show, Gucci will reaffirm its commitment to Florence by contributing to the Estate Fiorentina 2026 cultural initiative and Parco delle Cascine's redevelopment.
