Gucci

Gucci, or the House of Gucci, is an Italian haute couture establishment. It was founded by Guccio Gucci (1881-1953) in Florence in 1921.

Brands

Using the capital obtained from the PPR issue, the Group has steadily expanded beyond just the Gucci brand through a series of takeovers. As of 2004, the Gucci Group had whole or partial interests in the following companies or brands:

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• Fashion
• Gucci (100% share of ownership, also watches 100%)
• Yves Saint Laurent (100%, also perfume brand 100% and watches brand 100%)
• Sergio Rossi (70%)
• Bottega Veneta (78.5%)
• Alexander McQueen (51%, also perfume brand 100%)
• Stella McCartney (50%, also perfume brand 100%)
• Balenciaga (91%)
• Perfume
• Roger & Gallet
• Boucheron (also jewellry and watches)
• Ermenegildo Zegna
• Oscar de la Renta
• Van Cleef & Arpels
• Fendi
• Watches
• Bedat & Co (85%)

Since the turnaround of the mid-1990s Gucci has continued to prosper as an influential fashion house and a highly profitable business operation. The Gucci brand is considered one of the most frequently mentioned brands. The firm was named "European Company of the Year 1998" by the European Business Press Federation for its economic and financial performance, strategic vision as well as management quality.

Related Topics:
Most frequently mentioned brands - 1998 - European Business Press Federation

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