Gucci group is one of the world’s leading multi-brand luxury goods companies. Thanks to a clear strategy and a set of unique competitive advantages, the group has developed and strengthened a prestigious brand portfolio, broad product range and extensive geographical presence worldwide.
The group well balanced brand portfolio includes prestigious and clearly identified luxury brands with a distinctive, specific role. Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Yves Saint Laurent are the engines of organic growth. Boucheron offers complementary expertise in segments like jewellery and watches. Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen and Sergio Rossi are cutting-edge brands with high potential for long-term growth.
Gucci group has successful attracted the best creative talents, who are now recognized as rising starts. Frida Giannini at Gucci, Tomas Maier at Bottega Veneta, Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent and Nicholas Ghesquiere at Balenciaga have perfectly interpreted the essence of their brands, keeping their heritage alive with a contemporary mood. Designers like Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Francesco Russo at Sergio Rossi have set the trends with cutting-edge style.
The group creates and distributes high-quality luxury goods, including ready-to-wear, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, shoes, timepieces, jewellery, ties and scarves. Also under license from global industry leaders, eyewear and fragrances, cosmetics and skincare products. This vast product range and the sharing of specific expertise among various brands are one of the group’s greatest assets and a source of organic growth.
The carefully controlled development of an integrated distribution networks with a sound geographical basis has been a key strategic focus for Gucci group. As of the end of 2009, the group directly operates 609 stores in major markets throughout the world and wholesales product through franchise stores, duty-free boutique and leading