Boucheron’s high jewelry collection Histoire de Style — Like a Queen is inspired by a double-clip brooch set with aquamarines and diamonds that was offered to Princess Elizabeth, the future queen of England, for her 18th birthday. Claire Choisne, the House’s Creative Director, reinterprets that unique piece through 18 contemporary creations based on its celebrated Art Deco motif. Designed for both women and men, the styles of wear and colors bring the royal jewel into the present.
Sabato De Sarno is appointed Creative Director of Gucci. The Italian designer is responsible for expressing the Florentine House’s creative vision, seamlessly intertwining it with the brand’s rich heritage. The start of a new chapter for Gucci.
Kering supports the creation of the master’s degree in Transformative Sustainability, in partnership with Bocconi University and Politecnico di Milano. The aim is to pass on to new generations the skills needed to put sustainable development at the heart of corporate strategies, using innovation as a key accelerator. In September 2023, the two-year cross‑disciplinary program welcomed its first students.
For the sixth year running, Kering is included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, recognized for its commitments to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Saint Laurent Men’s Winter 2023 collection is unveiled beneath the dome at the Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection. The silhouettes exude audacity and sophistication, with refined details, bold shoulders, narrow waists and a sober color palette.
Alexander McQueen’s Autumn/Winter 2023 men’s collection, photographed by Jet Swan, explores deconstructed tailoring.
Pomellato’s new collection Pomellato Together celebrates the power of love through creations rich in symbolism. Inspired by the strongest unions, the line focuses on entwined gold circles.
Kering launches the Women In Motion mentorship program in China, at the Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai, to promote dialogue between established artists and emerging female talents.
February
Kering posts very solid performances for 2022, with sales exceeding 20 billion euros, up 15% on a reported basis and 9% on a comparable basis year-on-year.
Kering Eyewear presents its Spring/Summer 2023 collection, which for the first time includes Re|Ace, a 100% recycled acetate derived from pre-consumer acetate scraps. Produced exclusively for Kering Eyewear, it ensures the same resistance and durability as traditional acetate while cutting carbon emissions by at least half.
Balenciaga and Kering Foundation announce a multi-year partnership with the National Children’s Alliance (NCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to the mental health of child survivors of trauma. This support will enable NCA to train nearly 2,000 specialized professionals, and an estimated 55,000 children will benefit by receiving mental health care over the three-year program.
Gucci launches the first platform dedicated to the circular economy for the luxury sector in Italy, with the support of Kering. Named the “Circular Hub,” its aim is to accelerate the transformation of the Italian luxury industry by integrating the challenges of circularity, from raw materials and design to the optimization of production and logistics.
Bottega Veneta Creative Director Matthieu Blazy brings his “Italian trilogy” to a close with the House’s Fall/Winter 2023 collection. The silhouettes and accessories illustrate the designer’s skill for innovation and his ability to transcend traditional techniques. Historical silhouettes are reinvented for today and a new mythology unfolds with craft in motion.
Kering announces the creation of Kering Beauté. Dedicated to developing in-house beauty expertise for the Group and operating a portfolio of powerful brands in Beauty, this new division is headed by Raffaella Cornaggia, who also joins the Group’s Executive Committee.
The Saint Laurent Women’s Winter 2023 collection distills the essence of the House’s style and transposes it for the present, with a mix of precision, emotion, and contradiction. In a play of transparency and opacity, the suit becomes a timeless pairing of a sharp-shouldered blazer with a slim pencil skirt. The silhouette cohabits with pieces and motifs borrowed from the men’s wardrobe.
DoDo unveils 100% Amore for Valentine’s Day, illustrating its values of fun, sharing and freedom with jewels that are both precious and playful. Dedicated to lovers, it is supported by a campaign on the theme of inclusive love.
For the second time, Kering Americas partners with Black In Corporate (BIC) through a mentorship program dedicated to the Group’s African-American employees, granting access to specific resources, opportunities and guidance.
Qeelin presents its first bridal collection, inspired by the Chinese belief in the predestination of souls: engagement rings and wedding bands feature symbols of love.
March
Balenciaga’s Winter 2023 collection marks a return to “the art of making clothes,” with silhouettes that illustrate the expertise and codes characteristic of Creative Director Demna’s aesthetic: deconstructed and reconstructed tailoring, draped and stylized dresses and experimental futuristic creations.
Pomellato contributes to International Women’s Day for the sixth consecutive year with an awareness-raising film featuring personalities and activists including Jane Fonda, Joey King, Paola Egonu and Nasim Eshqi alongside the House’s President, Sabina Belli.
Alexander McQueen presents its Autumn/Winter 2023 women’s collection, entitled Anatomy, in Paris. The emphasis is on cut, proportion and silhouette, with fitted or oversized volumes and impeccably sharp tailoring.
Kering organizes its first Global Learning Day, during which all Group employees are invited to attend digital conferences with experts, as well as in-person events. More than 17,000 people participate in the initiative.
Kering and the publishing house Phaidon join forces to celebrate Great Women Painters on the occasion of Dallas Arts Month. Meetings are organized at the Dallas Museum of Art around the book, which covers the stories of more than 300 women artists.
DoDo launches the House of DoDo campaign starring its new ambassadors, the entrepreneur Alice Campello, the actor Giacomo Giorgio, and dancer and model Mikaela Neaze Silva.
Kering commits to reducing its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2025, and raises its climate, biodiversity and circular economy targets. These commitments are announced in the Progress Report published by the Group to present its advances in sustainable development between 2020 and 2023. A pillar of the Group’s Crafting Tomorrow’s Luxury strategy, sustainability is a key driver of innovation and value.
Kering Eyewear announces the acquisition of Usinage & Nouvelles Technologies (UNT). Founded in 1989, the Jura-based company specializes in the manufacture of high-precision metal mechanical components for the luxury eyewear industry.
The celebrated Gucci Horsebit 1955 bag, an icon of Gucci’s heritage, is showcased in a campaign with brightly-colored backdrops. Each protagonist makes the handbag her own, spotlighting it through their vibrant energy.
Kering launches Kering Keys, exclusive training and certification graduate programs focused on management and retail, with hands-on experience in a House or on corporate teams. Designed for students with two years of study or more in higher education, Kering Keys Retail is the first French graduate program specialized in luxury retail functions, covering topics such as relational intelligence, oral communication skills, and luxury codes.
April
Kering holds its Annual General Meeting on April 27th, 2023, at the Group’s headquarters in Paris. On this occasion, shareholders approve all resolutions submitted for their vote, including the distribution of a cash dividend of 14 euros per share for the 2022 financial year.
Kering brings Boucheron and Balenciaga together to celebrate Antoine Compagnon’s induction into the Académie Française. A literary critic, writer and professor emeritus at the Collège de France, Compagnon chose to entrust the two Houses with the creation of his sword and suit, respectively. The ceremonial attire required 300 hours of work in Balenciaga’s Couture ateliers, while the sword, crafted entirely in glass, was the result of a year-long collaboration between the academician and Boucheron.
Women In Motion partners with the Kyotographie International Photography Festival for the third consecutive year, supporting the exhibition Views Through My Window, a dialogue between Ishiuchi Miyako and Yuhki Touyama, at the Kondaya Genbei in Kyoto. Women In Motion thus continues its commitment to promoting women photographers and contributing to greater recognition of women in arts and culture.
With the creation of Saint Laurent Productions, Saint Laurent becomes the first luxury brand to venture into film production, reinforcing its connection with the seventh art, one of its Creative Director’s passions. Two works premiere as part of the Cannes Film Festival’s official selection: Strange Way of Life, a western by Pedro Almodóvar, and Drôles de Guerres (Phony Wars), an unfinished short film by the late Jean-Luc Godard.
With the Balenciaga Regenerative Agriculture Experience mini-game, launched on Earth Day, the House continues its commitment to raising awareness about regenerative agriculture.
Kering launches the Fashion Our Future podcast, which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the fashion industry alongside influential personalities. The five episodes highlight solutions to make the fashion and luxury industry more sustainable and circular.
Gucci Cosmos embarks on its global tour, starting in Shanghai, before traveling to London in October. Combining archival displays and immersive installations, the exhibition celebrates the House’s creative legacy, from its founding in 1921, through the many facets of creativity that have seen it flourish for more than 100 years.
For the 61st edition of the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Gaetano Pesce creates Vieni a Vedere, an immersive art installation that occupies the entire surface of the Bottega Veneta store on Via Montenapoleone.
Women In Motion celebrates contemporary dance through a mentorship program in partnership with the Centre Pompidou x West Bund Museum project. Its aim: to create a community of female artists who inspire and empower each other. Participants include 21 young female talents and three established artists: the soprano Huang Ying, painter Peng Wei and contemporary dancer and choreographer Duan Ni.
Pomellato names Joey King as its new ambassador. The American actress and producer embodies key values for the brand: strength, courage and independence.
Ginori 1735 participates in Milan Design Week, during which the company hosts a dinner to present its new Ginori Domus collection by Italian industrial designer Luca Nichetto.
May
Saint Laurent launches its first fine jewelry collection. Bracelets, cuffs, necklaces and earrings revisit the historic codes of the House.
Capital B, Balenciaga’s Spring 2024 collection, is revealed through a video campaign and a photo series that feature creations inside the ateliers at 10 Avenue George V, the historic address where the House’s Parisian legacy began in 1937 and continues to be written today.
Kering inaugurates its new Italian headquarters. Located on Via Senato, in the heart of Milan’s business and luxury district, it occupies 9,500 square meters spread over six floors.
Kering figures among pilot companies chosen to validate the Science-Based Targets for Nature (SBTN) program. The aim of this initiative, launched by the Science Based Targets Network, is to provide science-based guidance to organizations facing biodiversity challenges.
Bottega Veneta launches its Reserve Series, offering limited-edition bags, small leather goods and decorative objects made exclusively from raw material offcuts in the House’s reserves.
In Brazil, Bottega Veneta presents The Square at the iconic Casa de Vidro (Glass House) in São Paulo. The artistic program highlights Brazilian culture’s global influence and the work of architect Lina Bo Bardi. Launched in 2022 by Bottega Veneta, The Square is designed to encourage dialogue among local communities around the world through cultural encounters, performances and workshops.
Women In Motion is present at the Cannes Film Festival for the ninth consecutive year. The 2023 Women In Motion Award is presented to Michelle Yeoh by François-Henri Pinault, the Group’s Chairman and CEO; and Iris Knobloch and Thierry Frémaux, respectively President and General Delegate of the Cannes Film Festival.
The 2023 Women In Motion Emerging Talent prize goes to Swiss director Carmen Jaquier. An essential part of the program created by Kering, Women In Motion Talks features a host of inspiring personalities including Jeremy O. Harris, Katie Holmes, Jeanne Herry, Cate Blanchett, Coco Francini, Lily Gladstone, Michelle Yeoh, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Eva Longoria, and Stacy L. Smith.
As the House’s first ambassador, Jake Gyllenhaal fronts the new Ginori 1735 campaign in a series of photos by Gray Sorrenti. A video directed by the actor himself also shows him visiting the brand’s porcelain manufacture.
June
Boucheron reinvents the jewelry box, transforming it into a highly desirable object of sustainable design available in a series of seven sizes. Entirely recyclable and made using just two materials — aluminum and wool felt — these new models are also four times lighter than the previous ones. Since 2022 and the introduction of the ‘Precious for the Future’ strategy, sustainable development has influenced all the House’s projects well beyond the sourcing of precious materials.
In Shanghai, Qeelin organizes Qeelin Miracle Garden, a private jewelry exhibition attended by a host of celebrities. Set against a backdrop of lush vegetation, the jewels, a unique blend of Far Eastern symbolism and modern design, reveal the full extent of the House’s technical expertise.
With 70 Years of an Icon: the Horsebit Loafer, Gucci celebrates the anniversary of its iconic moccasin at the Spazio Maiocchi in Milan. The immersive exhibition features ten artistic installations combining fashion and audio-visual elements.
Kering and the European Works Council sign an agreement on well-being in the workplace. By committing to each of the dimensions that determine well-being in the workplace, the Group commits to leading social dialogue and listening to its employees, essential factors in its strategy as an employer.
Women In Motion sponsors the Sœurs Jumelles festival for the third consecutive year, supporting in particular the Toutes et tous à l’unisson (“Uniting one and all”) day of artistic encounters at the Théâtre de la Coupe d’Or, featuring Emily Loizeau and Manon Loizeau, Anne-Sophie Versnaeyen, Laetitia Pansanel-Garric, and Jeanne Balibar.
Kering Beauté acquires Creed, a major player in the prestige fragrance market. Founded in 1760 by James Henry Creed, the English House is renowned for its timeless, exclusive scents made from exceptional natural ingredients.
Bottega Veneta opens a new shoe workshop in the House’s native region, in Vigonza. The 5,450-square-meter space englobes the entire manufacturing process, from design, development, research, quality control and prototyping to final production.
For the 10th anniversary of Gucci Chime, Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy directs 35 films in which artists, activists and human rights advocates speak out about the need to campaign tirelessly for gender equality.
Saint Laurent co-organizes the opening of contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang’s exhibition Ramble in the Cosmos — From Primeval Fireball Onward at the National Art Center in Tokyo.
July
Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie is the setting for the Saint Laurent Men’s Summer 2024 show. The glass and steel monument, designed in 1968 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, serves as a showcase for an innovative, progressive, versatile wardrobe inspired by feminine silhouettes.
Qeelin announces Yoona Lim as a new ambassador to support its launch on the Korean market. The singer and actress rose to fame as a member of Girls’ Generation, one of South Korea’s most popular K-Pop groups.
Isabelle Huppert and PP Krit Amnuaydechkorn are named Balenciaga ambassadors. Through their creative work and their values, they embody “the modern Balenciaga community,” the House notes.
Balenciaga’s 52nd Couture collection celebrates the quest for perfection, interpreting Cristóbal Balenciaga’s original creations through fresh silhouettes that combine traditional savoir-faire and cutting-edge techniques. Danielle Slavik, one of the founding couturier’s muses in the 1960s, opens the show in the salons on Avenue George V wearing a black sheath dress informed by a model designed more than 60 years ago, underscoring the link between past and present that inspired the collection. A bridal gown conceived like medieval armor, a creation ten months in the making, closes the show.
Kering acquires a 30% stake in the Valentino fashion house through a partnership with the Mayhoola group.
Kering announces a series of appointments that consolidates its organization. In addition to her role as President and CEO of Yves Saint Laurent, Francesca Bellettini is named Kering Deputy CEO, in charge of Brand Development; while Jean‑Marc Duplaix, Kering’s longtime Chief Financial Officer, is appointed Deputy CEO, in charge of Operations and Finance. Jean-François Palus is appointed Chairman and CEO, of Gucci. Finally, the Board of Directors welcomes Maureen Chiquet, former Global CEO of Chanel, as an independent director.
Gucci attains gender parity certification from Bureau Veritas for its commitment to diversity and tolerance. It is the first Italian fashion house to earn this prestigious distinction.
Boucheron presents the More is More high jewelry collection, which notably draws inspiration from the Memphis movement and once again demonstrates Creative Director Claire Choisne’s boundless imagination. Optical illusions, plays on scale, vibrant palettes and geometric motifs make these pieces feats of experimentation, color pairing and craftsmanship, designed to spread joy.
At the Rencontres d’Arles, the Women In Motion Award goes to the Brazilian photographer Rosângela Rennó.Women In Motion also supports the exhibition La Pointe Courte, From Photographs To Film, featuring photos taken by director Agnès Varda during the summer of 1954. The program created by Kering is also involved in the Prix de la Photo Madame Figaro — Arles 2023, awarded to Iranian photographer Hannah Darabi, with a special mention from the jury for Indian photographer Riti Sengupta. The Group also renews its commitment as Grand Partner of the Rencontres d’Arles for a further five years.
Pomellato’s high jewelry collection, Ode to Milan, pays tribute to the House’s birthplace, an eternal source of inspiration. “Simple, less conventional lines, always enhanced by the volume of colored stones,” says Creative Director Vincenzo Castaldo of the 33 dazzling jewels.
Alexander McQueen presents its Spring/Summer 2024 men’s collection in Milan. Revisiting traditional tailoring, silhouettes are simultaneously soft and bold with a refined simplicity.
Bottega Veneta organizes its first fashion show in mainland China. Staged at the Red Brick Art Museum in Beijing, the event presented the Fall/Winter 2023 collection unveiled in Milan in February, as well as several new silhouettes designed especially for this occasion.
August
Kering Eyewear and the iconic brand Maui Jim act in support and solidarity for Hawaiians after the wildfires that devastated the state, particularly affecting the island of Maui, through a donation to the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund, a non-profit relief organization.
September
Bottega Veneta’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection proposes an odyssey themed around traveling in the imagination as much as in the world. Through an imaginary map printed on the floor, the House’s exceptional artisanal expertise celebrates multiculturalism. A guest at the show is actress Shu Qi, who embodies the campaign the following month, thus becoming the House’s second ambassador.
Actor and producer Glen Powell embodies Brioni’s Bespoke service in a series of photos and a short film directed by Gregory Harris in Los Angeles. The campaign showcases the House’s unique sartorial experience in a perfect synergy between self-expression and masterful craftsmanship.
In Tokyo’s Ginza district, Boucheron inaugurates its second-largest boutique in the world, after its Place Vendôme flagship. Its digital façade — a forest that changes with the hours and the seasons — and the experiences offered on its four floors are an ode to nature and innovation.
The Saint Laurent Women’s Summer 2024 collection marks a return to basics and simplicity. It reveals a fuller silhouette than in previous seasons, a daytime wardrobe with clean lines, variations on the safari jacket, jumpsuits and natural, easy-to-wear materials.
Bottega Veneta’s Paris flagship reopens its doors at 12 Avenue Montaigne. Reflecting the House’s collections, open, bright spaces are interspersed with intimate private salons, and an industrial glass block floor and ceiling contrast with richly-hued walnut panels — a savvy mix of artisanal Italian know-how meets modernism, sensuality and innovation.
Kering participates in the 40th edition of European Heritage Days by opening the doors of its headquarters, the former Laennec Hospital, to the public. Visitors could discover Habiter le temps (Inhabiting Time), an exhibition of contemporary artworks from the Pinault Collection, as well as an original presentation of 30 Couture pieces from the Balenciaga archives.
Alexander McQueen unveils its Spring/Summer 2024 collection in Paris — Sarah Burton’s last as Creative Director. Modeled by a cast including Naomi Campbell, Kaia Gerber, Vittoria Ceretti, and Yseult, and inspired by the theme of anatomical dissection, the collection’s pieces celebrated femininity and female empowerment against a backdrop of monumental woven sculptures by renowned artist Magdalena Abakanowicz.
Kering Foundation holds its second annual Caring For Women dinner in New York, celebrating its 15th anniversary. Co-chaired by Salma Hayek Pinault, François-Henri Pinault, Zoë Kravitz, Cindy Sherman, Christy Turlington Burns, Olivia Wilde, Oprah Winfrey, and Malala Yousafzai, the event raised over $3 million. For Kering Foundation, the year was also marked by the extension of its commitment to combating violence to address violence againt children, in particular child sexual abuse. In addition, to facilitate fundraising as well as collaborations with its various stakeholders, Kering alters the Foundation’s legal status to make it an endowment fund.
Kering celebrates the 10th anniversary of its new identity by reaffirming its singular vision of creative, timeless Luxury as a platform for self-expression, sharing and change. The Group releases Kering: Of Granite and Dreams (Flammarion), a book retracing the Pinault family’s entrepreneurial adventure through rare archives, photographs and personal testimonials; Le Figaro also publishes a special supplement devoted to the Group’s history, strategy and values.
Ancora, Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection, Sabato De Sarno’s first as Creative Director of the House, illustrates a brand-new aesthetic centered on cuts and proportions, the designer’s minimalist vision and his love for fashion. The House’s codes are omnipresent, reinterpreted in micro-shorts, slit skirts, crystal-embellished dresses and accessories with urban twists.
Ginori 1735 closes out the Venice International Film Festival with a festive dinner at the St. Regis Venice hotel to showcase the colors of the Oriente Italiano collection.
Supported by Alexander McQueen, the exhibition Rebel: 30 Years of London Fashion opens at London’s Design Museum. The show includes a behind‑the‑scenes look at Taxi Driver, the second collection designed by Lee Alexander McQueen, which was lost in 1993.
October
David Sims lenses the first Gucci campaign under the creative direction of Sabato De Sarno. Modeled by Daria Werbowy and photographed at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles, the Gucci Marina Chain jewelry collection features a maritime-inspired archival motif.
Seán McGirr is announced as Creative Director of Alexander McQueen. A 2014 graduate of Central Saint Martins in London, the Irish designer was previously director of ready‑to‑wear at JW Anderson.
Bottega Veneta inaugurates the Accademia Labor et Ingenium, which takes its name from the House motto (“Craft and Creativity”). Dedicated to training 50 students each year, the academy will also welcome collaborators and partners for workshops hosted by the House’s master artisans.
In honor of Gucci’s Horsebit 1953, celebrating its 70th anniversary, actors and House ambassadors Paul Mescal and Xiao Zhan appear wearing the timeless loafers.
On the occasion of the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF),Women In Motion organizes a Talk featuring the South Korean actress Bae Doona, the Japanese actress Asami Mizukawa and the Japanese producer Kayo Washio. They discuss the role of women filmmakers in their respective countries and the challenges they face.
Kering stages the third edition of the Kering Generation Award, “Coming Full Circle,” at the Museum of Art Pudong during Shanghai Fashion Week. Dedicated this year to the theme of circularity, the Kering Generation Award was created by the Group in 2018 in partnership with Plug and Play China to accelerate the transformation of the sector by supporting Chinese startups that bring about positive social and environmental impact.
Artist Billie Eilish fronts Gucci’s new campaign for the Horsebit 1955 with, for the first time, Demetra — a vegan, sustainable material developed in-house — replacing its original leather.
November
Brioni’s Tailoring Legends exhibition opens in Shenzhen, China. Offering a journey through the history of the House, it explores themes including creativity and the art of dress and craftsmanship, showcasing archival pieces together with recent creations and presenting the personalities dressed by Brioni throughout the years.
Women In Motion supports several initiatives highlighting women photographers as part of the Mois de la Photo (Photography Month) festival. For the fourth consecutive year, Women In Motion sponsors the Elles X Paris Photo program, presenting a selection of works to be discovered in the aisles of Paris Photo, a not-to-be-missed art world event. Women In Motion also sponsors two major exhibitions: Histoires inachevées, by Chilean photographer Paz Errázuriz; and Arresting Beauty: Julia Margaret Cameron, the first French retrospective of this scale dedicated to the British photographer. Lastly, the Group rolls out a giant urban billboard campaign dedicated to the winners of the Women In Motion photography prize. Above left, Susan Meiselas, winner of the first award in 2019.
The Balenciaga Summer 2024 collection pays tribute to the craftsmanship behind the clothes. It opens with an upcycled trench coat made from three vintage garments, a technique that plays out on several silhouettes. Among other pieces presented is a maxi bathrobe coat made from LunaformTM, a biomaterial developed by the American startup Gozen for the House and presented here for the first time.
Balenciaga names Michelle Yeoh as its new brand ambassador. In 2023, the Malaysian actress and producer won a Golden Globe, a SAG Award and an Oscar — often wearing Balenciaga pieces on those occasions.
Balenciaga launches its first skiwear collection via a campaign in which clothing and accessories featuring innovative techniques are showcased on a sunny beach.
Boucheron acquires a high jewelry workshop in Paris: some 60 artisans renowned for the excellence of their expertise thus join the House’s team of master jewelers to bring Boucheron’s high jewelry collections to life.
Kering participates in the sixth edition of the China International Import Expo, under the theme “Celebrating a decade of Kering, envisioning a new future,” which offers visitors an opportunity to discover the Group’s heritage and know-how as well as its vision of Luxury.
Brioni unveils its Wintertime capsule with a special installation in the heart of the London department store Harrods, an ideal setting for pieces that elevate the cold season, through a monochrome symphony of whites, beiges and ivories, composed of clothes blending form and function, comfort, warmth and lightness.
December
Balenciaga chooses Beverly Hills as the backdrop for Balenciaga’s Fall 2024 show. The looks illustrate the designer’s interpretation of LA’s fashion codes, reflecting the local culture and a multitude of influences associated with America’s second-largest city.
Saint Laurent opens its largest flagship in the world on the Champs-Élysées, fulfilling the founding couturier’s dream to see his name “written in fiery letters” on the famed avenue. The boutique reveals a new design concept by Anthony Vaccarello: a luminous space, at once raw and refined, that showcases artwork and singular pieces of furniture and offers an exclusive experience.
The Gucci boutique on Milan’s Via Montenapoleone reopens its doors following an extensive renovation. The minimalist elegance of this 1,800-square-meter space emphasizes Italian design, art, and craftsmanship, such as marble and Venetian pulegoso glass.
Balenciaga ends the year by naming Nicole Kidman as brand ambassador. The legendary Australian-American actress and producer has won many accolades including an Oscar, a BAFTA, six Golden Globes, two Emmys and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She walked the Balenciaga 51st Couture show and has worn the brand regularly for her many artistic and philanthropic engagements.
Bottega for Bottegas, an initiative conceived by Bottega Veneta in 2021, highlights four workshops chosen for their creativity and ability to stir the imagination and inspire solidarity. They are given international visibility via the brand’s website, posters and the window display at the House’s flagship in Milan.