Frida Giannini | the CITIZENS of FASHION

Gucci Cosmetics Fall 2014 collection

August 28, 2014 by The CoF

Iconic Italian brand celebrated the launch of its makeup line, Gucci Cosmetics, in New York at The Carlyle Hotel. An event that culminated with the showing of the advertising campaign featuring Charlotte Casiraghi, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot and digital film directed by Fabien Baron. Also the long waited cosmetics line was unveiled.The collection includes Gucci Eye, Gucci Face, Gucci Lip, Gucci Nail and preparation products for the skin. “For me, beauty and fashion are always connected. One doesn’t exist without the […]

Categories: Beauty, Fashion • Tags: Charlotte Casiraghi, Fabien Baron, Frida Giannini, Gucci, Mert & Marcus

Gucci celebrates 50 years in Japan

February 3, 2014 by The CoF

Italian brand Gucci celebrates its 50th anniversary on the Japanese market with a special Flora collection The first store opened by the Italian house in Japan was in 1964, coinciding with the Olympic Games in Tokyo and for the anniversary of this fashionable Italian- Japanese friendship ,Gucci promises a lot of surprises. Among many anniversary events,a special edition of Flora collection will be launch exclusively for Japanese buyers . It will include painted flowers bags, purses, silk scarves , shoes, […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Frida Giannini, Gucci, Japan, Tokyo

Julia Roberts Joins Gucci Chime For Change

September 26, 2013 by The CoF

Julia Roberts joined officially Gucci creative director Frida Giannini , the singer Beyonce and actress Salma Hayek ,at Gucci Chime for Change and their goal to help women and their issues around the world. Roberts was appointed curator of the non-profit organization Catapult, aimed at the accumulation and distribution of donations . Each participant chooses a specific direction in which the future is in fundraising. Roberts decided to focus her energy and attention on the problem of harmful cooking smoke that emanates […]

Categories: Fashion, News, People • Tags: beyonce, Chime For Change, culture, Frida Giannini, Gucci, Julia Roberts, Salma Hayek, society

Front Row at Gucci spring/summer 2014 collection

September 19, 2013 by The CoF

On the first day of the Milan fashion week,Frida Giannini the creative director of Gucci presented the spring/summer 2014 collection . In the front row of fashion shows could be seen Blake Lively ( face of the Gucci Première fragrance) , Anna Wintour ,Anna Dello Russo, and the owner of Kering (previously PPR group ), Francois Henri Pinault. Many of the guests appeared on the show in the clothing brand, for example, actress Blake Lively chose a dress, sandals, clutches […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Anna Dello Russo, Anna Wintour, Blake Lively, Fashion week, Frida Giannini, Gucci, Milan, Milan Fashion Week, spring/summer 2014

Chime For Change: The Sound Of Change Live Concert

June 3, 2013 by The CoF

Chime For Change is a global campaign for girls’ and women’s empowerment founded by Gucci with a founding committee comprised of Salma Hayek Pinault,Gucci Creative Director ,Frida Giannini and Beyonce Knowles-Carter. On June 1st, Twickenham stadium in London hosted CHIME FOR CHANGE global concert event to put girls’ and women’s issues on the world’s stage. Millions of people joined in THE SOUND OF CHANGE LIVE, to promote Education, Health and Justice for girls and women everywhere. “I am proud to be joining […]

Categories: Fashion, News, People • Tags: BEYONCÉ KNOWLES, Chime For Change, Frida Giannini, Gucci, Jennifer Lopez, June 2013, Life, LONDON, Madonna, Salma Hayek, Twickenham Stadium, Women

Gucci Pre-Fall 2013

December 12, 2012 by The CoF

A severe femininity ran through Gucci’s pre-fall collection. Putting aside her penchant for the Seventies and rock ’n’ roll, creative director Frida Giannini focused on Fifties-inspired shapes and a sophisticated combination of sober greens with an intense teal and hints of leopard. “This is a contemporary femme fatale who relishes her own dark mood,” said Giannini. “Armed with an invulnerable aesthetic, she has an elusive sensuality — like the protagonist in a game of pursuit.”

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: Creative director, François-Henri Pinault, Frida Giannini, Gucci

Gucci Opens New Store In Taipei

November 24, 2012 by The CoF

by Mengly Taing Photo by Vincent Huang HEART OF GOLD: Despite dense clouds overlooking the city on Thursday evening, Taipei 101 lit up the night sky as Gucci celebrated the opening of its newest flagship store in Taiwan with an intimate dinner co-chaired by newly-appointed Gucci China president Carol Shen and Taipei 101 executive vice president Ringo Chao. The 84th floor of the iconic tower was transformed into an exhibition space featuring rare jewels and minaudières from the company’s archives at […]

Categories: Design • Tags: Art Deco, Design, Florence, Frida Giannini, Gucci, Li Bingbing, Retail, Taipei, Taipei 101, Taiwan