Gucci was founded in 1921 in Florence, Italy by Guccio Gucci. Over the following decades, Gucci opened more stores across Europe and in the US, expanding its product lines. Key milestones included introducing signature materials like bamboo and webbing in the 1940s-50s, opening flagship stores globally in the 1970s-90s, and appointing Tom Ford as creative director in the 1990s. The document provides a detailed timeline of Gucci's history and growth from 1921 to the 2000s.
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3. Time Line
1921
Guccio opens his
first stores in
Florence on Via
Vigna Nuova and
then Via del
Parione.
40s
Production of
leather goods
resumes after
World War II. Aldo
Gucci introduces
the pigskin, which
becomes a
signature house
material. The first
bamboo-handled
bag, inspired by the
shape of a
saddle, produced in
this period
50s
Rodolfo opens the
first Milan
store, Around this
time, the green-red-
green web
becomes a
hallmark of the
company. Gucci
becomes a pioneer
of Italian design in
the U.S. when Aldo
opens the first
American store.
The Gucci loafer
with metal horsebit
is created60s
Stores open in
London and Palm
Beach.The bag
that Jacqueline
Kennedy is seen
with is renamed
the Jackie. Around
this time, the GG
logo is applied to
canvas and used
for products.
The Flora scarf
print is designed
for Princess
70s
Continues global
expansion the
aspirations of
Aldo, to the Far
East. Stores open in
Tokyo and Hong
Kong.
The first fragrance
launches.
90s
Ready-to-wear
parades for the
first time at the
Florentine
fashion shows.
The Anglo-
Arabian holding
company
Investcorp
purchases 50
percent of Gucci
shares.
90s
Tom Ford is
appointed
creative director..
It is ultimately
saved when white
knight Fran巽ois
Pinault of strategic
investment firm
PPR starts
amassing a
portfolio of luxury
brands.
2000s
Frida Giannini is
appointed
creative director
of womens at
2005.A year
later, she adds
the role of
creative director
for mens wear.
5. VisionWe empower an ensemble of powerful complementary brands to reach
their full global growth potential.To achieve this vision, we constantly push
ourselves against the limits, in the most imaginative and sustainable manner.
Mission The ambition is to help people express, fulfil and enjoy themselves through
our products.
Values
The Group has built a balanced collection of complementary consumer brands that
enjoy powerful equity. They have global recognition, are deep rooted and true to their
distinctive values.
Internal Analysis
7. New bamboo
Leather bag
1590
New jackie
Leather bag
1800
Jackie
Original GG
canvas bag
890
Gucci 1973
Leather handle
bag
1700
Stirrup
Zebra print calf
hair handle
bag
2590
Product icons
Internal Analysis
8. Gucci collection spring summer 2013
Women ready to wear
Flare
pant
695
Tunic
with
flounce
sleeves
1250
Print silk
pant
1150
Dahlia
print
silk
pant
1150
Dahlia print
georgette
tunic top
995
Dahlia
print
silk coat
1795
Grey
animali
er print
tank
275
Legging
650
Python
miniskir
t
850
Jacquard python
jacket
2900 euro
Knit tank
595
Black silk
crepe
shirt
750
Flora
georget
te dress
990
Blue jean jacket 1150
euro
Horsebit print 70 s
shirt 595
Gaucho pant 650
Primula
silk
gown
with
necklin
e
2900
Tiger
flower
print
pant
950
Georgett
e top
1100
Internal Analysis
9. Jacket
1520
Cotton
skinny
formal pant
330
Polo 550
Yellow 1953
pant
520
Print silk
Blouson
1190
White riding
sport pant
420
Cardigan
735
Poli in seta
blu
635
White pant
1953
395
Denim jacket
890
Cotton knit
450
Mini infinity
flora print
shorts
450
Bomber blu
890
Jeans
bianco
295
Wool crew
neck
sweater 420
Seersucker
sport short
380
Gucci collection spring
summer 2013
Men ready to wear
Internal Analysis
10. KIDS
Gucci collection spring summer
2013
Beige cotton
canvas jacket
490
T-shirt grey
light 80
Stretch denim
regular fit pant
165
Baseball hat
85
Blue extra fine
cotton
cardigan 195
Shirt light blue
135
White stretch
denim regular
fit pant 165
Papillon 65
Red washed
gabardine
jacket 260
Polo short
sleeve130
Blue Striped
stretch cotton
short 165
Suede driver
with 145
Blue striped
stretch Cotton
jacket 275
Crest shirt 170
Pant 170
Papillon 65
White silk
dress 545
Gold leather
sandal 160
White cotton
muslin with
flora print 250
Gold leather
sandal with
flora infinity
insole 195
Long sleeve
cardigan
165
T-shirt 95
Vintage rose
print short 195
Black leather
biker jacket
1450
Imperial blue
silk sleeveless
dress 290
Internal Analysis
11. Women shoes
Men shoes
High heel
sandal 750
Elizabeth pink tan leather
high
Heel pump
450
Collection 1953
horsebit loafer for
women
410
Betty
high heel
bootie
695
Tall flat
boot
895
New
hollywood
Horsebit
middle
Heel 395
1953 horsebit
loafer 1953
collection for
men
450
Black leather
lace up
490
Soft leather
driver 315
Hi top lace
up
Sneaker
345
Lace up
web detail
295
Horsebit mocassin
395
Internal Analysis
12. Internal Analysis
Fragrance for women and men
Gucci guilty
Fiori orientali
50 ml
Eau de
toilette spray
71
Gucci
premiere 50
ml
eau de
parfum spray
83
Flora by
gucci 50 ml
eau de
toilette spray
68
Flora by gucci
Fraganza
floreale 50 ml
eau de toilette
spray
68
Gucci guilty
pour homme
90 ml
eau de
toilette spray
81
Gucci guilty
balck 50 ml
eau de
toilette spray
71
Gucci by
gucci sport
pour home
90ml eau de
toilette spray
77
Gucci by
gucci pour
homme 90ml
eau de
toilette spray
77
Women
Men
13. Internal Analysis
Watches and jewellery
Bamboo
collection
watch with
black dial
750
Twirl
collection
small version
780
Gucci coupe
collection
large version
1980
Diamantissi
ma hoops
Earrings
750
Horsebit
Necklace
5570
Bamboo thin
bracelet
2850
Women
Men
14. MILAN LONDON TOYKO
NEWYORK SHANGHAI
Gucci flagship stores
Gucci now has 425 shops all over the world. It has also using franchise method for new shops and
opening department stores. Its today possible to find Gucci from East Asia to West America
Internal Analysis
15. Gucci
advertising
sassaiola
fiorentina,
8 April 1922
Vogue USA
15 November
1946
Gucci
advertising
(Harpers
Bazzar )
USA oct.1967
Gucci Foto
shooting
70 属 s
Gucci
advertising
s/s 1989
Gucci
advertising
A / w
1990 1991
Vogue
Paris, dic .2004
Vogue Japan
Mar.2006
Gucci
advertising
Diamante
2010
Vogue UK
May. 2000
ADVERDISING HISTORY
Internal Analysis
18. ADVERDISING CAMPAIGN
Gucci forever now
FOREVER NOW
Le Icone : il Morsetto
Dalla tradizione equestre il simbolo del mocassino Gucci
FOREVER NOW
CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF TRADITION AND INNOVATION
FOREVER NOW
Le Icone: flora
raccontano una tradizione di eterna femminilit
FOREVER NOW
Le Icone: il nastro verde e rosso
Internal Analysis
27. 272012 annual results
2012 2011
+ 20.8%9,736.3
-(7.9)
+ 56.7%1,155.6
+ 33.7%472.8
+ 38.5%945.1
+ 15.8%3,638.8
+ 11.9%3,531.9
+ 26.3%6,212.3
+ 8.7%3,270.7
261.2
27
8,062.3
(10.4)
737.5
353.7
682.6
3,143.2
3,155.7
4,917.0
3,009.0
1 674.0
2.5
418.1
119.1
262.5
495.6
376.2
1 295.3
261.7
114.5146.7 + 78.1%
Change
m %
2012 Revenue
In m
PPR
Corporate & others
Other brands
Yves Saint Laurent
Bottega Veneta
Gucci
Luxury
Puma
Other brands
Sport & Lifestyle
Income
3,638.8 million
Internal Analysis
28. Target
292012 annual results
82
91
62
141
97 100
66
166
Western Europe North America Japan Rapid-growth countries
Year end 2011: 376
Year end 2012: 429
29
Q4 2012 revenue: EUR 996 M
+8.2% comparable; +12.4% reported
Q4 2011 Western Europe North America Japan Asia Pacific Other Countries Q4 2012
+11%
+14% +0%
+5% +13%
25% 22% 12% 35% 6%
887m
996m
Number of directly operated stores
X%: Comparable growth
% of Q4 12 sales
Women ready to wear :Russia
Men ready to wear :Asia
Bag :
Russia , China, American, Brazil
Wallet and small leather : Japan
Special target
Internal Analysis
29. SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS WEAKNESS
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
1. Strong Brand Image 2. Control its
distribution Channels effectively3.
Strong chain value with suppliers and
retailers4. Directly operated
stores5. Has a huge product
portfolio like
apparel, clothing, wallets, watches
etc6. Gucci has partnered with
UNICEF as a part of CSR initiative7.
Associations with automobile
companies like Ford, General
Motors, Fiat added brand value
1. Emerging luxury markets in
emerging economies like
lussia ,brazil ,India and
China2.Creating competitive
advantage in different business
segments(ex: sponsor talent young
designer )
3.To target the youth segment which
stylish designs
1.Has to invest huge money in order
to protect and maintain its brand
image
2.Diversified product range, hence
has a risk of brand dilution
1.Extremely competitive
segment2.Product substitution is
easily available
31. The Prada brand was created in 1913 by Mr. Mario Prada and has
since become one of the most prestigious and widely-recognized
brands in the fashion and luxury goods industries.
the Prada brand represents the best of Italian culture and tradition.
External Analysis
32. In 1925, Edoardo and Adele Fendi opened a small bag shop with a fur workshop in
Rome on Via del Plebiscito. And so the Fendi story began, made of
entrepreneurship and creativity, craftsmanship and technology.
External Analysis
33. Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton or shortened
to LV, is a French fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The
label's LV monogram appears on most of its products, ranging from luxury
trunks and leather goods to ready-to-
wear, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses, and books. Louis
Vuitton is one of the world's leading international fashion houses; it sells its
products through standalone boutiques, lease departments in high-end
department stores, and through the e-commerce section of its website. For
six consecutive years (20062012) Louis Vuitton has been named the
world's most valuable luxury brand. Its 2012 valuation is 25.9 billion USD.
External Analysis
34. Christian Dior was a French fashion designer, best known as the
founder of one of the world's top fashion houses, also called
Christian Dior.
External Analysis
35. Conclusions of the analysis
Next step :
1.Continue to keep strong brand image
2.Crea quality strategy for keep high income
3.Reduce product range , so as not to excess inventory
commodities