But “shock” is the only word that can describe the reaction to Gucci ... and T-shirts into luxury staples and made Ikea totes into $2,000 it-bags at Balenciaga — as its new head designer.

Gucci’s legacy in silk craftsmanship began in the 1950s followed by a pivotal moment in 1958 when Gucci partnered with a prestigious silk producer from Como, Italy, to create Tolda di Nave, a nautical ...