So, first off, there’s this whole “Ancora” thing with De Sarno. Basically, the dude’s trying to make Gucci…him. Urbane. Contemporary. Chic. You know, the kinda stuff that screams “I’m rich and fabulous, but also, like, *down to earth*.” But like, is it working? Jury’s still out, tbh. It all sounds kinda…safe? Safe isn’t exactly Gucci’s brand, right? Remember Tom Ford? Now *that* was bold. Sensual. Like, “I’m gonna wear a dress made of razor blades and you’re gonna *love* it” energy.
And then BAM! Out of nowhere, Demna’s jumping ship from Balenciaga to Gucci! Like, what even *is* Kering doing over there? It’s like a designer swap meet. Don’t get me wrong, Demna’s a creative *powerhouse*. No doubt about it. But is Gucci *really* what he needs, or is he what *Gucci* needs? Big question. I mean, he’s been at Balenciaga for 10 years! 10 YEARS! That’s, like, a lifetime in fashion. Maybe he just needs a change of scenery, or maybe Gucci threw a truckload of cash at him. Who knows? (Probably the truckload of cash tho).
Plus, it gets me thinking…Balenciaga is still, you know, a thing? That’s part of Kering. So like, what’s going to happen there? Does the whole thing implode? Will they find someone else? Is this all just some elaborate plan to…I dunno, take over the world with luxury goods? I’m probably overthinking it, but hey, a girl can dream… or maybe just fear for the future.
And okay, let’s not forget the red carpet moments. Gucci’s served up some *iconic* looks. Like, the kinda looks that are etched in fashion history forever. But can Demna keep that going? Can he top Tom Ford’s legacy? That’s a heavy weight to carry, my friend.