Gucci's “Hacking” of Balenciaga Is a Fashion Power Move—And Finally Available to Shop. Four months on from the release of the stratospherically successful The North Face X Gucci collaboration, Alessandro Michele is back with another creative union—this time a surprise “hack” of its Kering stablemate, Balenciaga.15 Nov 2021
Are Balenciaga and Gucci the same company?
Pinault S.A. Kering (French: [kɛːʁiŋ]) is a French-based multinational corporation specializing in luxury goods. It owns the luxury brands Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Yves Saint Laurent.
Why is Gucci written on Balenciaga?
Their mistake was understandable: The front window appeared to have been spray-painted with the word “Gucci.” The Hacker Project was created by Balenciaga's creative director Demna Gvasalia and Gucci's Alessandro Michele to pose questions about luxury, authenticity and inspiration.18 Nov 2021
Who has Gucci collaborated with?
Gucci collaborated with Exo's “Human Gucci” Kai (of course), The North Face, Balenciaga and Disney; Dior with Nike and now with streetwear brand Sacai; Hermès with Apple; Ferrari with Puma; Prada with Adidas; Rimowa with Off-White; and Louis Vuitton with NBA.17 Jun 2021
Is Balenciaga part of Gucci?
It owns the luxury brands Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Yves Saint Laurent. The timber-trading company Pinault S.A. was founded in 1963, by François Pinault. François-Henri Pinault is president and CEO of Kering since 2005. In 2020, the group's revenue reached €13.1 billion.
Is Balenciaga same as Gucci?
Balenciaga bags are made from lightweight leather, known as lambskin. Gucci, on the other hand, uses leather from cowhide to make its products. You can use a Gucci bag for up to three years and still have a high resale value. Products from both brands have robust quality.30 Nov 2021
Did Gucci collab with Balenciaga?
Gucci x Balenciaga Collaboration The joint Gucci and Balenciaga “Hacker Project” is a shining example of the innovation that can emerge when two luxury fashion houses unite in a modern day love affair.3 Dec 2021