Who Inherited Gucci After Maurizio?

Gucci, one of the most iconic fashion brands in the world, was founded by Guccio Gucci in 1921. After his death in 1953, his sons Aldo, Vasco, Ugo, and Rodolfo took over the business. However, it was Maurizio Gucci, Aldo’s son who became the most famous face of the brand.

Maurizio Gucci became the president of Gucci after a family feud that resulted in his father’s imprisonment and exile from Italy. Under Maurizio’s leadership, Gucci went through a major transformation. He brought in Tom Ford as a creative director and together they revived the brand with innovative designs that were an instant hit with fashion enthusiasts.

However, Maurizio’s tenure as president was short-lived. In 1993, he sold his controlling stake in Gucci to Investcorp and left the company. This decision proved to be disastrous for both Maurizio and Gucci.

Maurizio’s financial troubles began soon after he left the company. He faced legal battles over his divorce settlement and was eventually forced to sell his remaining stake in Gucci to Investcorp. In 1995, Investcorp sold its stake to a group of investors led by Tom Ford and Domenico De Sole.

Under their leadership, Gucci regained its position as one of the most powerful fashion brands in the world. They expanded into new markets and launched successful product lines such as fragrances and accessories.

In 2004, French luxury goods conglomerate Kering (formerly known as PPR) acquired a majority stake in Gucci Group. Today, Kering owns several other luxury brands including Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen.

In conclusion, after Maurizio Gucci left the company in 1993 following its acquisition by Investcorp; Tom Ford and Domenico De Sole became key players before Kering acquired a majority stake in 2004. Despite the turbulent history of the Gucci family, the brand has continued to thrive under new leadership and remains one of the most renowned fashion brands in the world.