GUCCI CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF ITS FIRST HIGH JEWELRY COLLECTION

Paris, France – July 4th, 2019 – Tonight Gucci celebrated the launch of its first High Jewelry collection, Hortus Deliciarum, and the opening of its dedicated boutique in Place Vendôme with a gala dinner.

Hortus Deliciarum is inspired by the poetic and kaleidoscopic universe of Creative Director Alessandro Michele and echoes the eclectic quixotism of his vision, drawing on motifs that are dear to him and are symbolic of Gucci’s distinctive canon of house iconography.

The gala dinner took place at Le Petit Palais in Paris where Alessandro Michele and President & CEO Marco Bizzarri welcomed guests who included KERING Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Francois-Henri Pinault.

Following the dinner, friend of the House, musician, singer, songwriter and producer Florence Welch, who is also Gucci’s jewelry ambassador, gave a special performance.

She wore a Gucci Cruise 2020 vintage ivory plissé crêpe voile long sleeve gown with embellished collar, sequin and bead embroidered cuffs and gold braided belt detail with platinum metallic leather high heel sandals and a head accessory in metal with aged gold finish and black grosgrain elastic band. She completed her look with a Gucci High Jewelry ring in yellow gold with yellow beryl and yellow sapphires and a Gucci High Jewelry ring in yellow gold, garnet and diamonds.

The evening came to a close with a DJ set by Louise Chen.