Gucci is the Italian luxury fashion icon slinging high-end handbags, clothing, shoes, and accessories that scream opulence, with a flair for bold prints and logos that turned streetwear into status symbols, all under the Kering group umbrella. Founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence as a leather goods shop, it evolved from family-run to global empire, weathering scandals like family feuds (hello, House of Gucci movie) while becoming a pop culture staple for celebrities and influencers.
Gucci's virtue-signaling harder than a runway strut with Chime for Change pushing gender equality like it's the new black, DEI councils fostering "inclusion" in the fashion world that aim to reflect diverse consumers (because apparently luxury needs equity audits), BLM solidarity statements decrying racism while donating to anti-discrimination causes, Pride collections turning logos rainbow for LGBTQ support, and ESG reports chasing sustainability goals that let them greenwash leather production amid all that jet-set carbon.
Gucci's Equilibrium platform integrates environmental, social, and governance practices into its operations. The initiative focuses on sustainable sourcing, carbon reduction, and social impact programs.
Gucci released a Pride collection featuring rainbow-themed items to support LGBTQ communities. The collection includes apparel and accessories with inclusive messaging. Interestingly enough, this was
Gucci expresses solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and commits to combating racism. The company outlines internal reviews and donations to relevant organizations. Again, they seem to be trying to avoid backlash and have scrubbed some pages from their website, but the internet is forever.
Gucci's Chime for Change campaign addresses gender equality through advocacy and partnerships with organizations. The initiative focuses on women's rights and community support programs.
Gucci implements a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy focused on creating an inclusive workplace and industry. The company supports employee resource groups and partnerships to advance these goals.