Gucci’s New Seoul Flagship Store Is Inspired By Korean Traditional Houses
Gucci’s new flagship store in Seoul opens in the trendy neighbourhood of Itaewon. Called Gucci Gaok, the second flagship post spans over 1,015 square metres across four floors and houses a wide selection of women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, shoes, jewellery, accessories as well as the Gucci Décor.
Itaewon, which Gucci Gaok now calls home, had historically served as a cultural crossroad, thanks to its proximity to the ancient capital city of Hanyang (present-day Seoul). Because of this, Itaewon became a vibrant and eclectic corner of the kingdom that attracted every part of this world.
This extends to the Itaewon today, highlight a genuine diverse heritage that has continue to draw in new residents from across the globe as seen in the popular Korean drama, Itaewon Class.
Nicholas Braun on Zola, Succession rumours and, yep, those Crocs
When I mention the pizza review as we speak over Zoom, Braun, 33, lights up at the memory. He’s sitting in his New York apartment with tousled hair, looking not much like Greg at all, even though he’s currently spending most of his days filming the long-awaited new series. I’m trying to parse what exactly has kept him so level-headed, after three years of Succession and much longer with a very different, far more rabid audience as a Disney stalwart in his teens. It wasn’t the first time he had cold-approached someone he admired, he tells me. He once asked Vin Diesel for a selfie and, even ballsier, at 19, approached Quentin Tarantino on an aeroplane with a torn-out magazine ad for his film Minutemen. “I was like, ‘Quentin? Mr Tarantino? Hey, I just want to say I’m an actor. I love your films. I hope I get to work with you someday.’ He was in the window seat, so I had to lean over a person to give it to him.”
His groundedness, as I read it at least, can be chalked up to a piece of advice given to him by Daniel Petrie, the director of his first movie, a made-for-TV melodrama called Walter And Henry, when he was just 12 years old. It was extremely simple, a comment that most children his age would have shrugged off as the allure of fame and money drew them deeper and deeper into the mechanism of Hollywood. To paraphrase, it was: don’t let acting and fame become the crux of your wellbeing. But Braun took it seriously, even as he watched his teenage costars, including Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, become superstars. He’s still thinking about it today, when his profile is the highest it has ever been, at least among the adult population. It means that when someone comes up to him on the street, invariably calling him “Cousin Greg” (it happens a lot), he appreciates it but doesn’t let it inflate his ego. He has learned to find his self-worth in things apart from the approval of others, an impressive achievement in an increasingly gamified entertainment industry. “I do love when people love the show,” he says, “but if it makes me feel so much better about myself that someone said this to me, I think I need to work on my self-esteem more.”
Here’s A Look At Gucci Beloved Lines
The Gucci Beloved Lines collection of bags comprises four iconic pieces designed by Creative Director Alessandro Michele with a modern approach to archival elements. They are created to be worn and cherished time after time, transcending seasons and trends.
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The idea behind Gucci Beloved Lines begins with a favourite accessory of the wardrobe that is a constant source of admiration for its owner. It is the bag that came on a first date with someone who became a life partner. Or another worn to an important interview. One carried to the party of the year.
Jackie 1961
First debuted in 1961, the Jackie is known for its curved half-moon shape and emblematic piston closure. It is a bag that tells a story that spans eras, remaining timeless but always possessing a contemporary edge. Elegant with a vintage spirit, the Jackie 1961 enjoys signature standing within the House line-up, ever ready for a turn in the spotlight.
GG Marmont
The GG Marmont was first presented in the Pre-Fall 2016 Womenswear collection. The GG Marmont is defined by the Double G, an archive-inspired styling of the initials of the Italian house. Michele has given this hardware its current three-dimensional iteration and it also comes in a twisted torchon version.
Dionysus
The Dionysus bag features two tiger heads shaped in the form of a spur, which is an ode to the Greek god who in myth is said to have crossed the river Tigris on a tiger sent to him by Zeus. First debuted at the women’s Autumn/Winter 2015 fashion show, Michele’s first women’s presentation for the House, this bag embodies the Creative Director’s vision of products that are uniquely expressive of their time.
Gucci Horsebit 1955
The Gucci Horsebit 1955, is distinguished by a double ring and bar, a motif that encapsulates the House’s rich equestrian heritage, a handbag that connects archival elements with contemporary details in an effortless way.
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