Apparel and accessories
January 3, 2025
Joined by Chinese actors Xiao Zhan and Ni Ni, Gucci is engaging both global brand ambassadors ahead of the start of the Year of the Snake. Image courtesy of Gucci
By Amirah Keaton
As the start of the Year of the Snake approaches, Italian fashion label Gucci is celebrating tradition and transformation.
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