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Did Patrizia Reggiani murder her ex-husband, Maurizio Gucci, in 1995 because his spending was wildly out of control? Did she do it because her glamorous ex was preparing to marry his mistress, Paola Franchi? Or is there a possibility she didn't do it at all?
In this gripping account of the ascent, eventual collapse, and resurrection of the Gucci dynasty, Sara Gay Forden takes us behind the scenes of the trial and exposes the passions, the power, and the vulnerabilities of the greatest fashion family of our times.
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A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed; Now in trade paperback: beautifully written, impeccably researched, and widely acclaimed The House of Gucci will captivate readers with its page-turning account of high fashion, high finance, and heart-rending personal tragedy. The House of Gucci tells the remarkable story of the power of the Gucci Dynasty and their famed luxury goods house. While the business was achieving unprecedented success, the family found itself shrouded in personal tragedy. This book chronicles the story throughout the controversial figure of Maurizio Gucci, the last of the Gucci family to run the Gucci Corporation.
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Sara Gay Forden is the former Milan bureau chief and business correspondent for Women's Wear Daily. Now editor in chief of the new Italian magazine L'UNA, she lives in Milan with her Italian husband and their young daughter.
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: New. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE from director Ridley Scott, starring Lady Gaga and Adam DriverWho killed Maurizio Gucci? Discover the sensational true story of murder, madness, glamour, and greed that shook the Gucci dynasty-and inspired the blockbuster film.A riveting account . has the holding power and pace of an engaging novel. -BloombergOn the morning of March 27, 1995, four quick shots cracked through Milans elegant streets. Maurizio Gucci, heir to the fabulous fashion dynasty, had been ambushed, slain on the steps to his office by an unknown gunman. Two years later, Milans chief of police entered the sumptuous palazzo of Maurizios ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani-nicknamed the Black Widow by the press-and arrested her for the murder.Did Patrizia kill her ex-husband because his spending was wildly out of control? Did she do it because he was preparing to marry his mistress? Or is it possible Patrizia didnt do it at all?The Gucci story is one of glitz, glamour, and intrigue-a chronicle of the rise, near fall, and subsequent resurgence of a fashion dynasty. Beautifully written, impeccably researched, and widely acclaimed, The House of Gucci is a page-turning account of high fashion, high finance, and heartrending personal tragedy. Seller Inventory # DADAX0060937750
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