Xiao Zhan Celebrates Gucci Cosmos with Visit to Florence

The Fashionisto

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Published April 15, 2023

Xiao Zhan wears a Gucci check cotton-linen formal jacket as he poses alongside a GG embossed tote bag.Pin
Xiao Zhan wears a Gucci check cotton-linen formal jacket as he poses alongside a GG embossed tote bag. Photo: Nam Jiang / Gucci

In anticipation of Gucci Cosmos, a celestial showcase of the illustrious fashion house’s most emblematic creations, scheduled to grace Shanghai on April 28, 2023, Gucci embarks on a fashionable odyssey with its global brand ambassador, Xiao Zhan. The renowned Chinese actor sets off on a voyage to the Gucci Archive and Gucci Arthouse, nestled in the brand’s birthplace, the enchanting city of Florence, to glimpse the quintessence of the Italian brand’s codes and style icons.

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Xiao Zhan explores the Gucci Archive at Palazzo Settimani in Florence, looking at the fashion house's iconic handbags like styles from the Bamboo 1947, Horsebit 1955, and Jackie 1961 collections.Pin
Wearing a retro tweed jacket, Xiao Zhan explores the Gucci Archive at Palazzo Settimani in Florence, looking at the fashion house’s iconic handbags, like styles from the Bamboo 1947, Horsebit 1955, and Jackie 1961 collections. Photo: Nam Jiang / Gucci

Within the historic Palazzo Settimanni, Xiao Zhan delves into the Gucci Archive, a treasure trove brimming with the fashion house’s signature bags, such as the iconic Gucci Bamboo 1947 and the timeless Jackie 1961. Journeying further to Scandicci, Xiao explores the Gucci ArtLab, a sanctum for the brand’s leather goods and shoes, which serves as the pulsating core of Gucci’s industrial artisanship and creative experimentation.

Chinese actor Xiao Zhan takes hold of the Gucci Savoy small duffle bag.Pin
Chinese actor Xiao Zhan takes hold of the Gucci Savoy small duffle bag. Photo: Nam Jiang / Gucci

During this fascinating tour of Gucci ArtLab, Xiao Zhan witnesses the intricate crafting of the Gucci Bamboo 1947 bag and the Horsebit loafers, marveling at the artistry and precision that define these emblematic pieces. Along this exhilarating adventure, Xiao exudes style in contemporary Gucci pieces, donning check cotton linen and retro tweed jackets, a testament to the brand’s enduring elegance and eclectic flair.

Chinese actor and Gucci brand ambassador Xiao Zhan visits the Gucci Archive at Palazzo Settimani in Florence. Pin
Chinese actor and Gucci brand ambassador Xiao Zhan visits the Gucci Archive at Palazzo Settimani in Florence. Photo: Nam Jiang / Gucci
Gucci brand ambassador Xiao Zhan visits the Gucci ArtLab to see the creation of a pair of the brand's must-have Horsebit loafers.Pin
Gucci brand ambassador Xiao Zhan visits the Gucci ArtLab to see the creation of a pair of the brand’s must-have Horsebit loafers. Photo: Nam Jiang / Gucci
Xiao Zhan looks at fine jewelry at the Gucci Archive at Palazzo Settimani in Florence.Pin
Xiao Zhan looks at fine jewelry at the Gucci Archive at Palazzo Settimani in Florence. Photo: Nam Jiang / Gucci