Ridley Scott’s directorial project, House of Gucci, starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in the lead, along with Salma Hayek, Jared Leto, Jeremy Iron and Al Pacino is set to arrive on the big screens this festive season, worldwide.
The House Of Gucci – The Story
To celebrate the brand’s 100 years long legacy and mark in the world of fashion, this movie depicts this dynastic family’s scandalous yet glamourous lives. A biographical drama based on the book The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden depicts Patrizia Reggiani’s failed marriage to Maurizio Gucci and the series of unfortunate events that play out due to her attempt at being an influential force within this dynastic family, eventually pitting against them.
The film’s arrival is set to be celebrated in one of London’s most luxurious hotels, The Savoy, designed by none other than the Italian brand itself.
Going back to the humble beginnings, a young luggage porter, Guccio Gucci, working at an infamous London hotel, inspired by the guests’ magnificent luggage, clothing and accessories, started his own leather shop, ‘House of Gucci’ in Florence, 1921.
The Savoy Hotel & The World Of Gucci – The Royal Suite
London Savoy Royal Suite
A century later, in the now, this legacy is being honoured in the most commemorative way by The Savoy as its top Royal Suite has been converted into a Gucci Universe, displaying everything Gucci.
Right when you step into the entrance hall, you’d come across a large screen that plays Gucci’s past fashion shows. The VR headset on the coffee table is not just there to welcome you but to guide you along to the room filled with Gucci merchandise.
London Savoy Royal Suite
Stretching across an entire floor, it will take you over 20 seconds to walk from one end of the Suite to the other. Tub chairs and footstools in the sitting rooms with magnificent sofas ornated with Gucci’s throws and pillows adore the space. The dining room is beautified with the botanical print plates in collaboration with Ginori and the silver-plated cloches on tabletops next to the kitchen.
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The green marbled bathroom suite houses delightful fragrances, and you will find a pink crepe Gucci robe hanging in the wood-panelled dressing room. And at last, you arrive at the bedroom where you are bound to be captivated by the Gucci candles arranged on shelves and tables.
London Savoy Royal Suite
London Savoy Royal Suite
The screen in your room lets you be a part of the meditation session, while the screen in your dressing room shows visuals of Gucci jewellery. Not only is the Suite expansively large, it also offers admirable views of the South Bank, the London Eye and the scenic Thames.
Gucci’s Boutique in London
Moreover, guests are welcome for a shopping appointment at the Gucci boutique on Sloane Street during their stay, and you’d be whisked away in the hotel’s private Rolls-Royce for this affair.
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The grand suite has been redesigned with exquisite pieces from Gucci’s very own Décor collection. So it is safe to say that this is going to be a treat for the vogue lovers and those of you who appreciate art.
The Suite has been carefully curated by Christie’s and you might even spot Lucian Freud’s work right on top of the Gucci wallpapers. The Gucci branded Royal Suite in the capital’s luxury hotel is over the top and we love it!
Everything you set your eyes on in this Suite is for sale as Christie’s Sales Service. For its 100th anniversary, the brand is going beyond measures to celebrate its glorious history and the partnership with The Savoy is the perfect way to memorialize this centennial. ◼
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© This article was first published online in Nov 2021 – World Travel Magazine.
