GUCCI OPENS
WITH A SPLASH
March 16th • Gucci at the Collection at Chevy Chase
PHOTOS BY JONAH KOCH
THE EVENT
The Gucci fashion power house
celebrated its grand opening at the Collection at
Chevy Chase with typical style. The boutique joins
other prestigious luxury designer brands such as
Tiffany & Co., Cartier, MaxMara, Louis Vuittoun, and
Bulgari at the elegant 100,000 square foot retail
space. The Gucci Group, one the world's leading
multi-brand luxury goods companies includes Gucci,
YSL, Bottega Veneta, and Stell Mcartney, among
others. The fresh vision of Frida Giannini, creator
director of the label since 2006, has infused Gucci's
rich heritage with modern sex appeal.
THE SCENE
Several hundred style savvy guests came to shop
for a good cause and support Knock Out Abuse
Against Women which raises money to aid victims
of domestic violence.
THE GUESTS
Rebecca Kay,
Ann Walker Merchant, Kathryn Minor, Michelle
Fenty, William C. Miller, Jr. and Saundra Seaman
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