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Gucci releases limited edition “Dapper Dan’s Harlem” book

Gucci has moved into the world of publishing once again. The Italian luxury brand announced today the publication of a special, limited-edition book dedicated to its friend and partner Dapper Dan. The famed New Yorker and fashion icon has collaborated with Gucci in the past, mostly on fashion items. The new book, entitled Dapper Dan’s Harlem is...

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Gucci and Dapper Dan debut first collection

Gucci and Dapper Dan have unveiled their first collaboration in the form of an eclectic line of ‘80s inspired wear. Drawn from vintage New York street style, specifically in the neighborhood of Harlem, the pieces are graphics heavy - with embroidered dragons and the Italian company’s trademark green and red stripes. Among the notable items are...

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Gucci partners with Dapper Dan to open Harlem Studio Atelier

London - Luxury fashion house Gucci has teamed up with Dapper Dan to open a studio atelier in Harlem. The new studio atelier pays homage to the couturier's original shop, Dapper Dan's Boutique, but features a contemporary interpretation for a new generation. The new atelier opening comes twenty-five years after the closing of Dapper Dan's...