Paolo Gucci

About

Business executive for the house of Gucci. He was appointed vice-president and managing director of the Gucci brand in 1953. He was fired a year later after mishandling business operations in one of their factories. He went on to form his own personal brand. 

Before Fame

In 1985, Gucci loafers became part of the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art.

Trivia

He eventually sold his shares of Gucci to InvestCorp. 

Family Life

He was the grandson of Guccio Gucci and the son of Aldo Gucci. 

Associated With

The Flora scarf was designed in 1966 for Princess Grace Kelly.