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GUCCI OPENS WITH A SP SH 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 Vui oun, 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, Bo ega 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
Models in Gucci
Gucci’s new store at the Chevy Chase Collection
Pamela Watson and Sarah Brennan
April and Roger Richmond
Larry Crenshaw, Dr. William Ebbs and Rosalind Phillips
Stuart Sebring and Gary Walker Michelle Fenty, Rebbecca Fishman, George Worrell and Lori Soto Erica Rubenstein and Rebecca Kay
Ann Walker Marchant and Bethanne Moore 100
Darlene Holmes and Linda Moffat
Kendall and Mary Ann Forward
Lolly and Molly Amons, Lydia Logan and Erika Hughes
Roger Avebe and Sabra Seligman
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