Gucci Boutique in Guam: An inside look at a Gucci Boutique
By: Boyd Davis
Photos below: Gucci boutique
Photos by: Mari Davis
GUAM, Nov 27, 1997/ FW/ --- When Tom Ford took over the helm of
Gucci during the late 1990s, this Texas native revitalized and set new directions for an aging,
almost tired label of the 1980s.
He changed the image of Gucci from the drab and dark green
signature color to a brighter, more 90s look of chrome and white.
The new look of Gucci is streamlined,
bright, young and vibrant. Plush industrial carpeting (two terms that are actually incongruent)
was used in the boutique.
Divided into two distinct categories:
men's and women's, both areas are subdivided for ready-to-wear, shoes and belts, and accessories.
Plush and modern furniture, fresh flowers,
sparse surroundings - are the adjectives to use for Gucci's new look.
Gucci Boutique Entrance
Women's Section
Minimalism is exercised to its outmost, and
yet, customers feel invited, and encouraged to handle the merchandise.
The men's section, is smaller than the women's
section, yet it exudes the same vibrancy and richness. Fresh flowers dominate the setting,
softening the harshness of the lines which is predominant in men's boutiques.
Men's Section
Chairs are provided for customers for
lounging, and in this case, for trying out shoes. Efficient sales clerks assist customers,
although this is an open sell area.
Famous for its leather goods, the handbag
section is located in front, and has a prominent place in the boutique.
Like the other sections, customers are
encouraged to handle the merchandise with an open sell look and they still get assistance
from the ever well-trained sales staff.
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