Courtesy of Gucci
Gucci will be collaborating with Tanabe Chikuunsai IV, an artist who has garnered international attention for his bamboo works, on the theme of bamboo, which is symbolic of Gucci, at its flagship store, Gucci Namiki, in Ginza, Tokyo, which will celebrate its first anniversary on April 29, 2022.

Gucci Namiki is a base that embodies the creative vision of Alessandro Michele, who redefines luxury fashion with a contemporary approach. The four-floor space includes a shop on the first and second floors, the "Gucci Apartment" salon on the third floor, which accommodates customers' custom-made requests by appointment only, and the "Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Tokyo" restaurant on the fourth floor, created in collaboration with three-star Michelin chef Massimo Bottura, offering a special experience for each and every customer.

Through meticulous handwork that inherits the techniques of bamboo craft, the works of Tanabe Chikuunsai IV convey the beauty, strength, and architectural possibilities of bamboo, while also depicting stories of the cycle of life and regeneration. This collaboration between Gucci and Chikuunsai Tanabe IV follows the experiential exhibition "Gucci Bamboo House," held in Kyoto last summer to mark the brand's 100th anniversary.

For this exhibition, Chikuunsai Tanabe IV has created a bold installation in the spiral staircase connecting the first and second floors of the store. Woven from black bamboo, representing tradition, and white bamboo, representing the future, the dynamic, organic bamboo structure overlaps and unifies, extending from the spiral staircase to the ceiling, embodying Gucci's ongoing evolution, incorporating modern elements while preserving tradition.

The seven-day creative process of this installation will also be open to the public. After its exhibition at Gucci Namiki, the bamboo used in the installation will be carefully unraveled and reborn as a new piece. To celebrate the brand's first anniversary, Gucci Namiki stores will be the first to offer special limited-edition items, including limited-edition colors of the Gucci Bamboo 1947 and Gucci Diana. Featuring bamboo handles symbolizing Gucci's origins, the Gucci Bamboo 1947 and Gucci Diana are part of the "Gucci Beloved" line, specially designed by Alessandro Michele as signature bags that evolve while exuding timeless appeal. Furthermore, from April 29 to May 7, Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Tokyo will offer a dinner course featuring a special bamboo-themed dish, part of Head Chef Antonio Iacoviello's inventive seasonal menu, which combines traditional Italian cuisine with Japanese ingredients (reservations required).


Gucci Namiki
Address: 6-6-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00-20:00, irregular holidays
Installation by Tanabe Chikuunsai IV will be open to the public from: Wednesday, April 27th & Wednesday, August 31st
The creative process will be open to the public from: Wednesday, April 20th & Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, 11:00-12:00, 13:00-19:00

Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Tokyo
Address: 4F Gucci Namiki, 6-6-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: Lunch: Monday–Saturday 11:30–14:30, Sunday 11:30–15:30; Dinner: Monday–Saturday 18:00–23:00; Aperitivo: Monday–Saturday 16:00–18:00 (terrace seating only, closed on rainy days); Bar: Monday–Saturday 18:00–23:00 (terrace seating only, closed on rainy days). Irregular holidays.
Website: https://www.gucciosteria.com/ja/tokyo


For the latest store opening hours, please contact Gucci Japan Client Service (0120-99-2177, 10:00–21:00). Please note that for customer safety reasons, we may limit the number of customers entering the store when it is crowded.
Depending on future circumstances, opening hours may change without prior notice. Please note.

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GUCCI
Founded in Florence in 1921, Gucci is one of the world's leading luxury fashion brands. Now, 100 years after its founding, under the leadership of President and CEO Marco Bizzarri and Creative Director Alessandro Michele, the brand is committed to its mission of "redefining luxury" and will continue to move forward into the next 100 years with creativity, innovation, and Italian craftsmanship at the core of its values.
Gucci is a core brand of Kering, a global luxury group. Kering owns and supports the development of renowned brands in fashion, leather goods, watches, and jewelry.
For more information, please visit www.gucci.com.

Contact Information
Gucci Japan Client Service 0120-99-2177
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