8-8-2008 Limited Edition

8-8-2008
LIMITED EDITION

Gucci is pleased to announce the creation of a special collection, "8-8-2008 Limited Edition”.

Taking her cue from competitive sports, Creative Director Frida Giannini has conceived 8 exclusive accessories that epitomize sporty luxury.

A noteworthy product in this collection is the hot new I-Gucci watch, unique to the "8-8-2008 Limited Collection". It is Gucci's first ever digital timepiece, it will be offered worldwide and is a tantalizing option for cosmopolitan watch fans.

Its clean digital face (which features both numerical or clock hand formats), black dial and steel frame epitomize sporty elegance. The surface of its red monochrome rubber strap is engraved with the Gucci logo on the exterior, while the interior has been embossed with Gucci's iconic GG pattern.

The rear face commemorates the year 2008 with a chic red and green logo. All functions are easily executed using lateral push buttons embedded in the smooth circular frame of the 44mm case. Its high-tech capabilities even allow the wearer to select a dedicated Beijing time zone code on the display.

The "8-8-2008 Limited Edition" collection also includes a unique bicycle, with bold red double GG leather details and collectable items such as a luxurious Mah Jong set covered in red "La Pelle Guccissima" and, to pay homage to China, a panda in soft leather. Though intended for leisure, the products bear the hallmarks of Gucci's impeccable quality.

Frida also proposes the bold "La Pelle Guccissima" for two pieces of luggage. The first is a chic, sturdy leather duffel and the other a soft leather messenger bag with Gucci's iconic green-red-green web on the shoulder strap. Also included in the collection are sports shoes, for both men and women, articulated in a fresh patchwork of suede, patent leather and gold trim and a necklace





inspired by military tags, in sterling silver and enamel making it the perfect accessory for casual looks.

"La Pelle Guccissima" is, as usual, buffed and finished by hand and the products feature a specially created metal plaque that combines the interlocking GG logo and the year 2008.

As for the bold red that permeates this standout collection, Frida comments: "Not only does red evoke "Happiness" and "Celebration" - two emotions that couldn't be more appropriate to describe the excitement in the world of sports - but it also happens to be a very fashionable color for 2008! I also designed just 8 products for this collection, which mirror the lucky number 8 in Chinese culture".

Though the I-Gucci watch will be offered worldwide, all other designs of this special collection will be sold exclusively in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Gucci ‘8-8-2008 limited edition’ merchandise is available in the following stores only:

HONG KONG:

Shop G23-30
The Landmark
Central
tel 852.2524.4492

Shop 368
Pacific Place
Admiralty
tel 852.2524.0412

Shop G102
Times Square
Causeway Bay
tel 852.2506.4262

Shop 2064
Elements
Kowloon
Tel: 852.2196.8088

CHINA:

Full Collection:

Shop LL1-3
The Peninsula Palace
Beijing
tel 86.10.6526.1739

Shop L109-110
China World Shopping Mall
Beijing
tel 86.10.6505.9821

Shop M1018, M2013
Shin Kong Place
Beijing
tel 86.10.6598.1606

Shop B105, L104-105
Seasons Place
Beijing
tel 86.10.6622.0536

Shop A03
Shanghai Centre Retail Plaza
Shanghai
tel 86.21.6279.8028

Shop 104 Tower B
Hangzhou Tower Shopping Center
Hangzhou
tel 86.571.8506.6263

Shop N101-301
The MixC Mall
Shenzhen
tel 86.755.8269.0533

Selective Items:

Shop 102
Maison Mode Department Store
Beijing
tel 86.10.8391.4318

Shop L105-107
Shanghai Times Square
Shanghai
tel 86.21.5351.0212

Shop 106B-109
Jin Jiang Dickson Centre
Shanghai
tel 86.21.5466.1505

Shop 121
Suzhou Matro Shopping Mall South
Suzhou
tel 86.512.6523.9581

Shop 109
Maison Mode Department Store
Chengdu
tel 86.28.8619.9515

Shop 1115-1116
Sunshine Department Store
Qingdao
tel 86.532.8667.7123

Shop 101
Maison Mode Chang An Department Store
Xian
tel 86.29.8765.1568

Shop 1120-1121
Charter Shopping Centre
Shenyang
tel 86.24.2279.5515

Shop 101
Hisense Plaza
Tianjin
tel 86.22.2319.8138

Shop B1102-1103, B212
Charter Shopping Centre
Changchun
tel 86.431.8840.5565

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