Do you think the name Gucci only refers to the brand? This fascinating book about the empire and the murder of Maurizio Gucci... reveals the ugly truth behind the most mythical family in the fashion world.

"In this gripping account of the rise, fall, and resurgence of the Gucci dynasty, Sara Gay Forden takes us behind the scenes of the trial and reveals the passions, power, and weaknesses of the greatest fashion family of our time." [Glamour]

"The House of Gucci is a penetrating chronicle of the rise and fall of a family business, and it clearly shows how even large, successful family brands cannot survive without professional management and external capital – and how the personalities of the founders' descendants can destroy what was created." [Wall Street Journal]

"One of the best books of the year." [The Economist]

The House of Gucci is not a story about a commercial brand; it is a story about people who, through hard work, persistence, and dedication to their vision, created an empire.

The name Gucci sounded so sweet, so seductive... synonymous with luxury, style, power. But it was their curse.

A book about great love, haute couture, business and family values. A story with a fiery temperament, where the fates of people, the growth of the Gucci brand, and, of course, love are cunningly intertwined.