’s outposts in London and Giza, as well as Climax Books, the Fondation Alaïa and RareBooksParis.
Gucci was a main advertiser in the Wallet back issues, Olsen said. Along with the interviews with fashion heavyweights, Wallet featured curated visual essays fromThe luxury house has been in the news in recent weeks, due partially to the blizzard of publicity surrounding the release of the-starring film “The House of Gucci.” In recent days, there have also been reports of Aldo Gucci’s heirs’ scathing criticism of the family’s portrayal in the movie by director Ridley Scott.
Gucci and Olsen planned the release of the pochette in time for holiday shopping, not in conjunction with the movie’s release, Olsen said. In late July, she announced that Wallet would be winding down after the 10th issue. Olsen is founder of the International Library of Fashion Research, which will unveil a physical outpost next year in Oslo.