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The Handshake

Gucci
Gucci
Oct 30 2019

Alessandro Michele conceived the new Gucci Timepieces advertising campaign after being inspired by a human interaction: the handshake.


A warm gesture of inclusivity, the handshake becomes the true character of the campaign. Depicting a charismatic and confident leader on the campaign trail, photographer Ari Marcopoulos portrays and debunks the image of power, in a series of meet-and-greets with a diverse group of people. The images emphasizes the diversity of the personalities a campaigner could encounter on his travels, as he shakes their hands. The two watches featured on the characters include, the Grip—designed by Alessandro Michele without defining age or gender—and new versions of the G-Timeless automatic.

Music: ‘MY WAY’ Sex Pistols
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A handshake is the protagonist of the new Gucci Timepieces campaign. The Handshake


A handshake is the protagonist of the new Gucci Timepieces campaign. The Handshake


A handshake is the protagonist of the new Gucci Timepieces campaign. The Handshake


A handshake is the protagonist of the new Gucci Timepieces campaign. The Handshake


A handshake is the protagonist of the new Gucci Timepieces campaign. The Handshake


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