Gucci wars : how I survived murder and intrigue at the heart of the world's biggest fashion house

The Gucci name conjures up images of designer handbags, world-class fashion shows and exclusivity. Their clothes and accessories are found in the wardrobes of the rich and famous - and longed for by the rest of the world. But behind the glamour and opulence lies a family with a history of betrayal, jealousy and even murder. In this astounding book, Jennifer Gucci, a one-time 'Gucci wife', reveals what it was like to live in the dangerous world of what was once one of the most powerful families on the planet.In 1977, Jenny was an operatic student in Florence. Young and beautiful, she caught the eye of Paolo Gucci, grandson of the founder of the fashion house, and one of the wealthiest men in the world. Paolo was artistic, creative and, in their early days together, had what Jenny describes as 'a hypnotic gentleness'. Within nine months of meeting, the couple were married and, for Jenny, things would never be the same again...For a decade, Jenny lived a life that most women can only dream of: she stayed at the world's most exclusive locations and kept company with celebrities and royalty. But such privilege came at a price - behind the glamorous facade of the fashion house was a family torn apart by rivalry, greed and in-fighting. Against this backdrop, the darker side of Paolo's personality began to show itself as he became more and more cruel and vindictive.She suffered threats and intimidation from him and feared for her safety and that of their daughter Gemma who he also refused to support. Even a spell in jail for contempt of court failed to move him. Then in a final act of defiance that shocked the world, he starved his racehorses in a sick attempt to plead poverty. His fortune was so well hidden that even today - thirteen years after his death - it still has not been found.Jenny has survived countless struggles and unbelievable trauma - yet has come through them all to become a stronger, more independent woman. This intriguing book gives an insider's view of what it was really like to be at the heart of a force so powerful and, at times, so unscrupulous. Her story will leave you breathless. Their clothes and accessories are found in the wardrobes of the rich and famous and longed for by the rest of the world, but a former "Gucci wife" reveals the terrible truth from inside the dangerous world of this powerful family. In 1977, Jenny was an opera student in Florence. Young and beautiful, she caught the eye of Paolo Gucci, grandson of the founder of the fashion house, and one of the wealthiest men in the world. Paolo was artistic, creative, and displayed what Jenny describes as "a hypnotic gentleness." Within nine months of meeting, the couple married. For a decade, Jenny lived a life that most people can only dream ofshe stayed at the world's most exclusive locations and kept company with celebrities and royalty. But such privilege came at a pricebehind the glamorous facade of the fashion house was a family torn apart by rivalry, greed, and in-fighting. Against this backdrop, the darker side of Paolo's personality began to show itself as he became more and more cruel and vindictive. After a decade, Jenny filed for divorcea move that left her homeless, penniless, hungry, and facing a court case that was to last ten years. She suffered threats and intimidation from him and feared for her safety and that of their daughter, who he refused to support even after a spell in jail for contempt of court. Then in a final act of defiance that shocked the world, he starved his racehorses in a sick attempt to plead poverty. His fortune was so well hidden that more than a decade after his death it still has not been found. Jenny has survived countless struggles and unbelievable traumayet has come through them all to become a strong, independent woman. This insider's view from within the strangle hold of a powerful, unscrupulous force will leave readers breathless.

for A Decade, Jenny Gucci Lived A Life That Most Women Can Only Dream Of. Married To Paolo Gucci, One Of The Wealthiest Men In The World, She Stayed At The World's Most Exclusive Locations And Kept Company With Celebrities And Royalty. But Such Privilege Came At A Price And The Darker Side Of Paolo's Personality Began To Take Over. Desperate To Break Away From The Influence Of The Family, Jenny Instigated A Divorce From Paolo—a Move that Left Her Homeless, Penniless, Hungry, And Facing Weekly Court Confrontations That Would Last For 10 Years. She Suffered Threats And Intimidation From Him And Feared For Her Safety And For That Of Their Daughter Gemma, Who He Also Refused To Support. Even A Spell In Jail For Contempt Of Court Failed To Move Him. Then In A Final Act Of Defiance That Shocked The World, He Starved His Racehorses In A Sick Attempt To Plead Poverty. Jenny Has Survived Countless Struggles And Unbelievable Trauma—yet Has Come Through Them All To Become A Stronger, More Independent Woman. This Intriguing Book Gives An Insider's View Of What It Was Really Like To Be At The Heart Of A Force So Powerful And, At Times, So Unscrupulous.

Within nine months of meeting, the couple were married and, for Jenny, things would never be the same again ... For a decade, Jenny lived a life that most women can only dream of: she stayed at the world'ss most exclusive locations and kept company with celebrities and royalty. But such privilege came at a price - behind the glamorous facade of the fashion house was a family torn apart by rivalry, greed and in-fighting. Against this backdrop, the darker side of Paolo'ss personality began to show itself as he became more and more cruel and vindictive. She suffered threats and intimidation from him and feared for her safety and that of their daughter Gemma who he also refused to support. Even a spell in jail for contempt of court failed to move him. Then in a final act of defiance that shocked the world, he starved his racehorses in a sick attempt to plead poverty.- The Gucci name conjures up images of designer handbags, world-class fashion shows and exclusivity. Their clothes and accessories are found in the wardrobes of the rich and famous - and longed for by the rest of the world. But behind the glamour and opulence lies a family with a history of betrayal, jealousy and even murder. In this astounding book, Jennifer Gucci, a one-time 'sGucci wife's, reveals what it was like to live in the dangerous world of what was once one of the most powerful families on the planet. In 1977, Jenny was an operatic student in Florence. Young and beautiful, she caught the eye of Paolo Gucci, grandson of the founder of the fashion house, and one of the wealthiest men in the world. Paolo was artistic, creative and, in their early days together, had what Jenny describes as 'sa hypnotic gentleness's.- His fortune was so well hidden that even today - thirteen years after his death - it still has not been found. Jenny has survived countless struggles and unbelievable trauma - yet has come through them all to become a stronger, more independent woman. This intriguing book gives an insider'ss view of what it was really like to be at the heart of a force so powerful and, at times, so unscrupulous. Her story will leave you breathless The Gucci name conjures up images of designer handbags, world-class fashion shows and exclusivity. But behind the glamour lies a family with a history of betrayal, jealousy and even murder. Here, a one-time 'Gucci wife', reveals what it was like to live in the dangerous world of what was once one of the most powerful families on the planet. The Gucci name is synonymous with glamour and opulence but behind the luxury brand lies a family with a history of betrayal, jealousy and even murder. In this astounding book, Jenny Gucci, a one-time 'Gucci wife', reveals what it was like to live in the dangerous world of what was once one of the most powerful families on the planet. Verslag van de strubbelingen binnen een befaamde modefamilie door de ex-vrouw van de miljonair Paolo Gucci.