Amsterdam, February 18th, 2010 - Gucci Group this morning confirmed its commitment tocontinue with the Alexander Mc Queen brand following the tragic death of its founder. Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet believes the Alexander Mc Queen brand has a strong future. The Group is providing all logistical, financial and human support to the Alexander Mc Queen team and working hard to continue the brand’s growth. In this perspective the brand will present its collection during Paris fashion week and plans will be realised by the Alexander Mc Queen team shortly. Robert Polet, President and CEO of Gucci Group said: “I believe strongly in the Alexander Mc Queen brand and its future. Lee Alexander will leave behind an important legacy that Gucci Group will continue to protect, grow and celebrate. There is an outstanding team at Alexander Mc Queen, a team that has enormous talent and energy and a passion that Lee was extremely proud of, and so am I.” François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of PPR, said: “Lee Alexander was a pure genius and a poet who was imaginative and original. His art went beyond the fashion world. The Alexander Mc Queen trademark will live on. This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.” About Gucci Group Gucci Group N.V. is one of the world’s leading multi-brand luxury goods companies. Through the brands Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Alexander Mc Queen, Balenciaga, Boucheron, Sergio Rossi, Stella Mc Cartney, the Group designs, produces and distributes high-quality personal luxury goods, including ready-to-wear, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, shoes, timepieces, jewellery, ties and scarves. Also, under license from global industry leaders, eyewear and fragrances, cosmetics and skincare products. The Group directly operates stores in major markets throughout the world and wholesales products through franchise stores, duty-free boutiques and leading department and specialty stores. Gucci Group is owned by PPR whose shares are traded on the Euronext Paris (# 121485, PRTP.PA,PPFP). For media inquiries: Paola Milani Gucci Group N.V. +39 348 52 17 490paola.milani@guccigroup.com Tom Buchanan / Teresa Bianchi Brunswick Group LLP +44 20 7404 5959guccigroup@brunswickgroup.com For investors/analysts inquiries: Enza Dominijanni Gucci Group N.V. +39 055 7592 2205enza.dominijanni@guccigroup.com To download the press release (pdf, 156Ko) Download the press release (.pdf 155.51 KB)