August 19, 2025

[Revisited] House of Gucci: A Tale of Glamour, Greed, and Grudges

1 hour 10 minutes

In this episode of the Compendium, we’re clutching our pearls as I tell Adam all about the tumultuous saga behind the House of Gucci. From the ambitious beginnings of Guccio Gucci to the tragic murder of Maurizio Gucci. We’re not hitting play on an old run of ‘Days of our Lives’, because this is the real story of legacy, scandals and murder.

We are recounting the pivotal roles played by Aldo and Rodolfo Gucci, the transformative under Tom Ford, and how the murder orchestrated by Patrizia Reggiani marked a turning point for the luxury brand. The story of the Gucci family is more than the sum of its parts, offering a window into the complexities of legacy, the price of ambition, and the true story behind the headlines.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

"The House of Gucci" by Sara Gay Forden

"Gucci: The Making of" by Frida Giannini, Katie Grand, and Peter Arnell

"The Gucci Mane" by Gucci Mane and Neil Martinez-Belkin

"Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes" by Dana Thomas

"Empire of Fashion" by Gilles Lipovetsky

Host & Show Info

Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox

About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.

Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

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