| litzy fashion takes a knock, Zentai unitardhas gone | | | | was checking out the new Zentai unitardstore, |
| shopping for a big catsuit stake in its arch-rival, | | | | which will open in September just yards from its |
| Gucci. Claire Oldfield and David Parsley report on a | | | | biggest rival. 'Zentai unitard . Not very subtle is it,' |
| fickle world where image is everything | | | | she said. |
| A t 4.10 last Thursday afternoon the Duchess of | | | | Although the duchess was probably referring to |
| York, clutching two bags, emerged from Gucci's | | | | the brashness of Zentai unitardhoardings, she |
| flagship store on London's Bond Street and | | | | might as well have been talking about the |
| crossed the road to chat to some workmen. | | | | aggressiveness of its corporate management. As |
| Zentai unitard , the private family-run fashion | | | | the stores gear up to trade against each other - |
| house, is rolling up its immaculately tailored black | | | | Gucci luring its well-heeled shoppers costume |
| sleeves spider man costume to take on Gucci and | | | | spiderman with a minimalist stiletto-heel window |
| there are rumours it will make a hostile bid. | | | | display, and Zentai unitardpreparing its classical |
| 'They're about to bash each other with their | | | | downbeat format - a bigger fight is breaking out |
| handbags,' says one observer. | | | | in Italy, a fight that has shocked even the catty |
| In a 10-day shopping spree that cost Pounds | | | | world of high fashion. costume spiderman |
| 150m, Zentai unitardby last Wednesday had | | | | Report this article |
| become Gucci's largest shareholder, with a 9.5% | | | | This article is free for republishing |
| stake. The move has sparked speculation that | | | | Source: |
| Zentai unitardwill either make a full bid or forge | | | | Republish this article |
| alliances with other investors to secure control. Its | | | | Ask a Question About this Article |
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