Some are selling ranches, villas and farms while others are selling homes and penthouses. The Gucci sisters of the world-renowned fashion brand Gucci, is selling their posh penthouse. According to a previous report by therealdeal.com, "Whether it's fashion or real estate, the Gucci name is synonymous with high style, high quality and high price." just hit the market for $45 million as stated in a report by ny.curbed.com.
The penthouse' décor focuses on shiny surfaces and neon style. Other elegant features of the home are the wood-paneled library, and the limestone inset. The house is a colossal one, comprising of eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The 9,500-square-foot apartment on the 50th and 51st floors of the tower, comes complete with elegant amenities. It was originally designed as a duplex unit, but was revamped.
According to wsj.com, "Two units were combined to create the current apartment." This penthouse always offers everything in pairs, such as two staircases, two internal elevators, and two wood-burning fireplaces. The penthouse offers stellar Manhattan views such as the One World Trade Center, the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building as stated in a report by wsj.com.
When asked why the penthouse is listed, the sisters stated that, "Now we've grown up, our needs have changed and we spend most of our time in Europe." Alessandra and Allegra are the great-granddaughters of Gucci founder Guccio Gucci and their father is the late Maurizio Gucci. This apartment was bought in the late 1970s. According to the listing agent, Ms. Rivoir, "The family put it on the market as a rental in 2010, asking $60,000 a month." The two sisters are heir to the Gucci legacy and will always be. According to a previus report by dailymail.co.uk, "Maurizio Gucci, the father of both Alessandra and Allegra was murdered and their very own mother plotted it all."
Despite the saga surrounding the Gucci family, their name remains the sought-out brand when it comes to fashion, style, and elegance. The name that captivated the fashion world is also now captivating the real estate industry.
