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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Giuliano Calza, founder and creative force behind GCDS, to explore the mindset, conviction, and storytelling that shaped one of fashionβs most distinctive modern brands. From his upbringing and early dreams to moving to China and building a new life from scratch, Giuliano reflects on the moments of discomfort and discipline that fuelled his personal and creative growth.The conversation dives into the codes of branding, the meaning behind logos, and why being a strong storyteller is essential to building something that resonates. Giuliano speaks openly about values, perspective, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and environment to grow. He also touches on why fashion lost some of its fun, what luxury really means today, and why belonging matters more than status. A candid look at conviction, creativity, and what it takes to turn vision into something lasting.Filmed at Mandarin Oriental, Milan. Chapters:(00:00) Intro β¨(02:22) GCDS πβ¨(05:23) Upbringing πΆπ»π‘(08:18) An Unserious Generation ππ±(12:04) The Codes of Branding π§¬π·οΈ(13:13) Being a Dreamer βοΈπ(14:33) Moving to China βοΈπ¨π³(19:00) A New Life π
β¨(20:51) I Was Given Back What Seemed Stolen ππ(24:58) What the Logo Represents π£β¨(28:36) Being A Successful Storyteller ππ(32:02) Same Values, Different Perspectives βοΈποΈ(34:43) What You Look For In People Around You ππ₯(37:20) Discovering Giuliano Calza πβ(39:57) Discomfort & Discipline Power Growth π§ββοΈπ₯(43:24) Right Mindset And Environment For Growth π§ π±(44:55) Making The Most Out Of Situations ππ‘(47:24) Strong Conviction πͺπ»π―(50:27) Fashion Lost Its Fun ππ(53:30) Luxury Is Something To Belong ππ€π»(55:30) Γ La Poubelle vs. Fantastique ποΈβ¨(1:02:01) Advice To Self πͺπ¬(1:04:48) Family Business π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦π’(1:05:09) Driver For Success ππ₯(1:06:46) Heaven Alone Is Hell, & Hell With Friends Is Heaven ππ€π»πSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.