Francois-Henri Pinault, the CEO of French luxury firm PPR, was greeted by a throng of cheering supporters in central Paris today, eager to get a chance to show their support for his steady leadership amid difficult economic circumstances for luxury brands.
Gucci bags were thrown to the crowd like loaves of bread to sate their appetite for the fabulous life. The crowd politely dispersed after being informed of Mr Pinault’s desire to make it on time for his private jet that would whisk him away to be with his wife, the actress Salma Hayek.
#1 by Clelia on April 1st, 2009 - 2:01 pm
I wish I was still living in France…
#2 by admin on April 1st, 2009 - 2:09 pm
Well, you at least have the option of going back whenever you like!
#3 by Ktimene on April 1st, 2009 - 2:11 pm
HA. April Fool’s day joke? Too funny. Though I would duck like a bridal bouquet toss if a Gucci bag were thrown at me.
#4 by Raf on April 1st, 2009 - 2:34 pm
Haha.. If only throngs of unemployed on our continent, particularly in America, were thus appreciative of the performance of our captains of industry. With any luck, the trend will spread here.
#5 by JamesD on June 11th, 2009 - 5:24 am
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