Gucci Alters Ning Yizhuo's Outfit in Promotional Image
PUBLISHED Aug 30, 2026, 10:39 AM ET
Luxury fashion house Gucci altered a promotional image featuring global brand ambassador Ning Yizhuo, a member of the K-pop group aespa. The controversy began on August 30, 2026, when social media users identified a discrepancy between the official global campaign and the version hosted on Gucci's Chinese Tmall flagship store. In the original international advertisement, Ning Yizhuo wore a runway skirt from the brand's collection. However, the localized retail platform displayed a digitally modified version substituting the skirt with black trousers. Online commentators and fans debated the modification, with some attributing the change to compliance with regional commercial standards and content norms, while critics argued the digital edit compromised the original designer vision. Gucci representatives have not issued an official public statement regarding the regional styling adjustments. The incident illustrates ongoing challenges international luxury brands encounter when balancing unified global marketing strategies with localized digital presentation requirements across different retail markets.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
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Fans noticed image discrepancy on Gucci Tmall store on August 30 2026 https://tmall.com/gucci/campaign/ning-yizhuo
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