The most avid fashion fans practically pant at the sight of their favorite designer labels’ iconic logos and monograms: Chanel’s double Cs, Burberry’s tartans, and Versace’s snakey Medusa ...

And Gucci introduced me to Thug. And let me stop and say this—because I need to say this—Gucci is the most talented A&R that I've ever met in my life. He can see talent like no one else.