Brunello Cucinelli founder misconduct allegations

Overview

Brunello Cucinelli, the founder of the fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli, has faced allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate physical contact toward several celebrities during brand events.

Initial reports focused on an incident involving Chinese actress Liu Tao, where video footage allegedly showed the 73-year-old founder making unsolicited gestures, including touching her shoulders, waist, and chest. Observers noted Liu’s visible discomfort during the interaction. Following this, social media users identified other women who reportedly experienced similar treatment, including Chen Duling, Kim Yoo-jung, Eileen Gu, and Li Xiaoran.

The situation gained further traction following reports regarding South Korean actress Kim Yoo-jung at a brand event in Hong Kong. The incident involving Kim Yoo-jung became a trending topic on Weibo, leading to widespread international criticism from fans and netizens who described the founder’s behavior as a violation of personal boundaries.

Entities

Liu Tao · Brunello Cucinelli · Eileen Gu · Kim Yoo-jung · Kim Yoo Jung

Timeline

1 day ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Actress Kim Yoo Jung reportedly subjected to inappropriate contact at brand event
Actress Kim Yoo Jung has sparked social media outrage after being reportedly touched inappropriately by the founder of Brunello Cucinelli during a brand event in Hong Kong.
3 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Brunello Cucinelli founder accused of sexual harassment at event
Actress Liu Tao and several other high-profile women have been targeted by inappropriate physical contact from Brunello Cucinelli founder Brunello Cucinelli at brand events.

Sources

gotrip.hk · k-gen.fr · koreaboo.com · star.ettoday.net