French luxury group Kering announced it’s working with Google to bring Gucci-branded smart glasses to market sometime next year, potentially becoming the segment’s first luxury brand. Kering, which also owns a host of brands including Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, and Bottega Veneta, has been working to revive Gucci following a sharp decline in revenue— roughly 19–22% in 2025 alone —which also prompted the company to fire Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno. Gucci’s new strategy marks a return to classic designs as well as  increased investment in eyewear and jewelry , a smaller segment which actually grew amid Gucci’s downward trajectory.…