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Gucci is set to launch its Android XR-powered smart glasses in collaboration with Google by 2027. The luxury brand is entering the smart glasses market as part of Google’s Android XR platform initiative, which has previously partnered with companies such as Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung. This move marks Gucci’s foray into the tech space, following similar collaborations by Meta with EssilorLuxottica for Ray-Ban and Oakley designs. While specific features of the Gucci smart glasses are yet to be detailed, the collaboration signifies the increasing convergence of fashion and technology.