De Sole's role as Tom Ford protector, ambassador and chief strategist keeps him on the road, jetting to Hong Kong or Milan from the tiny four-gate Hilton Head airport.

WSJ: The House That Gucci Built

This is the annual bang-your-head-against-the-goalpost debate that occurs whenever a high-quality team sprints out of the gate without a loss.

WSJ: Jason Gay: Could Green Bay Win by Losing?

While a few lucky or influential individuals waltz straight into the grounds with their pre-purchased tickets, most of the general public will head to the back of two very long queues for Gate Three.

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