“Because only pagan antiquity could arouse my desire. Because it was the world of the past, because it was a world that no longer exists.” Alessandro Michele quoted the historian Paul Veyne in his original French on a spray-painted bed sheet hung from the entryway of the Musei Capitolini venue where his Gucci Resort show was held tonight. It was a fitting quote for a collection presented in what’s considered the first museum in the world; Rome’s Musei Capitolini was…
Gucci is under fire again after selling a blue turban on Nordstrom for $790, one that was first shown at Gucci’s fall 2018 show. Understandably so, the Gucci Indy Turban didn’t sit well with many people, including Twitter user, @SinghLions, who called out the brand for allowing white models to wear the traditional headpiece. Dear @gucci, the Sikh Turban is not a hot new accessory for white models but an article of faith for practising Sikhs. Your models have used…
TEMPORARY HOME: Gucci is going big and going home. The fashion house has inaugurated today a temporary store in Milan dedicated to its Gucci Décor interior collection, coinciding with the city’s furniture and design fair Salone del Mobile, running April 9-14. Located on the tony Via Santo Spirito and running through June, the 2,691-square-foot unit distributed on two floors showcases a range of fanciful furniture, ceramics and decorative items reflecting the eclectic appeal and signature motifs of the label. Patterns and symbols inspired by fauna…
Women will never seize to look after themselves and will do every possible thing to have a fresh and clean skin. Skincare has become a major topic in recent years and finally women have taken into consideration the importance of having a healthy skin. A new phenomenon, which will be widely spread in 2019 is that of a clean beauty, and by that we mean that women are approaching more to organic skincare products. Besides the skin, we should also…
We must accept the fact that with Gucci there is nothing ordinary. Or better say the designer’s vision is far away from being random. Since the very first day when Alessandro Michele became Gucci’s Creative Director, everything changed about the brand. There was a new inspiration and so a new area began for Gucci, which led to being one of the most successful fashion brands in recent years. Everyone wants a piece of Gucci and it seems like every new…
Red is arguably the most festive of colors – and this season the biggest fashion houses have been obsessed with crimson too. Seen on the runways at Balenciaga, Valentino, Rodarte and Oscar de la Renta, here are our favorite scarlet looks from the Spring/Summer 2019 shows that are giving us some serious holiday season inspiration this year. Photo courtesy of InDigital From Vogue Paris…
Christmas is not the same without a Christmas Jumper. Many years ago in the 1980’s, the Christmas jumper was a must have fashion accessory. Now, it’s the time to bring festive cheer to your wardrobe this season with the newest Christmas Jumpers. You can be so stylish, chic and cheerful with a Christmas Jumper. Pulled on over a simple pair of jeans, a sequin sweat is perfect for a laid-back festive brunch, or pair it with a leather skirt for a…
Combat boots were for sure everyone’s best friend during the fall season. You could perfectly match them with a skirt, dress, trousers, jeans etc., but you can absolutely wear them even during winter, especially if you wear a pair that can keep you warm. You would look so chic in a long coat paired with high-heeled combat boots or the traditional Dr. Martens boots. During the presentation of the Fall/Winter 2018 collections, designers presented their own interpretation of the Dr.…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s escapades in Australia continue. The expecting Duchess of Sussex stepped out to visit Melbourne in a navy ensemble while boarding the plane, with blue pumps, a trench coat, and a Gucci bag. Her husband followed close behind in a suit. It turns out her dress was by Australian designer Dion Lee. The look, from the brand’s pre-fall collection, features an asymmetrical design with a ruffle at the skirt and a folded collar at the neckline. …
Gucci, this season made the leap from Milan to the French capital. The brand presented during Paris Fashion Week the Spring Summer 2019 collection at the Théâtre Le Palace in Paris on Monday. There was a short film, a live performance and of course, an amazing collection. The show began with a dark surrealist film, followed by models walking down the aisle ways of the theater two-by-two as opera music played. Legendary French-British actress and singer, Jane Birkin, made a…
