Gucci - Spring/Summer 2012

Last season at Gucci we were taken back to the seventies with luxe fur and those pleasure-seeking colour schemes. But this season we were transported to my favourite era, the twenties. ‘I wanted to explore an optical side of femininity by creating a sculptural glamour for the Gucci woman, fusing elements from our DNA, from design history, from photography – making them current with a strong sense of personality. Louise Brookes and Nancy Cunard in the images of Man Ray. The opulence of the era of hedonism. Mirror embroidery recalling the skyscrapers of a metropolis. Artisanal working with 3D effect.” Explains Giannini about this season’s collection.

From the opening look upon the runway, we come face-to-face with strong shaped printing upon short prim-esque jackets.  While the mix of luxe materials such as velvet, sheer tulle, wool and leather, complete the look, and denote the hedonistic glamour that the Gucci woman radiates. From the intricate tailoring, to the black and gold mirroring, this show would definitely leave you in awe of the wonder woman, Frida Giannini.

For the spring/summer collection, Giannini has made it obvious what our investment pieces are. The Gucci jacket. Nearly every look is made complete with one. Whether this jacket comes with print, has a military approach or an acute boyfriend style; Giannini has made it clear to us that next season, it’s all about the jacket you’re wearing.

For me though, it was not until the end of the show that the heart wrenching moment of sheer delight was exposed.  Drop waisted, art-deco style dresses, emulating that distinguished look of the twenties poured down the runway in beautiful shades of black and mirrored gold. The highly meticulous embellishment upon these dresses is incomparable, and the word exquisite really was an understatement. From feathers to fringing, one shoulder to strapless, Giannini really did bestow every single style of dress in the most beautiful, and eloquent of ways. 

Images taken from www.nowfashion.com