Gucci Spring 2015

Gucci Spring 2015

Fashion mogul Frida Giannini of Gucci produced a victorious Spring 2015 collection. Stylish decadence teamed with poetic enchantment ruled the runway with seventies references prevalent throughout. Bourgeois tailored silhouettes reigned supreme on ladylike suiting whilst free spirited, bohemian references oozed of nonchalance. Think seventies musicians fused with iconic fashion muses.

The collection opened with a funnel neck, fitted, cropped jacket in the shade of eggshell with safari inspired breast pockets offset by gargantuan gold Medusa head buttons. A body skimming a-line skirt fell above the knee and featured a centre front split. Accessories included reptilian, multi ankle strap block heeled sandals in burnt caramel, silk printed neck tie and fudge suede shoulder bag complete with Gucci's famed forest green and red equestrian inspired striped strap.

Tanya Katysheva modelled a sumptuous suede trench dress in the delectable shade of toffee, an absolute wardrobe staple. Suede also starred on a hip hugging 7/8 pantaloons which featured gold hardware detail. A billowy printed silk blouse in vermilion, honey and ivory came complete with lace up detail. A languid arabesque for the deluxe gypsy.

Vanessa Moody modelled a nautical inspired, collarless denim dress, similar to the famed YSL Safari dress donned by Veruschka in the seventies. Overblown sleeves, side splits and statement making white ribbon plunged down the front placket and sides of the dress. A slimline tan plaited leather belt attenuated the waist. A sturdy, mid sized shoulder satchel in crocodile added a dose of ostentation to the mix.

A multi hued, Mongolian lamb fur vest in wine, paprika and dove grey packed some serious punch. This free spirited addition was paired to a crossover bust, elasticised waisted dress grazing knee caps which complemented the vest in autumnal shades. Delicate, ethereal whimsy prevailed on a sweet yet seductive scarlet, long sleeved silk dress complete with transparent floral, embroidered inserts which starred on the upper arm, shoulder and thigh. The lace up ribbon neckline continued to be a firm fixture. Terracotta, suede, midi ankle boots were sleek and toughened up the arabesque.

Nadja Bender modelled a silk chinoiserie dress which was contrasted by black elbow cuffs and neckline. Gold bullion embroidery featured across the chest area lending a modern edge to the garment.

A succession of indigo and chambray denim pieces weighed heavily throughout the collection and included a utilitarian key hole dress, a button down long sleeve dress, sailor inspired jeans, peasant shirt dress and a cutaway 3/4 jumpsuit finalised with large keyhole, multiple rows of yellow stitching and suede under the knee boots.

A Balmain-esque khaki, military jacket in cropped boxy proportions was married to a printed kaftan blouse, androgynous, cuffed boyfriend jeans, round tortoiseshell lunettes and natural snakeskin almond toe midi boots. A look Binx Walton sported with the perfect combination of panache and insouciance.

The finale consisted of exquisitely embellished cocktail dresses with demure hemlines. Whimsical chinoiserie florals graced a moss green/ apricot plunge dress, sherbet/ burgundy/ fire engine red tapered wrist spliced key hole dress, mandarin/ mushroom transparent dress and lastly a bottle green/ navy halter dress featuring beaded collar and waist sash.

By Courtney Jones.

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