Gucci Fall 2015

GUCCI FALL 2015

Designer Alessandro Michele unveiled his debut Gucci collection at the helm this Fall 2015 at Milan Fashion Week. The collection evaded all the Gucci hallmark features of its previous predecessors including Tom Ford and Frida Giannini. Disparate qualities echoed throughout. Unconventional, enigmatic looks lacked the inescapable ostentation Gucci is famed for.

The collection opened with a series of vintage looks which included leather midi skirts with sunray pleating detail in shades of vermilion and toffee, which were teamed to a transparent aspirin dot mesh blouse complete with floral ivory adornment and a sheer plunging, muted plum camisole. Accessories comprised of a simplistic dagger pendant necklace which fell deep on the decolletage, a warm chocolate beret, oversized geek tortoiseshell spectacles and lace up ebony heels complete with pom pom accoutrement.

Lackadaisical bohemia reigned supreme on a silk flounce dress bursting with floral charm. The body skimming number fell elegantly below the calf and starred in a color palette consisting of lavender, rose, avocado and forest green. The look was finalised with camel, oversized fur slippers decorated with Gucci horsebit gold hardware.

Michele seemingly rummaged deep into a vintage treasure trove with op shop combinations exuding the sixties and seventies era. Harleth Kuusik modelled an ombre hued mocha latte fur coat which was twinned to a saturated sage crinkle scarf with gold fauna embellishment. Patent tomato red, slingback kitten heels featured plush fur lining which poked coquettishly from the foot's heel.

Sexed up secretary was the running theme for a thigh skimming sheath in fire red. Blossoms ensconced the dress with sunray pleat bib and sleeves.

Bold jacquard suiting frequented an elongated narrow blazer with two button closure. Languid matching trousers in a striking enlarged floral print in shades of sapphire, bronze and pewter added seventies deluxe qualities. A colossal sized teal corsage finalised the look.

An iridescent rose gold and bronze waisted dress fell below the knee. The chevron pattern was married to dusty salmon fur cuffs and a powder puff blue pussy bow scarf with ebony rose corsage. Masculine leather loafers hardened the silhouette.

Other garments included barely there sheaths oozing of nineties grunge, granny knits, Sergeant Peppers inspired numbers, mismatched haphazard combinations of lace tea skirts twinned to embroidered sweaters, herringbone scarves, cable knit beanies, Peter Pan collars and military influenced overcoats.  

Time will tell whether this contemporary design direction will resonate with the Gucci customer who has a strong appetite for unsurpassable glamour.

By Courtney Jones.

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