GUCCI FALL 2016

GUCCI FALL 2016

Designer Alessandro Michele produced a collection bursting with eighties, retro nostalgia. Peasant folklore teamed with opulent geek chic ruled the runway with a series of garments beckoning to be worn by a beatnik bohemian.

A floaty, feminine, asymmetrical, bouffant shouldered, billowy evening dress featured floral embroidery in shades of magenta, fuchsia and sage. Chocolate fur trimmings added a kitsch element to the decolletage. Diaphanous pencil pleats adorned a floor grazing, voluminous skirt which starred in a colour palette comprising of lemon meringue, mint, ballet pink, muted orange and strawberry.

A gold lurex, shrunken sweater, was punctuated by knitted peak shoulders in cornflower blue, navy and sky with parrot motifs emblazoned across the bust. An eye motif encased in flames added a pop art edge to the mix. Striped sequin cuffs, neckline and sweater band added the bling factor. An undulating, coruscating, sequin midi skirt featured sheer ebony backing which brimmed with gossamer airiness. Gucci's signature racing stripe decorated white socks. Peep toe tomato sandals complete with ankle straps were paired to the socks.

A high neck, sloping shouldered trench coat was ignited in a menagerie of exotic, reptilian skins. Patches of waxy snakeskin leather in shades of fairy floss, azure, royal blue, emerald and claret featured throughout. Decadent, chocolate brown fur cuffs screamed of grandeur. A forest green and scarlet canvas belt attenuated the waist with a gold centrepiece. Opaque raspberry tights were paired to zebra, round toe Mary Janes.Colossal sized olive reading glasses added a bookworm vibe to the ensemble.

Eastern suburbs local Julia Nobis took to the runway in a renaissance inspired, spiced pear full length gown. Details included flared, tiered, sleeves with diamante cuffs, high neck ebony fur collar, bejewelled necklace bib and a black velvet belt. Eighties derived black lace gloves were accessorised with gold knuckle duster rings. The dress was finalised with a romantic, fluid fishtail flounce which bounced frivolously with every stride Nobis made.

Other garments to frequent the runway included a rich, jacquard coat complete with karakul aqua collar, a Spanish ruffled cape coat in the shade of vermilion teamed to a vintage pussy bow tea party dress  and a scintillating candy stripe suit consisting of masculine tuxedo jacket and languid narrow trousers in shades of rose,silver and fuchsia.

Kooky librarian meets deluxe hippie with a series of bold shades, clashing prints with a dash of offbeat kilter.

By Courtney Jones.