THE GUCCI PARTY
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| Gucci A/W 2016 (Via Vogue) |
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| A/W 2016 Campaign (Via Gucci) |
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| S/S 2016 Campaign (Via Gucci) |
Gucci, a noun so famous it moonlights as an adjective. Lower case gucci, inspired by the clothing line Gucci, represents what I will call the trifecta of fresh, fancy and flashy—ostentatious and proud to be if you will. Gucci’s overt flashiness had previously discouraged all interest in the brand for me. In my head, the amount of gold, low v neck everything, interlocking Gs everywhere, and their famous status symbol leather purses had me running for the hills. We get it—if you wear Gucci, you’re rich.
HOWEVER, three fortuitous recent events have encouraged me to make a Gucci double take.
HOWEVER, three fortuitous recent events have encouraged me to make a Gucci double take.
1. After writing about Dolce & Gabbana, I checked Sophia Amoruso’s (founder of online retailer Nasty Gal) Instagram to see if a recent dress she wore to the GIRLBOSS premiere was D&G—it was Gucci. *Crowd gasps in unison*
2. A recent screenshot on my phone I thought was Marc Jacobs was again—Gucci. (Strong ability to identify designers)
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| Gucci A/W 2016 (Via Vogue)
She's wearing a DOUBLE G belt to make it obvious, but we won't talk about that. The colors could be Marc Jacobs though. Anyone with me?
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3. Most importantly, a recent article in Domino Magazine (such a good magazine—highly recommend) featured newlyweds Jesse Chamberlain and Jimmy Marble saying “I do,” in Gucci.
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| Photo by Max Wanger featured in Domino |
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| Photo by Max Wanger featured in Domino |
Please ZOOM IN and see the groom wearing Gucci black, fur slip-on loafers to his wedding reception!!! The dress the bride wore to the ceremony and this one are both Gucci. Newlyweds with brand loyalty.
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| Photo by Max Wanger featured in Domino
Look at that dress!!!
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| Photo by Max Wanger, Featured in Domino |
Here is the Domino article and his and her Instagram (they are both artists!—no surprise there) if you want to see for yourself. Please do and LET'S TALK about that color palette. (In advance, not sure why but the tennis balls were my favorite part??? Light pink against raspberry anyone?)
SUFFICE it to say, at 1 AM I took my phone off airplane mode (unfortunately not uncommon) and went to see what Gucci was up to.
I have discovered that Gucci’s new designer Alessandro Michele is the reason for my new love. (This is a really comprehensive and long article about Michele from the New Yorker entitled "Gucci's Renaissance man" (very telling title) —so good!). After everything I have read and seen re: Gucci, my most striking impression is of Michele himself. His eyes and face look so kind and his deep love for antiques, art, interiors, and the art of everyday life itself is quiet, humble, and strong. Humility is perhaps one of the most endearing and inspiring traits to me. To be humble is difficult to attain (although it seems to be natural for some lucky people), truly beautiful to see in practice and a great source of strength. Alessandro Michele is a man whose humility seems to come naturally to him. Here he is in all his beauty:
Gucci in the era of Michele is fun again. Alessandro Michele’s love for art of the past is nowhere more apparent than his runway looks. In an interview with the New York Times (short video, worth the watch!), Michele talks about surrounding himself with old things as a practice that makes him feel contemporary. Each outfit he designs is that mix and contradiction between past and future, vintage and modern. His runway shows are at times overwhelming to look at. Backstage images from his shows look like they could be 15 models standing for 15 different shows. This is because his style and intention are based upon the INDIVIDUAL. Cool, right? A lot of brands design for a particular type of person. I.e: “What does a Dior girl look like? What does she want to wear?” Michele, such an individual himself, creates looks for everyone. His designs acknowledge and respect us each—empowering us to be different, look different, and celebrate that. It’s a party—we're all invited.
Come join his party below! Take a look around.
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| S/S 2016 (Via Vogue) |
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| Pre-Fall 2016 (Via Vogue)
This coat reminds me of something that a loving (and chic) kindergarten teacher would wear and then hug all of her students. Needless to say, I love it.
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| A/W 2016 (Via Vogue) |
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| S/S 2016 (Via Vogue)
This campaign was inspired by the TV show "Freaks and Geeks". Incidentally, this is also the dress Jesse wore to her wedding. (See photos above.)
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| Pre-Fall Mens 2016 (Via Vogue)
Don't you wear Gucci while lounging with your iguana, too?
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| S/S 2016 (Via Vogue) |
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| A/W 2016 Campaign (Via Gucci)
She looks so whimsical.
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Resort 2016 (Via Vogue)
S/S 2017 Campaign (Via Gucci)
How fierce is this woman just casually lounging in a Gucci evening gown adorned with sequin tigers? This is lower case and upper case Gucci.
Pre-Fall 2016 (Via Vogue)
This is photo is so awkward that it makes me laugh. I like it nonetheless. |
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| Pre-Fall 2017 (Via Vogue) |
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| A/W 2016 (Via Gucci)
Time to take out your zoom again. Her neckline features two jewel-encrusted hands holding a bow in the center of the collar. Also, those multicolored feathers are what I want more of in my life.
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| Pre-Fall 2017 (Via Vogue) |
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| S/S 2016 (Via Vogue)
I love the color of this dress and its whimsy. Fun fact: those shoes are inspired by the necessity of heels that could withstand flooding back in old Venice. The heel equivalent of waders. Zoom on in and see those levels. This dress would also be on the top of my want list.
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| Pre-Fall 2016 (Via Vogue)
Gucci for the fortune teller in you. Cute glasses balanced with big earrings. A+
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| Pre-Fall 2017 (Via Vogue)
Gucci for the athlete. Again, those shoes!!! This time paired with cool, sheer nude Gucci patterned tights.
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| Pre-Fall 2017 (Via Vogue)
Gucci for the pineapple enthusiast
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| S/S 2016 (Via Vogue)/Photo by Kevin Tachman |
Gucci Crew: OUT
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