Being ladylike has never looked so sexy! This season the Gucci woman embodies a mixture of reserved sensuality and dark seductiveness. Frida Giannini, Creative Director for Gucci , who is pregnant with her first child, drew inspiration from the classic femme fatale. "She seduces with her dangerous femininity," writes Creative Director Frida Giannini in her show notes. She featured below-the-knee hemlines, cheeky thigh-high slits, plunging décolletages, kimono-cut overcoats and body conscious silhouettes. There was an undeniable theme of strength within this collection which was pulled off brilliantly through the use of patent leather, snakeskin, sheers and feathers in rich autumn tones. Deep scooped V-necklines paired with cinched waists and roomy rounded coats worked to heighten the super woman appeal. As the show progressed the designs became increasingly more alluring. Through the course of the fifteen minute presentation Giannini showed us boxy separates, body conscious dresses, dominatrix inspired leather pieces and studded feather numbers. |
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| As to be expected the front row of Gucci was just as much a spectacle as the fashion show itself. Hollywood darling Salma Hayek sat front row with husband François-Henri Pinault, CEO of the PPR Group that owns Gucci, and created quite a stir in her fitted mauve dress, fur vest and over-sized black clutch (of course all from Gucci). The runway was equally as hot thanks to models such as Joan Smalls, Anja Rubik, Chanel Iman and Karlie Kloss. The first number was a structured over-sized jacket and matching slim fit skirt decorated with floral print on the sides. This piece set the tone for the rest of the collection. Power, strength and demure sexuality oozed from the seams of each garment. Leather from head to toe came across as daring and fetish-like at times especially paired with the edgy beauty look and pulled back mane. Along with basic black, the fabric palette included moss green, maroon, blue, deep purple and rust. |
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| The evening wear portion
left us wanting more. Giannini's pregnancy definitely did not comprise
the classic Gucci aesthetic. The cuts and silhouettes were sexy and stylish with a modern appeal. Lace, silk, fringe embellishments and feathers made its marks during the latter part of the show on a series of floor length dresses and jumpsuits. Finally, we could not discuss this collection without giving mention to the incredible accessories. Knee high snakeskin boots, decorated gloves and leather bags were simply irresistible. |
| Gucci Fall/Winter 2013 Runway Collection |
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