Alessandro Michel, creative director of Gucci wowed both audiences and the fashion world alike with his visually striking and fresh 2016 Fall/Winter runway show entitled "Rhizomatic Scores." His flamboyantly, signature Maximalist style juxtaposes historic details, 1980s Italian & French couture, and street style. In his own words he described it as “Renaissance meets studio 54.” This trend features loads of color, brocades, optical prints, fur trims, furs of all colors, quirky gowns, floral maxi dresses, biker jackets, sequins, beaded anything, band jackets, retro athletic wear, capes, ruffled blouses, brightly colored knits, tweed suits, bow blouses, tapestry fabrics, leather, applique, pleated skirts, quilted fabrics, over sized coats, and pant suits. It's all about the details: brightly colored accessories, turbans, net-veiled hats, wide brimmed fedoras, leather gloves, pearls, big Baroque statement jewelry, over sized sunglasses, platform shoes, wedge heels, Mary Janes, funky scarves, brightly colored tights or leg wear, round eye glasses, and leather handbags. And of course ANYTHING Gucci!! Photos, from top left: Portrait of Isabella de Medici, 1550 ca. Uffizi, Florence, Gucci f/w 2016 Middle: Gucci f/w 2016, Nina Ricci 1960, Gucci f/w 2016, Bianca Jagger Lower: Gucci f/w 2016, Angelica Huston in Valentino.
1970s wool Pendleton plaid cape 1990s Betsey Johnson rayon floral suit Studded cropped motorcycle jacket wild baroque print maxi Orange and white faux fur
1960s Brocade and Velvet Evening Gown 1950s Red and Black Brocatelle Silk Coat 1970s Gucci Plaid Raincoat 1970s Gucci Leather Belt with G monogram Buckle
1970s Shirtdress Convertible Shoulder/Clutch Bag of Silver Metallic & Snakeskin 1980s Guess Beaded Leather Belt 1980s English Designer Silk Tie 1960s Oversized Faux Pearl 4-strand Necklace
Wow, that collection is one wild ride! lowrider emoti I did my best to interpret with these previously sold items from denisebrain.com 60s beaded and sequined clutch 70s Pucci sunglasses 80s photoprint jacket 40s sequined cap 70s flowered maxi
The Gucci fall collection is sooo gorgeous! Here are a few archived images (sold from https://www.rubylane.com/shop/cur-io) that seem to share the vibe... 1960s The Needle Craft Striped Metallic Brocade Gown & Coat c.1930 Tapestry Clutch with Persian Miniature-Embellished Frame c.1920 Blue & Gold Brocade Purse w/Enamelled Frame And, coming soon... Early 1970s Lanvin Wool Challis Maxi Dress...
Parading along on facebook -- more Gucci clips, too on the VFGFashionParade FB page: (click the photo/link to FB)