Gucci S/S 2016 Milan

[Emmanuelle]

Hum like the last collection it's very eclectic, many different things without unity. I understand the take on vintage, but that's all. I admit some pieces are nice though.

 

[TheoG]

I enjoyed it, even though it feel slightly dated. There's a slight reference to Roberta di Camerino here that I really like but it came across to heavily. Other than that I thought it was a show worth seeing it had so much to offer. Its obvious Michele is a very good at tailoring and designing individual pieces while still being able to be cohesive.

 

[brunabear]

Really nice collection!

 

[bridgettetson]

great style!!!!!

 

[disco54]

Really? I mean, I'm the first one who thinks there might be some cute pieces here and there, and in his resort there were nice garments too... And it sort of feels 'fresh' (not anymore, though). But all it is is garments. Very basic garments. If you research the 70's style at a street level all you'll find is clothes like those on the catwalk.

There is nothing basic about his clothes, there is actually a quirky depth to them. I grew up in the 70s, this is not literal 70s street dressing . 70s fashion in itself was diverse in itself, early 70s fashion is quite different from late 70s fashion, which has more affinity with early 80s fashion.
Like Marc Jacobs , I see a lot of layers and references. Obviously this is not as well executed as MJ's visons, but he is a new designer and I think he is doing a pretty good job but I feel he needs to improve still.

 

[Bahiyya]

Nope. I get entirely why others find this appealing, and some of the pieces will breathe quite well outside of this twee styling, but nope. There are so few high end designers who do bold sexiness well that I can't be pleased about this change in direction. I can find this elsewhere quite easily at a lower cash point.

 

[Nymphaea]

Nope, like an one-trick pony, doing the same again and again. All his collections so far are one never ending big collection. Too much gimmick, wouldn't pay much for this past era.

 

[gossiping]

after seeing HQ pics i really like what he did with the black outlines around the pieces that "stick out" it makes them look 3D or something!

i like the shoes a lot too especially the flat lace ups

 

[Fewormany]

I like the colors, and though it might be new for Gucci it all feels very dated.

 

[liberty33r1b]

I don't get the appeal of this, most pieces will make you look like a complete idiot next season

 

[nataliaapple]

I, too, am warming up to the new Gucci. Would I wear it? Maybe 10% of it, if that, but I like that he has a clear vision and is sticking to it. I can appreciate that even if everything isn't a hit. I enjoyed the color palette and some of the prints.

 

[Egoiste]

Three collections and they all the same, let's be real... Maybe it is appealing to a lot of people, maybe it is saleable, but it is the same. This new Gucci direction for women looks ok, but I really really miss Frida's interpretation of Gucci man...

 

[donyan]

I like it because it feels fresh and kinda daring for Gucci, but to be completely honest if I did not know this was Gucci I would think it was the second line of one of the lesser known italian houses.

 

[Oksimora]

I don't like it as clothing, but I just can't take my eyes of those patterns and colours and all these details. This is more of an art, than wearable fashion for me, it is incredibly pleasant for my eyes, but only as beautiful things.
Also it doesn't look like Gucci anymore, the raw sexiness is gone.

 

[Marc10]

Really? I mean, I'm the first one who thinks there might be some cute pieces here and there, and in his resort there were nice garments too... And it sort of feels 'fresh' (not anymore, though). But all it is is garments. Very basic garments. If you research the 70's style at a street level all you'll find is clothes like those on the catwalk.

Well, I think these clothes are far from basic. And I also don't think anyone is claiming that he's designs are new in some avant garde way. Quite the opposite actually, I think what makes his work so exciting is precisely how it feels vintage, warm and approachable the aesthetic is. But most importantly, I think he's bringing such a great sensibility, the idea of clothes that feel precious, of individuality. Gucci, and Milan in general have been drowned in this ideal of a soulless, glitz-glam fembot for so many years, so it's truly refreshing to see something from a complete different point of view.

I also think what makes people respond so well Michele is how unbelievably authentic the connection between him and his clothes feel. If you read his interviews/watch him speak and hell, just look at him, you know that this is the man & women he always dreamt of creating. There's no gimmicks, no bandwagon, he just courageously shared his vision. And think that's something so rich in today's follow-the-leader industry.

 

[Lola701]

I don't understand people who says that it looks too much like his previous collections. He is building his vocabulary while adding something more womanly. Frida Giannini's Gucci is still in stores, there is still a big disconnect between the very glamourous image of the house in the perfume ads or even at their corners in department stores.

His first few collections will be about defining his aesthetic. We don't even know how the house is performing. We can only assume that they are doing good because of the big buzz around them right now.

I'm really curious of seeing an all black collection from him but it's not the point now.

I know it's not the right topic but it's amazing to see how in such a short amount of time Hedi Slimane, Nicolas Ghesquière et Alessandro Michele defined successfuly their vision for their fashion houses while Raf is still struggling to find his voice at Dior.

 

[jeffandtheworld]

The styling is just horrible. Some amazing amazing pieces. I don't hate it.

 

[krncandi]

Straight out of hipster kiddo paradise. Can't wait to see those glasses on all the artsy fartsy peeps here in Berlin.

There were some nice pattern mixes and some fun quirkiness going on, but other than that not much to write home about in my opinion. The show itself bored me to tears. I never thought I'd wish for Frida's ooomph! to come back.

Can anybody give me a heads up on how this new direction ties in with the Gucci customer sales wise?

WWD reported Gucci's tremendous rise in sales under Michele a few weeks ago. You might be able to still find the article somewhere through their site.

 

[constanceMafioso]

Can anybody give me a heads up on how this new direction ties in with the Gucci customer sales wise?

Revenue is up 11.8% in the first semester of 2015 (still a bit weak in comparison to YSL over 30%).

That said, Gucci's revenue is much bigger than both Bottega Veneta and YSL.

Gucci is having quite some success with their new line/vision and better pricing diversity.

 

[rubydon]

Well, I think these clothes are far from basic. And I also don't think anyone is claiming that he's designs are new in some avant garde way. Quite the opposite actually, I think what makes his work so exciting is precisely how it feels vintage, warm and approachable the aesthetic is. But most importantly, I think he's bringing such a great sensibility, the idea of clothes that feel precious, of individuality. Gucci, and Milan in general have been drowned in this ideal of a soulless, glitz-glam fembot for so many years, so it's truly refreshing to see something from a complete different point of view.

I also think what makes people respond so well Michele is how unbelievably authentic the connection between him and his clothes feel. If you read his interviews/watch him speak and hell, just look at him, you know that this is the man & women he always dreamt of creating. There's no gimmicks, no bandwagon, he just courageously shared his vision. And think that's something so rich in today's follow-the-leader industry.

agree completely.