Frida Giannini skewed dark for Gucci’s Fall 2013 collection with a color palette of moody burgundies, blacks, olives, and teals. The showing was uplifted, then, by sumptuous python skin textures, feathered embroidery, and re-imagined houndstooth print, all of which offered visual stimulation in the midst of the foray’s gothic penchants.
Feathers cast in red , blue, and green hues played on straight fit shift dresses, or were etched on the sides of conservative bombers paired with pencil skirts.
70′s inspired houndstooth was given a contemporary twist with silk or jacquard fabric, or with mixed checks of varying sizes placed under fur collared coats.
The true standouts of the collection were undoubtedly the textures, particularly slick black python skin spied on peplum blazers and pencil skirts. Worn together or separately, they’re sure to make a statement.
For evening wear, stretch mesh was the call, along with beading and colored plumes.
I can certainly see Alicia Keys sidling up to the leather looks, and Beyonce or Kerry Washington being styled in one of the sheer mesh gowns.
What do you think of the collection?
Images via Style.com.
February 21, 2013 7:24 am
The makeup is really scary, but I’ll take one of those python dresses and that angry peacock top.
February 21, 2013 9:33 am
Wow. This is a collection. Love it. Textures colours silhouettes. Everything. Every second person wants to call themselves a designer and put out a ‘collection’ then you see a real collection like this and realise what a joke that is.
February 21, 2013 10:29 am
gorge!
February 21, 2013 10:44 am
looks scary! love the see-through feather dresses though
February 21, 2013 10:52 am
Nice, clean designs. Love the first dress, most if not all are wearable.
February 21, 2013 11:21 am
It’s everything!! And the tailoring? Speechless.
February 21, 2013 12:31 pm
the black python print dresses and burgundy two piece please and thank you Gucci..
February 21, 2013 12:32 pm
I thought this collection was great!
February 21, 2013 1:24 pm
Why is the second model looking like that? Lol
February 21, 2013 2:18 pm
I like the evening wear & the pantsuit with the lace.
February 21, 2013 3:03 pm
Wearable.
February 21, 2013 6:12 pm
I like the collection.
February 21, 2013 6:50 pm
Was eagerly awaiting this collection.Gucci did not disappoint. Lovely. Guess I will be saving up to purchase a few of these pieces.
February 21, 2013 7:35 pm
Am sorry but i miss Tom Ford in Gucci
February 24, 2013 4:51 pm
Very risky, unique and different designs, love it..