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Italian luxury label Gucci took fashionistas to the famed
venue, where Britain's Prince William married Kate Middleton in
2011, to present its colorful and eclectic 2017 cruise
collection.
With "Punks, Victoriana and schoolboys" the inspiration for
creative director Alessandro Michele, models strutted down the
walkways of the cloisters, which date from the 13th to 15th
centuries, in bold designs adorned with peacocks and snakes.
Dresses sported lace and frills, skirts came in colorful check
prints and handbags were decorated with floral embroideries.
There was also plenty of ruffles and polka dots.
The decision to hold the show in the Abbey did draw criticism
from some religious figures. London newspaper The Evening
Standard quoted Michele as defending his location choice because
"history is what is really cool".
The Gucci show in London follows French fashion house Dior's
cruise line presentation at the majestic Blenheim Palace outside
Oxford, northwest of London, earlier this week.
Cruise collections, originally designed for wealthy clients
holidaying on yachts or cruises during the winter months, are
outfits produced by stylists on top of seasonal lines.
(Writing By Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Mark Heinrich)
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