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 Under a kaleidoscope of lights and surrounded by mirrors, Gucci
Creative Director Alessandro Michele sent out models in headgear
made up of partially and fully covering face masks, sometimes
with spikes, extended ear cuffs, at times almost elf-like as
well as intricately carved bronze pieces.
Show notes for the presentation were entitled "The mask as a cut
between visible and invisible" and guests were given a taste of
what to expect with a papier mache-like invite in the shape of a
mask of Hermaphroditus.
"Playing with the magic ambiguity of masks represents an
occasion to recover the creative roots of our being alive," the
Gucci press release read.
Michele's collection featured a mix of printed blouses,
sometimes with lace inserts, shiny short dresses, colorful knits
and embroidered wool jackets, worn with either spiked collars or
longer necklace-like pieces as well as furry cuffs or scarves
thrown over one shoulder.
Colorful harlequin prints decorated several outfits, some tops
were shiny and pleated, reminiscent of 1970s disco fashion, and
bows were at times tied around the ankles on trouser suits,
which came in large shapes, with waistcoats or ties for women.
The Kering-owned label, which has enjoyed booming sales under
Michele's makeover, also offered plenty of embroidered and shiny
combinations. Coats were check, patterned or simple macs. There
was also a selection of all red outfits among the looks.
Footwear consisted of loafers, brightly colored boots and some
models also wore knee pads.
For men, there were loose pinstripe suits, cinched jackets,
wide-leg or high waisted trousers as well as an offering of
colorful knits worn with patterned trousers.
At Annakiki, designer Anna Yang presented a brightly colored
collection of red, pink, orange, purple and green trouser suits,
dresses and long coats with voluminous sleeves.
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Shirts had long collars while trousers were wide-legged. Animal
prints also decorated some of the looks.
Luxury outerwear group Moncler presented the latest additions to its
Genius scheme, launched a year ago, where designers have presented
their own interpretations of the label's puffer jackets.
This season, designers Richard Quinn, Matthew Williams of 1017 ALYX
9SM, Veronica Leoni and Sergio Zambon joined the project, presenting
an array of colorful outerwear in various forms and lengths -
including sleek as well as dress form.
"Moncler Genius is an answer to the times, a symposium of creative
minds and an inspiring place," Moncler Chief Executive and Chairman
Remo Ruffini said in a statement. "Each Genius operates singularly
and the sum of the Geniuses interprets the Moncler identity."
Milan Fashion Week is the third leg of the month-long Autumn/Winter
2019/2020 shows, which began in New York and also include London and
Paris.
Milan is home to fashion heavyweights such as Giorgio Armani,
Versace, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. On Thursday, Fendi will show the
last collection by fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, who died on Tuesday.
Tributes have poured in from around the world for the man considered
an industry icon, who was best known for helping jazz up French
couture house Chanel.
"He is one of the most iconic figures in fashion, most creative,
generous," Brazilian digital influencer and journalist Erika Santos
said. "It's a big loss."
(Reporting By Marie-Louise Gumuchian; additional reporting by
Claudia Cristoferi; Editing by William Maclean)
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