At The Circus

February 06, 2019

Although there were no tightropes, no magicians and no lions, Vasilis Loizides took us to the circus for F/W ‘19.

Urging one to rethink modern day power dynamics, the show, both dramatic and weighty, played with the three-way relationship between the performers, the audience and the designer, begging the question: who really holds the power in today’s world? With a collection as strong and unafraid as Loizides’, we’re thinking the answer is him.

Comprised of fifteen looks, the show stuck to jewel-toned pieces and circus-themed prints in powerful and innovative silhouettes, exuding an overall exotic and maximalist vibe. Our favorite pieces included a pair of sparkly cowboy chaps, coin-fringed tops and a 3D elephant head velvet shirt-dress—with matching pants of course.

Text by Caroline Brown
Photos by Phoenix Johnson

Oh and the peacock feathered suit was killer. See it, and our other favorite looks from backstage at the presentation, below.

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Gucci’s Seoul Show Makes A Splash

May 19, 2023

On Tuesday, Gucci made history as the first luxury house to host a runway show at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. The royal palace was completed in 1395 at the start of the Joseon Dynasty during the reign of King Taejo, and is set against the capital’s skyline to merge the old with the new. Gucci was originally meant to stage a cruise show in Seoul last year, but the event was canceled due to the Itaewon tragedy. It’s almost ironic how over a year later, the house debuted its final show there before the start of Sabato De Sarno’s reign—much like the transitional era in which the palace was built.

When it comes to the details of the Cruise ‘24 collection, “transition” is certainly a word that comes to mind. Models sported silver bomber jackets with detachable sleeves, skirts with metallic zippers, and cargo pants with cutouts at the knees. What really caught our attention, however, was not the glimpses of surfcore like wetsuits and skateboard bags. It was the minimalism that the house is not traditionally known for. By showcasing baggy silhouettes and subtle details like metalwork and detachable components, Gucci has shifted its focus to unpredictability. This unpredictability can feel surreal at times, especially in the case of the ‘Jackie’ bag’s supersized buckle and warped shape.

Words by Meyme Nakash
Photos courtesy of Gucci

Minimalist bags weren’t the only items up for reinterpretation. Gucci also collaborated with South Korean illustrator Ram Han to incorporate her fantasy paintings into its sportswear line. This resulted in an oversized hoodie featuring a cat’s paw reaching for a butterfly and a jello cake motif that made its way on both a silk evening gown and cotton t-shirt. It was this infusion of fantasy that lent the collection an overall surrealist mood, superseding long-held notions of sportswear and the Gucci name, in general. Such willingness to experiment with the classics, then, leaves us with one question: what will the next era of Gucci look like?

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In the Streets of Palermo

The collection plays with a special chromatic combination of blacks, blues, forest greens and stone gray. From the baggy trousers and jackets with multi-storage pockets, distressed denim and embroidered logo on butt pockets, to the flowy pajama set, tailored pants and slim-fit polo shirts, the collection references timeless silhouettes. The accessories are the cherry on top for these iconic looks. Classic meets statement in the form of loafers, Portofino and Daymaster sneakers and chunky chains that are mixed with basalt gray pearls.