Oh and the peacock feathered suit was killer. See it, and our other favorite looks from backstage at the presentation, below.
“The Spring/Summer 2023 campaign takes us back to the creative streets of New York and continues our celebration of New York cool, inspired by American fashion muses of the 1970s and 1980s.” said Christopher Bastin, GANT Creative Director. “New York is the home of American sportswear, and the city in which we were born, so it was only natural to shoot this campaign in our new home of Nolita, where we aim to build up our community back home in the USA” he continued.
The cast — Aida, Tamel, Tess, and Tyler — embody the effortlessly cool style that GANT has always represented as well as the vibrant, bold and multifaceted energy of the New York scene itself. From the outset, GANT was known for the quality of its shirts and that staple is only expanded here with a collection that reflects the label's conscious and responsible approach to sustainability.
The collection is available now on gant.com.
Founded by Elio Fiorucci in 1967, Fiorucci’s first shop exposed Milan to youthful styles from abroad like t-shirts and jeans. Reversing the direction of stylistic influence, the brand landed in New York City by the late ‘70s and quickly developed a reputation for being the “daytime Studio 54,” attracting the likes of Andy Warhol and Madonna. A leader in the globalization of fashion, Fiorucci continues to amalgamate trends from all over the world, yielding diverse, playful styles like those of its latest collection.
As guests, including Elton John and Pamela Anderson, among others, made their way to their seats, Gigi Hadid opened the show in a power suit and bold eye by the legendary Pat McGrath. Models followed in Versace staple cuts and silhouettes, adorned with juxtaposed bouclé wool and delicate silk fabrics. The iconic Noami Campbell turned heads while vibrant floral and animal prints made their way around the perfectly choreographed runway.
Each model embodied the identity of Versace, smoldering with attitude and confidence. Los Angeles may be a twin city to Milan, where glamour and risk-taking are in constant conversation with each other. Donatella Versace notes, “For me, Los Angeles is a natural home for us because we share the DNA of energy, power, creativity, and imagination. Together at this show, we share those values around the globe.”
Closing the show with a black bulbous dress, Kendall Jenner paraded down the eggshell carpet, followed by a choreographed collision of male and female models, where unreleased Prince music echoed throughout the roof, promoting each attendee to stand in awe. Donatella has always been a close friend to Prince, so this surprise was her cherry on top of an already massive success. Ringing in Oscar weekend, where Lady Gaga wore the second look Gigi Hadid adorned, Versace made it apparent that Los Angeles is the city of glamour.
Check out Versace's FW '23 collection below.
