W 2012

My Gucci adventure started on Wednesday with the F/W 2012 show in Milan. Just one word. Amazing! Frida Giannini created a dark glamour, opulent looks that were sensual and sophisticated at once, recalling the Victorian era mixed with a certain vampire allure. She even used masculine accents such as oversized shoulders and military-style coats and capes. Her very dark vision might be a welcome change after all the vibrant colour-blocking of the last seasons.

„This is modern-day romanticism. A dramatic sensuality, a dark glamour. With subtle tones of provocative intellect.“

– Frida Giannini

The materials were rich. Opulent brocade, devoré velvet and floral prints on jacquard fabrics plus beautiful 3-D embroideries on the long flowing evening gowns. Exotic animal prints on silk looked great on the runway. My favourite were the pieces that were made completely out of beautiful shimmering dark green feathers.

a_25E1641

Colours are dark, black paired with green in different shades, plum tones and burgundy.

The accessories had a lot of equestrian references. The new Stirrup bag, roomy as well as classy, has a revisited metallic spur closure (mark it on your F/W 2012 wish list, a season’s must).

St_AS_0068

flat boots

Footwear is either flat (those crocodile boots, OMG!) and masculine or slipper-like with a sharp high heel.

I am a big Gucci fan and this collection has just made me love it even a little bit more…

LoL, Sandra

01_Kasia

Clutch_AS_0225

02_Anjak

Boots_AS_0511

06_Sigridl

bag_FAS5179

14_Suvil

15_Melissal

Brac_25E1541

20_Alana

a_25E1317

24_Anjal

bag2_AS_0426

27_Carolinal

a_25E1363

39_Alanal

face_PAU0294

40_Darial

46_Kasia

ppp_PAU0314
48_Karmen

shoes2

hp_fw12_fashion_main_w_web_bgwidePhotos: Courtesy of Gucci