Gucci presents its Cruise offering “Constellations” at the Castel del Monte in Italy.
Gucci presented its latest collection “Constellations” designed by Creative Director Alessandro Michele yesterday evening in the picturesque location of the historic Castel del Monte in Andria, Italy. As the sun went down the lights went up on this collection which was comprised of a series of “constellations” presenting a narrative that transverses centuries, geographies and languages.
Alessadro Michele
Michele paid homage to Hannah Arendt and Walter Benjamin. The two met in Paris after fleeing Germany during World War Two. Benjamin, was a collector of quotations who would organise debates surrounding the political situation in Europe at that time. After Benjamin passed away Arendt published an essay on him, she described him as a “pearl diver” collecting pieces of magic and bringing them to the surface, or in his case, bringing quotations to the forefront of people’s minds rearranging them in a magical way which at first can seem random, but on closer inspection, they are perfectly aligned, like the stars in the sky.
Much like Benjamin’s way of creating the perfect storm with his collections, Michele envisioned Gucci Constellations as a magnificent and poetic fete of colours, silhouettes, and references, highlighting that there are no rules when it comes to dressing up. This bold and playful collection took Gucci through the ages, with many looks inspired by the House’s archives.
What may have been previously imagined as elements that clash or collide were brought together in perfect harmony. Optical patterns, plays on proportions, retro-inspired accessories and modern tailoring combined with transparent fabrics, all-over sequins and crystals, which illuminated the looks in an almost magical way.
“I always make clothes to shine, if I can” Said Michele via the House’s social media account. And shine they did. This colourful array represented the random yet perfectly alignment of the stars in the sky.
See more of the collection below:
