Frida Gianinni brought out an impressive Spring Summer 2012 collection for Gucci in Milan recently. Tailoring was impeccable as usual, but this time there was a clear tribute paid to the British dandy. A survey of checks and patterns, particularly Prince of Whales were rendered beautifully.
Gianinni’s men’s collections are always presented with some restrain and a fashion statement that somehow always seems obfuscated. Nonetheless, the clothes had a tinge of rock-star to them, as opposed to high society. This presented Gucci in a different light, all the while retaining the house’s heritage. Interesting highlights were the incorporation of trench fabric in pieces other than the trench, trousers lined at the cuff with bright pops of color and the aforementioned impressive exhibit of patterns. Accessories played a pivotal role too, a classic modus operandi of any fashion house. Summer bags got red and white stripes and were presented in luxurious leather and alligator too.
