Review: Gucci Fall 2020 RTW Collection Released at Milan Fashion Week
Opening Milan Fashion Week, one of the most anticipated times during this month of back to back fashion shows, was Gucci. Only a few hours away from his hometown of Rome, Italy, Alessando Michele debuted the F/W 2020 collection and never fails to truly put on a show. Before showing off his myriad of frill pastel skirts, delicate puff sleeve tops, and pleated monochromatic pants, he displayed his models in a circular glass carousel just as they would step onto the runway.
Michele continues to keep his reputation of globally dominating the look of eccentric and extravagant presentations for Gucci. Focusing on layers in this show and being multidimensional, many looks consisted of high neck collars and some with ruffled details for the women. Snakeskin prints and plaid patterns were more prominent in the men’s outfits as they were placed in collared tops as well and flared pants. The 2020 pieces were not too far in detail compared to their F/W 2019 collection keeping some of the same The accessories were one of the protruding statements in the looks.
As the models walked one by one, there were handheld snake patterned purses, long cross chained necklaces, and some rhinestone drop earrings. Each look told a story and the accessories placed on top gave a ravishing dimension. There was little to almost no makeup presented and the facial expressions were neutral and serious as with almost everything that Michele has presented since he started at the Italian fashion house. (Photo source: Vogue)
Words by Pamela Valdez.