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Tableware sets from renowned fashion brands
Luxury brands such as Hermes and Versace have worked with celebrated names to create tableware to suit every style, from playful to elegant.
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Straightjackets and IV drips on the fashion runway
Designers are drawing flak for their illness-inspired looks.
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Straightjackets and IV drips on the fashion runway
Designers are drawing flak for their illness-inspired looks.
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A brief history of the inimitable symbol of the house of Gucci
It all started with Guccio Gucci, an Italian merchant’s son who become the founder of one of the world’s most luxurious fashion brands. Before starting his leather-goods company in 1921, Gucci worked at London’s Savoy Hotel, where he picked up on the importance – and symbolism – of equestrian sports to members of the English aristocracy, and later brought elements of horse racing and polo into his brand.
When Gucci’s son Aldo created the brand’s original loafer in 1953, he decided to use a horse bit in its design. Almost immediately the shoes and their horse-bit symbol became wardrobe staples for the international jet set, including European royalty and Hollywood celebrities.
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Few symbols in the fashion world are as recognisable as Gucci’s horse bit, the metal detail that’s adorned its classic loafers for more than 60 years.[/caption]
The Gucci loafer remained timeless and unchanged, an ultimate symbol of effortless and classic style, until 2015, when the maison’s newly appointed creative director Alessandro Michele reimagined the horse bit into various groundbreaking designs, the most notable being the Princetown loafer. Debuting in that year’s men’s autumn/winter show, the backless and fur-lined loafer became an overnight cult classic. As the must-have shoe of the year, it propelled Gucci into a new era under Michele’s new vision.
The Jordaan loafer, too, is an example of how the horse bit has evolved. Named after Amsterdam’s charming neighbourhood of canal houses, art galleries and quaint shops, the newest rendition of the horse-bit loafer has a modern, almond shape with an elongated toe, and comes in a variety of colours and materials, including exotic leathers and patterned silk jacquards.
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Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Gucci)[/caption]
Now in 2019, the horse bit has once again been reinvented, this time in the form of a limited-edition handbag. Introduced for Cruise 2020 and seen first on the runway in May 2019, the Gucci 1955 horse-bit handbag features the same lines and forms as its original 1950s design. Perfect for everyday wear, the small-flap shoulder bag features classic beige/ebony “GG” canvas with buttery brown leather trim, a gold- toned horse-bit detail on the front and two half-horse-bit details on each side.
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With an adjustable, gold-studded strap and three main compartments, the Gucci 1955 horse-bit bag also represents the first time the symbol has been seen on a handbag since Alessandro Michele took over the reins of Gucci in 2015. The Gucci 1955 horse-bit handbag is available exclusively online for a limited time. Other 1955 Horsebit styles include a bucket and a soft messenger.
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Behind the Inimitable Symbol of the House of Gucci
Few symbols in the fashion world are as recognisable as Gucci’s horse bit, the metal detail that’s adorned its classic loafers for more than 60 years.
It all started with Guccio Gucci, an Italian merchant’s son who become the founder of one of the world’s most luxurious fashion brands. Before starting his leather-goods company in 1921, Gucci worked at London’s Savoy Hotel, where he picked up on the importance – and symbolism – of equestrian sports to members of the English aristocracy, and later brought elements of horse racing and polo into his brand.
When Gucci’s son Aldo created the brand’s original loafer in 1953, he decided to use a horse bit in its design. Almost immediately the shoes and their horse-bit symbol became wardrobe staples for the international jet set, including European royalty and Hollywood celebrities.
The Gucci loafer remained timeless and unchanged, an ultimate symbol of effortless and classic style, until 2015, when the maison’s newly appointed creative director Alessandro Michele reimagined the horse bit into various groundbreaking designs, the most notable being the Princetown loafer. Debuting in that year’s men’s autumn/winter show, the backless and fur-lined loafer became an overnight cult classic. As the must-have shoe of the year, it propelled Gucci into a new era under Michele’s new vision.
The Jordaan loafer, too, is an example of how the horse bit has evolved. Named after Amsterdam’s charming neighbourhood of canal houses, art galleries and quaint shops, the newest rendition of the horse-bit loafer has a modern, almond shape with an elongated toe, and comes in a variety of colours and materials, including exotic leathers and patterned silk jacquards.
Now in 2019, the horse bit has once again been reinvented, this time in the form of a limited-edition handbag. Introduced for Cruise 2020 and seen first on the runway in May 2019, the Gucci 1955 horse-bit handbag features the same lines and forms as its original 1950s design.
Perfect for everyday wear, the small-flap shoulder bag features classic beige/ebony “GG” canvas with buttery brown leather trim, a gold- toned horse-bit detail on the front and two half-horse-bit details on each side.
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With an adjustable, gold-studded strap and three main compartments, the Gucci 1955 horse-bit bag also represents the first time the symbol has been seen on a handbag since Alessandro Michele took over the reins of Gucci in 2015.
The Gucci 1955 horse-bit handbag has already been spotted on the likes of Sienna Miller and Elle Fanning, and is available exclusively online for a limited time.
No matter its reincarnation, one thing is clear – the Gucci horse bit will continue to live on as one of the most inimitable fashion symbols of all time. After all, only Gucci could take something from a horse’s mouth and turn it into fashion.
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Get the insect look!
The tendance started in 2013 with Alexander McQueen, and captivated the fashion world. Good news: bugs and bees will still be crawling in our stylish wardrobes in 2019/2020!
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Patricia Gucci Strikes Out on Her Own With New Luggage Label Aviteur
Red carpet roundup for October 2019: Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior and more
From the hottest premieres to glamorous events, we're kicking things off this month with a handful of our favourite fashion moments on the red carpet.
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Zoey Deutch was dressed to kill in Dior Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 during the premiere of Zombieland Double Tap. Deutch stunned in a tulle evening dress embroidered with a mille-feuille of organza diamonds, rhinestones, and sequins. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) [inline_related_article article_id="150574"]
Charlize Theron turned up at the premiere of The Addams Family in Los Angeles wearing the latest pieces from Dior Spring-Summer 2020. The actress looked absolutely boho chic strutting down the purple carpet while dressed in a blue denim skirt paired with a silk blouse, black shoes, belt, and Dior jewellery. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) [inline_related_article article_id="164492"]
Jennifer Connelly turned heads during the premier of the Spring-Summer 2020 Women’s Fashion Show Collection. The American actress and muse of the label's creative director Nicolas Ghesquière made a bold statement with an edgy corseted top paired with waist-cinching trousers. [inline_related_article article_id="114970"]
Dakota Johnson took casual chic to the next level wearing a Gianni Versace signature printed blazer with matching crop top from the Versace Resort 2020 collection. The actress was a guest speaker during the recent 2019 Global Citizen Festival: Power The Movement that was held in New York City's Central Park. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Global Citizen) [inline_related_article article_id="167441"]
A vision of white in Dior Winter 2019-2020, the actress-producer-humanitarian known as Angelina Jolie was all smiles during the global press conference in Beverly Hills for her latest film, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) [inline_related_article article_id="165343"]
Also spotted on the red carpet of the latest Disney release was Elle Fanning. The actress arrived at the world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood wearing an ethereal custom Gucci silk chiffon gown paired with delicate sheer tulle gloves with embroidered with cascading crystals resembling blood drops. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images) [inline_related_article article_id="165878"]
Meanwhile at 57th New York Film Festival, leading actress Scarlett Johansson kept things modest during the premiere of Marriage Story while dressed in a black cotton taffeta beaded jumpsuit and skirt from Dior Winter 2019-2020. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Film at Lincoln Center)
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What are the Most Expensive Gucci items?
Gucci is an Italian luxury brand of leather goods and other fashion accessories such as shoes, handbags and belts. Founded in 1921 Gucci has a [...]
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ICYMI: Fashion news making headlines in September
In fashion, you keep up with trends, and the headlines. In case you missed it, here’s a recap of what the world of fashion delivered this September:
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Red Carpet Looks We Loved From the 2019 Emmys
Awards season has been in full swing, and coming in the aftermath of the Toronto International Film Festival and Venice Film Festival was the biggest night of the year for television" the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards. Making up for the absence of an official host was a star-studded line up of small-screen characters dressed to the nines. As you might have guessed, the red carpet was nothing short of extravagant, with outfits featuring all manner of ruffles, sequins, feathers, embroideries and embellishments.
Click through our gallery below for some of our favourite red carpet looks:
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Photo Shoot: Legends of the Fall
The definitive Autumn/Winter 2019-20 looks to add to your new-season hit list.
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Photographer Cher Him
Fashion Direction Johnny Khoo
Styling Jacquie Ang
Hair Edward Chong at Evove using Kevin.Murphy
Makeup Wee Ming using Dior Beauty
Photography Assistant Nicholas Chan
Models Penelope Terne at Ave and Varya B at Looque
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