Fashion Review: Gucci Fall 2023, Menswear

For Gucci's first menswear (and runway) showing since the departure of the brand's long-time creative director Alessandro Michele, we got a slight peak into the potential new direction the storied brand is traveling in. While there was not clear, cohesive theme that carried through the show, what was clear is the pivot away from the extravagant, sometimes camp influences curated by Michele. The collection opened with a paired back white t-shirt, combined with an army-ish green trouser. Statement coats later appeared in solid purples, camels and grays. A focus on suiting and tailoring carried through the collection and toward the end there was a nod to Michele's love of the retro with 80's style leg warmers and silhouettes. The collection seems to combine elements of many of the brands previous creative directors - embroidered pieces and velvet blazers made popular during Tom Ford's tenure, for example, were featured. While there were definitely standout clothes in the show, where the brand goes from here remains both highly anticipated and highly ambiguous.

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