Gucci's creative transition harks back to fashion from previous eras

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Gucci signalled its creative transition at Milan Fashion Week by sheathing the showroom in a plush green carpet and pleated drapery

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The design team had just 2 1/2 weeks to pull together a new collection after Sabato de Sarno's hasty departure early February 2025 after just two years at Gucci

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The overall mood was lush, with faux fur, satins and mother of pearl leather setting a luxurious tone

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Long bows flowed into scarves

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Fashion styles heralded the 1990s

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Leather set a luxurious tone

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Designs had style elements from the 1960s

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This is not the first time there has been a last-minute creative shift — new creative director Alessandro Michele put together the Men's Fall 2015 collection in five days after Frida Giannini's sudden exit

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It’s hard to know what the brand’s new direction is — but a lot recalled Gucci eras past

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