It's often said that you can't go wrong wearing black, so team Gucci ran with the idea to produce one of the most stunning collections to date. A lacey mix of reptile references to create a luxurious palette of textures that bring energy and electricity to anyone looking for the sexy side of chic.
The addition of feathers adds a sumptuous layer of grandeur and magnificence to basic cocktail looks and will clearly be all the rage for seasons to come.
It is virtually impossible to run contemporary apparel lines without using the influences of African textiles. The prints that have emerged from the looms of the village artisans for centuries on the African continent has helped shape western design in color theories, composition and direction for as long as there has been fashion. Rachel Roy had a most interesting take on color blocking (above) by using a batik as a textural background to add a sense of complexity to the garment. (Below) Anisa Mapungwe of South Africa, achieves this same feeling by engineering a retro stripe coloration for an international feeling of cultural diversity.
