The meaning of Gucci's golden ear A homage to surrealist art

 “I always say that I love things that are not clear, things that are in between.” 

Alessandro Michele confessed some time in an interview, confirming what had been clear for some time: the aesthetics of the Roman designer is a beautiful hybrid made of many worlds. Pop, rock, modern and classical art, theater, cinema, fashion, philosophy, literature, ... every nuance that reflects his idea of style and beauty finds its place in the latest Gucci collections. And no matter that someone criticizes his mix'n match of elements, often juxtaposed in a dystonic way, calling him too chaotic or excessive, he goes straight on his way. Keep playing, building, experimenting and tracing all the inspirations hidden behind his creations is an exciting enigma that teaches us something every time. The last fashion show presented yesterday during the MFW FW19 is no exception.

This time the declared starting point is Hannah Arendt and her idea that, as Michele explains, paraphrasing the philosopher:

"We are people when we choose the mask through which we appear on the stage of the world."

And he continues explaining:

"The mask, in fact, allows us to show ourselves how we like and to interpret our role as an actor as we think better. It is the possibility of choosing how to exercise our freedom."

The transposition in fashion of this thought was an alternation in catwalk models with the face covered with masks, simple or with spikes with a fetish flavor, often coupled with chocker in the same style or, in contrast with pseudo-medieval gorgiere; the head or part of the face set in metal headdresses reminiscent of the ancient Greek and Roman helmets (references to the classical world are many) and maxi architectural jewels in balance between antiquity and the future.

We are sure that the version of Alessandro Michele will be very copious and soon we will see different models appear in the low cost chain stores. Another detail that will be imitated and worth mentioning is the tears effect created by the models by the make-up artist Thomas de Kluyver with a special solidified gel. Alessandro Michele and Gucci once again confirm trend setters of great culture and aesthetic sense.