Alessandro Michele staged his Gucci Cruise 2017 show today in London, England, and as expected, it was pretty effing amazing. From the crazy location to the unexpected piece of swag show-goers left with, here's what you need to know about the show.
The Location: Westminster Abbey
In the Abbey's cloisters, to be exact. Similar to brands like Louis Vuitton who showed in Brazil, or Chanel who showed in Cuba, Michele's decision turned the show into more of a thing rather than your everyday show.
The Inspiration: Unabashed Anglophile
Michele told the Financial Times of his love of Jane Austen saying she's, "one of the first feminists, because she really understood what happens between a woman and a man." He also dubbed Queen Elizabeth I as being "one of my favorite women" and "a huge inspiration." His love of England manifested itself in a plethora of English-associated things like a Union Jack sweater, punk plaids, chic rain bonnets, and of course, trench coats, that made their way down the runway.
The Front Row: a Mix of It-Girls, It-Rappers, It-Actors, and Will.I.Am
See more from the front row in this star-studded round-up.
The Unexpected Present: a Pillow
The ever-thoughtful Michele placed hand-embroidered cushions on each seat in the Abbey and lucky show-goers got to keep them.
The Accessories: as Good as Ever
If there's one thing Michele has done for the Gucci brand since joining in 2015, it's seriously upping the accessories game. From hats, earrings, and glasses to handbags and multi-strap pumps, I can't wait to get my hands on every single thing in this collection.
