.:. Vendela Johanssen by Dennison Bertram in Gucci | Marie Claire Czech .:.

 The Gucci resort 2012 collection shines in Dennison Bertram’s sunny images shot on location in Monaco for the December issue of Marie Claire Czech. Model Vendela Johanssen is a woman of leisure as she sits out on Gucci’s Aquariva boat with bronzed skin by makeup artist Olivia Colacci. Stylist Sona Jakuliakova shows off the Italian label’s lightweight designs featuring a color palette of black and white with metallic accents.

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.:. Icons of the Past by Sandra Suy for ROUGE Magazine .:.

 Style icons from past decades get a modern makeover in the latest issue of Chinese publication, ROUGE Magazine. Artist Sandra Suy depicts the forever fashionable looks of Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and more with her colorful illustrations. Selecting classic styles from the fall season, fashion editor Charlotte De Vos perfects the icons’ attire with designs from the likes of Gucci, Chanel, Burberry Prorsum and Salvatore Ferragamo.

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.:. Karmen Pedaru for Gucci Cruise 2012 Campaign .:.

Karmen Pedaru and Lenz von Johnston have posed for Mert & Marcus camera. The Gucci cruise 2012 campaign relaxes us with the sun-drenched luxury images.

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.:. Gucci Museum Opens in Italy .:.

Gucci celebrated its 90th birthday by inaugurating a museum in Florence, Italy, the brand's birthplace. "The intent is to tell our story and make it visible for everyone, doing something with and for this city," said Gucci president and chief executive office Patrizio di Marco. The museum is "an homage to the city. Although Gucci is a truly international company, we are a Florentine success story."

"This is so important for the brand because it’s not just about bags and shoes but history and Italy," said François-Henri Pinault, head of the luxury conglomerate PPR, which owns Gucci. “What makes a luxury brand is a combination of history and craftsmanship, design, and materials. Gucci is a part of Italian history. It was important to make a real statement.”

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.:. MFW | Gucci Spring 2012 RTW .:.

//: This year Gucci is celebrating its 90th birthday, the celebration will take place in Florence next week. The Italian house was born in 1921, but backstage, designer Frida Giannini insisted that the Art Deco motifs she showed off on the runway today were pure coincidence. "I like the architectural shapes, especially the New York skyscrapers of the period," she said. Chance or not, Giannini's Chrysler building flapper numbers put her at the forefront of Spring's Jazz Age revival. New York designers beat her to the 1920's theme last week, but the graphic quality of the black, white, and bronze color-blockings and embroideries gave her dresses an anti-retro appeal. They'll have legs on the red carpet and, you imagine, in real life, too, where their short lengths and streamlined, away-from-the-body shapes will make them go-to favorites come party time.

Still, the evening clothes in particular will ensure that Gucci's 91st year, like so many before it, is a success.

  

 

 

 

 

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