Luxury items by Gucci have fallen for the charms of grunge
Grunge was born at a time when the music of bands such as Mudhoney, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam or Nirvana was blasting out from every cassette player. We find ourselves in the area around Seattle during the 1980s.
Main characteristics of grunge
In the grunge style, you can see elements of punk as well as elements of the hippy style. Checked flannel shirts and baggy cardigans are the most important elements of menswear. Floral patterns mixed with checked, patterned stockings and boots are seen in women’s clothing. Leather jackets and denim (ideally ripped) form the absolute basis.
The luxurious look of this “scruffy” fashion is underlined by distinctive accessories: large earrings, eye-catching beads, a lot of bracelets and extravagant sunglasses. You can frequently also see long socks in the luxury Gucci collections as well as distinctive loud colours. These too represent the influence of the free-spirited and relaxed grunge style.
The style of opposites in Gucci collections
People who dress in the grunge style certainly do not lack wildness or creativity. Otherwise, they would hardly be able to combine a luxurious silk dress dotted with romantic flowers with work boots and a heavy leather jacket.
The appropriate mix of materials and patterns can give rise to a rebellious style, which is still however able to preserve a feminine silhouette. And it is precisely this which the creative director of the Gucci brand is able to manage effortlessly while playing around with the details. This leads to creation of unique collections which now traditionally astound visitors to fashion shows.
We are once again witness to the fact that history repeats itself. But not exactly. The Gucci brand imparts a more luxurious touch to this crazy yet tasteful and absolutely original style.
