The Gucci Resort 2009 collection has been unveiled, and as always with the Italian fashion house, it was a dramatic show of sartorial splendor. Each piece was fit for a luxurious suitcase en route to the South of France, with crisp white pants and patterned tops that mimic the elaborate patterns one would see upholstering cushions in a Monaco hotel. What really stood out, however, were the dresses that shouted Greek goddess meets gypsy. The free-spirited nomad look was perfected with long, flowing hair and smoky, bandit-like eye makeup.
The cruise collection was displayed in the gardens of the Villa Aurelia in Rome, a seventeenth-century architectural stunner. The gallery shows some of the highlights from the show.
Below are link to more gypsy-inspired fashion collections, including one show which actually used real male gypsies on the runway.
Gypsy Dresses
Gucci Resort 2009 Collection
Trend Themes
1. Gypsy Fashion - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in eco-friendly, sustainable gypsy fashion utilizing traditional textile techniques.
2. Luxury Resort Wear - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in experiential marketing of luxury resort wear highlighting unique destinations and experiences.
3. Nomadic Style - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in bespoke, personalized nomadic fashion with an emphasis on functional, travel-friendly designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can capitalize on gypsy-inspired fashion trends by embracing sustainable, eco-friendly design practices.
2. Travel and Tourism - Travel and tourism industry can partner with luxury resort wear brands to offer unique destination experiences to affluent travelers.
3. Textile and Apparel Manufacturing - Textile and apparel manufacturing industry can focus on creating functional and durable nomadic fashion designs with traditional textile techniques.