Gucci Hosts Star-Studded Cruise Collection Fashion Show in London’s Tate Modern 

A model wears an outfit for the Gucci Cruise fashion show in London, Monday, May 13, 2024. (AP)
A model wears an outfit for the Gucci Cruise fashion show in London, Monday, May 13, 2024. (AP)
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Gucci Hosts Star-Studded Cruise Collection Fashion Show in London’s Tate Modern 

A model wears an outfit for the Gucci Cruise fashion show in London, Monday, May 13, 2024. (AP)
A model wears an outfit for the Gucci Cruise fashion show in London, Monday, May 13, 2024. (AP)

For one night only, the utilitarian, concrete basement of London's Tate Modern museum was transformed into a lush green jungle Monday — and it was the hottest fashion ticket in town.

Luxury Italian fashion house Gucci hosted its star-studded cruise collection catwalk at the Thames-side modern art museum, showing a series of delicate sheer outfits, relaxed denim and daywear, all adorned with the brand's coveted leather bags and other accessories with the double-G logo.

Actors Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott and singers Dua Lipa and Solange Knowles were among celebrities perched on the front row. Also in attendance were Salma Hayek and her husband, Francois-Henri Pinault, who is chair and CEO of Kering, Gucci’s parent company.

The big-budget event displayed the first cruise collection by Sabato De Sarno, who was named Gucci's creative director last year and debuted his womenswear designs in September.

Gucci normally stages its shows in Milan, but like other fashion powerhouses it chooses locations around the world to show off its cruise collections — the shows in between the main spring and autumn displays.

On Monday, models meandered down a runway that wound its way around hundreds of ferns, overhanging plants and mossy paths, the mass of green a contrast to the grey, industrial show space. De Sarno said that contrast extends to his latest designs, which paired luxurious evening looks and floral embroidery with casual jackets and slouchy denim.

And what of the footwear? Comfort comes first, with all outfits, even the most glamorous evening gowns, paired with Mary Jane shoes, ballet flats or platform loafers worn with little white socks.

“Rigor and extravagance, strength in delicacy, Englishness with an Italian accent,” the show notes read.

De Sarno featured a few checked jackets in a nod to British style, though some other designs were a much more subtle tribute. Dresses and coats covered with squares made of a shimmering bead fringe were a reference to Scottish plaids.

The fashion house has a little-known historical link to the UK. Its founder, Guccio Gucci, had a stint working as a bellhop in the Savoy, the luxury London hotel, more than a century ago.

The brand says Guccio took inspiration from that experience when he opened his first store in Florence in 1921 to sell luggage. The rest, as they say, is history.



Sneaker Con Opens to Public as Part of Riyadh Season

Held at anb Arena, the event features more than 150 global, regional, and local sports brands, showcasing curated collections of rare sneakers, fashion items, and accessories. (SPA)
Held at anb Arena, the event features more than 150 global, regional, and local sports brands, showcasing curated collections of rare sneakers, fashion items, and accessories. (SPA)
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Sneaker Con Opens to Public as Part of Riyadh Season

Held at anb Arena, the event features more than 150 global, regional, and local sports brands, showcasing curated collections of rare sneakers, fashion items, and accessories. (SPA)
Held at anb Arena, the event features more than 150 global, regional, and local sports brands, showcasing curated collections of rare sneakers, fashion items, and accessories. (SPA)

The highly anticipated Sneaker Con, the largest event of its kind in the Middle East, opened in Riyadh on Friday as part of the Riyadh Season activities.

Held at anb Arena, the event features more than 150 global, regional, and local sports brands, showcasing curated collections of rare sneakers, fashion items, and accessories, in addition to new releases, limited editions, and custom pieces.

Bringing over 15 years of global success and expertise from Sneaker Con to the region, the event aims to establish Riyadh as a major hub for sneaker culture, blending commerce with a unique experiential approach.

The exhibition hosts a distinguished lineup of guests, including stars from the worlds of sports, art, and entertainment, offering an unprecedented experience for fans of sneakers and youth fashion.

This is the first exhibition of its kind in the region, providing residents with the opportunity to visit without the need to travel to international destinations such as Singapore, the Philippines, and the United States, where it is usually held.