Men’s Fashion Week came and went for Fall/Winter 2024. We all had the chance to look over the many collections that were presented at Putti Uomo in Florence, Woolworth Black Label by Jack Snyder and Jack Synder himself. We went to Milan which gave us some amazing fashions from Gucci, Fendi, and Zegna, in no particular order but they were the top shows for me.
Gucci’s collection is still buzzing even after a month. Helming this Italian house is Sabato De Sarno, for those who cover menswear, were waiting for this collection. The collection’s name, Ancora, which translates to “Again” was a mirror image of his debut women’s collection. Some outfits are literally the same but fit for men. Some are lightly reinterpreted, and others share colors or fabrics. Standout pieces were the coats!! oversized but not overly done, long and double-breasted, spacious leather shoulder bags that matched vibrant gloves, and leather lead-like ties, which were finished with collar-like fastening, nodding to the themes of lust and desire, rooted in sensual escape, paired with leather gloves, and worn shirtless. It reminded me of the glory days of Tom Ford for Gucci. When fashion designers were creative, were serious about the job of designing, and knew the history of the houses they helmed. I know I am a “nobody” and a “want to be fashion critic” but De Sarno has the vision to make people fall in love with Gucci again, he is doing this with archived references and being experimental for the present. He has won me over already.
We’ve all seen the collection. Here are some detailed shots from Armando Grillo/GoRumway.com
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