Explore the revival of Classicism and Elegance, revealing the Mastery of Sabato De Sarno's Vision for Gucci and the emergence of a New Aesthetic Sensibility in Fashion
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Quiet luxury is one of the most viral trend of the moment. It appears that a more sophisticated glamour has returned to the runways. In fact, the term “quiet luxury” refers to the inclination of affluent individuals towards expensive and inconspicuous garments. It embodies a relaxed luxury, avoiding ostentation through logos and monograms. Within this trend, garments are crafted from exquisite fabrics, with impeccable tailoring, and making recognizable the brand only to the most discerning eyes.
HOW is the trend born?
Quiet Luxury took center stage on the runways during the Spring/Summer 2023 season and continues to cast its influence in the current fashion scene. Excess and embellishments are stripped away, giving way to quality fabrics, artisanal craftsmanship, and enduring silhouettes.
The fashion landscape, in its unique ways, is unmistakably steering towards a revival of classicism, durability in creations, and the distinctive elegance of yesteryears.
A new Gucci Vision: Sabato De Sarno
After the era of Alessandro Michele, the creative reins of the fashion powerhouse were passed on to Sabato De Sarno, a Neapolitan designer born in 1983. A look at his Gucci runway last September in Milan revealed a return to rigor and simplicity. De Sarno’s vision for the new Gucci resonates with solid, elegant, and reassuringly wearable clothing – a manifestation of Quiet Luxury.
The departure from the extravagant spectacles of Alessandro Michele’s seven-year tenure has been met with both enthusiasm and disappointment. However, the new creative director charts a course towards sartorial solidity and an elegant composure.
GUCCI'S FW24 SHOW: A DECISIVE SHIFT IN CREATIVE DIRECTION
Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2024 show in Milan marked a decisive shift in the creative direction, presenting a mature and complex collection that reflects De Sarno’s exploration of tailoring and a gentle deconstruction of sartorial norms. The collocation of thick and ethereal textures, such as the wool of coats and intricate lace inserts, showcases the designer’s adept balancing of boldness with elegance.
De Sarno’s mastery is evident in the reinvention of classic elements, like the cuissardes-style reinterpretation of riding boots and the transformation of loafers into plateau sandals. Each element reflects a concrete approach that goes beyond mere functionality, attempting to establish a new aesthetic paradigm while challenging the conventions of prêt-à-porter and inviting the audience to explore fresh perspectives in everyday fashion
NORMCORE RESURGENCE: A NEW AESTHETIC SENSIBILITY
Delve into the return of normcore, a trend that was representative of the 2010s, characterized by no-logo looks composed of a few essential garments and linear accessories, without many frills or vibrant colors. After the Y2K revival that captured the attention of Gen Z, from the latest Spring/Summer 2023 and Fall/Winter 2023-2024 collections, it is clear that a new aesthetic sensibility is emerging. This sensibility distances itself from embellishments, pattern mixing, and overly vibrant hues, instead embracing a more casual elegance, a whispered richness, and a comfort-chic style.
Crafting a style marked by Quite Luxury starts with key pieces such as a tailored vest, traditionally masculine yet capable of adding a touch of formality to any minimalist ensemble. A lightweight trench coat, a timeless transitional garment, and sophisticated jeans –low-rise, straight-legged, or flared – form the foundation of a wardrobe that embraces Quiet Luxury.
Because fashion is not only about fantasy and emotion but also about refined sophistication.
