Editor’s Note: In honor of Vogue Runway’s 10th anniversary, our writers are penning odes to the most memorable spring 2016 shows. New today: Vetements’s presentation in a Chinese restaurant. It was the season Vetements exploded. Everyone felt it. Packed knee to knee as we were in a Chinese restaurant in Belleville, witnessing the show which…
“Part of Gucci’s brand has always been its boldness, expressed through logo mania, vibrant colors, and daring designs. I believe Demna’s ‘shock and awe’ approach, which has been a hallmark at Balenciaga, will translate well to Gucci’s runway shows. However, the real question lies in the product itself. What made Demna and Balenciaga compelling was…
Demna, who in 2021 ceased using the surname Gvasalia, is without question one of the most original, innovative and influential designers of our time. Gucci, meanwhile, is Italy’s largest luxury fashion house by revenue. Despite a slump from its €10.5 billion peak in 2022, in 2024 it reported revenues of €7.65 billion, a sum more…