The year of the Gucci Dragon
The dragon is a symbol of harmony and prosperity in the Chinese Zodiac. In Gucci and creative director Sabato De Sarno’s new capsule collection for the Lunar New Year, the dragon is bold, regal, and the perfect icon for your next forever piece.
Mixing it with the House’s codes and motifs, the ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes and accessories for women and men look and feel festive while being seasonless; think investment pieces made to be worn in the years to come.
This capsule brings the focus on the Dionysus line of handbags, distinguished by the tiger-head palladium-toned hardware on its flap. The shoulder bag links continue in the bags outline in a red and white colorway while the exotic edition comes in glossy deep fuchsia lizard.
De Sarno’s proclivity for all things sexy and sheer gets a sparkly upgrade in knitwear— the perfect partner to a silk mini skirt. Want to cover up and stay warm? A chunky puffer with the red and white dragon motif is the perfect piece for some volume play to go with your slinkier pieces.
The dragon appears in the silks, too. Button-downs dress up wide leg jeans from the current season collection.
Edgy silver jewelry goes cute as the mythical creature is reimagined as a baby dragon pendant, brimming with life and potential. The same cartoon feel is in the backpacks, the Gucci logo emblazoned with a puffy flame.
Forget rose-tinted glasses — it can’t get any more auspicious than a shiny red frame and gold signature Double G in a universally flattering cat-eye shape.
The GG monogram gets a shine on them for the sneakers while classic white goes current with an embossed Double G.
Actress Tian Xiwei is depicted in these photos in the intimate moments leading up to midnight, getting ready for the festivities. Watch out for the campaign with actor Zhou Yiran as they celebrate love and togetherness in stills and video spotlight comforting hugs and heartfelt smiles, seemingly simple yet precious moments that weave into the tapestry of the new year traditions, connecting people and generations.
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Gucci’s capsule collection for the Year of the Dragon is available at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati and Shangri-La Plaza East Wing, Mandaluyong and online at gucci.com.
