Disco fever

Gucci pays homage to Studio 54’s psychedelic dancers
By Jake Hall | Fashion | 14 February 2020
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Photography Jordan Hemingway

Alessandro Michele‘s vision for Gucci has always been one of unrestricted self-expression. Bohemian eccentricity, maximalist glamour and subversive undercurrents have fast become his staples, but in terms of inspiration, it’s always been about one decade: the 1970s.

These references are written across the new GG Psychedelic Collection, which launched this week alongside an exclusive pop-up at London’s Selfridges. An accompanying campaign, shot by Jordan Hemingway, sees a cast of Michele’s muses take to the dance-floor in a recreation of the iridescent, energetic atmosphere of 70s nightlife havens.

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The capsule collection itself is typically joyous, centring colourful renditions of the famous ‘GG’ logo. Splashed across tote bags, watches and even baseball caps, it’s a clear distillation of Michele’s core message: more is more.

This same energy permeates the campaign, which pays tribute to the charismatic outsiders determined to dance to their own beat. Naturally, they’re captured on Polaroid – a nod to photographers like Antonio Lopez, always on hand at Studio 54 with a camera to preserve the magic.

More information on Gucci’s GG Psychedelic Collection here.


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