Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2025 show defied expectations last week in Milan, standing as a testament to the house’s legacy and its ability to evolve despite recent turbulence for the Italian megabrand. While the brand’s future remains somewhat uncertain following the recent departure of Sabato De Sarno as creative director, many critics questioned whether the house might have pulled its show this season. But, in a glamorous display of resilience, the Gucci atelier rallied to the occasion, presenting a collection that boldly blended the past, present, and future — merging menswear and womenswear into one cohesive, cinematic show.
Titled Continuum, the collection echoed a deep sense of craft, culture, and timeless style. Set to a live orchestra, with a cinematic score by the multi-award-winning Justin Hurwitz, the presentation added a layer of grandeur. The concept was a reflection on Gucci’s evolution — a fusion of the house’s historical codes with modern expressions, capturing the essence of Italian style. The term sprezzatura, the art of effortless elegance, was woven throughout, balancing a kind of sartorial strictness with a sexy Gucci-coded DNA.
The most striking aspect of the execution was its unification of menswear and womenswear. For the first time in recent memory, the two shows were intertwined, symbolic of the Interlocking G — which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The collection merged sharp tailoring with soft silhouettes, blurring the lines between masculine and feminine. Suits in men’s tailoring fabrics were reimagined for women, paired with flashes of unexpected vibrant color, juxtaposed against fluid, feminine elements like crepe de chine and brushed mohair.
The collection’s color palette included a nuanced blend of greens, greys, mauves, butter yellow, bubblegum pink, and browns, creating a harmonious conversation between the two collections. Constructed with a wide variety of rich textures and materials, from classic British tweeds and mohair to luxurious bonded boucles and mother-of-pearl leather, fabric experimentation was at its finest. The Horsebit motif also made an appearance, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Horsebit 1955 bag, appearing across leather goods, jewelry, and accessories in the collection.
Despite Gucci’s decision to proceed with the show this season, the collection was a bold statement of continuity, adaptability, and resilience. While the fashion world watches closely for what’s next, the Fall/Winter 2025 show was a powerful reminder that Gucci’s legacy isn’t defined by a single creative vision, but by a collective creativity that has always defined the house.
Discover the Fall/Winter 2025 collection below.
