MILAN – A snappy replica hermes collection opened the Milan fashion week and set the mood for the spring-summer 2011 — Italian style.
Outlandish fashion falls flat in these days of crisis, with designers preferring a return to the "oldies but goodies," which don't have to pass the test of time.
Frida Giannini, the Roman designer who took over the reins at Gucci several years ago, dips into the horsey past of the Florentine house for inspiration, especially for her handbags, but never succumbs to nostalgia.
The 1970's glam is most evident in a series of hot evening dresses in colorful metallic satin with intricate fringe detailing. Daytime is cinched by a gold belt with playful tassels.
Tassels also play a major role in the bag department. Mini shoulder bags with prominent stitching are decorated with tassels, as is the new "Snaffle Bit Bag" which harks back to the original saddle bag with horse-bit clasp. A darker version of the famous bamboo handle is another tribute to past Gucci glory.
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