Welcome to this autumnal edition of Zips It Up.
As we wave goodbye to Summer, the Fashion Weeks, which signal the beginning of a new season, have come to the end via the Milan instalment.
My favourite Italian label, Gucci, had an ‘eventful’ time, unveiling their predictions for the next big footwear and bag trends on the Milan catwalk.
Gucci’s latest offering are shoes that look like you’re wearing an electronic tag. Yes, the Italian brand’s design makes wearers look like prisoners with an ankle bracelet to monitor their movements.
The bonkers “bracelet” is actually a leather strap which can carry lipsticks — and can also be worn around the wrist. It has also been incorporated into leather gloves – which usually cost around £350 a pair. It could be used by dog-walkers to stash their poo bags. Just a thought.
Another bizarre fashion accessory for next year is a backpack made of leather straps to carry a pillow or sleeping bag.
Model Ayesha Tan Jones – who identifies as non-binary – appeared in the show, with the words “mental health is not fashion” on the palms of the models’ hands – which they held up while on the runway.
Gucci commented: “The show presented how society today can have the ability to confine individuality and how Gucci can be the antidote. It was a journey from conformity to freedom and creativity.
It’s safe to say Fashion NEVER gets boring. Or unpretentious.
Onto this week’s instalment, and we check out the new ‘Exposed Thong’ trend, discover new customised Ibiza wedding and party label Hathor and roll up our sleeves to clean the Thames riverside from Richmond to Kingston with #OnePureSea.
