"GUCCI" Michele period stand collar modified design tailored jacket

Back collar is frayed

We would like to introduce you to a special masterpiece from GUCCI, whose concept is "creating products that reflect the best of the past in the present, with the finest traditions and the finest quality."

This exquisite piece, made from a neat black wool fabric, has a throatlatch construction that raises and crosses the collar, giving it the air of ceremonial wear, while the darts running down the front and the enveloping waist shape create shadows, encapsulating the elegance of GUCCI from the Michele era.

When the lapel is open, a neat notch appears, and when closed it becomes a stand collar, creating a two-layered design that creates a center of gravity around the neck.The covered buttons, which look like they are hidden, maintain the tranquility of the surface, and the horizontal lines of the flap pockets give the overall balance a calming effect.

The cuffs feature subtle metallic accents that sparkle, and the matte wool absorbs light, making the black appear even deeper. The interlining is stiff yet clings to the body, creating a clean shoulder line, and the raised collar neatly frames the face, so just putting it on makes you look like you're in good posture.

In the context of Alessandro Michele's period, the core of his work was to bring out the individual's narrative by placing archive and Victorian references, military function, and gender transcending on the same coordinates, and by deconstructing and rearranging the "signs" of clothing. The gesture of crossing the collar and the serenity of the covered buttons are devices that move back and forth between the theatricality of stage costumes and the everyday, and while intelligently stirring up classic tailoring, it can be said that he presents a modern balance that transcends gender differences and fits anyone's body.

One added value we would like to emphasize is that the adjustable collar mechanism allows for an instant "change of facial expression mode," allowing the lapels to be opened for a soft impression in conversation, and the collar to be raised for a more taut silhouette in the evening, giving the garment scalability to suit multiple occasions. Also not to be overlooked is the combination of matte wool, which enhances the density of the black, and covered buttons, which create a strength that does not rely on decoration, embodying the "eclectic elegance" of Michele's era, which is understated yet overwhelming.

As for styling, pairing a high-gauge turtleneck with creased wool slacks and finishing off with subdued leather shoes will create a genderless look with the stand-up collar as the focal point. Also, adding a silk shirt and emphasizing the vertical lines with high-waisted trousers, followed by a knee-length long coat, will naturally bring to mind the romanticism of Michele's era.

Please take this opportunity.