Look 86, coat
2017-2018 {autumn-winter 2017–18}
Medium
wool, silk, viscose, polyamide, metal (thread)
Measurements
137.5 cm (centre back) 55.0 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Dr Ye (Joe) Zhao through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2021
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Regarding his autumn–winter 2017 collection, Alessandro Michele stated, ‘I’m trying to follow my rules, not fashion rules.’ On the runway this manifested as myriad eclectic printed and embroidered garments and accessories. Michele’s inspirations ranged from Renaissance paintings, Classical sculptures and sixteenth-century fashions to ‘geek’ tropes, Asian art and the formal gardens of English and Italian country houses. Here references to Chinese aesthetics can be seen in the cut of the coat and in the dragon design on the back.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in blue on synthetic fabric: GUCCI
label, centre back neckline, woven in black on synthetic fabric: Made in Italy
Accession Number
2021.607
Department
International Fashion and Textiles