FASHION IN DUBAI

The nearly impossible advances in Menswear at Gucci included the highest performance fabrics and prints so intricate, they appeared nearly three dimensional.  Impossible was the term, at least, originally given to the ideas behind Gucci creative director Frida Giannini's latest installment of ready to wear for Spring 2014.  A new mother, Giannini channeled personal positivity to result in a collection that, in turn, breathed an abundant sense of new life.  Formal slacks were traded in for the label's trademark riding pants, newly constructed in offbeat solid colors and a muted floral pattern. The tight-fitting pants were frequently topped with single breasted trenches that mimicked the shape of a classic pea coat.  A bomber jacket glowed like a special edition piece in luminous beige leather with a neon day-glo citrus lining.   More glossy pieces involved a light olive, jean style pant with ankle cuffs, tonally paired with a scoop neck sweater embroidered entirely of flora and vines.  On that note, let us explore the  floral prints that bloomed rapidly on this Milan runway: Bursts of contrasting horticultural graphics were worn in groups of two and three pieces.  Flowy, floral button down shirts and cuffed skinny pants looked alive in rosy pink, olive and deep turquoise prints.  Olive green suits stood out, camouflauge style, in floral jacquard.  Floral t-shirts also budded beneath a slim navy suit and lighter, tan checkered blazer and pants. For a gentleman's rugged side, the fashion house put together an unusual yet stately group of weather resistant (or so they seemed to be) pullover windbreakers and athletic shorts. Accessories were kept to a minimum with the exception of a very oversize, hobo-style tote in beige leather, backpacks and patent leather oxfords with rubber soles.