Gucci Fall 2016: In a Word? Wow!

In a few short seasons, Alessandro Michele‘s Gucci has reemerged as one of the most directional brands in fashion. Today, the designer showed a staggering 71 looks during his Fall ’16 runway show in Milan, and with few exceptions, they were winning. The vibe: Renaissance-era It girls time-travel to the 1970s, take acid, embrace feathers and fur, and experiment in monochromatic dressing. Michele’s wild ride of innovation is not entirely unlike the spectacles we’ve come to expect from Marc Jacobs, with a Miuccia-n penchant for historical references, jeweled details, and out-of-this-world bags and shoes. Today’s Gucci is a total reinvention of Frida Giannini‘s sexy separates, and Michele’s various ideas form a richly-layered tapestry of feel-good fashion for true lovers of the medium. But enough words—let’s get to the looks.