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Thumbs Up for Gucci's New Scottish Design ChiefIt's thumbs up for John Ray, the Scottish designer called to fill the shoes at Gucci's, after Tom Ford's dramatic departure this past spring.
"I loved it," said Kal Ruttenstein, fashion mentor from Bloomingdale's, of the sophisticated collection which cut the edge-but kept the "fetch" of Ford's trademark sexy look.
Expectation filled the air as the fashion crowd streamed into the Diana Hotel in Milan to witness the debut of the man who dared to follow in the footsteps of the golden boy of design.
The lights went out and the runway was enveloped in darkness, except for the spotlight on the male model with long, wavy hair, wearing a 1970's embroidered short white caftan over simple white pants.
He slowly walked the runway. He carried an oversize leather sack over one shoulder, and donned crocodile Gucci loafers with the backs artfully pressed down. Metallic ethnic charms hung from his neck.
The youth's relaxed self-confidence broke the spell. The show could go on, even if minus Tom Ford.
The caftan is the pivotal point of the new Gucci menswear look. By day it can be worn over a pair of jeans or bathing trunks.
At night it is long and luxurious in printed chiffon to be worn over tuxedo pants. The summer 2005 Gucci shirt comes in light transparent fabric, embroidered with life-size butterflies.
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