Style Edit: Gucci’s Ancora, Sabato De Sarno’s first spring/summer collection for the storied Italian fashion house, promises elevated classics, trademark accessories and a striking colour palette
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The runway collection features a range of beautifully crafted, elevated wardrobe classics including tailored blazers, vests, dresses and denim. More casual pieces are injected with plenty of insouciance and include monogrammed rompers, embellished mini dresses, micro shorts, jewel-edged crop tops and lacy slip dresses.
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![Jessica Chastain, pictured in December in New York City, accessorises with a Gucci Jackie Notte handbag in black. Photo: INSTARimages](https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/02/01/ecf85ac6-cd61-4513-9045-c343fc0f80de_3306ca33.jpg)
![NewJeans’ Hanni wore Gucci Ancora slingback pumps in Rosso burgundy to Milan Fashion Week in September. Photo: Getty Images for Gucci](https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/02/01/01e19513-fa2e-45a5-94cb-8f74fa5fcc36_6ab366ca.jpg)
The Signoria pumps – named after the central piazza of Florence – are also a winner with their classic slingback silhouette. De Sarno has updated this everyday staple in patent leather, adding an irreverent pointed toe and unique logo chain detailing that makes a subtle statement.
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The spring/summer 2024 collection’s Gucci Ancora advertising campaign tunes into De Sarno’s new style, which celebrates personal expression and a timeless allure.
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The collection was captured by iconic British photographer David Sims – the first photographer the creative director ever worked with. Starring in the campaign are five unknown faces who represent a diverse spectrum of natural beauty, while exuding the freedom and confidence that are at the core of every Gucci woman.
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- The Jackie Notte handbag marries the Jackie 1961’s sleek sophistication with a dose of attitude, while the Signoria patent leather slingback pumps feature a pointed toe and unique logo chain detailing
- There are chic pieces in Ancora Rosso – a rich, burgundy hue paying homage to Guccio Gucci’s time as a bellboy at London’s Savoy – with an ad campaign including 5 unknown faces, shot by David Sims