SOUVENIR FROM ROME
GUCCI releases its seasonal Gucci Décor Collection, themed Souvenir from Rome, which celebrates the rich culture of Italian art while personifying wonder in its delivery, writes kiran pillay
Gucci celebrates the rich culture of Italian art while personifying wonder
SINCE THE DAWN OF GUCCI DÉCOR IN 2017, the Italian luxury house has thoughtfully designed interior masterpieces to encourage people to dress their most personal spaces in an elegant, modern and creative way. Creative director Alessandro Michele often imbues the Gucci Décor Collection with a plethora of house motifs – vivid pairings of colours, patterns, and design that incorporate phrases and references to the wealth of Gucci’s rich themes, often drawn from flora and fauna. There are no rules here, as Gucci upholds a bold and unconventional aesthetic in its newest collection titled Souvenir from Rome. The concept takes inspiration from the opulent marble decoration of rooms within the Musei Capitolini in Rome, where the Gucci Cruise 2020 show took place. As a result, these newest pieces immortalise a motif employed for the invitations to that show and enrich the house’s heritage. The symbolic pattern is handpainted to obtain a marble effect before being put into production for use with various items. The Souvenir from Rome motif features on porcelain ashtrays in a square and star design, a circular porcelain box, candle holder with a porcelain lid, folding metal table, circular metal tray, wallpaper and a folding screen. Each item in this group bears the phrase “Souvenir from Rome,” except for the star-shaped ashtray that shows the GG script instead. The new marbling pattern demonstrates the dedication and mastery of artisanal techniques that define Gucci Décor, with every piece in the collection 100% made in Italy. Although the Gucci Décor Collection is seasonal, there is a consistency to a seemingly wild approach – the thorough use of house motifs and patterns, unusual combinations of colours and imagery resonates with every piece. The result is an unlikely coherence as these objects seem related. Homeowners may add to their past Gucci Décor purchases with the new items and trust that there will be a seamless interconnection with every piece.