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Bold patterning was a strong theme of the show.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OHM7IFXE25AMVJMBAF56BBJ54Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=9f0a0a894fbf2345ceccc6a820d3e10ea221d6b8bbfaf00758ec24f03cced438&width=400&height=225)
Gucci sent 68 sets of twins down the runway in two identical shows. They were staged side by side and divided by a wall. All photos: Gucci
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The show is the latest from Alessandro Michele.
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The Gucci spring/summer 2023 show was held in two halves, before the twins united on the runway for the finale.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/B3SMCWYHI5BM5LZTNI6KHD6IGE.jpg?smart=true&auth=8986df99ee4373fde00ecca19b6efb83a3fe49a5ca738d65489f6f6c90f9ef3e&width=400&height=225)
In a nod to the Tom Ford years, Gucci's show offered sleek lined looks.
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Models wore red coat dresses over leopard print boots.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XG6EOCODDBEM7KPHLPCB6SRR5A.jpg?smart=true&auth=4513995dd41f4000b187ce01e7a252678edd48f861600d950f83ec585652a081&width=400&height=225)
The famous Gucci check as an oversized, boxy jacket.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/EXVMAZJUAVEUVESCKCHFC4VR5Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=4f7f340c0113ba5e83e55437c4cb1692b044f93a6c47f453a4580a4d3ccfffe8&width=400&height=225)
Every look was sent out on identical twin models.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VMZR7QXFPRCELMT6MC4MWIX7SQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=4ba201999c50800868e29e9ef805449528f839829932a209966d056897b5a1d2&width=400&height=225)
Gucci offered slinky metallic styles.
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Chinoiserie at the show.
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Many looks show were inspired by chinoiserie.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/D74SRT6WWRBY3P5P7GBJCYRYTU.jpg?smart=true&auth=03d8e6ffb031b8d21e0532020520cd647e6f1f3b5a7a918ff1c4b205511d9f2b&width=400&height=225)
Bold prints featuring spanners and wrenches.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LLBHFFVP5FBK7PHWH6WZ2FKTIU.jpg?smart=true&auth=1d523f21f8c06594f79bb000b9a492569993c894e6d9f56a710152609435e553&width=400&height=225)
Mogwais were used for details on dresses and even handbags.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FGGXSIFKZFBW5F442JHVMYPEK4.jpg?smart=true&auth=51546cc5df8fb417c6c8ec592edfd1e8ed94fedd2a90332691349d55cfc37c80&width=400&height=225)
Sequined jackets.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RXETHCGLZZA2RNEFDAX3FLJLHE.jpg?smart=true&auth=e7a786a4f7d81ed5a2c379c18f2f75f7c88cf5777fd339dcc7408824ccafdc60&width=400&height=225)
Bold patterning was a strong theme of the show.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OHM7IFXE25AMVJMBAF56BBJ54Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=9f0a0a894fbf2345ceccc6a820d3e10ea221d6b8bbfaf00758ec24f03cced438&width=400&height=225)
Gucci sent 68 sets of twins down the runway in two identical shows. They were staged side by side and divided by a wall. All photos: Gucci
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XSDUX47TWBBKPFTPYZV64DGOKE.jpg?smart=true&auth=ba26624f7f6b792533290b0753a6a50e281b1e0d5253176a62e4d1c06e095acf&width=400&height=225)
The show is the latest from Alessandro Michele.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5HCYBTJM45GDXE2YYC4WU7N3WU.jpg?smart=true&auth=b3ac212fcfadc28c70a8badf15b05d6079ef61b7f809920c475730d314e4a485&width=400&height=225)
The Gucci spring/summer 2023 show was held in two halves, before the twins united on the runway for the finale.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/B3SMCWYHI5BM5LZTNI6KHD6IGE.jpg?smart=true&auth=8986df99ee4373fde00ecca19b6efb83a3fe49a5ca738d65489f6f6c90f9ef3e&width=400&height=225)
In a nod to the Tom Ford years, Gucci's show offered sleek lined looks.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SEF3J3V35FAZHOMYBOFJBWAU5A.jpg?smart=true&auth=964688edc7de48952e2ea9a3fcbc2eac824ddef5418d79a74104df8affecb023&width=400&height=225)
Models wore red coat dresses over leopard print boots.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XG6EOCODDBEM7KPHLPCB6SRR5A.jpg?smart=true&auth=4513995dd41f4000b187ce01e7a252678edd48f861600d950f83ec585652a081&width=400&height=225)
The famous Gucci check as an oversized, boxy jacket.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/EXVMAZJUAVEUVESCKCHFC4VR5Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=4f7f340c0113ba5e83e55437c4cb1692b044f93a6c47f453a4580a4d3ccfffe8&width=400&height=225)
Every look was sent out on identical twin models.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VMZR7QXFPRCELMT6MC4MWIX7SQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=4ba201999c50800868e29e9ef805449528f839829932a209966d056897b5a1d2&width=400&height=225)
Gucci offered slinky metallic styles.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/C725MCDR5VA5REBHPV3MF6W5WQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=de6cd0e4644a61b10e5ee7cd1dbe4492d65b19a8ab0f1214dacf4c1137a8c12e&width=400&height=225)
Chinoiserie at the show.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/GRUGPSMWTBAD5HS4TX52FMI36E.jpg?smart=true&auth=e3c0cb09845dd1ef2dc4e6eb9403019bd1e16bd93b5d89b52c26f5b45bb2b1cb&width=400&height=225)
Many looks show were inspired by chinoiserie.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/D74SRT6WWRBY3P5P7GBJCYRYTU.jpg?smart=true&auth=03d8e6ffb031b8d21e0532020520cd647e6f1f3b5a7a918ff1c4b205511d9f2b&width=400&height=225)
Bold prints featuring spanners and wrenches.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LLBHFFVP5FBK7PHWH6WZ2FKTIU.jpg?smart=true&auth=1d523f21f8c06594f79bb000b9a492569993c894e6d9f56a710152609435e553&width=400&height=225)
Mogwais were used for details on dresses and even handbags.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FGGXSIFKZFBW5F442JHVMYPEK4.jpg?smart=true&auth=51546cc5df8fb417c6c8ec592edfd1e8ed94fedd2a90332691349d55cfc37c80&width=400&height=225)
Sequined jackets.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RXETHCGLZZA2RNEFDAX3FLJLHE.jpg?smart=true&auth=e7a786a4f7d81ed5a2c379c18f2f75f7c88cf5777fd339dcc7408824ccafdc60&width=400&height=225)
Bold patterning was a strong theme of the show.
Gucci sends 68 sets of twins down a double runway to steal the show at Milan Fashion Week
The Italian fashion house puts on a remarkable display of duality
Sarah Maisey
24 September, 2022
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