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A handbag from Gucci's latest collection, Aria
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The Gucci Aria collection marks the Italian fashion label's 100th anniversary. All photos by Ernesto S Ruscio / Getty Images for Gucci
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A handbag from Gucci's latest collection, Aria
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The collection paid homage to Gucci's equestrian heritage
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Many of the looks featured leather harnesses
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A handbag referencing Gucci's milestone year
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A model sports nose jewellery at Gucci
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The show was presented against a medley of Gucci-themed pop songs
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A glittery silver suit came emblazoned with both Gucci and Balenciaga
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References to other designers aside, the Aria collection has Alessandro Michele stamped all over it
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Founder Guccio Gucci is said to have been inspired by travel bags he had come across when working as a bellhop in London's Savoy hotel
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A handbag from Gucci's latest collection, Aria
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The Gucci Aria collection marks the Italian fashion label's 100th anniversary. All photos by Ernesto S Ruscio / Getty Images for Gucci
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A handbag from Gucci's latest collection, Aria
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The collection paid homage to Gucci's equestrian heritage
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Many of the looks featured leather harnesses
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A handbag referencing Gucci's milestone year
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A model sports nose jewellery at Gucci
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The show was presented against a medley of Gucci-themed pop songs
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A glittery silver suit came emblazoned with both Gucci and Balenciaga
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References to other designers aside, the Aria collection has Alessandro Michele stamped all over it
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Founder Guccio Gucci is said to have been inspired by travel bags he had come across when working as a bellhop in London's Savoy hotel
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A handbag from Gucci's latest collection, Aria
Gucci sends a rabbit down the runway: the Aria collection celebrates the Italian label's 100th anniversary
Alessandro Michele also looked to the maison's equestrian heritage as well as seeking inspiration from Tom Ford and Balenciaga
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