Gucci's Alessandro Michele Returns to Milan with 'Effetto Bambino' Show

Alessandro Michele celebrated five years at Gucci with the Fall Winter 2020/21 men's show at Palazzo delle Scintille in Milan, titled 'Maschile Plurale' and centered on the 'Effetto Bambino' (Baby Effect) theory. The collection explored childhood as a period of freedom before societal roles are imposed, featuring 58 models including artist Giovanni Vetere. The runway was a circular theater with sandy floor, dominated by a large pendulum inspired by Foucault's pendulum, marking time. Michele incorporated phrases from Richard Hell and Christopher Wool's book 'Psychopts' on T-shirts, such as 'Impazienza e Impotenza'. The show referenced Liberty London fabrics, rockabilly style, and childhood memorabilia from flea markets. Michele stated he views the past as a container to take from without nostalgia. The event included a birthday cake photo-call and a written manifesto titled 'Maschile Plurale'.