Bonus Episode - Lights, Camera, Gucci!

Gucci’s SS19 campaign is an unashamedly glitzy and joyous celebration of 1950s Americana, as relayed through Hollywood and Kodachrome photography. It also looks, and feels, a lot like fancy dress costume. In this mini episode, Lucy and Ben reflect on the inspiration – and impact – of a campaign that has been both lauded and lambasted. 

Links:

• Ryan White’s review of Gucci’s SS19 campaign: https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/j57m3y/gucci-spring-summer-19-campaign
• Gucci as the world’s most popular brand (again): https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/gucci-off-white-balenciaga-hottest-brands
• Gucci apologies for its blackface jumper: https://news.sky.com/story/gucci-apologises-for-womens-jumper-that-resembles-blackface-11630253 
• https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/gucci-blackface-scandal-jumper-apology-racism-controversy-alessandro-michele-creative-a8776641.html 
• https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/11/entertainment/katy-perry-blackface-shoes/index.html