Feb. 21, 2019
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 th
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
