Lady LUX

When Gucci‘s first look hit the stage, a burnt-orange blazer over a purple tank and turquoise harem pants, the Milan audience knew that designer Frida Giannini was ready to bring it.

Compared to its modern, spacey 2010 Spring line, Gucci decided to take a short trip over to the East, where jewel tones and a little fringe aren’t anything to be afraid of.

Although many of the ensembles included pants, it was anything but conservative, with exposed necklines and sexy drapery. With pieces perhaps set in the Sahara or a night in Marrakesh, Gucci exuded its classic glamour in a whole new way: much more subliminal and less over-the-top.

Very reminiscent of women’s styles in “Sex and the City 2,” the models seemed unknowingly beautiful in the Spring collection – different from past Gucci showings, which were known for tight, slinky cuts and hard-to-miss sexuality.

The first looks were bold, vibrant and impossible to miss. However, with the quick addition of an off-white top, the show progressed into neutrals. The famed fashion house showed that beige can be so much more than beige. Layers, knits, and textures kept the monochromatic looks interesting. Although a departure from the beginning, the neutral pieces could easily be seen on the same gal rocking a purple harem pant.

Gucci then moved from the neutrals, introducing 14 looks in black; however, the sun didn’t set on the show without a bit of color. The last five ensembles, a tribal take on a flapper dress, brought the entire show together. As onlookers realized the presentation had concluded, they wondered why they were in the Italian fashion capital, and not on the colorful streets of Morocco.