The location for Gucci’s next Cruise show? Westminster Abbey, slap bang in the middle of this fair city of ours. It’s the first time that the 1000-year old landmark has ever hosted a fashion show (who knew?) and continues self-proclaimed Anglophile Alessandro Michele’s obsession with all things London. “London is always on my mind and in my memories. I’m obsessed with British culture, past and present. To be able to show the collection inside the Cloisters in Westminster Abbey is magical,” he told The Telegraph this morning. We are excited at the prospect of 1) the proximity to our office, we’re lazy and 2) the fact that such a grand hall calls for grand dress code – we’re ready to truss-up Royal Wedding-style at the very thought. Making a Princess Beatrice mood board as we speak. The countdown to June 2 begins…
