Summer Encounters

Spring/Summer 2025 Menswear by Gucci

Story and photography courtesy of Gucci

“Like the sea that washes every shore without prejudice, so too a museum is an entirely open space, nourishing those who are drawn to it,” said Sabato De Sarno, former creative director of Gucci, speaking on the iconic Italian fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2025 Men’s collection debut at the Triennale di Milano museum of art and design.

He continued, “This collection speaks of encounters—incontri—between the city and the beach, and among people who love life. Ultimately, it speaks about freedom. I feel free when there is no distance between my words and my thoughts, between my actions and my heart. I hope that people feel free and welcomed in my clothes.”

The collection includes breezy, travel-friendly looks for the spring and summer seasons. Culture and design are at the forefront, reflected in the museum’s venue and sun-soaked terrace. Below, De Sarno’s notes on style and vision give an inside look at the collection’s ethos.

Encounters

Freedom, energy, community. The incontri of the city and the beach: the open attitude of those who congregate at museums, and the ocean. Encounters between the precision of the cut and the silhouette, and the electricity of color.

Tailoring

Long coats in wool or bonded leather have high vertical pockets and exaggerated openings at the back. Formal wear unfolds in two shapes: one with sharp three-button single-breasted suits that have a high break line and pressed sleeves to keep the exact silhouette; the matching pants have a buttoned tab to hold the ankle. The other, with straight yet relaxed double-breasted jackets cut from light poplin.

Utility

Zip-up jackets are short, and the contrast collar of boxy leather jackets looks like corduroy but is embossed leather.

Coastal

The shirts are not classic bowling shirts; they borrow the three-pockets from the utility world, some trimmed with beaded fringe, others with applique embroidered flowers. They all feature infinity prints, with surfers, dolphins, hibiscus flowers, and banana leaves.

Embroideries

Long-sleeved polo shirts are handknitted with an intarsia of paillettes. In sorbet colors like green and yellow, Jackets are adorned with a beaded fringe that moves like waves.

Shoes

A sculptural pointed toe continues the evolution of the Horsebit, in either boot or loafer. The molded sole of the Gucci cub3d sneaker has interlocking Gs with a 3D effect, also on the molded sole of scuba slip-ons.

Bags

Some are inspired by archival Gucci luggage—valigeria—made from brushed leather bonded with the Gucci logo and has detachable pieces. The Gucci B bag comes in regular size and a mini version. Padded leather bags are super soft, like pillows, and have a magnetic closure. Crossbody bags have a flap closure, fastened with the signature Gucci snap hook hardware. A functional bucket bag is cut from gaberdine canvas twill and dipped in pigment for a modern finish.

Accessories

Belts are held by a double-ended snap hook closure, echoing the shape of the Horsebit. Bracelets and necklaces are segmented like bamboo. Sunglasses, whether worn or carried backwards, have chunky frames, held by a vivid color Gucci strap.

Buon viaggio e buona fortuna!

— V —

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