GUCCI returns to the House of Collections for its Spring 2026 show.

The GUCCI Spring 2026 collection is the responsibility of the GUCCI design team. Photo: Courtesy of GUCCI

Italian boutique brand Gucci (GUCCI) recently released its 2026 early spring collection at the GUCCI “House of Collections” in Florence. A total of 42 sets of clothes were presented by the GUCCI Design Studio design team. As the minimalist line of the previous founder has been abandoned, the silhouette of this season’s clothes vaguely reveals the design veins of the two previous brand style helmers: designer Alexander Michele and Tom Ford. The event also featured South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae, American actress Julia Garner, Irish actor Paul Mescal, Thai actress Davika Hoorne and Mainland Chinese actor Zhang Linghe.

This season’s GUCCI Pre-Spring 2026 show was held at the House of Collections in Florence, which means a lot, as GUCCI has been saying goodbye to Alexander Michele and hello to Sabato de Sarno since November 2022, and then saying goodbye to Sabato and announcing that it will be moving away from the rest of the group in February this year. The announcement that Creative Director Demna would be taking over from the other brands in the group has frequently stirred up a lot of discussion in the fashion industry.

Before the show, Stefano Cantino, CEO of GUCCI, had already announced the reason for returning to the House of Collections for the show, which is a venue for reinterpretation and dialogue with the history and symbols of the brand, as well as to demonstrate GUCCI’s strong connection with culture and craftsmanship legacy. After the show, GUCCI officially released the image of the situation in the photos, more people can be translucent glass in the white clothing, hanging from the ceiling of the classical style crystal lamps, wallpapers on the walls of the intricate and gorgeous, and even the site of the steel frame next to the orderly wires can be vaguely smelled …… A classical, dramatic and complex GUCCI style may be making a quiet comeback.

Looking at the 42 new outfits, nostalgic slashes appeared on both the Bamboo handle bag and the skirt, paired with a pink top. Silk bubble sleeves that fluttered as you walked were a prominent silhouette for the Spring 2026 collection, with slashes tucked into the surface of the garments, or GUCCI’s iconic GG logo hidden in the detailing.

Wide double-breasted suit jackets in pale lotus root colors were paired with suit pants and open-toed heels, giving the look the confidence and power of 1980’s Power Suits, but with the addition of crinkled lapel shirts and large drop earrings, it was both feminine and dominant. This season GUCCI from time to time exudes the Tom Ford era of superstar style and sexy frame, like the opening of the first set of styling purple high heels, faux fur lapel coat, black white dotted leather skirt, it demonstrates a kind of Italian exaggerated dramatic effect, and after the exquisite treatment of brocade, flowers, silk and velvet appear repeatedly, and through lace layers, crystal embedded and fine embroidery craftsmanship overlap, echoing the collection of the house of the House. The collection is a reminder of the House of Collections and GUCCI’s rich history in fashion.

In addition to the classic green-red-green Web pattern, GUCCI’s iconic GG Monogram is surely a distinctive symbol of the century-old boutique and can be seen in details such as belt buckles, inlays and heels. The semi-pony buckle shape and the cosmetic case style of the bag have soft qualities and a relaxed feel, as is the Italian way of life, regardless of the time of day or night. A new design, the GUCCI Giglio bag, where Giglio is the Italian word for lily and a floral totem symbolizing Florence, was launched globally after the show.

It is worth mentioning that there was no designer at the end of the show, as the new Creative Director Demna was not expected to make her official debut until later. After all, the deep roots of a century-old fashion house will not be changed by a short-term change of designers. When the models followed the line out of the GUCCI Collection House, a new GUCCI road may be revealed under the umbrellas, on the outdoor seats and on the stone paths.

The first look, with purple heels, a faux fur lapel coat and a black leather skirt with white dots, demonstrated a kind of Italian bravado and confidence. Photo/Courtesy of GUCCI

The silk bubble sleeves sway as you walk, exuding a 1970’s style that is both gorgeous and retro. Photo: Courtesy of GUCCI

The light-colored double-breasted jacket was paired with suit pants and open-toe heels to show the strength and power of the GUCCI woman. Photo/Courtesy of GUCCI

Thai actress Davika Hoorne and Chinese actor Zhang Linghe pose for a photo before the show. Photo: Courtesy of GUCCI

South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae. Photo/Courtesy of GUCCI

The show was held at the GUCCI Collection House in Florence, symbolizing the brand’s return to its origins and departure. Photo: Courtesy of GUCCI

The nostalgic diagonal stripes are the expression of the bag and skirt, and the pink top is dramatic. Photo/Courtesy of GUCCI

Moving away from the dichotomy of minimalist or maximalist styles, this season GUCCI is emanating a Tom Ford-era superstar and sexy vibe from time to time. Photo/Courtesy of GUCCI

American actress Julia Garner and Irish actor Paul Mescal at the show. photo/courtesy of GUCCI

Lace and see-through with wide sunglasses for an Italian-inspired, self-contained look. Photo/Courtesy of GUCCI