upon a set designed to look like an operating theatre, models walking in the gucci fall/winter fashion show revealed a rather peculiar accessory – a severed head – and that wasn’t the only oddity. in a show referring to ideas about post-humanism and hybridisation, creative director alessandro michele sent freakishly real looking reptiles, dragons and even cyborgs down the runway.

gucci F/W 18 show featured severed heads, baby dragons and a third eye
images courtesy of gucci

 

 

presented during milan fashion week, however unpredictable models with horns and third eyes might be, the show is still a half-expected continuation of the fantasy world from which michele draws his inspiration. to create the awe-inspiring, freakishly stunning replicas included in this presentation, gucci employed the skills of techno-artisans, makinarium, a rome-based factory who produce bespoke special and visual effects. their portfolio includes works for ridley scott, vlad marsavin and danny boyle.

gucci F/W 18 show featured severed heads, baby dragons and a third eye

 

 

see the full runway presentation on gucci’s website here.

gucci F/W 18 show featured severed heads, baby dragons and a third eye

 

gucci F/W 18 show featured severed heads, baby dragons and a third eye

 

gucci F/W 18 show featured severed heads, baby dragons and a third eye

 

gucci F/W 18 show featured severed heads, baby dragons and a third eye

 

gucci F/W 18 show featured severed heads, baby dragons and a third eye