Does Alessandro Michele ever sleep? It seems highly unlikely given the tremendous year filled with glorious activations and collaborations celebrating Gucci’s 100th anniversary. From his spectacular Gucci Love Parade in Los Angeles that still has us on the edge of our seats to the Balenciaga “hacker” project (now available to shop), it’s safe to say he’s booked and busy — and with only a little over a month left in 2021, he’s not planning on stopping now. For his latest project, the creative director is giving space to 12 emerging jewelry designers on the Gucci Vault platform.
ICYMI, Gucci Vault launched back in September during Milan Fashion Week as a digital concept store with limited edition drops throughout the year, mainly from the house’s extensive archive. Handpicked by Michele himself, the latest drop for Gucci Vault represents something old and something new. Along with rare silk blouses and vintage top handle bags from the house, Michele masterfully continues to pay homage to the heritage of the Italian fashion house while also enlisted up-and-coming designers, including British Fashion Awards nominee Bianca Saunders, cult-favorite Bernard James, and more.
This latest Gucci Vault drop shows just how creative, a creative director Michele is. But could this be his last hoorah for the label’s 100th-anniversary fête? Doubt it. We expect Michele to hit us with more excitement until the very last day — whether we’re ready or not (more so the former). Ahead, get to scoop on the full lineup of designers that are now available to shop on vault.gucci.com.
Bianca Saunders
Bianca Saunders distinctive and interesting new voice in fashion is proven successful through her recent 2021 ANDAM Fashion Award win and 2021 British Fashion Awards nomination. The designer often draws from touchstones on either side of her British and West Indian background and addresses the tension between tradition and evolution in designs that reference classic streetwear and avant-garde couture in equal measure, at times within the same piece.
Bernard James
The born and raised Brooklyn fine jewelry designer has cultivated a cult following of fashion-forward jewelry lovers. The unisex line includes a little bit of everything — for everyone.
Elie Top
Elie Top is best known as the jewelry designer for Lanvin. After many years of working at Lanvin and other luxury fashion houses, Top decided that it was time to create work under his own eponymous label.
Seb Brown
Seb Brown is handcrafted in their Melbourne studio, and is not presented in collections; rather an evolving exploration of unisex jewelry. The pieces often reference shapes and Brown’s distinct naive style and are made from recycled silver.
Martine Ali
Martine Ali is a Brooklyn-based designer who creates iconic chain-based silver jewelry and accessories reminiscent of 90s era grunge, and hip-hop culture.
Fraser Hamilton
Fraser Hamilton Jewellery prides itself on being an independent Jewelry studio. The brand specializes in unique, one-of-a-kind, and handmade items that are oh-so adorable.
Castro Smith
Not only is Castro Smith a jewelry designer but also a skilled hand engraver. The London-based brand pieces combines both European and Eastern techniques.
Charlotte Chesnais
Charlotte Chesnais created her first piece of jewelry whilst working alongside Nicolas Ghesquière as a fashion designer for Balenciaga, where she designed a multi-cuff that played with proportion and was conceived to be stacked. Midway between a jewelry classic and an inspired reworking, the bangle carried the seed of the Charlotte Chesnais brand: continuous, clean lines, an understanding of the body, and a confident singularity.
Bleue Burnham
Bleue Burnham is an eponymous jewelry brand based in London. The brand’s mission is to create articles of timeless beauty which are developed and actualized from detailed research of human culture and its connection to the natural world. Focusing our creativity and presence to heighten and amplify the beauty of this connection.
Georgia Kemball
London-born jeweler Georgia Kemball coalesces magical mysticism, medieval pomp, and a signature DIY look in an array of ethereal adornment.
