GCDS staged a playful yet provocative runway moment, in which models emerged from a giant shopping bag installation and “Teenage Dirtbag” played through the venue. The collection was largely based on the retro ’90s mood, combining lingerie codes with daywear silhouettes and giving an air of effortless ease throughout.
“For us, ‘What’s in my bag?’ It’s not just about a meme,” said founder and creative director Giuliano Calza. “It’s about opening the bag that holds ten years of my world, and showing what’s inside: the culture, humor, established silhouettes and iconic designs that have made GCDS what it is.” Iterating over a decade of development led Calza to explore the idea of “emotional baggage” as the show’s deeper narrative thread: not what you’re carrying, but what you’ve collected along the way.
On the runway, that reflection turned into a ’90s retro mood, based on lingerie codes and body-conscious tailoring. Peplum tops were styled with fitted pencil skirts and coordinated sets, while sheer lace teddies and sleepwear-inspired pieces were repurposed for the day. Skin-tight dresses with visible bras, corsets with leather pants, and flounce black LBDs finished with ruffle hems reinforced the interplay between intimacy and public display. A sheer sequin maxi layered over the thong marks one of the collection’s boldest statements.
Snakeskin emerged as a prominent motif, appearing on bombers, pants and backless gowns. The sequins were styled with a bra for the day, and the metallic top was paired with snake-print trousers. Menswear echoed the theme with snake-print pants and shorts worn under oversized sweaters and structured tops.
The color palette ran between leopard and polka dot prints, neon yellow, hot pink and pops of red against silver sequins. Lace trims and sheer hosiery added texture, while accessories enhanced the playful tone: teddy bear bags, cube bags, Lucite platform heels, over-the-knee flat boots, lace pantyhose, and signature heels shaped like open mouths.
Front row guests included Olandria, Anna Dello Russo, Emilia Mernes and the Clermont Twins, who took part in the high-energy presentation from their seats as the models closed out the show in a unified, statement-making finale.
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Photo Credit: Courtesy GCDS/Fashion Bomb Daily
