MANILA, Philippines - Eccentricity and sharp attention to detail underpin Lapo’s Wardrobe, a Made To Measure capsule collection designed by creative director Frida Giannini and Lapo Elkann. Sourcing inspiration from a moment in time when Gucci’s web stripe took on custom colors for luggage orders from select families, these couture designs capture all the facets of today’s jet-set royalty — exuding singularity from head to toe. The owner of this wardrobe determines every last detail — choosing suiting silhouettes and textiles, to linings, knitwear, shirts, suspenders, ties, scarves, cufflinks, jewelry, shoes, and luggage. The finest of materials come together with dashing colors and exclusive patterns — brought to life by Gucci’s savvy tailors and skilled artisans.
The utmost in Made in Italy expertise, the collection includes over 80 textiles allowing for more than 900 possible combinations between color, fabric, and style. Each design expresses the duo’s intense research — interpreting a legacy of style with a personal point of view.
The gentleman’s wardrobe employs two distinctive silhouettes, for single-breasted suits with rounded shoulders and double-breasted options with equestrian detailing. The meticulous workings reveal Giannini and Elkann’s intricate care for details: decorative turquoise silk thread for a delicate contrast, artful hand stitching and manually created buttonholes. Jackets feature unique cuts accentuating the back. An internal label allows for the owner’s name, date of creation, and the garment’s city of origin.
No wardrobe is complete without made to measure shirts with embroidered initials and customized knit polos as well as cardigans.
The lady’s made to measure service includes two day suits and two tuxedos reflecting a powerful, female interpretation of the menswear staples. Made to order pumps include styles either in suede or velvet with bow detailing.
Completing the capsule collection is an array of made to order accessories with an eccentric touch. Leather goods encompass the briefcase, suitcase, duffle bag, jewelry box, shoe-care case, and belts — all available for personalization with the owner’s initials. Black nylon characterizes trolleys and travel bags featuring star and lightning bolt symbols. Made to order shoes allow for personalized lace-ups and boots as well as loafers and slippers.
In the Philippines, Gucci is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center and Rustan’s Shangri-La, Shangri-La Plaza Mall.