Sunday, May 11

GUCCI goes to the olympics

Nothing makes a grey rainy afternoon more pleasant than a good film and and endless storage of popcorn. However, there is always something that can make a round afternoon; that is a fashion discovery. My Saturday afternoon was a round one. As I surfed the net trying to find anything from belts to shirts that I could desire yet not possibly afford I came across one of the latest Gucci podcasts —one of those rather senseless videos I can't stop watching because even though they're empty they make me feel exclusive for some good three minutes. It was then that my afternoon, even my whole day, felt enlightened!
8-8-2008 is a limited edition made in Italy specially designed for the Beijing Olympics of this summer. There was no specific reason for it not to be another hideous assortment of commemorating crap, which only made it better.
The limited collection includes a digital, red rubber strap watch (the first digital watch by Gucci), a travel bag and messenger bag made in the characteristic "Guccissima pelle" this time in red, a female and male version of sneakers in patchwork of suede, patent leather and gold trim, and an outstanding bicycle. Yes, a red bike with sort of a retro vibe and two side bags in the same signature red leather.
I personally do not care much for the Olympics but this makes things completely different. Now I long to be the proud owner of those amazing shoes. Nonetheless, all items except for the watch will ONLY be sold in Hong Kong and mainland China!! I have not yet figured out how I am to get my hands on my beloved footwear, but I am working on it!




Check out the rest of the collection here.
What's your favourtie item?

[Pictures credit: Gucci.com]

I'm off.

15 comments:

Winnie said...

I love the sound of the watch and love the girl sneakers. I also am rather fond of all these designer bicycles that I've seen recently- the quilted Chanel one is particularly amazing. I haven't been on a bike in years, but would if I was given one! (Well...that's what I would like to tell myself!)

On the Gok Wan post (he is pretty amazing isn't he?) I totally understand how annoying that assumption can be! Even though I know plenty of straight guys that look pretty darn amazing in their skinnies! x

WendyB said...

I'm suddenly interested in biking.

María said...

My favourite is the bike. I want one like that so bad!

Wendy said...

That is pretty awesome, and I want to learn to bike now.

Aisha said...

I love read.
I love that bycicle, SO chic.

Thanks for commenting @ my site, even if i haven't been online for aaaaaages. You're such a sweetheart.

Charlotte said...

The bicycle is ncie but I don't get to understand why someone would be willing to pay extra for having a designer bike. i get it for a purse or a pair of shoes but not for a bike, sorry.

Ray TETAUIRA said...

oh the ad is perfect !! bikes are definitely in the right mood !!

Ashleigh said...

man are those shoes a dream!

hannah said...

im really loving those kicks.

Coco's Tea Party said...

To me it just looks like a bike
But I do like the colour
and it is obviously a very chic bike!

Rebecca, The Clothes Horse said...

I want that bike! Why aren't I made of money?

Ashleigh said...

mmmmm im looking for a new bike...

riz said...

these are sumptuous and delicious. the sneakers are to die!

What podcast, pray tell????

atelier said...

Bikes are the new must or what? I was so tired of seeing Chanel's one, and now Gucci... nooooo!! this is the epitome of posh!

Mr.Right said...

Gucci is after China, those italian ambicious. I dont really care about the bike, i like the sneakers, all in color perfectly for the season.