GUCCI F/W 09 MEN'S ACCESSORY COLLECTION

This collection is for the strong, young and confident Gucci man. It's like Jet set meets Jean-Paul Belmondo. Such a dope collection - from the crocodile leather messenger to the pony calf duffle.

Images via GUCCI

GUCCI VIAGGIO TRAVEL SERIES

The collection which debuted last year is available now at select Gucci retailers. Depending on the needs and tasks at hand, the collection has mostly every base covered from specific uses for laptops to carry-alls and rolling luggage.

Via Hypebeast!

FLY KICKS | GUCCI PATENT LEATHER SNEAKER

Gucci
Patent Leather Sneaker
Price: 595.00
Available at Neiman Marcus.

WHAT'S YOUR ADDICTION | INDULGENCE N0. 3

Here is the latest in our ongoing series of posts highlighting items which, should the sh** really hit the fan, can be melted down and exchanged for food.

Gucci Dog Tag Necklace With Cut-out Crest and Star Details

US $435

Available: www.gucci.com

MUST HAVE ACCESSORY | I-GUCCI DIGITAL WATCH

Continuing their digital line following that created for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Gucci produces a sporty line of timepieces with exterior featuring a clean and simple face, stainless steel casing and rubber GG monogram bands, keeping its athletic aesthetic in tact. Although the previous release was restricted these are expected to be available worldwide at select Gucci accounts.

MY LATEST OBSESSION | GUCCI WHITE CANVAS HI-TOPS

Gucci
white canvas leather trim high-top sneakers
$495.00

RIHANNA TO DESIGN CLOTHING LINE

Rihanna has casually mentioned she'd like to design a clothing line several times. But Wednesday at the Gucci show in Milan she confirmed she's actually going to do it. “I can’t say when it will be released, but it’s definitely going to happen,” she told WWD. “I’m not one to rush into anything. I want to take my time.” That's nice, young RiRi. We won't resist. We'll just offer a few recommendations:

• Don't try to sell it at Saks because people will just laugh at you.
• Make it exclusively for Topshop if you can. It sounds better.

• Don't try to sell it at Forever 21, because that's too easy.
• Please resist the temptation to make horrendously embellished over-the-knee boots.
• Carrie Bradshaw couldn't make feather/ruffle-assed skirts happen years ago and your VMA performance can't now, so please don't pretend people actually want to wear them.
• Don't branch into skunk-inspired hairpieces.

• If you have a fashion show, perform at it. And invite us.

CHANEL IMAN BRINGS GUCCI BACK TO BLACK

Jourdan Dunn broke down walls last season at Prada, becoming the first black woman to walk for the house in ten years, and today Chanel Iman had her moment. This afternoon, she walked at Gucci, modeling two looks, becoming the first black woman to walk for the house since the Tom Ford days ended in 2005 and current creative director Frida Giannini took over.

THE OLYMPICS, GUCCI STYLE!!!

Virtually every product manager and designer at every brand started making plans for Olympic inspired product, whether official or unsanctioned, years ago. And that list includes brands you would never expect, like Gucci and Prada. While its unlikely that any Olympic athletes will be going for the gold while wearing Gucci, the iconic fashion house is just one of many luxury labels and mass-market brands that have created a wide range of special products to celebrate the 2008 Beijing games.

RIHANNA AS THE FACE OF GUCCI'S UNICEF CAMPAIGN

Rihanna, having given a stellar performance at Gucci's UNICEF fundraiser during New York Fashion Week in February, will be furthering her relationship with the fashion house by starring in the label's first ad campaign for the children's charity.

"We've come a long way from Miss Bisou to Gucci," said the singer, referring to her first ad campaign. "We have grown a lot in the endorsement world. It's an honor to represent Gucci.

To showcase its collaboration with UNICEF, Gucci's creative director, Frida Giannini, chose the songstress for her "strong personality". According to WWD, Giannini said:

"When we decided to dedicate a full ad campaign, more than just creating products, to really come out and show our commitment to UNICEF, I felt a musician and a beautiful woman was the perfect icon for this campaign."

The campaign, Tattoo Heart, will be out in December - and, not wanting to spoil the surprise, we will only say that the ads show Rihanna in limited edition Gucci products for UNICEF, of which 25 per cent of sales will go towards the charity.

Meanwhile, the mega star has added further fuel to the fire that she would like to launch her own fashion range, by saying: "I love fashion, so it's only natural for me to want to create my own line. But I want to be very hands-on with it all, and that's something that takes time."

Spotted: Zoe Kravitz in New York

Zoe Kravitz was spotted leaving the Rose Bar at the Gramercy Park Hotel in NYC earlier this week. Say what you will of her style- she is ever the individualist - but fortuitous genetics have definitely produced a chic and sultry fashion maven whose got all eyes on her to see what she'll step out in next.