One Week with Gucci – 7 Boys’ Looks for Less

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Sunday, 06 February 2011 21:48 Written by Julia Angel

Gucci Look for Less - Navy & White Refinery by Boys Be Cool Click on link for details

Gucci Look for Less - Navy & White Refinery

House of Gucci, synonym of luxury, success and status. The prized double GG, signature striped webbing and horsebit are the most recognizable symbols of prestige highly coveted by the wealthy, glamorous and the wannabies. The brand that managed to turn itself around quite a few times had recently added children’s line under its glorious belt. Because, frankly who would want to see the hunky junior flaunting tiny moccasins with metal horsebit just like his daddy.

Gucci’s Children’s collection is designed in the best traditions of casual chic, effortless elegance of the Azure Coast wealthy dwellers and glamorous jetsetters.

No need to miss your monthly mortgage payment to get your little dandy all Gucci sleek and chic. You can easily create looks, inspired by Gucci’s first Children’s Collection for a lot less, thanks to the high popularity of the nautical style and casual chic trends sweeping every brand and retailer this Spring. Gymboree, which is usually sniffed at by the style forward moms for its repetitive, safe/borderline boring designs had faired pretty well this season, managing to translate its reigning preppy spirit into stylish, nautical chic essentials, such as seersucker shorts, boat shoes, bucket hats etc.

Naturally, J.Crew and Zara, our indispensable resources for styling high-end European brands’ looks for less had contributed quite a few pieces. Crazy 8, Janie & Jack, Land’s End, H&M, Children’s Play, Pumpkin Patch, GAP, Guess Kids, Appaman, Polarn O.Pyret all chipped in.

Navy & White Refinery (featured above). An epitome of the relaxed chic this navy & white ensemble creates a fine balance of comfort and elegance. Sharp blazer and Italian style loafers add refinery, while rolled-up white cargo pants and graphic tee inject a dose of hip coolness. Next linen blend roll-up trousers ($12-$14) is a great, even more chic-onomic version of this spring-summer wardrobe staple.

Chic Neutrals: It's quite challenging to style an outfit with basic neutrals like gray, brown and beige but Gucci does it brilliantly. Colorful striped belt also helps.

Gucci Looks for Less - Chic Neutrals by Boys Be Cool

Dramatic Reds & Sleek Navy: Who knows drama better than Gucci? Sleek peacoat with gleaming silver buttons, white shirt, elegant tie and sudden flame of rich red slim fit pants. If you can't find this Appaman peacoat, don't despair! Get a navy or black peacoat and a bunch of military buttons on E-Bay. You will find great selection here.

Gucci Look for Less - Dramatic Red & Sleek Navy by Boys Be Cool

Seersucker Rhapsody: Effortless chic of the timeless, classic navy combo: navy and white, dash of red. Italian style loafers add touch of Old World elegance, while bright striped canvas belt punctuates the classic palette. Please, note! These shorts are NOT from Janie & Jack (Polyvore's system glitch). Gymboree makes this yachtsman staple.

Gucci Boys Look for Less - Seersucker Rhapsody by Boys Be Cool

Sleek White Jeans: Tailored dark navy button down thrown on as a light jacket creates sleek silhouette. Effortlessly elegant white slim jeans paired with contrasting black loafers are relaxed by a simple gray t-shirt. Bucket hat adds interesting, whimsical twist.

Gucci Looks for Less - Sleek White Jeans by Boys Be Cool

Military Chic: Olive military style shirt paired with jeans or navy shorts and accessorized with chic scarf, striped belt and patterned slip-ons.

Gucci Look for Less - Military Chic by Boys Be Cool

Denim Sharp: White and Navy - classic summer combo. Fitted denim shirt with contrast stitching and boat shoes add sharp touch and balance out casual shorts and a tee.