For Gabrielle Chanel, Paris in the 1920s was imbued with Russian influence as post-revolution émigrés became lovers and friends. Fascinated with their culture and glamorous Slavic style, Coco Chanel created numerous Russian-inspired collections — visions of Russia by Gabrielle Chanel.

Marking a glittering presence at Baselworld 2019, Gucci’s latest bejewelled designs are at their most covetable and lust-worthy.