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40 bostoncommon-magazine.com Style tastemaker included is a ra nge of st a ndout coat s a nd t a ilored t rouser suit s t hat a re pract ica l (pa r t icula rly as ext ra- chic off ice wea r) a nd ever-so -slight ly a ndrog y nous w it hout being excessively st r uc- tured or ser ious. "I wa nted to inter pret a n att itude, not a silhouette, t hrough a perspect ive t hat blurs t he masculine-feminine div ide a nd cha mpions t he yout hful energ y a nd natura l conf idence of today's urba nites," Michele expla ins. That "natural confidence" applies to t he collect ion's accesso- ries as well, with fabulous black f lat loafers reminiscent of the Rat Pack, sturdy thick belts, and boxy handbags with a hint of a The Royal Tenenbaums–meets–Bianca Jagger vibe. Most are punctuated with exactly what you'd expect from this distinctive brand: bold t rademark hardware, like chunky horsebits and oversize metal G's, t hat looks as fresh now as it has for decades. The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-247- 3000; gucci.com BC "I wanted to Interpret an attItude, not a sIlhouette." —alessandro michele The starting line-up: Models walk the runway during the finale of the Fall/ Winter 2015–16 show. far left: For his debut, Michele mixed delicate pleats with soft metallics, radiating a '60s and '70s throwback feel with timeless touches. There's no fashion statement more timeless than a perfectly tailored tuxedo. Case in point: the midnight-blue Gucci tux, featuring an elegant peak-lapel jacket, that Boston's own Chris Evans wore to the 2015 Oscars. His debonair look was as much about the clean cut of the suit as the Gucci accessories that went with it: a matching inky navy bow tie, crisp white shirt, and black patent lace-ups. Evans wasn't the only hometown hero who wore Gucci to the Academy Awards. Ben Affleck wore a similarly refined tuxedo that evening, made to measure by the brand, in classic—but definitely not basic—black. proper bostonians from left: Chris Evans wore a Gucci tux at the 2015 Oscars, as did fellow Boston native Ben Affleck. G-R ated HandbaG Gucci's Boston bag gets an update. One of Gucci's classic accessories has an unquestionably modern spirit. The extra-roomy, softly structured satchel called the Boston bag was launched in the 1960s. Since then, its popularity has continued to grow—in Boston (naturally) and other style-conscious cities all over the world. Available in a range of materials, including Gucci's signature G-printed canvas, the Boston's clean lines make it equally appropriate for the office and after-hours cocktails. Vintage Web Original GG Boston bag ($1,350) Alessandro Michele has updated the newest iteration of the bag with a floral print that mirrors his first clothing collection for the brand. Blooms GG Supreme Boston bag ($1,650) Every Boston bag is crafted in Italy with details like a hand-stitched handle to ensure each piece lasts for generations. Bamboo Shopper leather Boston bag ($2,100)