From the Red Carpet to Red Square, those desiring to be enveloped by sheer luxury are choosing Gucci. With so many Hollywood stars magnificently displaying Gucci clothing, it is no wonder that Gucci shoes designer Frida Giannini again pushed the design envelope when she unveiled her fall 2008 collection. This luscious compilation draws its inspiration from Russia’s long and rich history. Her stunning collection is sure to “vamp up” the bodies of even the most sensual starlets on the red carpet with its robust blend of black and gold poured over its print dresses and skirts. Remember Drew Barrymore’s black and gold dress at the Gucci/Madonna Charity Event held at Gucci’s new Manhattan boutique? Add fur, gold-chains, velvet, and thigh-high boots and you are getting close to understanding this collection. An untrained, American eye might even mistake this look for something Gothic; however, nothing could be farther from the truth! From floor-length dresses to barely there mini-skirts, this line breathes new life into the rich fabrics and styles of the days of Catherine the Great. Beyond expecting the stars from the silver screen to be Gucci embellished beauties this Fall, you can bet to see Wall Street’s leading women and Atlanta’s Southern Belles turning as many heads in these ensembles.  Sophisticated and sexy, yes Gucci owns them both. But Russian and mesmerizing? Now…Gucci clothing owns them, too.