Functioning like a logo, the dinstinct red and green color bands that shout Gucci mean the label doesn’t need to do much to make an item “fancy.”

Gucci for Milan Fashion Week took a turn toward its more classic/elegant side and as such there wasn’t much to sink one’s teeth into where accessories were concerned. That being said, the sandals featured here were completely amazing as were some tres chic shimmery, clutches featuring gold chain details and tassels. See the clutches and other accessories on the next page. Via Style.

Yes style is not about logos, however the lux lovers in us cannot deny the heat factor of a simple leather belt with vintage looking double G’s. Available at net-a-porter.

New York fashion photographer Julia Chesky snapped the Gucci window recently and got up close and personal with this pair of earthy espadrilles.  It’s a look that doesn’t exactly spring to mind when one things of the slickness that is Gucci, but no matter, somehow they totally work.

Took the subway into the City this morning with Samia to chat sneakers with someone from a certain powerhouse brand and Samia mentioned on the train that the fashion internets were somewhat freaking about Kim wearing the above cutout Gucci dress, which is from the label’s Spring 2011 collection. It’s been worn not just by her, but by a bunch of other celebs and has landed some covers, too.

When I got home, indeed, her look was getting a lot of mentions. And I’ll be honest, like anyone else I suffer from Kardashian fatigue from time to time, but I always appreciate how these girls continue to bump up against the rules of what’s supposedly appropriate in fashion. So keep doing your thing, Ms. Kardashian, and fill out every inch of that outfit and look very damn sexy doing so.

Our gal Rihanna kicked off her “Loud” tour in Baltimore, last night. Apparently one of the highlights of the show was her giving a female audience member a lap dance. You can find the video on Youtube.

On another note entirely, Gucci is being sued by former employee, Josephine Robinson, a tax lawyer specialist, who said in her suit she was treated like less than because she is black, with her boss making racist jokes to and around her. The reason we bring this up here is because Rihanna is part of her accusations. Allegedly upon discovering Rihanna was Caribbean, Robinson was told by Gucci to up her tax rate and pull back 30 percent of the fee she was to be paid for her part in Gucci’s Tattoo Heart accessory campaign. Which, you have to figure Rihanna’s accountants are very busy crunching some numbers this morning!

You’re looking at some of the styles from Gucci’s eco-friendly collection, which will launch in September and October of this year. Ecologically-mindful is nice but the merchandise still need to look good and these certainly do! More images on the next page. Via Wwd.

On a scale of 1 to 10, Gucci goes for maximum Gucci-ness with its Autumn 2011 catalog, replete with models hanging all over each other, dripping sex, decadence and money. Natch, we adore. And we see you (and applaud you), Gucci, using a woman of color– Joan Smalls–in your campaign. Via Fashiongonerogue.

More on the next page.

Gucci has revealed a limited edition Mother’s Day bag, part of whose sales will be directed toward a UNICEF program dedicated to stopping HIV spread among newborns. Priced at $970, the bag will sell through June 15th with 25% of sales going to the charity. Available for purchase at Gucci.

Here is a preview of a Gucci bag for Autumn 2011, via Racked, which informs that Gucci will be adding custom initial embossing with this collection. That’s one way to head the knock-off scammers off at the pass.

One more bag on the next page.