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This season's jackets are pared with short tweed aviator trousers and slightly flared knee-length skirts that are cut narrow over the hips. "The focal point for evening wear is the waist and shoulder accentuated with intricate pleats and soft draping to create a long and slender silhouette," Giannini says. "Rich and highly crafted details such as hand-embroidered deco jewelry pieces add sumptuousness to effortless sexy cocktail." Accessories come to the fore with the new Gucci sculpted toe shoe with a metal bottom in a sexy high or low stiletto boot as well as the high heel pump. Waists are cinched with the Gucci Bow Belt which features a sculptural buckle and patent leather strap, or with military style Gucci web belts featuring an ironic use of the Gucci crest on the buckles. For the wrists, black and gold chain mail cuff bracelets are worn in pairs to create a strong statement. Or alternatively, the new 18K gold Signoria watch is a piece of jewelry in its own right. And for the ultimate, long leather gloves add a dramatic, sexy touch. The strength and confidence of the collection is further reflected in the new structured aviator shaped bag in a chic diamante wool and luxurious croc. "The modern and luxurious expression of the Gucci man and woman next two seasons is truly updated with a young and modern point of view," Giannini said. "Merging a young and unconventional mood with refined elegance, the collections are a complement with sharp and sexy silhouettes and luxurious materials." The Millionaire Fair has returned to the city with twice the size and indulgence. The second Chinese edition of the global exhibition kicked off last night at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, showing off luxury items ranging from a US$2-million Paraiba necklace and a 30-million-yuan (US$3.92-million) villa to an 800,000-yuan Siberian husky dog.