The Northern Hemisphere is preparing for winter snow, but the fashion world is already setting its sights on summer. Gucci takes us there with this vibrant advertising campaign for its Cruise 2010 collection.

The commercial takes us to the Mediterranean with its aquamarine pool and the bronzed, toned body of Ryan Kennedy. Photography's dynamic duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott have captured his rugged masculinity, which contrasts with the softer curves of Natasha Poly and Snejana Onopka. This is one pool party I'd love to attend!

Frida Giannini's Cruise collection is dominated by retro styling inspired by 1970s cinema. Think floral prints, navy blue and white tones, and clothes that are cut to flatter your curves. It's quite a change from the fluorescent 80s shades that dominated last summer, and one I predict will have a lot more staying power.

Before winter's even hit, this gorgeous ad has me craving summer sunshine. Perhaps a trip to the Caribbean is in order?

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You've seen the advertisement, now here's the video. Gucci has released this colorful clip showcasing its 2009 spring/summer collection.

Just like the print commercial, it stars Lily Donaldson, Abbey Lee, and Natasha Poly as Amazon women and Jonatan Frenk as a polished and poised Robinson Crusoe. It's also got Dutch superstar photographs Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin behind the lens.

This video gives us a closer look at the new Gucci handbags, which include a luscious red tassled hobo and a to-die-for slouchy ostrich leather bag. The sophisticated collection of man bags might even convince the love of your life to carry one.

These purses have so much personality, but it's a shame I can't say the same thing for the models. Sure they’re attractive specimens, but it's all surface with little substance. Their vacant expressions and slow, languorous movements might be sexy to some, but I think they're just snoozeworthy. I understand wanting the fashions to shine, but a handbag should never have more life in it than a human being!

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Gucci has gone troppo with its spring/summer 2009 advertising campaign. The photo has a truly international flavor with models from all over the globe. Australian glamourpuss Abbey Lee stars alongside British beauty Lily Donaldson, Russian siren Natasha Poly, and Swedish sensation Jonatan Frenk.

The models look gorgeous in their colorful Gucci wardrobe, but it’s hard to look at them with that stunning snakeskin purse in the frame. With the jungle backdrop, it’s almost like the python handbag was created using one of the locals! The bold python print and polished gold-tone hardware give this bag a sophisticated style, but the casual slouch make it versatile enough to carry every day.

The tropical commercial was photographed by Dutch dynamic duo, Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. I love the saturated colors they’ve used which make you feel the humidity and heat of the photo shoot. Look out for this gorgeous commercial in your favorite fashion mags now.

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