Gucci Ace Sneaker. Since appointing Creative Director Alessandro Michele in 2014, Gucci has been white-hot.

Michele's over-the-top use of print, pattern, and graphics were the necessary antidote to years of industry-wide minimalism, but getting in on the fun can require a thick wallet—and the confidence to wear an embroidered grandma cardigan. The Gucci Ace sneaker became a sort of cheat code this summer: a way to get a dose of Gucci vibes without having to rock a floral silk shirt with a tiger on it.

Men street fashion Embroidery. Luxury fashion, some would argue, is slowly falling to its knees, with blue chip brands like Burberry and Prada beginning to lose their foothold due to plummeting profits.

Other names, though, prove top-tier fashion's influence is still writ large with designers such as Kim Jones (of Louis Vuitton) and Alessandro Michele (of Gucci) making things like embroidery – an adornment arguably most prevalent in frothy women's couture and, you know, your nan's wardrobe – a contemporary look for men. Scenes outside SS17 shows saw embroidered shirts, jackets and jeans

Gucci Ace Low-Top Flames. Ever since he was appointed as creative director at Gucci, Alessandro Michele has brought a fresh, psychedelic approach to the Italian fashion house.

In addition to making green topcoats Jared Leto drools over and some of the illest souvenir jackets money can buy, he's upgraded the brand's sneaker game considerably. Who needs a pair of classic bit loafers when you can flex on the ‘gram in these literally fire kicks? They're so sought-after, they've even inspired several custom sneakers.