{"id":1799200,"date":"2026-02-28T18:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T15:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1799200"},"modified":"2026-02-28T18:07:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T15:07:00","slug":"esdeekid-fakemink-and-more-shut-down-guccis-aw26-afterparty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1799200","title":{"rendered":"EsDeeKid, Fakemink and more shut down Gucci\u2019s AW26 afterparty"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1200\/0-737-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439453.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"main-article standard \">\n<div class=\"article-main-content article-wrapper has-media-but-its-an-image\" data-status=\"loaded\" data-primary-article=\"true\" data-url=\"\/music\/article\/69778\/1\/esdeekid-fakemink-and-more-shut-down-gucci-s-aw26-afterparty\" data-article-id=\"69778\">\n<header class=\"article-header has-portrait-image no-media\">\n<div class=\"wrapper dg-max-width\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<figure class=\"main-img has-figcaption\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\" data-template=\"Standard Article\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-36-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1280\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439453.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"inner\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Szymon St\u0119pniak<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"meta\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><time datetime=\"2026-02-28T18:07:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"28 February 2026\"><span class=\"month\">February<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"28\">28,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"titles\">\n<div class=\"tags\">\n<div class=\"sections\"><a class=\"category vertical - music\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\">Music<\/a><br \/>\n\/<br \/>\n<a class=\"series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/what-went-down\">What Went Down<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"standard-tag-container\"><a class=\"standard-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\">Music<\/a> \/<br \/>\n<a class=\"standard-series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/what-went-down\">What Went Down<\/a><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"title\"><span>EsDeeKid, Fakemink and more shut down Gucci\u2019s <span class=\"nowrap\">AW26 afterparty<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"standfirst\">\n<h2>After being spotted on the front row of Demna\u2019s debut runway show, Scouse rapper EsDeeKid took to the stage at the brand\u2019s <span class=\"nowrap\">post-show bash<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"sponsored-by\"><br \/>\nIn Partnership with <span class=\"sponsor\"> Gucci<\/span><\/span><time datetime=\"2026-02-28T18:07:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"28 February 2026\"><span class=\"month\">February<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"28\">28,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-02-28T18:07:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"28 February 2026\"><span class=\"month\">February<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"28\">28,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"providers\">\n<div class=\"contributors\"><span class=\"contributor\" data-contributor-role=\"Text\"><span class=\"contributor-role\">Text<\/span><a class=\"contributor-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/user\/dazeddigital\">Dazed Digital<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"article-body-container\">\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"dazed-gallery has-19-images \">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"info\"><span class=\"heading\">Gucci AW26 Afterparty by <span class=\"nowrap\">Szymon Stepniak<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"gallery-thumbs\">\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/gallery\/36764\/0\/gucci-aw26-afterparty-by-szymon-stepniak\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-02-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-415-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439442.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/gallery\/36764\/1\/gucci-aw26-afterparty-by-szymon-stepniak\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-11-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-297-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439446.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/gallery\/36764\/2\/gucci-aw26-afterparty-by-szymon-stepniak\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-14-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-445-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439447.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/gallery\/36764\/3\/gucci-aw26-afterparty-by-szymon-stepniak\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-20-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-788-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439449.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/gallery\/36764\/4\/gucci-aw26-afterparty-by-szymon-stepniak\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-23-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-788-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439450.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/gallery\/36764\/5\/gucci-aw26-afterparty-by-szymon-stepniak\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-29-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-732-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439451.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-footer\">Gallery \/ 19 images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>If you are remotely interested in fashion and are in possession of a phone, chances are that over the last 24 hours, you have seen countless images and videos from Gucci\u2019s AW26 show. As Demna\u2019s first official catwalk show, the event was an extravaganza of stars and glamour \u2013 both on the runway and front row.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the night, Gucci transformed the Palazzo delle Scintille into a packed, energetic space that carried the momentum well past the main event. The venue was packed with a guest list that captured the faces and voices shaping the brand\u2019s next chapter. A surprise performance from EsDeeKid sent the crowd surging toward the stage, turning the party into a full-scale performance moment with everyone locked in. Music and fashion came together to celebrate and set the tone for where Gucci is headed next.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we break down what you missed from <span>Gucci\u2019s memorable night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span>IT WAS IN THE SHOW LOCATION\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"88bf1b5f-e080-4d6b-aaab-b3ff00c6f797\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1366\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439471.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-98-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439471.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Szymon St\u0119pniak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>Hosting both the show and the afterparty, the Palazzo delle Scintille was the perfect backdrop for Gucci Primavera. Featuring a series of sculptural marble statues, intentionally selected by Demna, the space was a celebration of the House\u2019s Italian heritage. After the show, the runway was transformed into a space with a stage and dancefloor, ready for guests to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span>ESDEEKID\u2019S PERFORMANCE WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT\u2026<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"5943cf38-4335-43d6-bf5d-b3ff00c6b044\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1366\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439452.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-31-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439452.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Szymon St\u0119pniak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p>For the past few days, there have been rumours EsDeeKid would be performing at the Gucci party, so when he was spotted sitting front row of the show, the rumour seemed more than likely to have truth to it. Just before midnight, the Scouse rapper, who has been glued to everyone&#8217;s lips this last year, took to the stage for a special performance \u2013 bringing out Rico Ace, as well as fellow rapper and newly crowned Gucci model Fakemink on stage with him.<\/p>\n<h1><span>THE GUESTLIST WAS A TASTE OF A NEW ERA\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"de90e248-f0e7-411f-950a-b3ff00c6b5ce\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1366\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439454.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-38-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439454.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Szymon St\u0119pniak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>Alongside EsDeeKid, Fakemink and Rico Ace\u2019s performance, last night proved Demna\u2019s new Gucci era is also tapping into the underground UK rap scene across the board, with Fimiguerrero, Feng, Ledbyher and Lil Zino all spotted at the party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Other guests included the likes of Nettspend (who also walked the show), Steve Lacy, Nadia Lee Cohen, Kim Petras, Rina Sawayama, Noizinski and Kaytranada.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span>TAKE A LOOK BACK AT THE SHOW<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>If you\u2019ve missed the show and your algorithm has not yet been hit with all the videos from the runway, worry not; we covered everything you need to know from the show <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/article\/69774\/1\/gucci-aw26-fw26-demna-gvasalia-debut-milan-fashion-week-mfw-fakemink-kate-moss\"><span>here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span>Head to the gallery above to check out more from the party.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-inline-last\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-small\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1 class=\"newsletter-title\">Escape the algorithm! 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Find out in this new video<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card-latest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\/article\/69751\/1\/thug-metal-band-empty-shell-casing-texan-diy-scene\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Empty Shell Casing\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/0-1-2048-1362\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439026.jpg\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">\u2018Thug metal\u2019 band Empty Shell Casing are the nu kids on the block<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card-latest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\/article\/69748\/1\/rio-carnival-photography-yushy\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"YUSHY - BRAZIL CARINVAL -39\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/0-1051-1996-1327\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/8\/1438817.jpeg\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">These evocative photos depict the in-between moments at Rio Carnival <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide list-element\">\n<div class=\"scard-latest__section\">\n<div class=\"card-latest__wrapper\"><a class=\"card-latest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\/article\/69724\/1\/deviation-benji-b-judah-afriyie-these-are-the-levels-photography\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"251022_BENJ_Deviation_Interior_353-400_4-4_Colour_\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/0-432-1652-1099\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/8\/1438462.png\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">These photos straddle \u2018pre and post-iPhone\u2019 London nightlife<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card-latest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\/article\/69738\/1\/dazed-mix-evissimax-milan-blade-black-vampy-sexy-dj\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lead Image 16x9 \u2013 10\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/0-0-1624-1080\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/8\/1438661.png\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">Listen to Evissimax\u2019s \u2018Black, vampy and sexy\u2019 Dazed mix<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card-latest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\/article\/69722\/1\/soft-pop-spanish-gabriela-richardson-internet-obsessions-isola\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gabriela Richardson\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/0-2-3000-1995\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/8\/1438512.jpg\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">Pop dreamer Gabriela Richardson shares her internet obsessions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-inline\" data-newsletter hidden>\n<div class=\"newsletter-small\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1 class=\"newsletter-title\">Escape the algorithm! Get The Drop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"meta-row\">\n<p class=\"meta\">Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"confirmation\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p class=\"confirmation-title\">Thank you. You have been subscribed<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"dazed-gallery has-19-images \">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"info\"><span class=\"heading\">Gucci AW26 Afterparty by <span class=\"nowrap\">Szymon Stepniak<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"gallery-thumbs\">\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/gallery\/36764\/0\/gucci-aw26-afterparty-by-szymon-stepniak\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-02-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-415-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439442.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/gallery\/36764\/1\/gucci-aw26-afterparty-by-szymon-stepniak\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-11-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-297-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439446.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/gallery\/36764\/2\/gucci-aw26-afterparty-by-szymon-stepniak\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-14-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-445-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439447.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/gallery\/36764\/3\/gucci-aw26-afterparty-by-szymon-stepniak\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-20-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-788-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439449.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/gallery\/36764\/4\/gucci-aw26-afterparty-by-szymon-stepniak\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-23-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-788-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439450.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/gallery\/36764\/5\/gucci-aw26-afterparty-by-szymon-stepniak\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-29-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-732-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439451.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-footer\">Gallery \/ 19 images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>If you are remotely interested in fashion and are in possession of a phone, chances are that over the last 24 hours, you have seen countless images and videos from Gucci\u2019s AW26 show. As Demna\u2019s first official catwalk show, the event was an extravaganza of stars and glamour \u2013 both on the runway and front row.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the night, Gucci transformed the Palazzo delle Scintille into a packed, energetic space that carried the momentum well past the main event. The venue was packed with a guest list that captured the faces and voices shaping the brand\u2019s next chapter. A surprise performance from EsDeeKid sent the crowd surging toward the stage, turning the party into a full-scale performance moment with everyone locked in. Music and fashion came together to celebrate and set the tone for where Gucci is headed next.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we break down what you missed from <span>Gucci\u2019s memorable night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span>IT WAS IN THE SHOW LOCATION\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"88bf1b5f-e080-4d6b-aaab-b3ff00c6f797\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1366\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439471.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-98-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439471.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Szymon St\u0119pniak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>Hosting both the show and the afterparty, the Palazzo delle Scintille was the perfect backdrop for Gucci Primavera. Featuring a series of sculptural marble statues, intentionally selected by Demna, the space was a celebration of the House\u2019s Italian heritage. After the show, the runway was transformed into a space with a stage and dancefloor, ready for guests to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span>ESDEEKID\u2019S PERFORMANCE WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT\u2026<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"5943cf38-4335-43d6-bf5d-b3ff00c6b044\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1366\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439452.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-31-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439452.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Szymon St\u0119pniak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p>For the past few days, there have been rumours EsDeeKid would be performing at the Gucci party, so when he was spotted sitting front row of the show, the rumour seemed more than likely to have truth to it. Just before midnight, the Scouse rapper, who has been glued to everyone&#8217;s lips this last year, took to the stage for a special performance \u2013 bringing out Rico Ace, as well as fellow rapper and newly crowned Gucci model Fakemink on stage with him.<\/p>\n<h1><span>THE GUESTLIST WAS A TASTE OF A NEW ERA\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"de90e248-f0e7-411f-950a-b3ff00c6b5ce\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1366\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439454.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gucci_Dazed_270226-38-SzymonStepniak\" class=\"img\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439454.jpg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Szymon St\u0119pniak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>Alongside EsDeeKid, Fakemink and Rico Ace\u2019s performance, last night proved Demna\u2019s new Gucci era is also tapping into the underground UK rap scene across the board, with Fimiguerrero, Feng, Ledbyher and Lil Zino all spotted at the party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Other guests included the likes of Nettspend (who also walked the show), Steve Lacy, Nadia Lee Cohen, Kim Petras, Rina Sawayama, Noizinski and Kaytranada.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span>TAKE A LOOK BACK AT THE SHOW<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>If you\u2019ve missed the show and your algorithm has not yet been hit with all the videos from the runway, worry not; we covered everything you need to know from the show <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\/article\/69774\/1\/gucci-aw26-fw26-demna-gvasalia-debut-milan-fashion-week-mfw-fakemink-kate-moss\"><span>here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span>Head to the gallery above to check out more from the party.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-inline-last\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-small\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1 class=\"newsletter-title\">Escape the algorithm! Get The Drop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"meta-row\">\n<p class=\"meta\">Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"confirmation\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p class=\"confirmation-title\">Thank you. You have been subscribed<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\/article\/69778\/1\/esdeekid-fakemink-and-more-shut-down-gucci-s-aw26-afterparty&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1200\/0-737-1366-910\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1430\/9\/1439453.jpg&#8221;] Photography Szymon St\u0119pniak February\u00a0 28,\u00a0 2026 Music \/ What Went Down Music \/ What Went Down EsDeeKid, Fakemink and more shut down Gucci\u2019s AW26 afterparty After being spotted on the front row of Demna\u2019s debut runway show, Scouse rapper EsDeeKid took to the stage at the brand\u2019s post-show bash In Partnership with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,76],"class_list":["post-1799200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-dazeddigital-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1799200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1799200"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1799200\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1799200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1799200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1799200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}