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Another look included a top that has the date \"22.5.78' which refers to the date abortion was made legal in Italy.

After the show, Gucci's creative director, Alessandro Michele, told a group of reporters \"Sometimes in life choices are difficult, but I believe that it is the most difficult decision for a woman,\" according to The Associated Press.

\"I respect that decision. I respect that decision as I respect the idea that the uterus is a garden,\" Michele added.

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Moments before the #GucciCruise20 fashion show unfolding at Rome’s Capitoline Museums @museiincomuneroma, a look with ‘22.5.78’ refers to the date established of the Italian statute for the social protection of motherhood and the voluntary interruption of pregnancy, better known as statute 194. This jacket is created from @alessandro_michele’s continuing vision of freedom, equality and self-expression. Since founding @chimeforchange in 2013—the global campaign that represents and advocates for gender equality—@gucci has a longstanding commitment to women and girls by funding projects around the world to support sexual and reproductive rights, maternal health, and the freedom of individual choice. Because none of us can move forward if half of us are held back. Learn more about the global partners for sexual and family health rights the campaign is donating to in 2019, which can be found in @chimeforchange’s link in bio. #AlessandroMichele #MuseiCapitolini

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Gucci also posted a close-up shot of a pleated gown that included an embroidered uterus-like design on Instagram.

Petra_80 commented on the post saying, \"Sometimes it’s the message beyond the fashion that’s important. Thank you.\"

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A uterus is embroidered on a pleated long sleeve gown designed by @alessandro_michele, moments before the #GucciCruise20 fashion show at @museiincomuneroma in Rome. This piece reflects the Creative Director’s continuing vision of freedom, equality and self-expression. Since founding @chimeforchange in 2013—the global campaign that represents and advocates for gender equality—@gucci has a longstanding commitment to women and girls by funding projects around the world to support sexual and reproductive rights, maternal health, and the freedom of individual choice. Learn more about the global partners for sexual and family health rights the campaign is donating to in 2019, which can be found in @chimeforchange’s link in bio. #AlessandroMichele #MuseiCapitolini

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Other pieces in the cruise collection gave glitzy nods to trendy looks of the 1970s with Gucci's traditional eclectic aesthetics intertwined throughout.

Speaking further to the strides being made to support abortion rights, the brand wrote in a statement: \"Since founding Chime For Change in 2013 — the global campaign that represents and advocates for gender equality — Gucci has a longstanding commitment to women and girls by funding projects around the world to support sexual and reproductive rights, maternal health, and the freedom of individual choice.\"

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