coup de main - noun
\ˌkü-də-ˈmaⁿ
Definition of coup de main : an attack that achieves complete surprise.

Florence + The Machine in custom Gucci gowns.

Once more, Florence + The Machine is out on the road clad in custom-dresses from Gucci - fitting, as Gucci was founded in Florence, Italy, FYI - thanks to Creative Director, Alessandro Michele.

Check out some sketches of Michele's designs below, as well as some photos of the gowns in action...