Dolce & Gabanna is True for Fall/Winter 2012-2013

"We're always asked to be ourselves," Dolce said before the show. "The challenge is to remain true to Dolce & Gabanna while renewing ourselves, so we work on materials and research."
What Dominico Dolce and Stefano Gabanna came up with is what they call "Romantic Baroque." A motif rich with material from the island they adore, Sicily.

The principal motif is heavy golden embroidery against black was inspired by ornately carved frames. They went on everything from outerwear (coats, jackets, and capes, one of which appeared to weigh more than the model who wore it.) to the necklines and waists of pretty dresses.

On the lighter side the white lace and tulles were just right and were worked into dresses and blouses. There were some petite point florals and dark cherub prints infused with color.
Overall this was a wonderfully theatrical presentation. Dolce & Gabanna remained true to themselves and if they weren't their work would not be as good and people would not resonate with it. There are designers out there who are themselves and continue to be and it shows in their work. There are others who just miss the mark because they are not true to themselves and it shows. Dolce & Gabanna are so true that their next collection will be just true as this one, I'm sure.

Dolce & Gabanna

Fall/Winter

2012-2013

Mambo Italiano Dolce and Gabbana Spring/Summer 2012

Dolce & Gabbana are proud to be Italian. The pride came through in a wonderful parade of color, vegetables, sparkle and movie star quality that projects pure Italy in design and attitude. I was blown away by the beautiful installation of over the top traditional carnival lights which was the perfect setting of what was about to come out on the runway. Gabbana said: "There is a connection with food and the style of life. The food is important. It's a good message. It is happiness; it is life."  Here they looked at Sophia Loren's representation of happiness and her Fifties heyday in Dino Risi's "Pane, amore e..." all to the relentless refrain "Mambo Italiano."

As the first design turned around the corner I knew I was going to be treated to a feast of appetizing ensembles. Full skirted bustier dresses, fitted skirts, car coats and hot pants kept my attention. The prints were blown up images of veggies representative of the Italian cuisine. Similar shapes came in black and there were some floral prints as well. All this and more offered great continuous choices for the Dolce fan.

The finale resembled a beauty pageant in a line up of all 60 girls in sparkling, bejeweled corsetry against the surrounding festival lights. This was a collection and show that was unforgettable and it put a big smile on my face. I am certain it will do the same for you.

Dolce & Gabbana

Spring/Summer

2012