"DOLCE&GABBANA" the Best of 2013 - 2014 by Fashion Channel
- 10 years ago
Dolce & Gabbana mixed the best of British with typical Sicilian sexiness for the 2013/2014 seasons.
"Saluti da Taormina," promised the Dolce & Gabbana program notes. "Mare. Sole. Amore." (Greetings from Taormina. Sea. Sun. Love.) Following hot on the heels of their triumphant debut into the alta moda, Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce continued to surf the Sicilian wave that inspired that collection—an ode to Dolce's native island—with a fast-paced and upbeat runway show that transported us "back to the holidays!" as Gabbana exulted backstage.
Hard to say whether it was the looming spectre of political omnishambles that made Italian designers cast rose-bespectacled eyes towards our own island last week. Suffice to know that in the run up to Italy's general election last night, tartans, kilts, formal dress shirts, tweeds, riding boots and velvet riding hats (the kind health and safety have all but outlawed), have all been a big feature on Milan's catwalks. This affection for British style sometimes comes across as a triple gorgonzola cheese-fest, with a side order of ricotta. Nostalgic? You bet, but also rather flattering.
"Saluti da Taormina," promised the Dolce & Gabbana program notes. "Mare. Sole. Amore." (Greetings from Taormina. Sea. Sun. Love.) Following hot on the heels of their triumphant debut into the alta moda, Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce continued to surf the Sicilian wave that inspired that collection—an ode to Dolce's native island—with a fast-paced and upbeat runway show that transported us "back to the holidays!" as Gabbana exulted backstage.
Hard to say whether it was the looming spectre of political omnishambles that made Italian designers cast rose-bespectacled eyes towards our own island last week. Suffice to know that in the run up to Italy's general election last night, tartans, kilts, formal dress shirts, tweeds, riding boots and velvet riding hats (the kind health and safety have all but outlawed), have all been a big feature on Milan's catwalks. This affection for British style sometimes comes across as a triple gorgonzola cheese-fest, with a side order of ricotta. Nostalgic? You bet, but also rather flattering.