A common theme that I'm finding with Milan Fashion Week [1] is that designers, like Roberto Cavalli [2], are expanding their horizons and delving into new territories. Such is the case for Dolce & Gabbana's Spring collection.
Dolce ads are vulgar and highly sexual, so it was surprising to see that their latest collection is filled with modest, almost matronly pieces. There are a bevy of full skirts, button down blouses, boat neck dress (a la Audrey Hepburn), tulip dresses [3], and lots of drama-filled, Zac Posen-esque gowns with voluminous trains and lots of ruching. The hues were also subtle, for Dolce, — black, white, green, mustard yellow, purple — with bouts of fuchsia and red.
What stood out is the upholstery-like patterns found on some of the dresses. They're vintage-inspired, regal and textured. Rather un-Dolce & Gabbana but very much appreciated.
To see more from Dolce & Gabbana,
- Amodelwa_Ventu_14876376_600 [3]
- Amodelwa_Ventu_14877075_600 [3]
- Amodelwa_Ventu_14876233_600 [3]
- ModelAgyn_Ventu_14876611_600 [3]
- Amodelwa_Ventu_14876612_600 [3]
- Amodelwa_Ventu_14876225_600 [3]
- Amodelwa_Ventu_14878252_600 [3]
- Amodelwa_Ventu_14876489_600 [3]
- Amodelwa_Ventu_14875875_600 [3]
- Amodelwa_Ventu_14876699_600 [3]
Source [4]